Dr. Doug Jacobs retires after 10 years of leading MCSD

After 10 years as superintendent of Morgan County School District. Dr. Doug Jacob, is retiring and handing over the reins to Andy Jensen. 

Jacobs has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southern Utah University, a master's degree in administration from Utah State University and a Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. 

Starting his teaching career 36 years ago as an elementary teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacobs also taught in Kanab, Utah where he later served as an elementary, middle and high school principal. After 10 years as the MCSD Superintendent, Jacobs announced his retirement in February. 

“I have loved every person, every opportunity, and every experience along the way,” said Jacobs. “It has been my privilege to work with the dedicated and knowledgeable members of the Morgan Board of Education to bring about important changes in the financial stability of the school district and to accommodate the rapid growth. We have worked together to follow all federal and state laws and to update all district policies and procedures. We have also supported existing employees and have added excellent new teachers, administrators, and other exceptional employees. We were also able to keep our schools open during most of the pandemic!”

Jacobs commented that things are running smoothly in the district and that there is a strong foundation built for the future. “It feels like the right time to hand the reigns to new Superintendent Andy Jensen. He has a great vision for the future and has already proven his skills and abilities as an outstanding educational leader. The school district is in very good hands."

School board member Ronald Blunk said, “In every possible way Dr. Jacobs leaves the Morgan School District in far better shape than he received it. He departs with greatly enhanced moral, educational achievement, district finances and facilities and inspired individual school leadership. To put it simply he was the transformational leader that the district needed. His legacy will be the group of future education leaders that he inspired, and they will have a positive influence in our community far into the future. His impact to the Morgan County School District is immeasurable!"

“I’ll be eagerly watching and admiring future successes in the district as I move into retirement. I will also be gardening, biking, swimming, traveling, and maybe even some yoga as this new chapter begins.”

Jacob and his wife, who teaches fifth grade in Davis School District, have four adult children/spouses and eight “beautiful” grandchildren. “I am looking forward to spending more time with them,” said Jacobs.

“I will be forever grateful for the friends I have in the Morgan School District and for the support and many kindnesses shown me over the years.” λ