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A Message from the Principal
Dear Avon Families:
I am incredibly honored and excited to serve as the founding principal of Avon Middle School West. After 17 wonderful years as principal at AMS South, I am thrilled to embark on this new journey and lead the opening of our newest middle school.
My career in education has been rooted in middle school experiences—spanning eleven years as a teacher and assistant principal, followed by many more as a principal. One of the most exciting aspects of this new chapter is welcoming sixth-grade students back into the middle school setting here in Avon. We are committed to creating engaging, enriching opportunities for all students—both in the classroom and through our wide range of clubs and athletic programs. I encourage every student to get involved and make the most of their middle school experience.
As we open our doors, we do so with a dynamic and experienced team. Our staff includes:
- 16 members from AIS East
- 16 from AIS West
- 20 from AMS North
- 23 from AMS South
- 2 from Avon High School
- 2 from Cedar Elementary
- 1 from Pine Tree Elementary
- 3 new educators joining Avon Schools
This incredible team is eager to meet their students and begin building the culture and traditions of AMS West together. Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you soon at Avon Middle School West!
Warm regards,
Dan Chapin
Founding Principal
Avon Middle School West
Meet our Assistant Principals
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Meet AMS West's Assistant Principals
At the March 10 meeting of the Avon Board of Trustees, the Board unanimously approved the hiring of Avon Middle School West's first Assistant Principals, Jessica Rabedeau and Briana Temple. They distinguished themselves from a very crowded and competitive field of candidates.
Jessica Rabedeau
Mrs. Rabedeau has been a teacher in Avon since 2014. She was a English Language teacher at Avon Middle School North and then a 6th grade Math/Science teacher at Avon Intermediate School East until 2022. For the last three years she has served as Dean at AIS East. She’s been involved in countless leadership opportunities in her various roles to support students and staff. Mrs. Rabedeau earned a BS in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Language Development, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership.
Briana Temple
Mrs. Temple has taught secondary US History, World History, Humanities, and English at IPS, Warren Twp, and Pike Township. She then transitioned into an Instructional Coach role at George Washington High School, where she served for 2 years. This is her first year serving as the Dean at Avon High School, where she has supported students with attendance and discipline issues while working closely with students and families to find success at school. Mrs. Temple has earned a BA in Political Science, BA in Criminal Justice, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Educational Leadership. She is working on her Doctor of Education degree at Oakland City University.
"I've got a great team already," says Principal Dan Chapin, "and I'm excited to get started!"
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Temple and Mrs. Rabedeau. They join Principal Dan Chapin, and their hiring represents one more big step toward our opening in July.
Contact Us
1204 S. County Road 450 E.
Avon, IN 46123
p (317) 742-1700
Principal
Dan Chapin
Assistant Principals
Jessica Rabedeau
Briana Temple
Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Jack Hallinan