Elyse Parker Named New Principal of Little Miami Middle School
Little Miami Local Schools is pleased to announce that Elyse Parker has been appointed as the new Principal of Little Miami Middle School (LMMS), effective for the 2025-2026 school year, pending board of education approval. Parker brings with her nearly two decades of education experience and a strong leadership record within the district.
Parker has been Assistant Principal at LMMS since 2021, leading numerous initiatives to enhance academic achievement, student wellness, and staff support. She was instrumental in implementing PBIS Tiers 1, 2, and 3, launching the school’s Hope Squad mental health initiative, and introducing a comprehensive MTSS structure in collaboration with the district team. Her work also includes streamlining state testing processes, improving building-wide communication, and developing a highly successful 5th-to-6th-grade transition program.
Before joining Little Miami, Parker held administrative roles at Fairfield Creekside Middle School, including serving as Assistant Principal and Interim Principal. Her background also includes work as a Dean of Students, Language Arts teacher, and an award-winning educator at both public and charter schools. Her diverse leadership experience spans curriculum design, staff evaluation, student discipline, professional development, and community engagement.
Parker holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s in Integrated Language Arts Education from Miami University, graduating Cum Laude.
