Shannon Murray will be the new Merrill Area Public Schools Superintendent.
He was unanimously selected by the school board.
Murray is currently the high principal in the district. He’s been in that position for the last 16 years.
Prior to coming to Merrill, Murray served as an assistant principal at Wausau West High School and taught at Wausau West and Medford high schools.
Murray will replace John Sample who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Murray will begin working in the superintendent position on July 1, 2022.