Barbara Allen

Barbara Allen (born c. 1949) is the acting superintendent of Birmingham City Schools.

Allen grew up in Titusville and graduated from Ullman High School in 1967. She joined the system as central office secretary afterward and then took a job teaching business and economics at Ramsay High School. She returned to the central office as a program specialist and was promoted to director of career technology.

Allen took the post of acting superintendent following the resignation of Stan Mims. In inheriting a system with declining enrollment she completed Mim's proposal for school closures and other cost-cutting measures. Members of the Birmingham Board of Education have complimented her for her professionalism and efficient, capable approach to conducting business.

Already a candidate for retirement, Allen has agreed to serve through June 2009 while the Board conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.

Preceded by: Stan Mims

Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools 2008–2009 (acting)

Succeeded by: TBD

References

• Stock, Erin (May 11, 2008) "Birmingham interim school chief Barbara Allen leads with quiet strength." Birmingham News