There will be new faces in leadership roles at every school within Osawatomie USD 367 next school year. Superintendent Greg Clark says that Swenson Early Childhood Education Center, Trojan Elementary, Osawatomie Middle School and Osawatomie High School will all have new principals next year. Swenson Principal Andrea Manes is retiring, Trojan Principal Julie Samuels accepted a new position, Osawatomie Middle School Principal Zachary Lopes accepted a new position, and Osawatomie High School Principal Justin Young is exploring new opportunities.
Terri Newman will be the new principal at Osawatomie Middle School. She has 20 years in education, including seven years as an elementary classroom educator, 13 years as a counselor. Malcolm Birnell will be the new principal at Osawatomie High school. During his 23-year career he has taught health and P.E. teacher for middle and high school, and coached several sports. The district has yet to announce who they have hired for principals at Swenson and Trojan.
