Mrs. Ballinger joined the New Albany-Plain Local School District in 2018 in the role of Assistant Principal and was selected to lead the Intermediate School as Building Principal in the summer of 2022. 

Mrs. Ballinger is a leader who is passionate about building strong relationships with students, staff and the community to create an engaging culture of academic achievement and growth for all students. 

Prior to her tenure in New Albany, Mrs. Ballinger served in administrative roles at the middle and high school levels in the Columbus City School District, including the role of interim middle school principal.  As a teacher, Mrs. Ballinger taught English Language Arts, served as an instructional coach, and was a presenter at multiple National Council of Teachers of English conferences.

Mrs. Ballinger received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and her Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from The Ohio State University. Mrs. Ballinger and her husband, Andrew, have one son, Henry.

Jaime Slane attended Bowling Green State University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Reading. She earned an additional Master's degree in Educational Administration at The Ohio State University.

She began her twenty year career with the New Albany-Plain Local School District teaching first grade and has earned the rigorous Master Teacher designation. Jaime has also served as a math and reading specialist for grades kindergarten through fifth. Her most recent role was serving as an instructional teacher leader working with preschool and kindergarten teachers at New Albany Early Learning Center.

She has extensive training with the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum through the Math Learning Center National Leadership Institute. She is a certified Bridges Facilitator and a website content provider for the organization. Jaime has presented at the National Association of Elementary Principals Conference and National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference on topics ranging from academic data collection to the instructional intervention process.

Jaime and her husband, Tyler, have two daughters. Leah is in first grade and Lauren is in fourth grade. She is excited for the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and families at New Albany Intermediate as an Assistant Principal.

Mike King brings an array of leadership experience; most recently serving as a Dean of Students at Northridge High School where his roles included coordinating academic and behavioral interventions and implementing the Ohio State Test Restart Readiness Assessment system.  Prior to his school leadership role, he served nine-years with the Northridge Local School District teaching American History where he received the county "You Make a Difference Award” in 2016 for his contributions to students. His teaching experience also includes serving as an adjunct College Credit Plus instructor and service as a head high school/middle school wrestling coach and assistant football coach. 

Mike King attended Ohio Northern University and received his Bachelor's degree in Social Studies and History Education. He earned a Master’s degree in International Relations: World History and Culture at Denver University in 2017 and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership at American College of Education in 2021.

Mike and his wife, Taylor, have two daughters. Annie (2 years old), and Ellie (8-weeks old). He is excited to serve the students, staff, and parents of New Albany Intermediate School