Schools
Classroom shake-up plans could end Eisenhower as a high school
By Aisha Robinson
Outgoing Principal Rich Stuart reflects on time at Mattoon High School
Samantha Verdi
Samantha Verdi
Reporter · Decatur, IL
Samantha, a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has focused her 6 years of reporting on the real estate market in Central Illinois. With a background in urban planning, she brings a rich understanding of how local development affects residents.
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Rich Stuart is set to become the next superintendent of the Kansas school district in 2027-2028 after serving for 11 years as principal of Mattoon High School.
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