Dodge City Public Schools is excited to announce the promotion of Tara Schraeder to Executive Director of Human Resources. Schraeder will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, following the transition of Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Jason Scheck to Superintendent.
Ms. Schraeder has been the Assistant Director of Human Resources for Dodge City Public Schools since 2022. Before her work at the district, she served as the Human Resources Officer for the City of Dodge City from 2019 - 2022. With a passion for people and an understanding of legal policies and procedures, Tara brings warmth and strategic expertise to this leadership role.
Tara holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Fort Hays State University, earned in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wichita State University (WSU) in 2012 and later returned to WSU to complete a MiniMPA certificate in 2021. Most recently, she was honored to be part of the 2023 tHRive cohort through the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) —an experience that deepened her commitment to strategic HR leadership in public education.
Outside the office, Tara is a proud mom who can be found cheering on her kids in sports around the state, walking, or exploring new places. Regarding her upcoming transition, Schraeder said, "I am incredibly honored and excited to step into this role and continue to serve our students, staff, and the community that I call home. I believe in leading with understanding, transparency, and a commitment to removing barriers so that our employees and students feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.I look forward to continuing to build a workplace culture that is collaborative, engaging, and undeniably Dodge City."
Jason Scheck, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, shared, "I've had the privilege of working closely with Tara, and I've seen firsthand the heart, dedication, and leadership she brings to every aspect of the work. Tara cares deeply about our people and mission, and I know our district is in great hands moving forward."
Dr. Dierksen, Superintendent of Schools, stated, "Ms. Schraeder has worked with Mr. Scheck as he has led the development and expansion of our Human Resources Department to serve our employees. She brings similar experience from her time with the City of Dodge City; I am confident she will continue the ongoing initiatives to support our staff."
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