KCK school district hires new Diploma Plus director

The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Board of Education approved a new Diploma Plus director at Monday’s special Zoom meeting.

Danira Fernandez-Flores will become the district’s director of Diploma Plus, according to Superintendent Ann Stubblefield.

Dr. Stubblefield said Fernandez-Flores comes from the Topeka Seaman school district and has a lot of experience in curriculum and in career and technical education.

“We’re excited she’s joining the team,” Dr. Stubblefield said. Fernandez-Flores will start Jan. 10.

Several other personnel items also were approved at the Dec. 20 meeting.