
Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation Hires Mary Roberson As Interim Superintendent
At the January board meeting, the Greater Jasper Consolidated
School Corporation Board of Trustees appointed Mary Roberson as the interim superintendent.
This appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Tracy Lorey, who has served Jasper’s youth for
32 years and is now stepping into the role of Deputy Secretary of Education for the State of
Indiana.
“The GJCS Board of Trustees is confident in having Mary Roberson serve as our district’s
interim superintendent,” said board president, Greg Eckerle. “She brings years of experience as a
superintendent and came highly recommended by Dr. Tracy Lorey. Mary is very familiar with
how to navigate the challenges of running a school system. She is well-positioned to continue
our district’s success as we search for the next superintendent.”
Mary Roberson has been appointed as the interim superintendent, bringing 20 years of
experience as an Indiana Superintendent, having served Perry Central Community Schools and
Sheridan Community Schools. She is the owner of Bower Consulting, a firm dedicated to
assisting school districts fill short-term superintendent positions, grant writing, mentoring,
professional development, and more. Prior to her role as superintendent, Roberson worked as a
classroom teacher and building administrator. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in
elementary education from Indiana University Southeast, as well as an Education Specialist
(EdS) in Language Education and Curriculum from Indiana University Bloomington and
completed coursework for an Indiana Superintendent License at Indiana University
Bloomington. Roberson holds an Indiana superintendent’s license and elementary administration
and teaching licenses.
“I am grateful to be part of this phenomenal school community and am eager to get to know
students, staff, and community members. I know my role is to keep the district on the strong and
steady path that has already been charted,” said Roberson.
The Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation warmly welcomes Mary Roberson and
looks forward to continuing the Jasper Great tradition. We extend our best wishes to Dr. Tracy
Lorey as she embarks on her new role.
GJCS is composed of four schools: Ireland Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School, Jasper
Middle School, and Jasper High School located in Jasper, Indiana.
For more information, visit
www.gjcs.k12.in.us.