Scott Morrison: coach and educator

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Hume R-8's assistant superintendent and principal, Scott Morrison, was born and raised on a farm in Hume, and is now in his sixteenth year as an educator with Hume R-8 school district.

"I love playing sports, coaching sports, and watching sports." Morrison said.

He is a man of many hats: principal, assistant superintendent, athletic director, transportation director.

"I raise cattle as well," Morrison said. "I enjoy my cattle, even though they are a lot of work."

Morrison said, "Work, work, work," was his hobby. That, and his children and their hobbies.

He graduated from Hume in 1995 as the senior class president.

As a student-athlete at Hume, Morrison has an impressive record. He played baseball all four years of high school, two years as all-conference. He also played basketball all four years, three years all-conference and one year all-district. He was voted VCC's MVP in 1995.

After graduating high school, Morrison attended Central Methodist University for four years on a basketball scholarship before transferring to Pittsburg State University to finish out his bachelor's degree. He has since earned a Masters in Educational Administration and an Educational Specialist degree from William Woods University.

"I wanted to be in a school and help kids," Morrison said of his career goals. "I really wanted to coach."

Morrison is determined to do what is best for his students and to help them realize everything they can accomplish.

"Teaching physical education was always fun," Morrison said. "I loved to push kids to get healthy and fit. The gym is loud and crazy sometimes. As a coach, I loved to compete and win."

Morrison said the greatest challenge of being a teacher was not being able to please everyone. However, he reveled in helping his students attain their goals and learning the power of a team.

Not all of Morrison's career has been in the classroom or gym. He has been an administrator for four years and now serves as both principal and assistant superintendent.

"I believe that being an administrator is the best way to help a school and improve the school as a whole." Morrison said.

"I really enjoy being an administrator," Morrison said. "I want Hume to be a model school. I love helping students and watching them grow. I love Hume school and will do everything in my power to help it remain successful."

In line with the many hats he wears, Morrison said the greatest challenge of being an administrator are the great number of things which always competing for his attention. He said sleep is never plentiful enough but he does get to continue helping the students, and the school.

With more than half of his career gone, Morrison said he plans to stay at Hume for the remainder.

His retirement is a different story.

"I want to move to the Gulf coast when I retire and get a job as a lifeguard or renting beach chairs for a resort," Morrison said.

In closing, Morrison offered some advice for high school seniors everywhere.

"Strive to achieve your absolute highest goals. Hard work equals success. Don't ever give up.

To other educators, Morrison said, "Children are our future. Be kind and fun. Find joy in your work everyday, and do what is best for your students!"