New PCHS principal named

The Platte County R-3 High School in Platte City will have a new principal for the 2012-13 school year. At its meeting last week, the Platte County R-3 Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Patrick Martin to the post. Martin, who has been assistant principal at Lee’s Summit West High School since 2008, will replace longtime PCHS Principal Craig Robinson, who will retire in June.

“I know what a supportive community this district has and I look forward to serving the students and families at Platte County,” Martin said.

Martin is a 14-year veteran to education. Prior to his tenure at Lee’s Summit West, Martin was assistant principal at Hickman High School in Columbia.

“We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Martin joining the district’s administrative team,” R-3 Superintendent Dr. Mike Reik said. “His professional experience and personal beliefs that an educator’s mission is to prepare young people to achieve success in all endeavors is a perfect fit for Platte County.”

Martin received his Educational Doctorate in Educational Administration from St. Louis University and received his Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Education Leadership. He spent eight years in the classroom as a social studies teacher and athletics coach prior to his leadership assignments.

Martin and his wife, Jessica, who is principal at Nashua Elementary School in Kansas City North, are expecting twins in June.