2002 Outstanding Rural Board Member
Chris McCloud
Chris McCloud has spent the last five years serving his community and school as a School Board member working to improve and support the Kingsville R-I School District. Even before his election to the school board, Mr. McCloud was a . . . read more
2002 Outstanding Rural Building Administrator
William Smart
William Smart has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the education of America's youth at the Cole Camp R-I School District. Beginning as a classroom instructor and then moving to the position of High School Principal. . . . read more
2002 Outstanding Rural District Administrator
W. Ray Shoaf
Mr. W. Ray Shoaf is currently the Superintendent of Scott County Central School District near Sikeston, MO. Mr. Shoaf is completing his twenty-second year as the superintendent. His professional career includes serving as a . . . read more
2002 Outstanding Rural Elementary Teacher
Laura Shifflet
Laura Shifflett has been a member of the Kings City R-I School District for the past 18 years. Mrs. Shifflet's commitment to her professional area of art instruction as well as her desire to work towards district-established goals . . . read more
2002 Outstanding Rural Secondary Teacher
Juanita Peaslee
Juanita Peaslee is currently the secondary science instructor with the Crest Ridge R-VII School District in Centerview, Missouri. For the past 38 years, Mrs. Peaslee has practiced her craft of nourishing the education of children. . . . read more
2002 Outstanding Rural Support Staff Member
Paulena Midles
Paulena Midles is currently the secretary to the Superintendent as well as the school district bookkeeper. A position she has held for the last 22 years. "Shining Star," "the glue," "good friend," "caring individual," and . . . read more
