Iola’s Take Charge! Challenge team is throwing a party to celebrate the area’s newest conservationist.
Brian Pekarek, stepping into his role as USD 257 superintendent of schools in July, has a history of being a green-conscious go-getter illustrated by the Kansas Association of Conservation & Environmental Education naming him its 2011 Rising Star.
While superintendent of schools at the Clifton-Clyde school district, Pekarek was instrumental in USD 224’s acquisition of a wind turbine. During his two years there, the district also began composting all…
Take Charge! team honors educator with green focus
