The USD 430 South Brown County Board of Education has announced the selection of Dr. Rebecca Kramer, as the new Superintendent of South Brown County Schools. Dr. Kramer will take the reins, on July 1st , 2023, from current USD 430 Superintendent, Jason Cline, who is departing at the end of the current 2022-2023 school year to take on the role of Superintendent of schools for Lakeview Community Schools, in Columbus, Nebraska.
Dr. Kramer currently serves as the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in Seaman Public Schools in Topeka. She has been in the education field for 28 years, fulfilling a variety of positions. For the past five years, she has served as a district administrator as well as a building principal, before that, at USD #345. Rebecca worked in Topeka Public Schools for twelve years as a building principal, following her time in the classroom as an elementary teacher. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Washburn University. Most recently, she obtained her Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Kansas.
Rebecca has roots in rural school communities as she graduated from Jefferson West High School in Meriden, Kansas. She and her husband, Bill have been married for 28 years. They are the proud parents of four children, Daniel (25), Delaney (23), Ainsley (19), and Joseph (18).
“I am incredibly honored and privileged to be named South Brown County's superintendent. I am excited about the possibilities in front of us and the positive impact we can make in the lives of students at USD 430. Let us work together to continue to create a district that inspires a love for learning, fosters personal growth, and prepares our students to become responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow. I look forward to the incredible journey
ahead!” ~ Dr. Rebecca Kramer
Board President, Jason Selland, says that “Dr. Kramer emerged from an expedited but very thorough search process as the right candidate to lead our School District. The Board is certain in our choice of Dr. Kramer, and we are confident that under her leadership USD 430 will continue to be a place where we empower students to find success.”
“The USD 430 Board of Education solicited input from the community and district stakeholders to help guide them through the selection process. Input was gathered from community members and parents, district staff, teachers, administrators, and students. This input was a key factor in the success of this superintendent search process and the commitment from these groups to be active participants in this process speaks to the character of all who were involved. The Board of Education sincerely appreciates the time invested and the input shared by these groups. Thank You.” ~ Jason Selland, USD 430 Board President