Matthew Teeter Professional Career:
- Formerly Superintendent of Willard Schools for five years & Smithton Schools for two years
- Teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, & superintendent
- Worked in seven districts ranging in size of 550 – 24,000 students over 20 years.
- Selected local Teacher of the Year.
- Selected Northwest District Student Council Administrator of the Year.
- Selected as the Missouri School Public Relations Administrator of the Year.
- Selected as Superintendents to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association.
- Taught for Williams Woods University, Park University, & St. Louis University for aspiring leaders.
- Executive Coach for Wichita Public Schools.
- Matthew Teeter: FiredUP Consultant since 2019
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- Husband, Father, Friend, Educator, Servant, Learner, & Leader.
- Married my 8th grade sweetheart.
- Graduated from a class of 41 students.
- Grew up in Germany. Parents were missionaries. Moved from Berlin, Germany to Fayette, MO.
- I have refereed softball, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Still officiate college soccer.
- I have my class B CDL and can drive a school bus.
- Enjoy long walks (10-15 miles) & bike riding.
- Zoos with my family.
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- The people…I get to love & honor each person I connect with and inspire greatness in them
- The opportunity to lead through influence & credibility to change the world’s atmosphere for the positive.
- Learn from a whole person paradigm through experiences (Mind, Body, Soul, & Spirit) to get better and be better
Favorite Quote:
“To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.” — Stephen Covey
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing Up:
Mr. Hession. He was my 6th-8th grade teacher and 7th-8th football coach. He loved me well and always pushed me to be the best I could be. He continues to be a friend to this day!