Terry Mayfield is our new Assistant Superintendent and Business Manager for USD 234. He just began his position in July 2024. We are excited to have him!
A bit about Terry:
Terry's Background-
"I am originally from Drexel, MO and graduated high school from there. I received my B.S. in Education from Missouri Southern State College, my M.S. in Secondary Administration and my Education Specialist in Superintendence from the University of Central Missouri. I spent the previous 28 years in education in Missouri, retiring on June 30, 2024. I spent nine years as a social studies teacher and coach, four years as a building principal and fifteen years as a superintendent - most recently spending the last eight years as the superintendent of the Drexel R-IV School District."
What do you hope this position brings for you and what do you enjoy about the position?
"I enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, staff and families we serve through the effective management of resources and operations. My goal is to enhance fiscal responsibility and help streamline the operations process and create an optimal environment for teaching and learning."
Terry & his family-
"I have been married to my wife, Chrystal for nearly 25 years (July 31st), she is also a school superintendent for the Strasburg C-3 School District. We have three children - daughter Maycie who is a Kindergarten teacher at Strasburg, son Kaleb who works for Ford Motor Company in Kansas City, MO and our youngest daughter Mikah who will be a junior in high school at Drexel. We also have two dogs, Molly and Buddy. In my spare time I enjoy spending it with my family and attending my kids' activities and events. "
Welcome to being a Tiger Terry, we are proud to have you!