A Message from Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Dear Tri-Rivers Community,
It is an honor to serve as the Interim Superintendent of Tri-Rivers Career Center. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a classroom teacher, building administrator, and ESC Superintendent. From the moment I first visited Tri-Rivers, I could sense the pride, passion, and purpose that define this district. I knew immediately that my experience and skill set could help support the important work already underway as we prepare for the next chapter of leadership.
I love the work that is happening in career and technical education. The instructors at Tri-Rivers have done a tremendous job designing programs that benefit not only our students but also the greater Marion community. These programs are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals, innovators, and leaders—an effort that has a direct and lasting impact on our local workforce and economy.
During my time here, my focus will be on strengthening communication with our associate schools, helping to document and memorialize key processes, and ensuring a smooth transition so that the next superintendent can step confidently into the role and continue the district’s momentum.
The Tri-Rivers Board of Education will officially open the superintendent search on October 16, with applications accepted through January 9. The first round of interviews will begin on January 22, with a final offer and Board approval expected during the February Board of Education meeting.
For more information about the superintendent search process, please visit www.tririvers.com/superintendent-search.
Thank you for your continued support of Tri-Rivers Career Center. Together, we will ensure that our students—and our community—continue to thrive.
Warm regards,
Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger
Interim Superintendent
Tri-Rivers Career Center
2008
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2008
Danette VanVoorhis
Marketing Education-’89
Daniel Cimino
Adult Nursing Program-’03
2006
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2006
Rosa Hesler
Early Childhood Education-’84
Stacie Hankins
Early Childhood Education-’88
2005
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2005
Brandy Winfield
Law Enforcement-’94
Connie Scarbrough
Adult Paramedicine-’93
Janel Scarbrough
Adult Paramedicine-’99
2004
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2004
Tom Ellwood
Masonry-’79
Karen Buxton
Early Childhood Education-’86
Paula Severns
Adult Paramedicine-’90
2003
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2003
Karen Lewis Gibson
Executive Secretary-’80
Phil Harbolt
Electrical Trades-’78
Rob Cowell
Adult Paramedicine-’91
Darryl Thacker
Adult Maintenance Mechanics-’01
2002
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2002
Mike Oller
Engineering Drafting-’94
Nikki Barnhart
Cooperative Business Education-’94
Jim Matteson
Adult PN-’95
Lanny Martin
Adult Paramedicine-’83
2001
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2001
Linda Gompf
Executive Secretary-’78
Bryan White
Carpentry-’79
Christine Copper
Adult PN-’97
Terri Crawford
Adult PN-’97
2000
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor2000
Kathy Lyons
Cooperative Office Education-’78
Laura Wixtead
Early Childhood Education-’86
Marla Arthur
Adult Business Office
Sheri Clouse
Adult Paramedicine and PN
1999
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor1999
Linda Phillips Hoch
Data Accounting-’78
Greg Goers
Data Accounting-’82
Linda Zent
Adult Ed. Programs
Betty Davis
Adult Ed. Programs
1998
/in outstanding alumni/by web editor1998
Susan Trihaft Wenig
Steno Secretary-’82
Karla Heil Layne
Executive Secretary-’78
Jan Pickens
Adult PN Program-’94