Principal

Lamar Allen

Lamar Allen, the first principal of Helen Caise Wade Elementary, brings a track record of academic excellence and community-centered leadership.

Most recently, he was at the helm of George Washington Carver STEM Academy for Boys, where he was the primary educational leader, supervisor, and appraiser. His diverse experience includes serving as a STEAM/STEM educator, Student Technology Leadership Program coordinator, and chair of a School-Based Decision Making Council. Beyond academic rigor, Allen is deeply committed to "cultivating the village."

Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development from the University of Kentucky and a graduate degree in Education (K-4) and Leadership from Lipscomb University. Furthering his expertise in organizational management, he obtained an Educational Specialist degree from the University of the Cumberlands, where he is now a doctoral candidate specializing in Leadership.