CORRECTION 8:20 p.m. Tuesday: Salina USD 305 has corrected the information sent to media about Heather Barkley. The correct information is below.
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Salina USD 305
Salina Public Schools has announced the selection of Heather Barkley as the Meadowlark Elementary principal effective July 1.
An educator with 15 years of experience, Barkley most recently served as special education coordinator at Central Kansas Cooperative in Education (CKCIE). Prior experience includes:
●School psychologist for CKCIE at Cottonwood Elementary and Opportunity Now for two years
●Psychometrician for CKCIE for three years.
●K-5 special education teacher at Cottonwood Elementary for four years.
●Sixth-grade special education teacher at Abilene Middle School for one year.
●K-6 special education teacher at Hope School for four years
Barkley earned her bachelor’s degree and special education endorsement from Kansas Wesleyan University, her master’s degree in educational administration from Fort Hays State University, and her Education Specialist Degree from Emporia State University.
Deena Hilbig, currently principal at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, accepted the position of Superintendent of Ellsworth Public Schools.