The USD 358 Board of Education is excited to introduce the next Elementary Principal for the district. The board met Thursday, February 27, at 7 a.m. They approved Mr. Josh Lanning as the elementary principal for the 25-26 school year. Mr. Lanning wrote the following introduction to the district.
I am thrilled to be joining the USD 358 Oxford community! With 22 years in education, I have had the privilege of serving in various roles. I spent 11 years as a 7-12 biology teacher before transitioning into administration. My leadership experience includes three years as a high school principal, five years as a superintendent, one year as an academic advisor, and the past two years as the PreK-5th grade principal at Fairfield Elementary.
I earned my BSE, along with master’s degrees in administration and curriculum & instruction, from Emporia State University. My wife, Emily, and I have been married for 11 years and keep busy with our four children—Sierra (Class of 2023), Garrett (a senior this year), Alice (a freshman), and Maisie (in kindergarten).
I am excited to become a part of the Oxford community and school, and I can’t wait to meet everyone in August!
Josh Lanning