Meet the Leadership Team

Mrs. Megan Ballinger, Principal
Email: ballinger.3@napls.us
Phone: 614-741-3000

Mrs. Ballinger joined the New Albany-Plain Local School District in 2018 in the role of Assistant Principal and was selected to lead the Intermediate School as Building Principal in the summer of 2022. 

Mrs. Ballinger is a leader who is passionate about building strong relationships with students, staff and the community to create an engaging culture of academic achievement and growth for all students. 

Prior to her tenure in New Albany, Mrs. Ballinger served in administrative roles at the middle and high school levels in the Columbus City School District, including the role of interim middle school principal.  As a teacher, Mrs. Ballinger taught English Language Arts, served as an instructional coach, and was a presenter at multiple National Council of Teachers of English conferences.

Mrs. Ballinger received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and her Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from The Ohio State University. Mrs. Ballinger and her husband, Andrew, have one son, Henry.

Mr. Ryan Grashel Assistant Principal
Email: grashel.1@napls.us
Phone: 614-741-3000

Mr. Ryan Grashel returns to the New Albany Middle School Learning Community as Dean of Students in summer of 2022 after serving as Dean of Students in New Albany High School in 2021. Mr. Grashel began his career in New Albany at the middle school in 2020.   

Mr. Grashel is beginning his 13th year in education and his second year as middle school dean of students.  Before arriving in New Albany, Ryan served as the Credit Recovery Coordinator for Groveport Madison High School in Groveport, Ohio.  Mr. Grashel also served as a classroom  teacher in algebra 1, world history and reading for the first 6 years of his career.

Mr. Grashel holds a Master of Education Degree from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife, Brooke and two daughters, Emma (4) and Olivia (2) and Charlie (0). Mr. Grashel also serves as our head boys basketball coach at New Albany High School.

Mr. Mike King, Assistant Principal
Email: king.37@napls.us
Phone: 614-741-3000

Mike King brings an array of leadership experience; most recently serving as a Dean of Students at Northridge High School where his roles included coordinating academic and behavioral interventions and implementing the Ohio State Test Restart Readiness Assessment system.  Prior to his school leadership role, he served nine-years with the Northridge Local School District teaching American History where he received the county "You Make a Difference Award” in 2016 for his contributions to students. His teaching experience also includes serving as an adjunct College Credit Plus instructor and service as a head high school/middle school wrestling coach and assistant football coach. 

Mike King attended Ohio Northern University and received his Bachelor's degree in Social Studies and History Education. He earned a Master’s degree in International Relations: World History and Culture at Denver University in 2017 and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership at American College of Education in 2021.

Mike and his wife, Taylor, have two daughters. Annie (2 years old), and Ellie (8-weeks old). He is excited to serve the students, staff, and parents of New Albany Intermediate School