Posted on 03/18/2022
Mr. Jeff Gruener has been named as the Interim Principal at Bryan Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. Bryan’s current principal,
Dr. Suzanne Leake, will serve as the Interim Principal at Francis Howell Central High School.
Gruener has served the Francis Howell School District for 18 years. He is currently the assistant principal at Bryan Middle, a position he has held for the past 11 years. Prior to joining the team at Bryan, Gruener served as assistant principal at Hollenbeck Middle School for seven years. He began his career in education working as a Special Education teacher for six years and elementary education for two.
In 2019, Gruener was recognized and inducted into the
Howell of Fame. The award is one of the District’s highest and most prestigious honors.
Gruener commented on the new opportunity by saying, “I am very fortunate to work with such a wonderful, supportive community, and to work alongside such a hardworking, dedicated staff. I look forward to continuing with the great things that happen daily at Bryan Middle School!”
Gruener earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Northern Arizona State University. He also holds an Educational Specialist degree from Lindenwood University.