Shreiner Academy in Marietta, Georgia and American Education Group (AEG) announce the appointment of Ms. Sarah Walker as head of school effective July 1, 2009. Ms. Walker brings over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, parent and administrator. AEG is also pleased to announce Mrs. Sharon Wilensky has accepted the appointment of assistant head of school and director of admissions. Mrs. Wilensky has served faithfully the children of Shreiner Academy for over 11 years and will continue to promote Shreiner Academy in the greater Atlanta area. Ms. Walker and Mrs. Wilensky will work with parents, teachers and students to continue to advance the vision established by the Shreiner family close to 30 years ago.  

Ms. Walker brings over 25-years of experience in the education and administration fields to Shreiner Academy. Her experience and responsibilities have been varied in public and private schools and most recently worked at Cincinnati Country Day School (CCDS) as grade-level dean of students for the upper school, the all-school director of summer camps and programs, and English teacher.  

Todd Avis, education executive officer of Shreiner Academy, believes Ms. Walker's grasp of education and technology will benefit Shreiner Academy students. "Today, a working knowledge of technology is essential to every student's education. Sarah's background will strengthen the education of students at Shreiner and better prepare the students for the real world."

Ms. Walker has a B.A. from Hanover College and an M. Ed. from the University of Cincinnati. She is currently finishing her Doctorate of Education from the University of Cincinnati in urban educational leadership. She has been appointed a Gabbard Fellow at The University of Cincinnati.  

"Technology has put the world of learning at our fingertips and it has become important to have these children educated in that manner. Providing each child with an individualized approach to education is an opportunity that Shreiner Academy embraces," said Ms. Walker. "From the moment I stepped on Shreiner's campus, I was struck by both the beauty and sense of community. The park-like setting and picturesque classroom buildings beckon visitors to explore. The gracious welcome I received from students and faculty, in particular the warm, personalized tour provided by Sharon Wilensky let me know that I was in a special place, indeed. I absolutely knew that Shreiner was the place where I wanted to be. There is such a steadfast commitment to the school on the part of the faculty and administrators with whom I spoke. I was impressed by the active classroom engagement I observed"students of every level were interacting with their teachers and with each other in a variety of learning processes."