Junction City, KS    –   USD 475 has announced the hiring of Jayci Hamm as Assistant Principal at Seitz Elementary School. Jayci replaces Kenneth Upham who will take over as head principal at Morris Hill Elementary School.

Jayci received her Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Area of Concentration: Math & Science Certification: Middle School & Coaching) at Kansas State University in 2009.  In 2014 she received a Master of Science in Educational Leadership also from Kansas State University.

Jayci has experience in the military as a health care specialist at Fort Benning, Georgia.  She began her USD 475 teaching career at Lincoln Elementary teaching 2^nd grade and for the past 3 years has been a 4^thgrade teacher at Seitz Elementary.  Jayci was also a member of the district steering committee, 4^th grade chair of the curriculum task force, member of the Seitz leadership team, and chair of the professional development and student celebration committees.

Principal Jodi Testa comments that “Jayci has a true understanding of the culture at Seitz and she is a true humanitarian.  We are excited that she will be a part of the leadership team at Seitz.”

Jayci is excited to support military children and their families in her new role as assistant principal.  She believes in the vision of Seitz Elementary and looks forward to continue to grow alongside the staff and students.

Jayci will begin her duties August 1^st.

Release from Hugh Davis, Executive Director of Communications for USD 475.