The next several years will have a lot of transition for Clinton Schools.

The current school year is long-time principal Beth Wickenhauser's final year at Lincoln and Douglas Schools. Next year is Superintendent Curt Nettles' final year and soon thereafter, high school administrators Jerry Wayne and Bob Svencner retire. Nettles is confident the incoming administrators will do a great job.

According to Nettles, Jessica Patrick, who will be the new principal for Lincoln and Douglas Schools, was a finalist for the junior high school assistant principal job but did not get that position but still chose to be a part of the district as a fifth-grade teacher at Clinton Elementary School.

One of the bigger changes for Clinton will be a transition of leadership at the top in the Superintendent's chair. Assistant Superintendent Drew Goebel will transition to the role of Superintendent and Nettles indicates it has been a learning process that has been ongoing for a few years.

Nettles is confident Goebel will bring values and leadership that reflect the values of the community. As school districts face increased pressure to cave to progressive and aggressive curricula, Nettles is confident Goebel and the board will represent the community well in those battles. 

Nettles indicates one of the toughest parts about being a superintendent is learning what you don't know. He refers to the Mike Tyson quote, "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." He feels experience will be the biggest benefit for Goebel when he assumes the reigns of the district next year.