27-04-2025
Kenny Peters named assistant principal at South Middle School
Kenneth Peters has been named the next assistant principal at South Middle School.
Peters is currently a physical education teacher at South Middle School, where he has worked since 2008. He also currently serves as the district's PE Department Head and has spent time as a long-term administrative substitute at South.
After beginning his career in Joplin Schools as a substitute teacher, Peters moved into a Paraprofessional position then a position as an industrial technology teacher.
After completing a bachelor's degree in physical education and health from Missouri Southern State University in 2007, Peters went on to earn a master of education in secondary leadership from William Woods University in 2018. He has completed additional coursework at Missouri State University and Lincoln University.
Peters was a Golden Apple Award nominee in 2020 and 2024.
He is a certified coach who has held many coaching positions in Joplin Schools for a variety of sports including basketball, track and field, and cross country. He also is certified in Adaptive Schools Training, Cognitive Coaching and Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Peters has also served as a mentor for first- and second-year teachers in Joplin Schools.
South Middle School Principal Jacob Williams said in a statement: "His strong working knowledge of our staff, students and building makes him a natural fit for this role. Kenny has already dedicated countless hours supporting our office and building, and that experience has laid a solid foundation for the impactful work he will continue to do in the future."
