Education

Maize draws from Mulvane to hire its new school superintendent

Dr. Raquel Greer will take over as the new superintendent of Maize schools on July 1.
Dr. Raquel Greer will take over as the new superintendent of Maize schools on July 1. Maize Unified School District 266

An assistant superintendent in the Mulvane school district will become the new superintendent in Maize.

The Maize school board voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Raquel Greer to replace Chad Higgins, who is leaving at the end of the school year.

Greer has a doctorate in educational leadership from Wichita State University. She has worked as a third-grade teacher, elementary counselor and principal, and has been assistant superintendent in Mulvane since 2018, according to a Maize news release.

She is involved with the Mulvane Community Foundation and Strengthening Families Program in Mulvane, the release said.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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