Mr. Mike Monaghan has been named the new principal of Seaman High School. This comes after Mr. Vinduska announced his retirement from the district in November.
“I am humbled and honored to have been selected to serve as the next principal of Seaman High School. I feel blessed to have had the privilege of working here for the past two years and have learned a great deal about effective school leadership,” said Mr. Monaghan.
Mr. Monaghan has worked as an assistant principal at Seaman the past two years. He has already made an impact in the district in these two years making positive impacts with students.
“In just the two years of being here he has already gained respect from the students, and he is very interactive with everyone,” said junior Tira Haag.
Many people in the community have also gained his respect in just two years.
“Mike is only in his second year at the high school as assistant principal but he’s already made an impressive mark as a dedicated, highly-involved and well-respected part of our community,” said Superintendent Mike Mathes.
Mr. Monaghan has been in education for 26 years and got his start student teaching here at Seaman.
“This is a very exciting time to be a Seaman Viking. We have great students to work with who are buying into our vision, working hard, experiencing success in all areas of student life, and having some fun too!” said Mr. Monaghan. “The future looks very bright for Seaman students!”
Mr. Monaghan earned his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University and his masters from Emporia State University.
“He’ll be a visible, innovative, positive leader in our district and committed to our school’s success,” said Mr. Mathes.
Mr. Monaghan will take over as principal on August 1, 2016.
(Quotes from USD 345 news release.)