Stacey Kreps is the new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at West Central High School.
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Stacey Kreps is the new Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at West Central High School.
She hails from a small town in Northeast Missouri and is the eldest of three children.
Stacey, along with her husband Brian, cares for eight dogs and she is a stepmother to two young adults.
Her educational journey began at Culver-Stockton College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music education.
She then taught at Highland High School in Missouri for six years. After meeting Brian, she relocated to Illinois, teaching in Burlington, IA.
Over the past decade, she has taught at various schools in Iowa and recently completed her Master’s Degree at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Stacey was drawn to the West Central community due to its evident passion and pride. As Assistant Principal, she is eager to foster strong relationships with students, supporting their academic and personal development.
In her role as Athletic Director, she is committed to helping students discover activities they love, believing that extracurriculars teach valuable lessons in discipline, teamwork, and resilience in the face of success and failure.
Reflecting on her own high school experience, Stacey’s fondest memories are tied to marching band. She cherished the energy and excitement of competitions and field shows.
Her senior year stood out when she received the best solo award at a competition, a moment that validated her hard work and dedication to music.
The hours spent rehearsing and perfecting performances culminated in that rewarding experience, teaching her the importance of perseverance and the value of passion in performance.
A significant influence on her career was her high school band teacher, John Hume. He demonstrated that success extends beyond performance, focusing on nurturing students into great individuals.
His ability to unite the community and prioritize his students’ well-being inspires Stacey to build relationships and support students daily.
Stacey’s goal is to strengthen West Central’s existing traditions and engage the entire community—students, parents, and teachers alike.
She believes traditions shape a school’s unique identity and spirit, and by collaborating, the community can make them even more meaningful.