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Meet the CMS Principals

Comanche Middle School Principal

Meet Rachael Pitchford, Principal at Comanche Middle School. Pitchford has been in education for 16 years and loves working with the students, staff and parents each day. Pitchford has degrees from Hawaii Pacific University, Auburn University, FHSU and is currently completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wichita State University. She is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. She enjoys working out, gardening and spending time with her family.

 

pitchford.rachael@usd443.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CMS Justin BriggsMeet Justin Briggs, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Comanche Middle School. Originally from Cimarron, Kansas. Earned Bachelors Degree in Education from St. Mary of Plains College and my Masters in Educational Leadership from Kansas State University. This is my 25th year in Education and my 11th year as an Administrator. I spent the first 14 years as a PE/Weights Instructor at both the Elementary and Secondary levels. I have coached Football, Basketball and Track during my career. I am currently serving on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Board of KSHSAA. I have four children, a son Brandon and daughter Brenna, both graduates of Dodge City High School, two stepsons, Wyatt, a graduate of Spearville High School and Blake, currently a Senior at Spearville High School. I have six grandchildren and my wife, Sabra, is a Middle School Science Teacher in Spearville. 

 

briggs.justin@usd443.org

 

 

 


CMS, John SchartzMeet John Michael Schartz, Assistant Principal at Comanche Middle School. I will be starting my 34th year in the education profession. I was in the classroom/weightroom for 26 years and coached all 33 years. I have been an administrator for 7.

I received a Bachelor of Science degree from St Mary of the Plains and a Masters in Education Administration from Washburn University.

Comanche is one of the first buildings I started teaching in in the early 90’s and I look forward to being an Assistant Principal here.

 

schartz.john@usd443.org