The St. Joseph School District has selected Corey Gilpin to fill an open leadership position at Lafayette High School.

According to a press release from the District, Gilpin will assume the role of Activities Director at Lafayette High School for the 2018-19 school year. He currently teaches special education for the District.

He has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Northwest. He is currently an NCAA basketball and baseball official and has worked with the Missouri State High School Activities Association as a regional observer.

Gilpin is replacing Lafayette’s current AD Jason Simpson. Simpson was recently selected as an assistant principal for Central High School.

The Board of Education approved the hire during Monday’s meeting.