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New Kittens

Tonight Carter discovered Chocolate kittens in the boat.  As shown in the pics, he and Laura had a blast playing with them this evening.

Kearney Press Release

Kearney R-I School District Press Release

For Immediate Release

April 17, 2012

The Kearney R-1 Board of Education is pleased to announce that Mike Bartig has been named Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for the 2012-2013 school year.

Mr. Bartig began his teaching career in Troy, Missouri in 1988 as a Biology and Physical Science Teacher, and then later served as High School Assistant Principal for four school years and Middle School Assistant Principal for one year.  He then moved to Kirksville, MO and worked as Middle School Principal for seven years.  Mike is currently the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Kirksville School District.  Mr. Bartig has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Southwest Baptist University, a Masters of Education in Educational Administration from University of Missouri- Saint Louis, and an Educational Specialist Degree with an emphasis on Educational Technology from University of Missouri- Columbia.  Currently, Mike is awaiting approval of his dissertation from the University of Missouri- Columbia, upon which he will be awarded an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Mr. Bartig and wife, Amy, who will be the Librarian at Dogwood Elementary, have two children ages 2 and 15. 

Mike Bartig will begin in his new role with the district on July 1, 2012, and will be replacing former Assistant Superintendent Peggy Jacoby, who has been working part time in the area of Curriculum and Assessment.