The St. Joseph Board of Education has selected Eric White as the Lindbergh Principal for the 2022-23 school year.
Eric White received his ED.S. in K-8 Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He received his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction and B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
White has served as assistant principal at Lindbergh Elementary since 2018. Prior to joining the St. Joseph School District in 2018, he taught elementary education for nine years in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in the Park Hill School District, Excelsior Springs School District, and Independence School District.
In 2021, White was recognized as the Outstanding Assistant Principal by the NW region of the MAESP while serving at Lindbergh.
White commented on the new opportunity by saying, “Daily, I am inspired by the dedication, commitment, and growth I see upon entering Lindbergh’s doors. I am excited to continue as a Flyer as Principal and look forward to learning and leading in this new capacity.”
White will replace Dr. John Davison who has accepted the superintendent position for Stanberry R-II. The Board of Education approved the appointment at an executive meeting on January 18, 2022.