Nebo School Board of Education appoints 7 new administrators
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- The Nebo School District Administration Office is pictured Friday, April 13, 2018, in Spanish Fork.
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Penny McEntire as the principal of Orchard Hills Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Clint Cornwall as the principal of Art City Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Marcy Caldwell as the principal of Canyon Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Matt Christensen as the director of secondary education on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed RaShel Shepherd as the director of student success and education equity on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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- The Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Jim Welburn as coordinator of human resources on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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- With the retirement of Spencer Sainsbury, the Nebo School District Board of Education appointed Ryan Kay as the coordinator of food services on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
The Nebo School Board of Education appointed seven new administrators last week, including three principals.
Penny McEntire (Orchard Hills Elementary), Clint Cornwall (Art City Elementary) and Marcy Caldwell (Canyon Elementary) were announced as new principals on Wednesday, along with Jim Welburn as the district’s coordinator of human resources, Matt Christensen as director of secondary education, RaShel Shepherd as director of student success and education equity, and Ryan Kay as coordinator of food services.
As principals, McEntire, Cornwall and Caldwell’s responsibilities include approving teacher curriculums, advising and disciplining students, and making sure their schools are safe places for students and staff.
McEntire previously worked in the district as a Title I coordinator, an instructional coach and an elementary school teacher. She taught reading recovery, kindergarten, first grade and third grade, and has won several awards within the district for her service.
“I am appreciative of this assignment and thrilled to work alongside the students, teachers and community of Orchard Hills Elementary. As an educator, I value the roles of each of these stakeholders in relationship to the academic, social and emotional growth of each student. It is my pleasure to add my skill sets and my experience to the wonderful faculty, staff and students at Orchard Hills,” McEntire said.
Within the district, Cornwall has also served as a Title I coordinator, as well as a teacher for the third, fourth and fifth grades. He is endorsed in English as a second language, or ESL, and has taught for the Migrant Summer program.
“The colleagues, students and parents I’ve worked with have taught me and supported me to become the person I am today. I will ensure that all students feel safe, supported and successful. I am humbled and look forward to working with the staff, students and community of Art City Elementary,” Cornwall said.
Caldwell has been a facilitator, a teacher for second and fourth grades, and a music planning technician for the district.
“I want to thank you for this incredible opportunity. I am excited, grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to be appointed the principal of Canyon Elementary and work side by side with the educators, parents, students and community to continue a legacy of engaging in a collaborative culture of deep learning,” Caldwell told the school board.
As director of secondary education, Christensen will advise educational services and the assistant superintendent for all secondary education matters. The director also oversees the process of the district and state testing from start to finish.
Christensen has been a principal, an assistant principal, and taught history, exercise and driver’s education classes. He has also coached sports teams for 11 years, including football, golf and basketball.
Christensen said, “I absolutely love Nebo School District and have sincerely enjoyed all of the opportunities I have had. I really like working with people, not for people. For me it is about relationships and working together to help our students.”
As director of student success and education equity, Shepard will be an advocate for essential student resources, discourage discrimination of any kind, help develop policy, ensure equal opportunities are given according to each student’s unique needs and background, and make sure all students, regardless of disability, gender or race, are given equal opportunities to access a quality education.
Shepherd has served as secondary director for the past three years, as a principal in the district for 16 years and as an assistant principal for three years. Shepherd previously taught mathematics for five years in secondary education and then served as a counselor for four years. She has won several awards at the district and state levels.
She stated, “I am passionate about educational equity and connection. I have so much gratitude and have loved mentoring and working closely with our amazing administrators.”
As coordinator of human resources, Welburn will monitor recruitment, the selection of candidates and hiring of potential faculty and staff within the district.
Welburn served as coordinator of student services for the past five years and as a principal for 12 years. Before entering administration, he taught social studies, drivers education, geography, government and law, psychology, Portuguese, and was a coach and guidance counselor.
Kay will assure that the school cafeterias are running smoothly and serving nutritious and regulation-approved meals to students and faculty as the coordinator of food services.
Kay has served as the human resources coordinator for the past six years. He was a principal for four years and previously taught kindergarten in two districts. When asked about education, he said, “I cannot think of a profession that has the potential to impact lives the way educators do.”
