(KNZA)--The new superintendent of Valley Falls USD 338 on the job.
Dr. Volora Hanzlicek took over leadership of the district July 1st.
She replaces Loren Feldkamp who resigned at the end of the 2017-18 school year after 10 years with the district.
Hanzlicek, who was among three finalists interviewed for the job, was offered a two-year contract at an annual salary of $105,000.
According to a news release from the district, Hanzlicek had broad educational experience as a teacher, administrator and an educator of educators. Most recently she served as the educational leadership consultant with the Southwest Plains Regional Service Center headquartered in Sublette. Hanzlicek served as assistant superintendent of Prairie Hills USD 113 in Sabetha for a number of years.
USD 388 Board President Jody Lockhart says the Board feels they made the right selection to serve the district’s students and community.
Hanzlicek and her husband, Matt, have two daughters.
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