Junction City, KS – Greg Lumb, current Morris Hill Elementary Principal, has been chosen as the USD 475 Director of Instructional Innovations & Technology. Greg will take over for Carol Arjona, who is retiring at the end of June.

Greg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1989 and his Masters in Educational Administration in 1994, both from Kansas State University. Greg has been the principal at Morris Hill Elementary since 1994. Prior to that he was an elementary teacher at Custer Hill Elementary for 5 years.

The restructured position was formerly titled “Director of Secondary Education”. As the Director of Instructional Innovations & Technology, Greg will provide leadership and direction for developing programs and procedures to improve implementation of the curriculum through technology, as well as evaluate current school programs for effectiveness.

“Greg has always been an innovator, designing and leading projects and ideas both in his building and at the district level,” states Dr. Beth Hudson, Associate Superintendent of Schools. “He offers a vision that always nudges others in a forward direction. Although Mr. Lumb comes from an elementary background, he has assumed leadership responsibilities across levels. We are excited about the role he will play in strengthening links between curriculum and technology.”

Greg will begin his new duties August 1st

The Morris Hill Elementary Principal position is now being advertised.