Photo: Dr. Tammy Chrin, MMI Preparatory School’s Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean

Mrs. Theresa Long, Head of School at MMI Preparatory School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tammy Chrin as Academic Dean, effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Chrin will continue to serve as Director of College Counseling while taking on the Academic Dean role.

Since joining MMI in 2024 as Director of College Counseling, Dr. Chrin has become an integral member of the School’s leadership team. As Academic Dean, she will support the daily operations of the academic program, including faculty supervision and development, academic scheduling, department chair collaboration, and student academic support. She will also oversee student expectations and the Student Handbook, including matters related to student conduct and discipline. Dr. Chrin will work closely with Mrs. Long and members of the administrative team to support a positive and productive learning environment.

“Dr. Chrin has developed meaningful relationships throughout our community and has a strong understanding of the educational experience we strive to provide at MMI,” said Mrs. Long. “Her background as an educator and administrator, combined with her commitment to our students and families, makes her a strong fit for this role. I look forward to the leadership she will provide as we continue to support our students and strengthen our programs.”

Dr. Chrin brings more than two decades of experience in education, having served as a teacher, professor, administrator, and district leader. Before coming to MMI, she held leadership positions with Commonwealth Charter Academy, Panther Valley School District, and Williams Valley School District. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate education courses at Wilkes University, Alvernia University, and Cabrini College.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Elizabethtown College, a Master of Science in Special Education and Reading from Saint Joseph’s University, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University. In addition to her formal degrees, Dr. Chrin’s certifications include Principal PK-12, Supervisor Curriculum & Instruction PK-12, Supervisor Special Education PK-12, Supervisor Reading PK-12, and several middle-level and elementary education certifications.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve MMI in this new capacity while continuing to lead College Counseling,” said Dr. Chrin. “The relationships we build with our students are at the heart of everything we do. I look forward to supporting our faculty, collaborating with Mrs. Long and the leadership team, and helping each student make the most of their experience at MMI.”

Dr. Chrin and her husband, Jeffrey, reside in Barnesville and have one daughter, Christina, a member of MMI’s Class of 2027.