Matt Harding, pictured, has been named principal of North Middle School, according to an announcement by Joplin Schools. He will begin the position August 1, 2016, replacing Dr. Brandon Eggleston who was recently named principal for Joplin High School.
Harding has served as an assistant principal at Joplin High School since 2010. He helped manage the operations of the temporary JHS 9/10 Campus from 2011 to 2014 following the tornado.
Mr. Harding is a great fit for this important leadership role, said Dr. Norm Ridder, interim superintendent for Joplin Schools. His experience in the classroom and years as a high school assistant principal will ensure a continued positive focus on improvement and excellence for students and staff at North Middle School.
In 1999 Harding began his teaching career at Joplin High School.
He received a bachelors degree in secondary education from Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. He earned a masters degree in education administration from William Woods University and a specialist degree in education leadership from Southwest Baptist University. He also was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals.
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