Jason Edward Vansell

Dedicated educational leader of 22 years, with a strong background in communication, collaboration, and athletic event planning, seeking to serve as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Known for building positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders, and for fostering a school culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and student success.

• Department Chair of social studies
• Mentoring New Teachers - Providing guidance and support to new or student teachers
• Committee Involvement - Participating in, or leading various school improvement teams
• Professional Development Leader - Designing and delivering training sessions for staff
• Instructional Coaching - Supporting peers through modeling lessons & co-teaching
• Analyzing Student Data - Using assessment data to drive instruction & presenting findings in team or staff meetings
• RTI Involvement - Helping with intervention strategies, monitoring progress, and working with support staff
• PBIS Team Member - Helping implement positive behavior systems or interventions
• Student Behavior Plans - Collaborating with counselors or admin on individual student supports
• Event Coordination - Organizing school-wide events (assemblies, recognitions, etc.)
• Scheduling & Supervision - Assisting with duty schedules, substitute coordination, or supervision duties

• Versailles High School Leadership Team
• AI Committee
• Professional Development Committee (PDC)
• Instructional Coordinating Council (ICC)
• Graduation Appeals Committee
• CTA Executive Board (2 years)
• Morgan County R-2 Drug-Testing Policy Committee
• Member of District Strategic Planning Committee
• Created the Tiger Quarterback Club
• Sons & Daughters of History Community Service Club

• President of Morgan County Athletic Club (MCAC)
• Sports Broadcaster for KS95
• President of Versailles High School Alumni Association
• Morgan County Historical Society Board Member
• Versailles Betterment Committee Member
• Versailles Cemetery Board Member
• Versailles Historic Plaque Project
• Election judge for Morgan County Clerk
• Chamber of Commerce moderator for 'Meet the Candidate' events
• Created the Versailles Football Hall of Fame Committee
• Morgan County Courthouse History Project

• 2020 Versailles Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year
• 3-time High School Teacher of the Year 2019, 2011, 2007
• Tiger Nation “Heart of a Tiger” Award 2018
• 2005 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year

• Basketball Reunions , 1947 Final Four Team Reunion (70th Anniversary), 1978 Quarterfinal Team Reunion, 1988 , 1993 , 1998 Tri-County Conference Champions Reunion, 2005 Final Four Team banquet & Reunion
• Football Reunions , Inaugural 1959 Tiger Team Reunion (50th Anniversary), Inaugural 1959 Tiger Team Reunion (60th Anniversary), 50th Anniversary of Tri-County Conference Football Celebration
• Tiger Football Hall of Fame , Hall of Fame created to celebrate the careers of the best athletes to come through the program.
• Tiger QB Club , An organization, in connection with our community, designed to help provide funding for our football program. Raised money for team dinners, equipment, t-shirts, awards, etc. for student athletes.
• Coach Dennis Whitehead Appreciation Dinner , Organized event to bring back past football players to celebrate the career of past head coach, Dennis Whitehead.
• Kent Chamberlain & Brenda Campbell Appreciation Night , Organized event to pay tribute to two of the greatest coaches in Versailles sports history. Both honored by banners being placed in the gym displaying their accomplishments.
• Mike Bissell Appreciation Night , Event to honor a distinguished alumni who is in the MBCA Hall of Fame as a sports broadcaster.
• State Champion Golfers Appreciation Night , Event to pay tribute to our two state champion golfers on the 25th and 30th anniversaries of both of their state titles, as well as their collegiate All-American Hall of Fame careers.
• 50th Anniversary of Tiger Wrestling Banquet , Organized community event to celebrate 50 years of Tiger wrestling.
• Sports Records Research & Sports Books , Sports records research put into various books to celebrate past athletes, as well as their accomplishments.