Photo--Robert Reed/Credit: USD 415

(KNZA)--Hiawatha USD 415 on Wednesday announced  the first of three candidates vying to be the next superintendent.

The school district, in a  release, announced he is Robert Reed, who currently serves as Superintendent and PK-6th grade Principal for Hodgeman County USD 227.

The release says Reed has 27 years of experience in K-12 education, serving as superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal and teacher across rural and urban districts.

Reed grew up in Wichita and graduated from Newman University.  He received his masters from Baker University and his district level license from Fort Hays State University.  

Reed and his wife of 29 years, Robin, have 4 children.

The public was welcome to stop by the High School library Wednesday afternoon  to meet Reed.

He was to be interviewed by the USD 415 Board of Education during a special meeting  Wednesday evening.

The other two finalists will be be announced Thursday and Friday mornings. 

Current Superintendent Lonnie Moser is retiring at the end of the current school year