U.S.D. 298 Lincoln is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Stefanie Couch as the Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School Principal effective July 15, 2024. Mrs. Couch will be stepping in to that position vacated by Mrs. Nikki Flinn, who will start as U.S.D. 298 Superintendent on July 1, 2024.
Mrs. Couch graduated high school from St. George, Kansas, before beginning her college studies at Kansas State University obtaining an accounting degree. While being a substitute teacher, para and coach at U.S.D. 480 at Liberal, Kansas, she completed her elementary education licensure from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Oklahoma. During her tenure at U.S.D. 483, Kismet, Mrs. Couch taught 7th and 8th grade English and PE, along with coaching and being assistant athletic director. At Kismet she returned to college to obtain her ESOL endorsement, fostering a difference for students as they increased reading scores. After completing her Master’s Degree in Building Leadership through Newman University, Wichita, Kansas, she started her building principalship experience at U.S.D. 459, Bucklin Schools where she has been for 7 years. In her building leadership position she developed positive relationships with students and staff, and the local community. As the 6-12 Athletic Director at Bucklin Schools for 7 years Mrs. Couch has organized not only the athletic activities but academic activities.
Nikki Flinn, incoming Superintendent of Schools, added that, “Mrs. Couch’s strong organizational skills and communications abilities are valuable assets for our school and community. We are looking forward to the great leadership she will bring to our school”.
Welcome to U.S.D. 298, Mrs. Couch!