Brian Pekarek, who will become USD 257 superintendent of schools July 1, was recognized for what his district, Clifton-Clyde USD 224, has done to prepare students for environmental-friendly educations and careers.
He received the Rising Star Award from the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, which cited Pekarek as “the driving force behind the ‘green’ changes” in the Clifton-Clyde district.
His emphasis on environmental issues started two years ago when he first became USD 224’s superintendent, Pekarek told the…
Pekarek honored for being ‘green’
