North Platte Public Schools Associate Superintendent Tami Eshleman will be recommending James Ayres to the North Platte Public School District’s Board of Education for North Platte High School principal starting in the 2015-2016 school year.
According to Eshleman, The interview team included incoming Superintendent Dr. Ron Hanson, district administrators, building administrators, building staff, and teachers. The candidates interviewed with staff, and toured the high school with students.
Certified positions are posted on the school website, as well as on the Teach in Nebraska website, CareerBuilder, Omaha World Herald and the Nebraska Council of School Administrators website.
“Staff members often turn to James for advice and support,” said recently named Adams Middle School principal, Vikki Carlson, in her letter of recommendation. “He is the one constant that all staff members can rely on no matter if there are times of uncertainty or times of celebration. James is confident, calm, and caring.
Ayres is a graduate of Ogallala High School. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Kearney with a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education with endorsements in History 7-12 and Physical Education 7-12.
Ayres began his teaching career with the Connestoga Middle School in 1999 and received his Master of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
He taught for five years before starting his administrative career with North Platte Public Schools, serving as Dean of Students at Adams Middle School.
Ayres has been an Assistant Principal at North Platte High School since 2006.
“Mr. Ayres is a reliable principal and is eager to take the lead of North Platte High School,” said Eshleman. “He has established a positive rapport with students, parents, and staff. He is a team player and has been supportive in his role as assistant principal.”
Ayres’ wife, Angie, is an elementary teacher with North Platte Public Schools. They have three children Madilyn, Brooklyn, and Jackson.
Eshleman said the recommendation will be made at the Board of Education’s meeting on April 14.