Harrisonville Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Chris Norris has been named the new assistant principal at Harrisonville Middle School.
Mr. Norris brings more than 15 years of experience in education to the role. He currently serves in the Belton School District, where he has taught eighth grade advanced physical education and weights for the past four years and serves as varsity football offensive coordinator. Prior to his time in Belton, Mr. Norris spent six years in Harrisonville Schools as a middle school physical education and health teacher. During that time, he also served as a varsity football and track coach.
Prior to this, Mr. Norris worked in the Aurora School District for five years in a variety of roles, including alternative education teacher, interventionist, and social studies teacher. He also held multiple coaching roles in Aurora, including assistant varsity football and track coach, and junior high track coach.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Missouri Southern State University and has a master’s in educational administration from Lindenwood University.
Mr. Norris is married to Andrea and they have two children; Cadyn and Clay.
He takes over for Mr. Chad Culpepper, who is transitioning to the role of Harrisonville Middle School principal.