Mrs. Stephanie Kinnett

 

It is an honor to serve as the principal of Dugger Elementary School and to join the school board, administrators and staff members in making Dugger Union Community Schools an extraordinary school community. The 2026-2027 school year will mark my 22nd year in education and my ninth year as principal. I have spent 21 years of my educational career at Dugger Union where I have served as a 3rd/4th/6th/7th and 9th grade teacher and elementary principal.  The elementary principal position provides me the chance to work collaboratively with the teachers and staff on a daily basis, while also remaining connected to our students’ growth in the classroom.  I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana State University, my High Ability Licensure from Indiana State University, my Masters in Educational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan, and my Principal Licensure from Indiana Wesleyan.

I have lived in this community my whole life, and I am an alumni of Union High School. My husband, Scott, and I have two grown children, Seth Kinnett and Kylee Knoepfle, who are also alumni of Union High School.  I currently have six grandchildren who attend DUCS.  This lifelong connection with the community and school develops a personal determination to create the best possible environment for the success of Dugger Union Community Schools and to provide stable and committed leadership

I firmly believe every child can excel and the partnership between home and school plays a huge role in allowing students to shape their future and the future of our community. I am committed to always exploring new ways to meet the needs of all students and to effectively communicate with parents and community members. Dugger Union Community Schools fosters this belief and has a strong commitment to academic achievement.  

I will be working with him to ensure all of the students at DUCS receive a quality educational experience.

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Danielle Sadler


Dear Dugger Union Junior High/High School Staff and Families,

I am truly honored and excited to introduce myself as the new Junior High/High School Principal at Dugger Union Community Schools. I am grateful for the opportunity to join this school community and look forward to working alongside each of you as we support our students and continue building on the great work already taking place.

My career has given me the opportunity to serve students and families in a variety of roles. Each experience has strengthened my belief that strong relationships, collaboration, and high expectations are the foundation of a successful school.

Outside of my professional life, I am blessed with an amazing husband and two wonderful bonus children who are a constant source of love, support, and encouragement. Family is incredibly important to me, and that value carries over into how I approach education. I believe that strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community create the best opportunities for students to thrive.

As your principal, my goal is to foster a positive, student-centered culture where every student feels valued, every staff member feels supported, and we work together to help all students reach their fullest potential. I believe in open communication, teamwork, and celebrating the many successes-both big and small-that happen in our school each day.

I am excited to get to know each of you, learn from you, and become an active part of the Dugger Union community. Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to building meaningful relationships and working together to make this an outstanding school year for our students, staff, and families. I am excited to get to know each of you, learn from you, and become an active part of the Dugger Union community. Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to building meaningful relationships and working together to make this an outstanding school year for our students, staff, and families.