Green to lead Eugene Field next year
Michelle Green Principal Eugene Field Elementary 2024-2025
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville R-II School District announced Thursday morning that Michelle Green, current assistant principal at the Maryville Middle School, will take the reins as principal at Eugene Field Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chelli Green to her new position as she is a long-tenured well-respected educator in Maryville R-II,” Logan Lightfoot, R-II superintendent, said in a statement. “Her proven leadership skills, dedication to student success, and innovative approach to education make her an ideal fit for our elementary principal.”
Green has more than 30 years experience in education, including more than five years experience teaching students at the collegiate level, according to a news release.
She holds a specialist degree in K-12 Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University, has previously been awarded Maryville Middle School Teacher of the Year and has received the Walmart Teacher of the Year award on two occasions, noted the release. She has been with the R-II district for more than 22 years serving as a teacher at both EFE and MMS before moving into her current position.
“I am honored and excited to serve as the elementary school principal,” Green said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with the talented educators, staff, parents and students to continue the tradition of excellence in education at Eugene Field Elementary School.”
