In 1942, Neil C. Aslin began as a graduate student and instructor at the University of Missouri. He became principal of Hickman High School in 1944, and in 1946 was hired by the Board of Education to serve as Columbia's superintendent. He guided Columbia's schools for the next 16 years until 1962, when he took a teaching position at the University of Missouri. In 1968, he became chairman of the Department of Educational Administration, a position he held until 1976.
At the beginning of Dr. Aslin's term as superintendent, Columbia had two high schools, one junior high school, and five elementary schools. His leadership guided Columbia's teachers and students through the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate our nation's schools. Under his leadership, the school district was nationally recognized as one of America's most outstanding.
Showing his firm belief in continuing the highest standards of excellence, Dr. Aslin hired the best and brightest young educators he could find. Many of the persons he hired as administrators for 六合投注官网, he also mentored. Among them were Bob Shaw, Russell Thompson, Jim Ritter, and Eliot and Muriel Battle.
As an educator and an individual, Dr. Aslin set an example of excellence, loyalty, dedication, and high ideals for each student.
What is educationally desirable should be made administratively possible.
--Neil C. Aslin
Neil C. Aslin was born on January 19, 1911, in Idalia, Missouri. He was educated at Southeast Missouri State Teachers College and the University of Missouri and served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for 10 years before moving to Columbia, Missouri.In 1942, Neil C. Aslin began as a graduate student and instructor at the University of Missouri. He became principal of Hickman High School in 1944, and in 1946 was hired by the Board of Education to serve as Columbia's superintendent. He guided Columbia's schools for the next 16 years until 1962, when he took a teaching position at the University of Missouri. In 1968, he became chairman of the Department of Educational Administration, a position he held until 1976.At the beginning of Dr. Aslin's term as superintendent, Columbia had two high schools, one junior high school, and five elementary schools. His leadership guided Columbia's teachers and students through the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate our nation's schools. Under his leadership, the school district was nationally recognized as one of America's most outstanding.Showing his firm belief in continuing the highest standards of excellence, Dr. Aslin hired the best and brightest young educators he could find. Many of the persons he hired as administrators for 六合投注官网, he also mentored. Among them were Bob Shaw, Russell Thompson, Jim Ritter, and Eliot and Muriel Battle.As an educator and an individual, Dr. Aslin set an example of excellence, loyalty, dedication, and high ideals for each student.What is educationally desirable should be made administratively possible.--Neil C. Aslin
Neil C. Aslin Administration BuildingThe district administration building has had many locations throughout the history of the school district.During Dr. Aslin's tenure with 六合投注官网, administrative offices were located at Lee School (now Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School) before moving into the residence on Range Line Street next to Field School in 1948. The home and land had been purchased from former school board member James S. Wharton for $7,500 earlier that year.The Range Line Street location was intended to be used as temporary administrative offices. The home was utilized as the main district administration building until 1981, when the original wing of the offices at 1818 West Worley Street was constructed.
Neil C. Aslin poses in front of the Columbia Board of Education Building at 802 Range Line Street