During the June 6, 2022 meeting, the Aurora R-VIII Board of Education hired Dr. Karla Shiveley as the High School principal for the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Shiveley is currently working for the Willard School District and has twenty-three years in education. Previously, she taught in the Aurora R-VIII School District from 2004 to 2015 (receiving teacher of the year at the Junior High in 2008 and at the High School in 2010 and 2011). Dr. Shiveley obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Missouri State University, and her doctorate from Evangel University. She also works as an adjunct instructor for Drury University.
Dr. Shiveley has an immense amount of knowledge regarding the instructional process and working with both students and teachers to make academic gains at the secondary level. Her past accomplishments, demonstration of high expectations, understanding of the District’s current evaluation system, relationships with current staff, familiarity with the students/community and motivation to serve all stakeholders will allow Aurora High School to continue on a path of success.
Please join in welcoming Dr. Shiveley back to the Houn’ Dawg family. She will begin in the position on July 1, 2022. All students, staff, parents and community members are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Shiveley in order to provide a smooth transition. She may be reached in person at 305 West Prospect, by phone at 417-678-3355 or by email at kshiveley@aurorar8.org.