(From Joplin Schools)We are thrilled to share that two of our own Eagles have accepted positions as head Principals for the 2025-26 school year. Please help us congratulate Tylan Harris as the next principal at Eastmorland Elementary, and Josh Thompson as the next principal at Jefferson Elementary!
Mr. Harris currently serves as Assistant Principal at Irving Elementary, having been an educator in Joplin Schools since 2018. He began his time in the district as a fifth grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary, and held the position of head coach of the Freshman Football Team from 2020-2023.
Prior to joining the field of education, Mr. Harris spent time in social work, behavior support, and client treatment supervision. As head principal at Eastmorland, he will succeed Heather Surbrugg, who is transitioning to building leadership at Joplin Early Childhood.
Currently serving as Assistant Principal at Soaring Heights Elementary since 2023, Mr. Thompson has been an educator in Joplin Schools since 2016. He has held positions teaching English Language Arts and Physical Education at East Middle School and served on the building’s Leadership Team. He was also head coach of the boys and girls soccer teams at Joplin High School from 2018-2023.
As head principal at Jefferson Elementary, he will succeed Kern Sorrell, who has announced his retirement at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
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