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Johnston, IA-based Laura Kacer as Executive Director of Human Resources
About the Company
The Johnston Community School District serves 6,900 students, grades preK-12, in Johnston, IA. Home of the Dragons.
About the Person
Laura Kacer is the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Johnston Community School District, effective July 1, 2015. Kacer is no stranger to the district or the metro education environment. She was hired in 2013 as the principal of Johnston Middle School. Over the course of her 20-year career, she has also held various leadership roles within the Des Moines Public School District, including positions as a middle school math teacher, dean of students, vice principal, and principal. Kacer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Grand View University and a master`s degree in K-12 Educational Administration from Drake University. Recently, Kacer earned a specialist`s degree in Educational Administration – Superintendent License from Drake. She also holds a licensure in evaluator approval. In her role, Kacer oversees the recruitment and hiring of all district personnel; serve as the district`s equity coordinator and chair of the multi-cultural non-sexist committee; assume responsibility for certifications, renewals, accreditation, and licensing; administer mentor programs for new hires; and serves as Level 1 investigator for abuse and harassment issues.
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