Zone 8 Candidate

Duane L. Dorshorst
Oberlin Elementary School
Oberlin, KS

I have been the proud principal of Oberlin Elementary School for 18 years. During that time, I have been very involved in my state association, serving in four different offices including president. I have been the Kansas State Representative to NAESP for seven years. Service is the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. I am very involved in my community, my school, and my state organization. It would be my privilege and honor to serve you as the Director of Zone 8. In working with the representatives of our great states for the past seven years, I have developed a deep respect for the principals and leaders of our respective states.  I know that by working together we can continue the great tradition and respect that has been a Zone 8 hallmark.

Education: M.A., Administration, Fort Hays State University, ’91 — B.S., Education, Chadron State College, ’83 — B.A., Biology/Earth Science, Chadron State College, ’80

Professional Experience: Principal/Superintendent, Oberlin Elementary, ’10–present — Principal, Oberlin Elementary, ’97–’10 — Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Decatur Community Junior High, ’95–’97 — Science Teacher, Decatur Community Junior/Senior High, ’88– ’97

Professional Affiliations: NAESP, ’94–present (Kansas Federal Relations Coordinator, ’11– present; National Leaders Conference, ’06–present — Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals, ’93–present (NAESP State Representative, ’06–present; President, ’05–’06; President-Elect, ’04–’05)

Civic/Community Honors: Chairperson, Oberlin Library Board, ’06–’13 — Chairperson, Decatur County Extension Council, ’96–’00 — President, Oberlin Theater Board, ’04–’present  — Oberlin Rotary Club (Past President, ’13–present; President, ’12–’13; Board Member, ’10–present)

Professional Honors: Kansas Distinguished Principal Award, ’05