PELLA — The Pella Community School District has announced new leadership at two of its schools starting next year.
The district announced the hiring of Blaine Forsythe for the Jefferson Intermediate Principal. Blaine, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students at Madison Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate, has accepted the role as the leader of Jefferson Intermediate beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Blaine is married to Morgan Forsythe, who is a Special Education Teacher at Pella Schools, and has two children, Brady (KG) and Brynn (PS). Along with serving as the Dean of Students, Blaine has served the Pella Community School District as a 6-8 Math teacher, coaching various sports and is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach.
“I am honored to accept the Jefferson Intermediate principal position for the 2025-2026 school year. I look forward to working collaboratively with students, staff, and parents to maintain a positive learning environment. Our Jefferson team will strive to build relationships, develop potential, and pursue excellence. It is important for us to hold our students to high academic standards and prepare each student to continue to develop as a leader.”
– Blaine Forsythe,
Future Jefferson Intermediate Principal
“We are pleased to announce Blaine as the principal to succeed Brian Miller at Jefferson. I have watched Blaine grow as a leader over the last several years. He will bring a youthful energy to this role at Jefferson Intermediate. I am excited to have Blaine continue in a leadership role with the Pella School District. He will make a positive impact on Jefferson and our 4th through 6th graders.”
– Greg Ebeling,
Superintendent of Pella Schools
The district also announced the hiring of Sarah Boyce for the Madison Elementary Principal position. Sarah, a current 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Pella Middle School, has accepted the role as the leader of Madison Elementary beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Sarah is married to Jason Boyce and they have three children: Ellyana (8th grade), Avner (6th grade), and Ebbyn (preschool). Before joining Pella Schools in 2021, Sarah gained a wide-array of educational experience in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia. This included serving as K-8 Dean of Academics and 6th – 8th grade English teacher at Bridgeway Christian Academy, as well as teaching roles in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and special education within Gwinnett County Public Schools.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to head back to my elementary roots and serve alongside Madison Elementary’s passionate team as their new principal. I look forward to partnering with staff, families, and community members to cultivate a vibrant and safe learning community where our students are encouraged to follow their natural curiosity, forming a solid foundation for lifelong learning and igniting their potential as learners and leaders.”
– Sarah Boyce,
Future Madison Elementary Principal
“We are pleased that Sarah has agreed to become the new principal at Madison Elementary in 2025. I have been impressed with her interest and growth in leadership since I have known her. Sarah has been instrumental in serving as a leader of different projects in the system. From those experiences and her varied educational background, she will serve Madison Elementary well for years to come.”
– Greg Ebeling,
Superintendent of Pella Schools
