The newest leader of Maroa-Forsyth Schools is focused on learning about the district he takes over.

Adam Ibbotson comes to Maroa-Forsyth by way of Williamsville. A southern Illinois farm kid, he can relate to the culture of the district.

Ibbotson was able to work closely with former Clinton Schools superintendent Dr. Jeff Holmes who was the interim superintendent at Maroa-Forsyth last year. Ibbotson says it is his goal to meet 100 people in 100 days.

There was some familiarity with Maroa-Forsyth for Ibbotson before he applied for the job. He knew of the prestige of many of its athletic programs but also about the facilities because of that.

There is a graphic on the floor at the entrance of the high school that caught Ibbotson's eye and it is becoming the mantra for the kind of culture he hopes to cultivate in the district moving forward.

We'll hear more from Ibbotson next week as his students get back to class for the fall on Regional Radio.