Jason Dandoy, assistant superintendent of the Turner Public Schools, has been named superintendent effective in July.
Dandoy, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership with a minor in law and public administration from the University of Kansas, was unanimously voted superintendent by the Turner Board of Education during Tuesday’s meeting.
He will begin as Turner superintendent on July 1.
Currently, he is the assistant superintendent of business and public relation for the Turner district. In the past, he has been an elementary principal, director of student services and director of finance during his nine years at the Turner district.
Turner Superintendent Michelle Hubbard has accepted a position as assistant superintendent of human resources in the Shawnee Mission School District.
“The district has made great strides and improvement with Dr. Hubbard’s direction and strong leadership skills,” said Theresa Tillery, Turner Board of Education president. “We wish her the very best and we will miss her.”
“Turner USD 202 is focused on preparing our students to be college and career ready. We found the person to help us continue on our path. We are very pleased and excited to announce a person very familiar to the district, Dr. Jason Dandoy, as our new superintendent. We have watched Dr. Dandoy grow personally and professionally during his tenure with the Turner School District. Dr. Dandoy brings his passion for education, superior knowledge, and professional attitude to lead our district forward,” Tillery said.
Prior to the Turner Schools, Dandoy taught in the Olathe School District and worked as a reading specialist in Sioux City, Iowa.
“Turner USD 202 is an excellent school district with a strong community and dedicated staff. I look forward to serving students, board members, families, and employees as the Turner superintendent of schools,” Dandoy said. “It is a tremendous honor to be selected as superintendent. I am excited about the future accomplishments we will achieve as a team.”
He said he expected the major challenge of the next year would be to write a new strategic plan this summer, making sure the community is well represented as the plan is written.
Besides his doctorate degree, Dandoy holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa.