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Douglass Unified School District

Jason Menard

Jason Menard

  • Asst. Principal/Athletic Director
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About Me

  • Educational History:

    • I graduated from McPherson High School in 2005.
    • I graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2010 with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.
    • I graduated from Wichita State University in 2013 with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership (Administration).

    The letters MNU are displayed in red and blue, with a cowboy figure.

    Degrees and Certifications:

    HS Diploma – McPherson High School

    Bachelor’s – Physical Education – MidAmerica Nazarene University

    Master’s – Educational Leadership – Wichita State University

    CAA – Certified Athletic Administrator – NIAAA

    Professional Development:

    • I am a member of USAKansas, KASSP, and KIAAA.
    • I serve as the Class 3A Representative for the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association.
    • 2018 Kansas District 4 Athletic Director of the Year.
    • 2021 KIAAA President.
    • 2023 NIAAA State Award of Merit Award Winner.
  • Current Position:

    • This is my seventh year in the Douglass school system, all serving in the same position as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director of the Middle and High School.

    Previous Position:

    • Prior to getting into administration, I taught in the Andover school district as a Physical Education teacher.
    • I coached numerous sports throughout my tenure in Andover.
  • Family Information:

    • I was married on June 4, 2011, to my beautiful wife Heidi.
    • We met while attending MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2007.
    • On September 27, 2013, we welcomed a precious baby girl named Presley.
    • On May 11, 2016, we welcomed child number two, another baby girl named Rowan.
    • On August 22, 2018, we welcomed child number three, another girl named Remington.
    • On July 8, 2022, we had yet another girl named Rory.

    A family of six poses for a photo outdoors, smiling at the camera.

  • Personal Information:

    • AVID Kansas Jayhawks fan
    • Love cooking on my Blackstone Griddle
    • Love Dr. Pepper
    • Love movies and could talk about them all day!