Announced on February 26th 2025, alumni student and math teacher Dr. Samantha Orr will advance to the Fair Grove Middle School Assistant Principal position.
Orr has been attending Fair Grove as a middle school math teacher, along with her years of high school as an eagle alumni athlete. Orr explained her time at Fair Grove, “I have been teaching for eight years, yet it does not feel like I have been teaching this long. I have loved my time in the classroom building strong relationships with students and trying to make learning math fun for all students.”
Over the time of her teaching career, Orr has obtained a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Bachelor of Science, and Master’s in Educational Leadership.
Orr continued about her aspirations, “Growing up my dream was to come back to Fair Grove. I did not see administration in my future; however, I am so excited for this opportunity. I love to be in the district I grew up in, to show students that through hard work you can achieve your dreams!”
While teaching, Orr was able to have the opportunity of coaching middle school softball for a span of years, sharing her knowledge for the sport as an alumni softball athlete at Fair Grove herself.
Fair Grove Middle School Principal Mr. Marc Green expressed,“Dr. Orr has been an integral member of our middle school team… She will be an outstanding building leader, and I look forward to working alongside her to support our middle school students, staff, and families.”
Orr explained her goals and plans as assistant principal for the following school year, “My first year as an assistant principal I hope to learn the ins and outs of my new responsibilities. I hope to focus on making strong connections with parents, students, community members, and finding ways to support the middle school teachers.”
Orr concluded the interview by sharing her successes, “The middle school staff has always been a supportive group of individuals that have helped me reach this achievement. My family and friends have been by my side to encourage me, to trust that God has the perfect plan for me, and to celebrate the wins along the way.”
Dr. Orr will take the role of assistant principal in Fair Grove Middle School in Fall 2025. The Fair Grove Administrative wing will add onto their family.
