The Clinton Board of Education approved the hiring of a new district curriculum coordinator on Tuesday night to replace the departing Karrah Jensen.

Jensen is departing Clinton Schools to return to Unit 5 in Normal. On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Clinton School Superintendent Drew Goebel told the Hart Media Group that Dr. Tracy Donath will be the district's next Director of Teaching and Learning. 

The search process yielded a highly competitive applicant pool, with over 30 educators applying for the administrative role. Goebel indicates Dr. Donath comes to Clinton from Peoria Public Schools, where she has been managing the curriculum oversight for more than 20 individual school buildings.

The incoming director will step into a dynamic environment as the district prepares to combine Lincoln and Douglas Schools next year. Goebel believes Dr. Donath's extensive curriculum background is expected to serve as a vital asset as she coordinates closely with instructional coaches.

Goebel points out that thorough background checks and conversations with Peoria administrative officials, including their district leadership, returned exceptionally strong recommendations for Dr. Donath’s professional track record. 

And again, Dr. Donath's transition to Clinton Schools comes at a unique time of transition, with the noted restructuring of Clinton elementary buildings, as well as leadership shifts in those buildings as well.