Megan Carney

Principal at Abilene Elementary, Megan Carney received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA, in 2004, and a master's degree in school administration from Emporia State University in 2019.

Carney began her teaching career in 2006 as a third-grade teacher at Freeman Elementary School in Haysville; she taught third grade at Olin CSD Elementary School in Olin, IA, from 2011 to 2013; taught first grade at Gammon Elementary School in Wichita, KS, from 2013 to 2021; and is currently a behavior interventionist and assistant principal at Cessna Elementary School in Wichita, KS. 

Mark Hoy

Principal at West Elementary, Mark Hoy earned his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Friends University in 1996; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Friends University in 1996; and his Master’s degree in School Leadership from Friends University in 2001.   He has worked in education since 1997 and in a school leadership position since 2007.  He joined Valley Center School District in 1997.  His professional license endorsements include Elementary K-9, Building Administrator K-9, and Building Leadership PreK-12. 

Diosha North

Principal at Wheatlant Elementary, Diosha North earned a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from Fort Hays State University in 2016 and a Master of Education in educational leadership from Wichita State University in 2021. She is set to complete her superintendency and school district leadership certification in May, also from Wichita State.

Her career in education began in 2016 as an extended school year and pre-kindergarten teacher in Wichita Public Schools. She transitioned into administrative leadership in 2019 and has served as assistant principal at Isely Elementary School since 2021. In addition, she has been a member of the USD 259 Peer Consultant Governing Board since 2023 and recently completed an administrative internship with the USD 259 assistant superintendent of elementary schools.

Lauren White

White brings extensive experience in elementary and middle school education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Wichita State University in 2016 and a Master of Science in building leadership from Newman University in 2022.

Her career in education began in 2009 as a tutor and substitute teacher in Wichita Public Schools. She later taught third grade at Cloud Elementary School and sixth and eighth-grade social studies at Mayberry Middle School, where she also served as an AVID instructor, SEL curriculum team member, and volleyball coach. At Robinson Middle School, she took on multiple leadership roles, including instructional coach, after-school program director, and summer school coordinator. Most recently, she has been the assistant principal at Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School.

Heath Elliott

Principal at VCIS, Heath Elliott received his bachelor of science degree in education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK, in 2001, and a master's degree in school leadership from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS, in 2008.

Elliott began his teaching career in 2001 as a math and physical education teacher. In 2012, he joined the El Dorado School District as an assistant principal and athletic director for El Dorado Middle and High Schools until 2017; he was assistant principal and athletics and activities director at Clearwater High School from 2017 to 2022; and he was most recently an assistant principal at Maize High School.