Drew Goebel is in his first few weeks on the job as the Superintendent of Clinton Schools and feels ready to slide into the new position.

Goebel takes over for the retired Curt Nettles and says it felt a little different making the drive to the school as the leader of the district.

Goebel's parents were instrumental in his decision to pursue education. While he never had visions of being a superintendent, he did have his sights set on being an administrator.

It was Mr. Nettles who pushed Goebel over the top to pursue a Superintendency and become the head of the district. While he believes he is good at the business side of running a district, his heart remains wanting to be around the students.

Goebel has been in Clinton for nearly 20 but has only worked as an administrator for the last 13. He bounced around districts around Clinton before finally settling at Clinton Junior High School as the assistant principal.

Goebel says one of the biggest lessons he learned under Nettles for the past few years has been to put family first and he hopes to continue the family atmosphere that has been cultivated in the buildings of the district.