The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education approved the appointment of two USD 428 administrators at their luncheon meeting held on Wednesday, April 26 at Riley Elementary School.

JoAnn Blevins will be the next Director of Teaching and Learning for Great Bend Public Schools, USD 428. Blevins has worked in the district for 24 years, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, principal at Riley Elementary, and currently as principal at Eisenhower Elementary. Blevins will transition to her new role at the District Education Center on July 1.

Myron Ellegood has been appointed as the Principal of Great Bend Middle School. Ellegood has been the assistant principal and athletic director for GBMS since 2014. Ellegood will assume his new position at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

“We had an outstanding pool of applicants, both internal and external, for these positions,” said Superintendent Khris Thexton. “These two are inherently familiar with the goals of our district and I’m excited to see the positive momentum and outcomes both Mrs. Bleivns and Mr. Ellegood will continue to drive for our students, families, and community.”

The promotions of Blevins and Ellegood create new job openings in USD 428 for the principal at Eisenhower Elementary and assistant principal at Great Bend Middle School. Interested candidates can learn more and apply at www.428jobs.net.