Central Lee Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier has been selected as the next superintendent of the Waukee Community School District.
Crozier confirmed the news during Tuesday morning’s Central Lee School Board meeting after completing final interviews and stakeholder meetings in Waukee on Monday. The Waukee School Board announced its decision Tuesday morning, although a formal vote and contract details are still pending.
Crozier will begin his new role July 1.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as the next superintendent of the Waukee Community School District,” Crozier said in a statement released Tuesday. “Waukee CSD has a well-earned reputation as a leader in innovation and student achievement, and I am eager to partner with our talented staff, dedicated families, and the entire community.”
Crozier has served as superintendent of the Central Lee Community School District for the past 10 years and has more than 15 years of experience as a public school superintendent.
During his time at Central Lee, Crozier helped lead a successful bond referendum and master facility plan, expanded universal four-year-old preschool, and implemented the Leader in Me leadership framework throughout the district. Under his leadership, the district was also recognized five times in the past six years as a Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” and achieved “High Performing” status on the Iowa School Performance Profile.
Crozier began his career as an elementary teacher and coach before serving as activities director at Louisa-Muscatine Schools and later as coordinator of digital learning for Grant Wood AEA.
At age 28, he became the youngest superintendent in Iowa when he was appointed superintendent and principal of the Andrew Community School District. He later served as a shared superintendent for Andrew and Easton Valley Schools before joining Central Lee.
Crozier currently serves on the Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control and has also held leadership roles with School Administrators of Iowa.
Central Lee officials say the district plans to begin working with a search firm later this week to begin the process of finding Crozier’s replacement.
Crozier holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Iowa State University, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Viterbo University, and a doctorate from Western Illinois University.