LPS Names 3 New Administrators at March Board Meeting

Dr. Sara Wickham Named Director of Real World Learning

At the regular Board of Education meeting held Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025, the Board appointed Dr. Sara Wickham to be the new Director of Real World Learning for Liberty Public Schools.

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Dr. Wickham, as she has spent a majority of her professional career serving students and families in LPS. She was an English Language Arts Teacher, Innovation and Learning Coach, and Assistant Principal at Liberty High School from 2006 - 2023. She has most recently served as the principal at Excelsior Springs High School the past two years.

"We are beyond excited to welcome Dr. Wickham back to LPS," said Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning Dr. Julie Moore. "She is an innovative educator who understands the importance of providing personalized real world learning opportunities for all students".

In her new role, she will provide support to the LPS Innovation and Learning Department, with a focus on the district's priority of providing all students with real world learning experiences as part of their education journey in Liberty Public Schools. By coordinating efforts across the district, the Real World Learning Director will play a pivotal role in helping students explore their interests, develop essential employability skills, and graduate with a clear pathway to college, career, and life success.

Dr. Wickham received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia, her Master's degree from Baker University, and her Doctorate degree from William Woods University.

She will begin in her new role July 1, 2025.

Dr. Jerrod Fellhauer Named New Kellybrook Elementary Principal 

At the regular Board of Education meeting held Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025, the Board appointed Dr. Jerrod Fellhauer to be the new principal at Kellybrook Elementary.

Dr. Fellhauer is currently the principal at Underwood Elementary in the Lee's Summit School District, a role he has served in since 2018. Prior to that, he was an elementary principal in the Raymore-Peculiar School District for a decade (2008-2018). His career in education began in the Warrensburg School District, where he served from 2006-2008.

"I am excited to join the Liberty Public Schools administrative team and look forward to partnering with and serving the students, staff, and families of Kellybrook Elementary," said Fellhauer.  "Building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative school community are priorities for me, and I am eager to support Kellybrook's continued success. I can’t wait to get started and become a part of the LPS and Kellybrook family!" 

Dr. Fellhauer received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Missouri, his Master of Education, Specialist, and Doctorate degrees from William Woods University.

"We are fortunate to have someone with the experience and talents of Dr. Fellhauer joining the LPS leadership team", said LPS Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning Dr. Julie Moore. "We look forward to him continuing the great things happening at Kellybrook Elementary."

Dr. Fellhauer will succeed current Kellybrook Elementary Principal, Dr. Kayli Burrell, who accepted a position in another district earlier this year. He will begin in his new role July 1, 2025.

Jennifer Selock Named New SVMS Assistant Principal

At the regular Board of Education meeting held Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025, the Board appointed Ms. Jennifer Selock to be the next assistant principal at South Valley Middle School.

Ms. Selock has served the students and families of Liberty Public Schools for a decade, and has spent a year of her time with us at South Valley Middle School as a 6th grade teacher. She currently serves as an assistant principal at Heritage Middle School, a role she has held for the past six years. While at LPS, she has also been an assistant principal at Shoal Creek Elementary, and began her career as an Academic and Behavioral Interventionist and Missouri Options Instructor at the Liberty Academy.

"Ms. Selock has a tremendous amount of experience serving staff and students at the middle school level, and will be a great asset to South Valley," said LPS Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning Dr. Julie Moore. "Her familiarity with SVMS and the middle level experience should provide a seamless transition."

Ms. Selock received her Bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State College, her Master's and Specialist degree from Northwest Missouri State University.

Ms. Selock will officially begin in her new role on July 1, 2025.