New principal named at Cape Central High

Cape Girardeau Central High School has named its next principal: Nancy Scheller, effective July 1.

Scheller is director of Central Academy, formerly the Alternative Education Center, and, according to a district news release, has proved herself to be an extraordinary school leader.

Scheller was formerly assistant principal at Central High School, the release stated.

�It was a difficult decision leaving such great staff and students at Central Academy, but I know that Dr. Small will continue in the positive direction we are heading. I am looking forward to joining the CHS team again and continuing to make CHS an excellent place to educate our students,� said Scheller in the release, referring to Stephanie Small, an assistant principal at Central High School, who will step into the director role at Central Academy effective July 1.

According to the district release, Small �quickly established herself as a student-centered, dynamic leader,� and brings to the table 29 years of experience in education.

Small�s LinkedIn profile lists her start date with CHS as July 2017.

�I will truly miss the students and staff at Cape Central High School and am humbled, honored, and excited to continue my life�s passion as the Director of Central Academy for the 2018-2019 school year,� Small said in the release. �With the support of our Central Office team, I promise that I will do my very best to empower teachers in order to collectively meet the needs of the students and families we serve.�

Superintendent Neil Glass said in the release, �We are looking forward the 2018-19 school year and watching the impact these two administrators will have with our students, staff, and families.�

Central High School principal Chris Kase resigned effective June 30, according to district spokesperson Dana Saverino.

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