A new superintendent is coming to Nokomis schools.  Juletta Ellis, an administrator at the SCI Career and Technical Education Center in Litchfield, will take the reins in Nokomis.  The move became official last week when the school board voted in favor of the appointment.  She will replace Dr. Scott Doerr, who is retiring in 2027.  Ellis will shadow Dr. Doerr for the 2026/27 academic year as part of the transition process. 

Dr. Doerr’s retirement will end his long career in education administration.  He says the board of education hoped for an efficient hire to allow time for a comprehensive transition into the role. 

When looking back on his career, Dr. Doerr is most proud of the school district’s work in providing opportunities for students and, in his view, remaining fiscally responsible. 

Dr. Doerr admits he did not originally envision working in a higher role at a district level, but that’s where his career trajectory took him. 

With the extra time, he hopes to do more traveling after leaving his position at Nokomis.

More information on Nokomis CUSD #22 is available at www.nokomis.k12.il.us and on their Facebook page. 

Dr. Scott Doerr appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.