(KNZA)--The Doniphan West USD 111 Board of Education Monday interviewed the first of three candidates vying to be the next superintendent.

The school district announced the candidate was Heather Ball, who currently serves as elementary principal for Deerfield USD 216.

Ball has 25 years of experience in the education field.

She is a doctoral student of Educational Leadership at Baker University.

Patrons had an opportunity to meet Ball during a community meet-and-greet event Monday morning at the Highland City Hall.

Current Superintendent Dr. Volora Hanzlicek is retiring at the end of the current school year.

She has served as superintendent since July 2022.