Filled Positions for the 2022-2023 school year

Positions will be listed here as they are filled for the 2022-2023 school year.

  1. Jefferson County North USD 339 – Quentin Umphenour – Beginning Teacher*
  2. Norton Community USD 211 – Blake Lasley – Experienced Teacher
  3. Rural Vista USD 481 (Hope) – Carrie Husband – Beginning Teacher*
  4. Girard USD 248 – Meghan Eidman – Beginning Teacher*
  5. Northern Valley USD 212 – Ed Schurman – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  6. Beloit USD 273 – Garrett Craig – Beginning Teacher*
  7. Hoxie USD 412 – Emily Glenn – Beginning Teacher*
  8. Louisburg USD 416 – Shade Hirons – Beginning Teacher*
  9. Jayhawk USD 346 – Annie Humboldt – Experienced Teacher
  10. Ottawa USD 290 – Allyson Gilmore – Experienced Teacher
  11. Bluestem USD 205 – Miranda Depenbusch – Beginning Teacher*
  12. Wamego USD 320 – Ashley Carr – Beginning Teacher*
  13. Russell USD 407 – Allison Railsback – Experienced Teacher
  14. Hutchinson USD 308 – Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy- Michelle Goossen – Experienced Teacher
  15. Bluestem USD 205 – Luke Guynn – Beginning Teacher*
  16. Twin Valley USD 240 – Gavin Fry – Beginning Teacher*
  17. Seaman USD 345 – Michael DeWeese – Beginning Teacher*
  18. Washburn-Rural USD 437 – Melissa Johnson
  19. Marysville USD 364- Skylar Piepho – Beginning Teacher*
  20. Independence USD 446 – Ryan Beeson – Experienced Teacher
  21. Wellington USD 353 – Victoria Thompson – Experienced Teacher
  22. Valley Falls USD 338 – Brittney Ebersole – Beginning Teacher*
  23. Cheney USD 268 – Samantha  Kickbush – Experienced Teacher
  24. Blue Valley USD 384 – Dale Hoch – Experienced Teacher
  25. Centre USD 397 – Emma Bathurst – Beginning Teacher*
  26. Wellsville USD 289 – Caleb Powelson – Experienced Teacher
  27. Ness City USD 303 – Ashley Klozenbucher – Experienced Teacher
  28. Cunningham USD 332 – Bailey Osborn – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  29. Flinthills USD 492 – Karlea Harris – Experienced Teacher
  30. Graham County USD 281 (Hill City) – Lukas Sebesta – Beginning Teacher*
  31. Hodgeman County USD 227 (Jetmore) – Brice Gibson- Experienced Teacher
  32. Crest USD 479 – Zach Edgerton – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  33. Ashland USD 220 – Caity Thompson – Experienced Teacher
  34. Scott County USD 466 – Nick Noterman – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  35. Valley Heights USD 498 – David Graham – Experienced Teacher
  36. Erie USD 101 – Dominique Cozzitorto – Beginning Teacher
  37. Central Plains USD 112 – Wayne DeWerff – Experienced Teacher
  38. Abilene USD 435 – Cauy Hayes – Beginning Teacher*
  39. Buhler USD 313 – Wes Ensz – Experienced Teacher
  40. Nemaha Central USD 115 – Matthew Stallbaumer – Beginning Teacher+
  41. Maize USD 266- Leslie Riddell – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  42. LaCrosse USD 395 – John Wyatt Reece- Beginning Teacher+
  43. Paradise USD 399 (Natoma) – Danielle Chilcott – Beginning Teacher^
  44. Cedar Vale USD 285 – Kayla Signer- Experienced Teacher
  45. Cherokee USD 247 – Mike Lawson – Experienced Teacher (new to Ag)
  46. Central USD 463 – Justin Groene – Beginning Teacher (PSU CTE Licensure)
  47. Dodge City USD 443 – Garrett Panzer – Experienced Teacher (new to Ag)
  48. Riley County USD 378 – Anna Williamson – Experienced Teacher
  49. Twin Valley USD 240 – Katie Revell-Lehmann – Experience Teacher
  50. Marmaton Valley USD 256 – MaKayla Stroud – Experienced Teacher
  51. West Franklin USD 287 – Morgan Bolinger – Beginning Teacher
  52. Palco USD 269 – Dan Andrews – Experienced Teacher
  53. Olathe USD 233 (Adv Tech Center)- Jennifer Lockwood – Beginning Teacher (TtoT)
  54. Pike Valley USD 426 – Ashley Nelson – Experienced Teacher
  55. Wichita County (Leoti) USD 467 – Tyrell Reynolds –
  56. Caney Valley USD 436 – Monty Layton – Experienced Teacher
  57. Kiowa County (Greensburg) USD 422 – Mindy Heinson
  58. Great Bend USD 428 – Oscar Torres
  59. Riverside USD 114 – Abbigail Beckham – Beginning Teacher*
  60. Chase-Raymond USD 401 – Bill Field
  61. Topeka-CAL – Laura Westhoff – Experienced Teacher (new to Ag)
  62. Lawrence USD 497 – Rachel Landers – Experienced Teacher (New to Ag)

