New superintendent appointed for MCSD

The Morgan County Board of Education appointed Andy Jensen to be the superintendent for Morgan County School District.

Jensen has been in education for more than 20 years. After serving in a variety of roles at both the elementary and secondary levels in multiple districts, he seems to have found a home in Morgan when he joined the district as the principal at Morgan Elementary School seven years ago.

After six years as principal, Jensen served as the district’s first Director of Human Resources and Student Services, coordinating and streamlining benefits, hiring, and other services for the past year.

Board members had many commendations for Jensen. Mandy Wallace observed “how much he loves it here and how much he wants our students to succeed. His heart is in it.” 

Kelly Preece stated, “I support Andy in this position and know that he’s going to do a great job,” noting that in his roles, Jensen has “always made time to listen.”

Adam Toone praised the board’s decision to look within the district for Dr. Jacob’s successor, stating that “We have a lot of talent within our district. Very qualified talent.” While Vice President Ron Blunck summarized the board’s belief that “[Jensen] will be a bridge for our community and to bring our district together.”

Jensen received a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in April and holds K-12 Administrative Supervisory Licensure and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. He has received various recognition and awards, such as the Doilney-Barnes Teaching Excellence Award from Park City School District in 2012, and the Wyoming Conference Coach of the Year Award at Northwest College in 2006-07. As an undergraduate, Jensen was named Outstanding Physical Education Teaching Major by the Weber State Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance. He was also the starting center for the Weber State men’s basketball team, which won the 1999 Big Sky Conference Championship and defeated the University of North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament.

Jensen has demonstrated a commitment to Morgan County schools, promoting an inclusive educational environment and positively impacting the lives of students and educators alike. He and his wife, Micah, and three of their five children reside in Morgan. 

Dr. Jacobs announced his retirement during January’s board meeting. Jensen will begin his new leadership role on July 1, 2023. λ