🎉Fordland R-III School District is pleased to announce that Mr. Josh Cook has been approved by the Board of Education as our next 6–12 Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.🎉
Mr. Cook brings eleven years of educational experience to this role, including six years as a high school math and middle/high school PE teacher and five years serving as an assistant principal in both Seymour and Fordland. Next year will mark his sixth year in administration.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Secondary Education from College of the Ozarks and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from William Woods University. Mr. Cook and his wife, Hannah, who teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Fordland High School, have been married for eleven years this May. They are proud parents to three children: Lane, Opal, and Cole.
Mr. Cook shared, "I am happy to accept the position of 6–12 principal for next school year. My wife Hannah and I feel blessed to have our family here at Fordland School District. I am looking forward to serving and leading our excellent students, teachers, bus drivers, and staff in a larger role this coming year. Fordland is a small school with great connections and big opportunities." ✨
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Cook as he steps into this important leadership role!
Mr. Cook brings eleven years of educational experience to this role, including six years as a high school math and middle/high school PE teacher and five years serving as an assistant principal in both Seymour and Fordland. Next year will mark his sixth year in administration.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics/Secondary Education from College of the Ozarks and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from William Woods University. Mr. Cook and his wife, Hannah, who teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Fordland High School, have been married for eleven years this May. They are proud parents to three children: Lane, Opal, and Cole.
Mr. Cook shared, "I am happy to accept the position of 6–12 principal for next school year. My wife Hannah and I feel blessed to have our family here at Fordland School District. I am looking forward to serving and leading our excellent students, teachers, bus drivers, and staff in a larger role this coming year. Fordland is a small school with great connections and big opportunities." ✨
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Cook as he steps into this important leadership role!
Can't wait to see you there!
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