HEPPNER — The Morrow County School District has a trio of new administrators for the 2021-22 school year.

The district in a press release on Tuesday, Aug. 17, announced the hires.

Erin Stocker, executive director of human resources, said the leadership and skill set within the district continues to be a source of amazement.

“These new administrators bring with them proven track records of being student-first educators, as well as the willingness to take on new challenges,” Stocker said in the press release. “I look forward to the upcoming school year for Morrow County School District with the addition of these leaders to our team.”

Vice principal, Sam Boardman Elementary

Jami Carbray is the new vice principal at Sam Boardman Elementary School. Carbray has an extensive background in education, which spans more than 25 years. Her teaching background includes 20 years in primary grades as a classroom teacher and as a literacy intervention specialist for five years. A Boise State University graduate, Carbray has two master’s degrees, one with an emphasis in math and reading from Walden University and an education specialist degree in building leadership and administration from Northwest Nazarene University.

She recently relocated from Nampa, Idaho, to Boardman.

“I am eager to learn all about Morrow County School District and the community of Boardman,” Carbray said.

Vice principal, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School

Steve Sheller is the new vice principal at Riverside. He has 20 years of teaching experience in math, science and photography, and previously worked in the Hermiston and Morrow County school districts as a teacher.

Sheller received his master’s in educational administration from Grand Canyon University. For the last three years, he was the principal at Stanfield Secondary School. During that time, Sheller and staff focused on improving graduation rates and implementing highly effective teaching strategies. As a result, Stanfield’s graduation rate exceeded 94%, which was an improvement of more than 10%.

“I am excited to work with the students, administrative team and staff at Riverside Jr./Sr. High School,” Sheller said. “Go Pirates!”

Special education coordinator and vice principal, Morrow

Education Center

Marissa Turner, a long-time MCSD special education teacher, will be stepping into the role of special education coordinator and vice principal at the Morrow Education Center. Turner has 10 years of teaching experience at MCSD, all in special education and encompassing kindergarten through 12th grade, including life skills and alternative school. In addition to her K-12 special education experience, she has a strong background in behavior protocols and working with classroom staff to develop plans to support student success.

Turner recently received her administrative degree from Lewis & Clark College. A Morrow County native, Turner said, “I am excited to continue the commitment to serve all our district’s communities and work with staff on the continued improvement of our SPED and behavior programs.”

All of the new administrators began their contracts on July 1.