Monett district promotes high school principal to assistant superintendent
Isaac Sooter, a longtime high school principal, has been named assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in Monett.
Sooter has been principal of Monett High School since mid-2023. He was previously the high school principal in Reeds Spring and Marshfield.
“Serving as the principal of Monett High School has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, and I am deeply grateful for the support, collaboration, and dedication of our students, staff, and community,” said Sooter, in the release.
Isaac Sooter
“This new role is an opportunity to continue serving Monett schools in a broader capacity, and I am committed to building on the strong foundation that has been established. I look forward to working alongside our incredible team to ensure Monett schools continues to thrive and provides a student-focused, future-driven education.”
He will step into the role July 1, following the retirement of Melissa Huff.
“Dr. Sooter has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to student learning during his time in Monett,” said Mark Drake, the superintendent, in a news release. “We are excited to have him step into this role and continue serving our students, staff, and community.
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In 2011, Sooter was named New Principal of the Year in southwest Missouri by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals.
His longest administrative stint was in Reeds Spring, where he was assistant principal for three years and principal for nine years.
Sooter has a bachelor’s degree from Evangel University, a master’s degree from William Woods University, a specialist degree and a doctorate from Lindenwood University.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Monett promotes principal Isaac Sooter to assistant superintendent
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