ALLIANCE, OHIO – (April 11, 2022) – Suzie Dennis was appointed as the newest member of the Alliance Board of Education during a special meeting held Tuesday. The remaining four board members voted unanimously to approve her appointment to the position.
\r\n“We were very pleased with the number of applicants we received from residents of the Alliance community who have an interest in our schools,” said Elayne Dunlap, board president. “After our deliberations, we felt that Suzie Dennis was the best fit for Alliance City Schools Board of Education. We believe she will help us to continue moving forward to provide the best education possible for our students.”
Dennis graduated from Alliance High School in 1978. She continued her education at The University of Mount Union and graduated in 1984. Dennis was hired by Alliance City Schools in 1986. She was employed as a teacher and eventually transitioned to the role of guidance counselor. During her tenure at ACS, she worked at Morgan Elementary, North Lincoln Elementary, State Street Middle School and Alliance Middle School. She retired from the district in May of 2014. She later returned to the district to be the Student Account Manager/Student Advisor for the Alliance Career Center.
\r\n“I am very honored that they have faith in me to appoint me to fill Sally’s role,” Dennis said. “I know I have huge shoes to fill and I am committed to maintaining the excellence and professionalism that she was known for. I am honored to carry on her legacy and I am thrilled to be back with Alliance City Schools in this capacity.”
\r\nDennis will fulfill the remainder of the term left vacant by the passing of Sally Ailes. She will remain in the position until December of 2023.
\r\nFor more information about the Alliance City School District, visit www.alliancecityschools.org.