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.