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Dr. Fred Czerwonka 
Superintendent 
 
Phone: (417) 256-6155
Best Time to Reach Me:  7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Administrative Assistant:
Bekah Frazier (417) 256-6155


  Professional Responsibilities
 
CEO of West Plains Schools
  Administrative Experience
 
13 years in administration, 21 years in education.
  Biography
Born: Houston, TX
 
Undergraduate Study:  
Bachelor of Science Freed Hardeman University
 
Graduate Study:
  • Masters of Education Freed Hardeman University 
  • Education Specialists Saint Louis University
  • Doctor of Education Saint Louis University 
  • Leadership Institute for Superintendents - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Year(s) @ West Plains Public Schools: 10
  Professional Memberships

  • Missouri School Boards Association

    Missouri Association School Administrators 
    Missouri Association of School Business Officials

    National Association of Secondary School Principals (Former Member)

    National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Advisory Committee

    Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (Former Member)

    Past President of Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals

    Missouri Leadership Academy Instructor

    West Plains Rotary Club Member

    Heart of the Ozarks United Way Board  (Former Member)

  Personal & Professional Interests
Family - Wife - Wendy, three children – Cameron married to Ashley, one son Asa & one daughter Edy, Kelby – Freshman at Harding University, & Kale – Sophomore at West Plains High School
 
Interests - Spending time with my family.
  Favorite Quotes

“The lazy man has no game to roast…” Proverbs 12:27

"God grant that men of principle shall be our principal men." — Thomas Jefferson
 
“You can live a life of discipline or a life of regret.  Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn