District Office

Greg Lehr
Superintendent
greg.lehr@usd262.net   
316.755.7000

After graduating from Valley Center High School in 1996, Mr. Lehr received his bachelor's degree in education from Kansas State University in 2002, his master's degree in school leadership from Baker University in 2008, and his district-level licensure from Emporia State University in 2020.

Mr. Lehr has broad educational experience. He began his teaching career as a teacher and coach at Garden City High School from 2002 to 2004, was a teacher and coach at Hesston High School from 2004 to 2005, and was a coach and teacher at Newton High School from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, Mr. Lehr rejoined the district he graduated from when he became assistant principal of Valley Center Middle School. From 2013 to 2022, he was principal of Valley Center Intermediate School. In 2022, he briefly left USD 262 when he was selected as Superintendent of Schools for USD 439, Sedgwick Public Schools. During his time at Sedgwick, Mr. Lehr had been involved with a $13.8 million bond project, developed a strategic plan, and updated business and employee systems. He has also served on the Ark Valley Special Education Cooperative's Executive Board alongside the superintendents from the Burrton and Valley Center school districts.

On May 5, 2023, the Board of Education selected Mr. Lehr to serve as Superintendent of Schools for USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools.

Follow Greg Lehr on Twitter: @USD262super
 

Jamie Lewis
Assistant Superintendent
jamie.lewis@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Brianna Deas
Executive Director of Academic Affairs
brianna.deas@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Mrs. Deas earned her bachelor of arts secondary English language arts from Wichita State University in 2011 and her masters of school leadership from Baker University in 2014. She has worked in education since 2011 and in a school leadership position since 2016. She joined Valley Center School District in 2011. Her professional license endorsements include Secondary English Language Arts 6-12 and School Leadership PreK-12.
 

Teresa Alexander
Director of Human Resources
teresa.alexander@usd262.net 
316.755.7000

Alexander earned an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from Seward County Community College, her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Friends University, and her Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from Fort Hays State University. She is a Society for Human Resources Management-certified professional.

She has extensive experience in human resources and expert knowledge of employment regulations, benefit providers, and internal system management. She is skilled in staff management, training and development, leadership, employee relations, legal compliance, benefit administration, payroll administration, and employment investigations. She was most recently a senior human resources consultant with HR Consulting of Kansas, LLC.
 

Carla Clark
Human Resources Generalists/Substitute Coordinator
carla.clark@usd262.net 
316.755.7000

Serving as the assistant superintendent’s administrative assistant, Carla handles the human resource responsibilities including processing applications and new hires, teacher licensure, substitute teachers, FMLA and unemployment. Carla has been with the district since 2007.
 

Ellen Gehring
Payroll Clerk
ellen.gehring@usd262.net
316.755.7000

I grew up in the Moundridge area (on a small farm) and graduated from Moundridge High School, Hutchinson Community College, and Fort Hays State University.  After college, I started my payroll career in Kansas City working for a payroll service company for 10 years.  I then moved to southern California where I spent the last 30 years working for a few Los Angeles payroll service companies leading implementation, customer service, training, and tax teams.  I joined the district on 1/3/23 as a payroll clerk.
 

Sara Haden
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/BOE Clerk
sara.haden@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Sara is the administrative assistant for the superintendent, board clerk, answers phone calls/questions, handles workman’s comp issues, and school lunch program applications. She’s been with the district since 2008.

Susan Harris
Director of Finance
susan.harris@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Susan is the Director of  Finance and started working for the district in 2001. Before joining the district she spent 20 years in banking where she was the VP & Trust Operations Officer. At Valley Center, she is responsible for overseeing all the aspects of the Business Department including accounts payable, payroll and the budget. She also serves as the District's Insurance/Benefits Coordinator.  Susan has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Fort Hays State University.
 

Tia Massey
Academic Support Coordinator
tia.massey@usd262.net
316.755.7000
 

Mrs. Massey received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Evangel University in Springfield, MO, and two master's degrees in curriculum and instruction and education administration from Emporia State University. Tia has been a math learning support specialist at Valley Center Intermediate School since 2019. Prior to that, she taught fourth grade in Derby and Valley Center.

 
Debbie O'Rear
Payroll Clerk 
debbie.o'rear@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Having been with the district since 2001, Debbie has worked at both the building and district office level. She is currently the payroll clerk and responsible for tracking pay, hours, and leave for all district employees.
 

Katie Orr
Academic Support Coordinator
katie.orr@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Mrs. Orr earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kansas State University in 2007, her Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University in 2010 and a National Board Certification for Literacy: Reading-Language Arts in 2018. She began her teaching career in Valley Center in 2007, and has been a proud Hornet ever since! Her professional license endorsements include Middle School Social Studies, Reading Specialist, ESOL and School Leadership PK-12.  Mrs. Orr is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Psychology through Wichita State University.

Amy Pavlacka
Director of Communications
amy.pavlacka@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Amy is responsible for sharing the stories of the district's schools, teachers, students, staff, and achievements, using a variety of communication tools.  Amy updates and maintains the district website, shares news and information on social media, is the first point of contact for members of the news media, develops publications, and works to increase engagement within the Hornet family. She has a degree in Mass Communications, over 20 years of experience in non-profit communications, and received certification in the Kansas State University Digital Marketing program in 2021.
 

Molly Rainey
Director of Food Service/Wellness
molly.rainey@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Molly is the Director of Food Service and started working for the district in 2011. Molly's duties include overseeing the operation of National School meal programs-breakfast, lunch and Summer Food Service Program. Prior to joining Valley Center, she served as a Food Service Director in the private school sector. Molly has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Wichita State University.
 

Shelly Thomas
Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk 
shelly.thomas@usd262.net
316.755.7000

As the accounts payable clerk, Shelly makes sure the invoices are received and the bills get paid. Shelly has been with the district since 2006.
 

Desirae Tyler
Administrative Assistant
desirae.tyler@usd262.net
316.755.7000

Desirae is the Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs. She also works with parents/guardians on enrollment, provides transcripts, and coordinates the event calendars for the district. Desirae has been with the district since 2018.