Joplin Schools announces hiring of new Board of Education Secretary

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce Cheryl Warstler as the district’s new Board of Education Secretary and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.

She succeeds Pat Waldo, who will retire in June 2023 after serving as Board Secretary for 10.5 years.

Warstler currently serves as the Financial Secretary at Joplin High School, a position she has held since 2004. She first came to Joplin Schools in 2002 as the receptionist at Joplin High School.

She will begin in her new role at Memorial Education Center in July 2023.

“Joplin Schools has been a great career choice for me,” said Warstler, “and I am excited to continue my career in this new position.”

Warstler is a Joplin Schools graduate, having received her diploma from Parkwood High School. She later earned a Data Processing degree from Missouri Southern State College and worked as a travel agent for 16 years.

In her new position as board secretary, Warstler will become the official record keeper of the school board, and maintain the required archives of school board meetings and decisions. She will also respond to Sunshine Law requests providing full transparency to the public regarding school district business.

Joplin Schools superintendent Dr. Kerry Sachetta said, “Cheryl’s experience both within the district and in the community will serve her well for this position. Her ability to work with anyone and solve problems are key reasons she has been successful at Joplin Schools. I look forward to working with Cheryl again in her new role.”

Warstler’s husband, Jeff, taught for 24 years at Joplin High School. Together, they have three children: Amelia, Ethan and Alyvia; and one grandson, Emery.