Two veteran educators will serve in new leadership roles with Union County Public Schools this school year.
Mr. Blaine Hunter has been selected as the new Director of Personnel and Intermediate Instruction.
In this role, he’ll be responsible for overseeing human resources for the district including employee hiring and retention, educator certification, staff evaluation systems, and professional development and training. He’ll also provide curriculum and instructional support for middle and high school teachers.
For the past seven years, Mr. Hunter has guided Sturgis Elementary School as principal, and he previously served as a teacher at Union County High School.
“While serving as Sturgis Elementary principal has been the honor of my career,” shared Mr. Hunter, “I am excited for this next chapter and look forward to supporting our district in a new capacity.”
The new principal of Sturgis Elementary School is a familiar face – longtime educator Mrs. Stephanie Hargrove. Mrs. Hargrove is a National Board Certified Teacher who brings nearly three decades of professional experience including 28 years as a teacher in Union County Public Schools and one year as assistant principal at Crittenden County Elementary School.
Mrs. Hargrove spent the first 27 years of her career as a teacher at Sturgis Elementary.
“Returning to the place that means so much to me truly feels like coming home,” she expressed. “I cannot wait to meet and reconnect with the amazing students, staff, and families who make Sturgis Elementary such a special place. I look forward to working together to build on the strong traditions of our school while creating a positive, supportive, and successful environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.”
Congratulations to Mr. Blaine Hunter and Mrs. Stephanie Hargrove.