MCSD hires Principal Crae Wilson to replace Andy Jensen as Human Resource Director

After being principal at Morgan High School for seven years, Crae Wilson is taking a position at the district as Director of Human Resources and Student Services, coordinating and streamlining benefits, hiring, and other services. Wilson is only the second person to hold this position in the district, succeeding Andy Jensen, who after a year as Human Resource director was appointed as the new superintend of Morgan County School District.

Wilson has a Bachelor of Academic Studies with a focus on Zoology and Business, a master's degree in Education: Organizational Leadership and will have his Doctorate in Education: Focus on Student Engagement and Emotional Intelligence in the fall.

Teaching a wide variety of subjects in his educational career, Wilson taught seminary, social studies, American History, World History, Geography, Political Science, US Government, Economics, Business, Spanish, Computers, Entrepreneurship, Biology, and directing Choir. in the Gila Valley, Arizona for 10 years.

“I found a deep love and passion for helping, lifting, supporting, and teaching young people,” Wilson said. “I also enjoy learning from young people as we work together to develop meaningful relationships that change the world. Wilson said what he loves about teaching is connecting with people and helping them in any way that he can. “I also love learning principles that are unchanging and benefit society through collaboration with others and the integration of ideas.”

In August of 2008, Wilson started his administration career as assistant principal at Gila Preparatory Academy in Safford Arizona, with students ranging from seventh through 12th grade. “I never wanted to be a principal when I was a teacher,” said Wilson. “I loved hanging out, learning from, and offering support to my wonderful students.” During his time as a teacher, Wilson was asked to help with administrative duties and began to see the joy and happiness that could be brought by helping teachers and developing organizations that were powerfully effective in reaching students. 

In 2010 he took the position as principal at the same Preparatory Academy. Then in 2013, Wilson was hired as the head principal of Pima High School in Pima Arizona. “Once I began to have more experience in administration, I fell in love with it and gradually moved out of teaching completely. “At times it can be quite difficult, but it is very rewarding and well worth the challenges as we see student and teacher outcomes while connecting with parents and the community.”

In February 2016 Wilson, after receiving offers from three different schools in Utah, he made the decision to take the position of Head Administrator at Morgan High School. “I absolutely fell in love with Morgan and its wonderful community and made the best decision,” said Wilson. “The students have been driven, committed, friendly and kind, service-oriented, and well-behaved. it has truly been a terrific experience.”

“I am making the switch because I have learned the importance, over these last 15 years in administration, of helping support teachers and staff in a school organization so that their jobs can be more efficient, effective, and enjoyable,” said Wilson of his new position.

Wilson was the president of the corporation that ran Gila Preparatory Academy and has extensive business/employee experience through restaurant ownership giving him the knowledge needed to assist MSD employees in multiple areas. “I feel that I can contribute in ways that I haven’t been able to before.” λ