District Selects Next Dressel Principal
April 11, 2018
Dressel Elementary School assistant principal Dr. Patrick Schoenekase will move into the school’s head principal position for the 2018-19 school year, effectiveJuly 1. The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education approved his hire during their April 10 regular meeting. Schoenekase has been an administrator in Lindbergh Schools since 2014.
Schoenekase is an experienced administrator with 14 years of education experience, including three years as assistant principal for Long Elementary School prior to Dressel opening in fall 2017. Over the past year, Schoenekase has worked closely with current principal Dr. Craig Hamby to ensure a smooth transition for students and staff, and build a thriving community at Lindbergh’s newest elementary school.
"I am honored to serve as the next principal at Dressel Elementary School,” Schoenekase said. “I look forward to carrying on the vision set forth by the students, staff and parents of Dressel."
Schoenekase earned his bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and cross categorical special education from Northwest Missouri State University, his master’s in educational administration from Lindenwood University, and his doctorate in educational leadership from Maryville University. Prior to working for Lindbergh, Schoenekase was an elementary school Special School District teacher in the Parkway School District, and a student teacher in Lindbergh Schools. He will replace Hamby, who is moving to Lindbergh’s Central Office as director of professional learning and elementary education.
“We are excited about this transition and believe that Dr. Schoenekase will continue to bring strong instructional leadership, collaboration skills and a focus on student success to everything he does,” said Dr. Brian McKenney, assistant superintendent of human resources. “He has accomplished much during Dressel’s first year, and we are confident he will continue to build on the great foundation that has been established during Dressel’s inaugural year.”