- McCluer North High
- Overview
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Bachelors degree - Northwest Missouri State University Masters degree in educational administration - Northwest Missouri State University Ed.S - Educational Administration - Lindenwood University
Mr. Kurtis Downing
Kurtis Downing, Interim Principal
Mr. Downing brings nearly 30 years of experience in education and leadership and has held key leadership roles in Ferguson-Florissant, including most recently as an assistant principal at Ferguson Middle. Prior to that role, he served 11 years as the assistant principal at McCluer High School. Prior to joining the District, he was principal at Atchison Alternative School in Atchison, Kansas, for four years. He also served as a teacher in St. Louis Public Schools for 12 years.
Downing holds an educational specialist degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University. He also holds a master’s degree in educational administration and a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Downing is a Kansas native. He and his wife have been married for 25 years. They have two daughters: one daughter earned her degree from Xavier University in New Orleans, and their youngest daughter is a sophomore at Tennessee State University.
He began his career in Ferguson-Florissant in 2012; he has built great relationships with students and parents and is looking forward to serving and leading the McCluer North family in the months ahead.
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Degrees: Bachelor's Degree in English Literature/Lindenwood University Master's Degree in Teaching/Lindenwood University Master's Degree in Administration/Lindenwood University Master's Degree in Multicultural Literature and Language/Heritage University Doctorate Degree in School Administration/Lindenwood University Certifications: 5-9 English 9-12 ELA 9-12 Speech/Theater K-12 Principal K-12 Superintendent
Dr. Beth Nelson
Assistant Principal -- Class of 2025
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BS-Biology-Truman State University MA-Biology-University of Missouri - Columbia MED-Educational Administration-University of Missouri- St. Louis
Mr. Bobby Hughes
Assistant Principal -- Class of 2026
Mr. Hughes is delighted to serve as an assistant principal at McCluer North. Prior to joining the Ferguson Florissant School District, Mr. Hughes was a high school science teacher for fourteen years and a STEM and Career Pathway coordinator. Mr. Hughes is focused on supporting teachers to ensure student success.
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Ms. Alexandra Suess
Assistant Principal -- Class of 2027
Suess has been in education for eight years. She previously served as an instructional support leader at Wedgwood 6th Grade Center. Prior to that role, she served as a math teacher at Ferguson Middle for six years.
She holds a master’s degree in educational administration and bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri - St. Louis.
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Mr. Darren (Matt) Grogan
Athletic Director
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BS - Education - University of Missouri-St. Louis MS - School Administration - Lindenwood University Ed.D. - School Leadership - Lindenwood University
Dr. Anissa Harris
Assistant Principal -- Class of 2024
Dr. Harris provides a unique perspective as an administrator, a graduate of Berkeley Senior High School, an office professional, a certified English teacher and for the last 13 years as an administrator. Dr. Harris is a consummate professional leader who successfully integrates all aspects of the educational experience for community stakeholders, teachers, and fellow administrators.