August 2024 Brotherhood Spotlight - Brother Torrence Allen
About Me
Principal
Belton High School, Belton, MO
In 28 years of education, I have served as a substitute teacher, high school business teacher, coach, and assistant principal. I am proud to have a loving family, including my wife, two sons, and two grandsons. My professional involvement includes being the President of the Greater Kansas City Missouri Principal Association (GKCMPA).
I am an active member of several organizations:
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Macedonia Baptist Church, where I serve as Co-Chairman Deacon
- Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP)
- Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC)
I live by the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. My journey in education and community service reflects my commitment to leadership, mentorship, and making a positive impact on the lives of those around me.
Honors & Awards
Volunteer of the Year by Kansas Children Service League 2000
All-Star Coach for the 2004 MO-KAN girls’ basketball game 2004
Man of Excellence Award (T.A.S.S.U of KCKCC) 2007
Named “Coach of the Year” for the KCAL League (4 X) 2013-2016
Wyandotte County Trailblazer Award 2014
Outstanding Administrator Award Speech and Theatre Association of MO (STEM) 2018
Outstanding Community Service Award (South Kansas City Alliance (SKCA) 2018
Administrator of the Year Trails West District (Missouri Ass. of Student Council) 2020
Administrator of the Year Missouri HOSA 2020
Education
Education Specialist Degree Fall 2019
Arkansas State University
Masters in Secondary Education Administration Spring, 2014
Emporia State University
Teaching Certification Winter, 2008
Avila University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree Winter, 2003
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Associate of Arts Fall, 1991
Neosho County Community College