District Administration
Superintendent
Gary Jantz became superintendent of Newton USD 373 on
July 1, 2011. Previously he had been the chief financial officer for USD 373 since 1992,
serving as Assistant Superintendent for Business Services since 1996.
From 1990-1992 he was an assistant principal and vocational director at Newton High School.
Before coming to this district, Gary taught agricultural/technology education for 17 years in various Kansas high schools. His educational background includes Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Kansas State University; vocational administration certification from KSU and secondary and district administration certification from Wichita State University.
Phone: 316.284.6206
gjantz@newton.k12.ks.us
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
Dr.
Russell
Miller joined Newton USD 373 as Assistant Superintendent
for Business Services on July 1, 2011. Prior to coming to Newton
Public Schools, he served in the Wichita Public School district for 28
years. While at Wichita, he held positions as a vocal music teacher,
building principal and, most recently, as the Director for Grants and
Development. Miller holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Friends
University and a Masters and Doctorate of Education from Wichita State
University.
Phone: 316.284.6200
rkmiller@newton.k12.ks.us
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
Jill Lachenmayr became the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services in January 2012. Previously she had been the Assistant Superintendent for Human Services. Jill served as the Director of Elementary Programs and VPL for USD 373 from 2006 to 2011 and as an elementary principal at Walton Elementary. Before becoming an administrator, Jill was an elementary teacher in Newton and Hutchinson. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University, a Master's Degree from Wichita State University, and district leadership certification from Wichita State University.
Phone: 316.284.6203
jlachenm@newton.k12.ks.us
Director for Special Education Services
Sherri Buss
has been director of special education for the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative since 1989. Prior to that time, she served as assistant director of special education. Ms. Buss has taught special education at the middle and high school levels in Shawnee Mission and Wichita Public Schools. She also served as a teacher consultant for the Wichita Public Schools. Ms. Buss is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University. She completed coursework for the superintendent endorsement through Wichita State University.
Phone: 316.284.6580
sbuss@newton.k12.ks.us