Dr. Batenhorst is in his seventh year as superintendent in the Mount Vernon Community School District, and in his fortieth year in service to youth. During his career, Dr. Batenhorst has also served as a teacher, coach, adolescent mental health therapist, school counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and adjunct college professor. He has served in schools and districts both large and small, public and private, and has served in small communities and large cities. Dr. Batenhorst continues to live and lead by the mantra of being “all in for all kids all the time.”
Dr. Batenhorst has been married for thirty-six years to his wife, Mary Lou. Mary Lou is a lifetime educator as well, having taught for thirty-seven years at the high school, college, and middle school level. She is currently teaching English at Kirkwood Community College.
The Batenhorst household is completely focused on and run by the dynamic duo of Sadie and Otis, the loveable but spoiled rotten dogs.
Recent Superintendent’s Blog Posts
- School Board News Brief – April 17, 2024A special meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School Board was held on April 17, 2024; so that the Board could conduct the second required public hearing related to the property tax rate for next year, …
- School Board News Brief – April 8, 2024The regular monthly meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School was held on April 8, 2024. The following topics were addressed during the meetings: Approval Agenda: The Board approved the agenda as presented. Public Comments: One …
- School Board News Brief – March 27, 2024A special meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School was held on March 27, 2024. The following topics were addressed during the meetings: Approval Agenda: The Board approved the agenda as presented. Public Hearing on Property …