*2022 KSU Ag Ed Graduate

^ December 2021 Fort Hays Ag Ed Graduate

+December 2022 Fort Hays Ag Ed Graduate

#2020 KSU Ag Ed Graduate

(updated 10-13-22)

Extension Agent – Johnson County

Jessie Furgins to Serve as Johnson County Extension Agent 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Jessie Furgins will join the staff of K-State Research and Extension – Johnson County as a 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, effective September 19, 2021.  Johnson County’s office is in Olathe, Kansas. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University and her master’s degree in Agricultural Communication, Leadership, and Education from University of Missouri. 

Furgins has most recently been employed as a 4-H Extension Educator for University of Missouri Extension, located in Kansas City, MO. 

4-H Youth Development Agents develop and deliver educational programs for school-aged youth.  This includes supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with new and existing community partners. 

Local extension faculty are jointly employed in a partnership between K-State Research and Extension, headquartered on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, and the local Extension board.  

The role of K-State Research and Extension is to encourage the adoption of research-based information to improve the quality of life for Kansans. K-State Research and Extension is the short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension – Johnson County is available by calling (913) 715-7000, or online at johnson.k-state.edu. 

Extension Agent- Southwind District

Clara Wicoff to Serve as Southwind District Extension Agent 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Clara Wicoff will join the staff of K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District as a Nutrition, Food and Health Extension Agent, effective September 19, 2021.  Southwind District has offices in Erie, Fort Scott, Iola, and Yates Center, KS.  Wicoff’s primary office will be in Iola. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University and is working on her master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Reading. 

Wicoff has most recently been employed as a Trade Subcommittee Intern for the United States House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee 

Nutrition, Food and Health agents develop and deliver programs related to nutrition and health. Programming may include but is not limited to: nutrition through the life cycle, nutrition of low-income audiences, food security, physical activity promotion, and chronic disease prevention. 

Local extension faculty are jointly employed in a partnership between K-State Research and Extension, headquartered on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, and the local Extension board.  

The role of K-State Research and Extension is to encourage the adoption of research-based information to improve the quality of life for Kansans. K-State Research and Extension is the short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension Southwind District is available by calling (620) 244-3826 or online at southwind.k-state.edu. 

Contact Clara Wicoff via email at: clarawicoff@ksu.edu.

Extension Agent- Livestock Production (Post Rock District)

Blaire Todd to Serve as Post Rock District Extension Agent 

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Blaire Todd will join the staff of K-State Research and Extension – Post Rock District as a Livestock Production Extension Agent, effective September 19, 2021.  Post Rock District has offices in Beloit, Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, and Smith Center, Kansas.  Blaire’s primary office will be in Beloit. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from University of Missouri and her master’s degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. 

Todd has most recently been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant for Iowa State University.   

Livestock Production agents develop and deliver educational programs related to livestock production.  Programming may include, but is not limited to: breed and species selection and management, nutrition, livestock facilities, animal identification, marketing, best management practices, and sustainable production techniques. 

Local extension faculty are jointly employed in a partnership between K-State Research and Extension, headquartered on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, and the local Extension board.  

The role of K-State Research and Extension is to encourage the adoption of research-based information to improve the quality of life for Kansans. K-State Research and Extension is the short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. 

More information about K-State Research and Extension – Post Rock District is available by calling (785) 378-3174 or online at postrock.k-state.edu. 

Contact Blaire Todd via email at betodd@ksu.edu.