Waynesville High School Principal

Welcome to Waynesville High School, home of the Tigers! Thank you for taking the time to be an active part of your student's educational journey. My name is Jason Whitt and I am the proud principal of Waynesville High School.   

My wife, Sheri, and I have been married since August of 2000. Sheri and I are the proud parents of our daughter Eastyn and  we have three dogs. We are avid sports fans, enjoy the outdoors and travel. We love watching our WHS Tigers, college football, college basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs. I look forward to getting to know the families within our community and helping partner with you on this education journey. There are many ways that you can invest in your children's lives, but the most important thing you can give your child is your time.

Together we can prepare them for a future that is dreamt of and unknown. 

Sincerely,

Jason Whitt

573-842-

jwhitt@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Mr. Kevin Schnicker, a former history, health, weights and conditioning, and phycial education for 12 years, began his term as an assistant principal at Waynesville High School in August of 2018.

Mr. Schnicker entered education through the Troops to Teachers Program after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force. He began his education career as an in-school suspension supervisor and football and basketball coach for the Sedalia School District in 2006. In 2007, he became a world history teacher with the Sedalia School District where he taught in multiple capacities until 2013. He then accepted a position at Osage School District as an American history/current events teacher and football and soccer coach. Since 2014, he has served as a physical education teacher, head boys basketball coach and assistant football coach for the Osage School District.

Schnicker holds a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Social Science from Chapman University, and a Master’s and Specialist's degree in Educational Leadership from William Woods University.

Schnicker is married to Sonya (31 yrs.) and is the father of two sons- Evan (30) and Donovan (28).

Dr. Traci Starnes is beginning her nineteenth year in education and her sixth year in the Waynesville School District. She began her career as a Special Education Teacher, then transitioned into the role of a Process Coordinator, and was then offered the opportunity to become an Assistant Principal at WHS.

She is married to Jason and together they have 2 sons, Avery (16) and Gage (13). When she is not supporting her boys in their many adventures, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

Phone: 573-842-2400

Email: Email Traci Starnes

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science, 2004, Drury University

• Master in Education, 2006, Drury University

• Doctor of Education, 2018, Southwest Baptist University

Hello and Welcome to WHS! 

I am excited about being the Assistant Principal of the 9th grade this year. I'm looking forward to working with our wonderful students and community members. 

I have worked in the Waynesville School District for 20 years. Prior to becoming the Assistant Principal here at WHS, I have held the following positions: Elementary PE Teacher, High School PE/Weightlifting Teacher, High School Health Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Wrestling Coach, and Head Wrestling Coach.

I have been married for 16 years and have a 13-year-old son. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, doing outdoor activities, and sports. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. 

Mr. Lucas Smith
573-842-2400
Email Lucas Smith

Cory Ace has served as the director of district MSHSAA activities for the Waynesville R-VI School District since 2018. 

Mr. Ace began his career in the Waynesville R-VI School District as a language arts teacher at Waynesville High School in 2008.  In 2014, he became assistant principal at Waynesville High School and in 2016 moved to the Waynesville Middle School to serve as assistant principal. 

Mr. Ace got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant at his alma mater Edinboro University in 2003 before accepting a position as an assistant coach in 2004 at Old Dominion University.  Ace served as the assistant wrestling coach at WHS from 2008 to 2012 and the head wrestling coach for 2013-14 before going into administration. Mr. Ace also was a Pennsylvania high school state champion at the 135-pound weight class and was a collegiate four-time NCAA Division I Qualifier and All-American at 133 pounds.

Mr. Ace holds a BA in English from Edinboro University as well as a Master’s of Arts and a Specialist in School Administration from Lindenwood University.