The Mequon-Thiensville School District is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Deering has been named as the District’s incoming Executive Director of Educational Services.
Mr. Deering’s hire was approved by the Mequon-Thiensville Board of Education at their May 16 Regular Business Meeting.
Deering replaces the outgoing Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Dr. Jeridon Clark, who accepted the Superintendent position in the Cedarburg School District earlier this year. Mr. Deering is currently completing his sixth year as Principal of John Long Middle School in the Grafton School District and has prior experience as an Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and high school science teacher in the Fond du Lac, Pulaski, and Appleton School Districts.
“Mr. Deering’s enthusiasm and spirit for providing students with the resources, supports, and systems they need to succeed is infectious,” said Dr. Matthew Joynt, Superintendent of Schools. “His collaborative approach and past leadership experiences will provide our teams with fresh perspectives in alignment with our mission and vision for the future of education.”
Throughout his educational career, Mr. Deering has created a positive school culture through his use of strong communication, relationship building, and use of teamwork with school leadership teams. Evident during the interview process was Mr. Deering’s strong student-centered focus on creating a continuous improvement culture, rooted in the belief of collective efficacy and that all students can learn at high levels.
"I am excited and honored to be joining the MTSD team,” said Deering. “I look forward to working with staff, students, and families to continue the tradition of excellence and find new ways to grow our instructional resources and practices."
Mr. Deering will formally begin his tenure with MTSD on July 1, 2022.