Holley Goodnight named Carthage R-9 assistant superintendent for business

 (From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Holley Goodnight as the next Assistant Superintendent for Business effective July 1. She is replacing Gregg Wolf.

Dr. Goodnight is our current director at Carthage Technical Center (CTC). Before assuming the role of CTC director in 2018, she was the CTC assistant director, and director of adult/post-secondary education.

“The Carthage School District has a long history of providing high quality education and helping students achieve success both in and out of the classroom. I understand the crucial role that not only academics play, but also infrastructure and finance, in supporting the overall learning process within our school district,” says Dr. Goodnight. 

“My loyalty runs deep for Carthage Schools, and I am honored for the opportunity to serve alongside the excellent leadership team, faculty and support staff of the district,” added Goodnight.

Dr. Goodnight graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, from Pittsburg State University with a Master of Science in Human Resource Development, from the University of Central Missouri with a Specialist in Career Educational Leadership, and from Lindenwood University with an Educational Doctorate in Instructional Leadership.

District Superintendent Dr. Mark Baker says, “Dr. Goodnight will do a fantastic job representing the children, staff, and community regarding her new role as Assistant Superintendent for Business. Dr. Goodnight’s knowledge and experience of the district and community set her apart from other
candidates. We are excited for Dr. Goodnight to start her new role in the district.”