The Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Michele Norman as the Director of Elementary Education, and Chris Hubbuch as the Director of Secondary Education at the April 25th Board of Education meeting.
“We were extremely pleased with the quality of applicants for both positions,” said Dr. Robert Newhart, Superintendent.
“Dr. Norman brings central office experience and classroom experience which was a huge factor in the decision. Mr. Hubbuch is known as a visionary leader in secondary education and will also propel workforce development for our students to a new level. This is an exciting time for our elementary and secondary programs,” Newhart said in a news release.
Dr. Michele Norman was recently Assistant Superintendent of the Knob Noster R-VIII School District. She also has experience as a middle school principal from the Belton School District #124, and served as an elementary principal at Midway R-1. She worked as a K-12 Principal/Special Education Director in the Kingsville R-I School District as well. Dr. Norman received her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Kansas and her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She earned her M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Missouri State University and her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri. Norman’s salary will be $108,588.
Dr. Norman will replace Dr. Brian Shindorf, who resigned to take a position with the Jefferson City School District.
Chris Hubbuch has been the principal of Excelsior Springs Middle School since 2010. He also has experience as an assistant principal and teacher. Mr. Hubbuch is known for his publications and presentations, with topics ranging from the PBIS model (Positive Behavioral Intervention
EDUCATING EACH CHILD FOR SUCCESS and Supports) to culture change and student transfers. He also led the school-wide implementation of a 1:1 technology initiative in his school.
Mr. Hubbuch is in progress in the Ed.D program at St. Louis University and hopes to graduate on May 14, 2016. He holds his Educational Specialist in Administration from the University of Missouri, and received his Master of Arts in Education from Lindenwood University. Hubbuch graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education degree from the University of Missouri. His salary will be $107,048.
Mr. Hubbuch replaces Dr. Sandy Steggall, who will become the superintendent of the Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg, Missouri.