Thursday, April 03, 2008

New Joplin R-8 superintendent hired


(From the Joplin R-8 School District website)

The Joplin Board of Education has named Dr. C.J. Huff as the new Superintendent of Joplin Schools. The selection follows a comprehensive search by the Missouri School Boards' Association, interviews of several top applicants, and a unanimous vote by Joplin's Board of Education. Dr. Huff will begin leading the district on July 1, 2008.

Dr. Huff is currently the Superintendent for Eldon R-I School District in Eldon, Missouri, where he has served for four years. He began his career as a third grade teacher in Pleasanton, Kansas, and began his administrative responsibilities as an assistant principal in Bolivar, Missouri. He is now completing his tenth year in school administration.

Dr. Huff received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University, his Masters and Specialist Degree from Missouri State University, and his Doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

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