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Independence High School
1307 North Tenth St.
Independence, Kansas 67301

IHS Campus Information

Mitch Shaw
Principal
mshaw@indyschools.com

Mr. Shaw grew up in Pittsburg, graduated from Riverton High School where he played baseball, football and wrestling. He attended college at PSU, playing football 1987-1988 and graduating with honors. Married his college sweetheart then moved to Randle, WA. He taught three years until first daughter was born before moving to El Dorado for two years, then onto Garnett for two additional years. After Garnett, he spent the next seven years in Pittsburg, where he spent three years as teacher and four as an assistant principal. He taught French/social science, as well as, coaching  football, wrestling, and track. He received his Masters of Administration and Education Specialist Degrees from Pittsburg State University in 2001. He earned his District Administration License in 2005.  Mr Shaw has enjoyed the past few months getting to know the community, faculty and staff.  He is looking forward to meeting all the parents and students of IHS.

Michael Long
Assistant Principal
mlong@indyschool.com

Mr. Long grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He graduated from College High School and was involved with the Rodeo Club, Football, Wrestling, Track, and ROTC in High School. He attended and graduated from college at SWOSU in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He was in the college ROTC program and worked as a campus police officer. Mr. Long married a wonderful young lady and started a life in the U.S. Army. They have twin boys who are now in college. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1994. Mr. Long taught in San Marcos, TX., Van Vleck, TX., Woodward, OK and Dodge City. He coached High School Football, Track, Soccer, Baseball, Power Lifting, Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball and did Athletic Training. He received his ESOL endorsement in 2003 and Masters in Administration in 2005 from Fort Hays State University. Mr. Long spent the last year and a half as a part-time administrator/teacher/coach in Dodge City Kansas until coming to Independence. Mr. Long is very excited to be at the home of the Bulldogs.

Brad Fredrickson
Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
bradfredrickson@indyschools.com

Mr. Fredrickson is beginning his 24th year in education and 5th year as I.H.S. Activities Director. Before coming to Independence, Mr. Fredrickson coached wrestling for 14 years and was Athletic director for 1 year at Plainville High School in Plainville, Kansas. Mr. Fredrickson earned his B.S. form Central Missouri State University and his M.S. form Fort Hays State University. He and his wife Gayle, have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.

Sheryl Van Dyne
Counselor
svandyne@indyschools.com

Sheryl Van Dyne has taught school for 15 years prior to becoming a professional counselor.  A previous resident of Independence, Mrs. Van Dyne taught at Head Start, substituted at various elementary schools and taught four years at St. Andrews.  In 2000, Mrs. Van Dyne and family moved to Parsons, where she taught middle school science and social science four years at St. Patrick’s.  While pursuing her master’s degree at Pittsburg State ... Read More

Jamie Savage
Counselor
jsavage@indyschools.com

Jamie Savage is in the process of losing her Texas accent.  She was born and raised in South Texas.  Mrs. Savage began her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio and graduated with a B.A. in 2002 from Sul Ross State University.  In 2004, she graduated with her M.Ed. in counseling from Sul Ross State University.  Prior to moving to Independence, Mrs. Savage taught at a high school in Texas.  In 2005, Mrs. Savage and her family moved to Independence.  While in Kansas, she has worked as a counselor at Altoona-Midway High School, a teacher at Independence Middle School, and has taught some night classes at Independence Community College.  Mrs. Savage has two daughters—Karlie and Vaye.  Her husband, Jeremy, works for Dart Energy.  Mrs. Savage loves helping people, talking, and watching movies.

Secretaries:

Lynn Reddy
Cheryl Moor
Karen Newkirk
Marilyn Goad
Gayle Champman