Administration Profile
Superintendent
Superintendent - David Engle, Ed.D
-Bachelor of Arts, 1978, University of Washington
-Master's in Computer Education, 1990, St. Martin's College
-Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, 1999, Seattle Pacific University
Associate Superintendents
Associate Superintendent Human Resources – Dan Twarling
-Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1973, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
-Master of Education, 1979, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
-Specialist in Educational Administration & Supervision, 1986, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Associate Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction – Dr. Kathryn Murphy
Business Manager
Business Manager - Stuart Simpson
Principals (in alphabetical order)
Principal Eisenhower Elementary - Shane Alexander
-Bachelor of Science in Education, 1989, Peru State College
-Masters Degree Educational Administration, 2001, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Associate Principal North Platte High - James T. Ayres
-Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1998, University of Nebraska Kearney
-Master of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision, 2002, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Principal Cody Elementary - Tom Coviello
-Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, 1993, University of Nebraska, Kearney
-Master of Arts, 2000, University of Phoenix
Principal McDonald Elementary - Mary R Derby
-Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education with endorsements in early childhood and reading, 1985, University of North Texas
-Master of Arts - Elementary Reading Degree, 1991, University of Nebraska, Kearney
-Principal Licensure Program - Educational Leadership, 1995, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
-Assessment Specialization Endorsement, 2006, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Principal Washington Elementary - Matt Irish
-Associate of Arts Degree, 1993, Mid-Plains Community College
-Bachelor of Science in Education, 1996, Chadron State College
-Masters of Arts in Education, 2002, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Principal Buffalo Elementary - Mike McPherron
-Bachelor of Science, 1971, University of Northern Colorado
-Master of Arts, 1977, University of South Dakota
Principal Jefferson Elementary -Midge O Mougey, Ed.D
-Bachelor of Arts in Education degree, 1976, University of North Dakota
-Master of Arts, 1998, University of Nebraska, Kearney
-Doctorate of Education, 2004, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Principal Lake & Osgood Elementaries - Ron M Parks
-Bachelor of Arts in Education degree, 1970, Peru State College
-Masters of Science in Education degree, 1982, Wayne State College
-PK-12 Principal Endorsement in Education
-MA+36
Principal Lincoln Elementary - George Schere
Principal Adams Middle School - Todd L Rhodes
-Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1992, Wayne State College
-Master of Arts in Educational Administration, 1999, University of Nebraska
-Educational Specialist, Anticipated August 2008, Wayne State College
Principal Hall Elementary - Chris Vieyra
-Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1974, University of Nebraska at Kearney
-Master of Arts in Education, 2002, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Principal Madison Middle School - Tim Vanderheiden
-Bachelor of Music in Education, 1986, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
-Master of Music, 1994, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
-Administrative Certificate, 1999, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Principal North Platte High - James A. Whitney, M.S.
-Bachelor of Science in Education, 1974, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
-Masters of Science in Educational Administration, 1983, University of Nebraska, Omaha
