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Amanda Thacker Named Lakewood Middle School Principal

March 17, 2026

Salina Public Schools has selected Amanda Thacker as the new principal of Lakewood Middle School, effective July 1, 2026.

Thacker brings 18 years of education experience to the role, including seven years within Salina Public Schools. She currently serves as assistant principal at Central High School.

Experience

Throughout her career, Thacker has held a variety of teaching and administrative positions, including:

Education

Thacker earned her bachelor's degree in secondary English education from Kansas State University and her master's degree in educational administration from Emporia State University.

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