Administration

In the Fall 2006 Sheila became an Asst Principal at Deering HS and worked there until 2015.  She then worked at the district office in Academics for a year and a half.  Sheila became the interim principal at PHS in the Fall of 2016 and was approved as the principal in 2017.  

Sheila has a Bachelor's degree in education from UMF and a Masters in Education from Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Gallaudet University.  

Sheila grew up in New Sweden, Maine - the daughter of a potato farmer.  Being part of a farming family is how she developed her work ethic.  From an early age she had a passion for working in schools and credits the elementary principal she had - for where she is today.  The students at PHS inspire and motivate her daily.  Outside of PHS Sheila enjoys golf and tennis and gardening.  She lives in Portland with her husband - who is a passionate Bulldogs fan!

In addition to teaching, Alberto has been involved in many of the Portland Public Schools’ equity efforts. He co-teaches a Race In the United States class for teachers and administrators in the district, as well as being a part of the Equity Cohort work at PPS. He has also participated in efforts to recruit teachers of color in the district and is collaborating with a Bowdoin College professor on interviewing teachers of color in the district to gain perspectives to inform retention and recruitment efforts. He has also coached high school Ultimate Frisbee the last 16 years here in Portland. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and education from Boston College and is currently in the leadership cohort at the University of Southern Maine. He also has mentored in-service teachers from both USM and Bowdoin. He looks forward to preserving and deepening the best of Portland High School’s traditions, academic excellence, and extracurriculars while growing the school's efforts to support each and every student's particular path to achieving high standards, and recognizing their unique greatness and gifts.

In his free time, Alberto plays Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, takes guitar lessons, hangs out with his family, and tries to read as many comic books as possible. Alberto has lived in South Portland with his wife and three children for the last twenty years, but is a native New Yorker.

Sarah has served on many Portland Public Schools’ committees focused on equity, teacher evaluation, and the transition from middle to high school. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Maine at Farmington and a master’s of arts in teaching: secondary mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. She was recommended by PPS for the Leaders for Tomorrow’s Schools cohort at the University of Southern Maine and in 2017 earned a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership. She is passionate about creating more equitable schools by analyzing data and systems to ensure all students have access to opportunities and success.

Sarah lives in Portland with her husband and sons, who have attended Rowe, Talbot, Lincoln, and Portland High School. She is honored to have been chosen as an assistant principal by Portland High staff, students, and parents.

Lance holds a bachelor of science degree in Sport Management from the University of Southern New Hampshire. He has worked closely with local Athletic Administrators and leaders at the MPA as a member of the MIAAA. He was born and raised in Portland, one of 6 siblings who all graduated from Portland High School. He and his wife, Tara, have a daughter Hannah. Lance is passionate about working with high school students, and is excited to work with all students in pursuing their interests in the extended classroom of Co-Curricular activities. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with animals on his farm, fishing and family trips to York Beach.