New Special Ed Director Brings Systems-Oriented Focus to Clarke

Clarke Community Schools Special Education Director, Jennifer Adams-Potter

With a systems-oriented approach, the new Director of Special Education and Special Services for Clarke Community Schools kicked off her first year in the role after more than 20 years with Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA). Jennifer Adams-Potter has held leadership roles helping special education programs across the state with program development and more. Now she brings that focus to the Clarke district.

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Clarke’s New Superintendent: Committed to Collaboration and Growth

Kurt DeVore Clarke Community Schools Superintendent

As the new school year prepares to kick off, The Clarke Community School District will be under new leadership. Mr. DeVore, the new Clarke Superintendent, officially took the helm for the district in the first week of July and is already making big progress.

Being the first Clarke Superintendent to take up residence in the community in more than a decade, the signs of commitment and longevity have quickly been established.

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New HS Principal, Blazevich to Focus on Building Community, Increasing Successes

clarke community schools high school principal joeseph blazevich

Clarke Community Schools welcomes new HS Principal, Mr. Joseph Blazevich to the administration team. With a 30+ year history of community leadership and educational excellence, Mr. Blazevich is looking forward to leading Clarke into the future.

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Clarke Welcomes Fresh Perspective & Passion in New Activities Director

Clarke Community Schools new Activities Director, Derek Van Blarcom

With fresh perspective and a passion for community, Derek Van Blarcom starts this year as the new Activities Director for Clarke Community Schools. With extensive experience with programs ranging from community college training to Division 1 competition, Van Blarcom’s focus will be on building a winning #OneTribe culture far into the future.

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New Clarke Superintendent Prepares to Spark Culture of Community Pride

Dr. Alan Dykens Clarke Community Schools

The Clarke Community School District welcomes Dr. Alan Dykens as the incoming Superintendent on July 1st, filling the role vacated by the retirement of Steve Seid. Dr. Dykens comes to Clarke Schools after five successful years as PK-12 Principal of Lamoni Community Schools. Building pride in education

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