Samrie Devin

The Lawrence school district has named a new director of human resources.

Samrie Devin, currently Quail Run Elementary principal, will begin her new position in July, the district announced Monday. Devin will replace Anna Stubblefield, who will assume the role of assistant superintendent of business and operations.

Samrie Devin

Devin has been principal of Quail Run since 2014 and prior to that served as an elementary principal for 10 years and a classroom teacher for eight years for the Geary County school district.

“Samrie (Devin) is a dedicated veteran administrator who will bring a wealth of experience as an educator and building principal to the district’s Human Resources Department,” incoming Lawrence schools Superintendent Kyle Hayden said in a news release.

Devin earned her bachelor’s degree at Morehead State University and master’s degrees at MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas State University.

“I am honored to be joining the Human Resource team,” Devin said in the release. “I look forward to helping teachers and staff best meet the needs of all students.”

The district will immediately begin a search for a new principal at Quail Run.