I want to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year.  The 2023-2024 school year will be my eighth year as Principal of Utica Elementary, but I have spent 28 years serving the North Fork District.  Before moving up the hill to Utica Elementary, I worked as an Intervention Specialist and Physical Education teacher at Utica Junior High School.  I also spent many years, coaching football and track at various levels, throughout my educational career.  I graduated from Capital University in 1994 and continued my education at Ashland University, earning my Master's Degree along with gaining Administrative Licensure.   I met my lovely wife, Carey, while working in the district.  We have two amazing children, Jackson and Jersey.  Our free time is spent helping them live life to the fullest extent.

 Brett Ballinger, Principal