Westfall Stepping Down as Benton Principal
By: KQTV
Updated: February 11, 2013
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.,) Dr. Jeanette Westfall, principal of Benton High School, has announced her resignation effective June, 30.
Westfall has been principal at the school since 2011. She was co-principal at Benton from 2007-2011.
She was an instructional coach with the St. Joseph School District for two years and a communications teacher at Lafayette High School for nine years.
Superintendent Melody Smith said in a statement from the district that she accepted Dr. Westfall's resignation with regret.
"Dr. Westfall has decided to pursue other leadership positions and I fully support her in her decision," said Dr. Smith. " Dr. Westfall is a strong instructional leader and she has helped move the District and Benton High School forward."
The District will post the position this week and begin the search for a new Principal.
Westfall has been principal at the school since 2011. She was co-principal at Benton from 2007-2011.
She was an instructional coach with the St. Joseph School District for two years and a communications teacher at Lafayette High School for nine years.
Superintendent Melody Smith said in a statement from the district that she accepted Dr. Westfall's resignation with regret.
"Dr. Westfall has decided to pursue other leadership positions and I fully support her in her decision," said Dr. Smith. " Dr. Westfall is a strong instructional leader and she has helped move the District and Benton High School forward."
The District will post the position this week and begin the search for a new Principal.
