Noxon Schools picks new superintendent

Staff, trustees, and parents of students at Noxon Schools were able to get to know their candidates for the upcoming opening for district superintendent. In a special meeting with the Noxon trustees, an open interview took place. After which, the board took action to select a new superintendent. Following deliberation, Mike Ehinger was selected to fill the position.

The finalists for the position to be considered for hiring included Larry Markuson, James Baldwin, and Michael Ehinger.

Markuson has been the superintendent at White Sulphur Springs School District for four years. He previously served as superintendent and principal for the Augusta School District and Hot Springs School District. Markuson has a bachelor’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montana State University.

Baldwin currently serves as the superintendent of Poplar School District, and has been in that position for three years. Prior to taking the Poplar position, Baldwin served as superintendent for the school districts in Choteau, Alberton, and served as an interim superintendent for St. John/Endicott School District in Washington. Baldwin carries a bachelor’s degree in Broadfield Health and Physical Education, and Elementary Education from Minot State University, and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Mary.

Ehinger has served as the superintendent and principal of Reed Point Public Schools for five years. He taught math in Lambert and Terry, Montana prior to his current position. He also worked in the private sector for a tax and accounting software company. Ehinger has a bachelor’s degree in General Science and Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montana State University.

Outgoing superintendent Thad Kaiser began his administration at Noxon July 1, 2016, after transferring from the community of Chester, Montana.