This is Dr. Lee’s 17th year in education. He has served as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. He has been heavily involved with leading initiatives for standards-based assessment, one to one technology, student ownership of learning and teacher collaboration. 

He earned a Doctorate of Education from Illinois State University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University and completed his undergraduate work at Eastern Illinois University.

Dr. Lee and his wife, Hannah, have two girls--Olivia and Sadie. He enjoys running and participates in marathons and obstacle course races. Dr. Lee is also a member of the Metamora-Germantown Hills Rotary.

Mr. Damery has been an administrator at Metamora Grade School since 2012.  Prior to being the current principal, he worked as the dean of students and athletic director of MGS.  The one event that he is most proud of is the success of the Nets for Vets annual fundraiser that helps support the Peoria Area Honor Flight.  MGS is the leading school in the area with funds raised to support the veterans participating in the honor flight.

Not only is Mr. Damery the principal at MGS, he was a student at MGS from Kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated in 1989.  He really loves this town, the school, and the community.  

Mr. Damery also serves on the Metamora Area Business Association (MABA) where he has been a member of the Meet Your Heroes committee for several years.  

This is Mr. Dirks’ 13th year in education.  He has taught physical education, health, computers, and coached numerous sports including cross country, track and field, soccer, and hockey.  Mr. Dirks has spent the last six years teaching physical education and health here at Metamora Grade School focusing on promoting a healthy lifestyle and an environment of respect for all no matter their abilities.  This will be Mr. Dirks’ first experience in administration and he looks forward to promoting a positive atmosphere to all of our students and staff members.

Mr. Dirks earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University.

Mr. Dirks, and his wife Sara, have 2 young children Bryson and Piper who he enjoys spending time with in his free time.  He also enjoys all sports/competition but specifically hockey, soccer, and football.  Mr. Dirks is also an avid runner in his free time.