Meet Our Administrative Team
The MHS administrative team consists of Ken Chaffin (Principal), Shawn Williams (Assistant Principal) and Katie Morgan (Assistant Principal). We pride ourselves on serving the students of Marysville High School and strive to make our building better every single day. We are committed to working with our teaching staff to improve student learning and provide opportunities for our students to grow in areas that matter the most to them and their future. We work hard to be as present as possible at our student activities and be there for them in their biggest moments.
Mr. Chaffin is the proud principal of Marysville High School. He is a 1998 MHS graduate, and brings a strong sense of community and commitment to culture, making him a perfect leader in Marysville Schools. Trust and respect are values that he holds near and dear to his heart to both give and earn.
Ken Chaffin began his teaching career in 2003, as an intervention specialist at MHS. Since that time he has served as an assistant and building principal in several central Ohio area high schools, including both ECHS and MHS, in Marysville Schools. During his 5 years as Principal of Grandview Heights High School, the building rose from outside of the top 100 to become the #13 ranked high school in Ohio by US News and World Reports. He has also served as the Director of Leadership in MEVSD, where he oversaw all buildings and principals in the district. Mr. Chaffin is most proud of the increase in student achievement and opportunities for students during his time as principal of Marysville High School.
Mr. Chaffin holds a master of education in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and completed his undergraduate work at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Mr. Chaffin’s passion for all students to succeed at their highest potential has allowed MHS to be one of the most improved buildings in our school district.
Mr. Williams has served as an assistant principal at Marysville High School since 2003. His legacy at MHS began long before that as a health teacher in the building. He brings experience from various grade levels, having also served as an elementary school principal in Westfall Schools.
Mr. Williams holds degrees from THE Ohio State University and Wright State University as well.
Mr. Williams has a steadfast commitment to embedding strong “Habits of Mind” in the student population. He is known for recognizing students’ perseverance, resilience, empathy, and other future ready skills. Mr. Williams forges strong, authentic relationships with families and students and has improved MHS in so many ways during the 22 years he has served in this building as an assistant principal.
Mrs. Morgan serves as an assistant principal at Marysville High School and has a strong passion for lifelong learning. Before becoming an administrator, Mrs. Morgan taught high school English, senior capstones, served as department chair, and oversaw alternative learning models that included online learning and internships for upperclassmen.
Mrs. Morgan earned her bachelor degree from Otterbein University in English Language Arts, and holds a master degree in Educational Leadership from Ashland University. Mrs. Morgan has also taken doctoral level courses in leadership and student success to support data driven decision making in the school setting.
Mrs. Morgan believes in the ability of all staff and students to perform at a high level. She enjoys building relationships and capacity at MHS to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, community, and future readiness.