USD 298, Lincoln, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Stefanie Couch as the Lincoln Jr./ Sr. High School Principal effective July 15,2024. Mrs. Couch will be filling the position vacated by Mrs. Nikki Flinn, who will start as USD 298 Superintendent on July 1, 2024.
Mrs. Couch graduated from high school from St. George, KS prior to beginning her college studies at Kansas State University where she earned an accounting degree. She completed her elementary education licensure from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, OK, all the while substitute teaching, working as a para and coach at USD 480 in Liberal, KS.
She taught 7th and 8th grade English and PE, along with coaching and being assistant athletic director at USD 483 in Kismet. While at Kismet she returned to college to obtain her ESOL endorsement, fostering a difference for students as they increased reading scores.
After completing her master’s degree is Building Leadership through Newman University in Wichita, she started her building principalship experience at USD459, Bucklin, where she has been for seven years. In this position she developed positive relationships with students, staff and the local community. As Athletic Director for grades 6-12 in Bucklin, Couch has organized not only athletic activities but academic activities.
Nikki Flinn, incoming Superintendent of Schools, added that, “Mrs. Couch’s strong organizational skills and communications abilities are valuable assets for our school and community. We are looking forward to the great leadership she will bring to our school.”
