Andy Morris named LSNHS assistant principal

Andy Morris, currently lead social studies teacher at Lee's Summit North High School, was named LSNHS assistant principal at the Feb. 23 Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education meeting. Mr. Morris will replace Dave Buatte, who retiring this summer.

Mr. Morris has worked as a social studies teacher at LSNHS since 2004 and has also coached track and cross country. Before moving to LSN, he taught social studies at Bernard Campbell Middle School. In addition, he has served as assistant director of R-7 secondary summer school program since 2007. In all, Mr. Morris has worked in education for 12 years.

Mr. Morris earned his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Iowa and his master's degree in school administration from the University of Kansas.