Marion High School Hires New Assistant Athletic Director

Leah Tinault will support the school's sports programs and operations.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:01pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeated basketball icon in neon shades of blue, pink, and yellow, conceptually representing the excitement and community spirit of high school athletics.The vibrant energy of Marion High School's sports programs will be supported by the arrival of a new assistant athletic director.West Frankfort Today

Marion High School has named Leah Tinault as the new assistant to the athletic director, replacing the retiring Tiffany Homoya. Tinault will work alongside Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Ryan Goodisky, helping manage scheduling, officials, and day-to-day operations across the school's sports programs.

Why it matters

The hire of Tinault represents a transition in leadership for Marion High School's athletic department, as the school looks to maintain strong sports programs and support student-athletes. Tinault's background and familiarity with the local community are seen as assets in this new role.

The details

Tinault, a West Frankfort native and longtime Southern Illinois resident, says her family's positive experience in the Marion Unit 2 school district made the decision to accept the assistant athletic director position an easy one. She is looking forward to supporting student-athletes and giving back to the community through this new role.

  • Tinault will start in her new position at the end of the current school year, replacing the retiring Tiffany Homoya.

The players

Leah Tinault

The new assistant to the athletic director at Marion High School, replacing the retiring Tiffany Homoya.

Ryan Goodisky

The athletic director and assistant principal at Marion High School, who Tinault will work alongside in managing the school's sports programs.

Tiffany Homoya

The retiring staff member whose position as assistant to the athletic director Tinault is taking over.

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What they’re saying

“My family's positive experience in the district made the decision easy, and I'm looking forward to supporting student-athletes and giving back to the community.”

— Leah Tinault, New Assistant Athletic Director

The takeaway

The hiring of Leah Tinault as the new assistant athletic director at Marion High School represents a smooth transition of leadership in the school's sports programs, with Tinault's local ties and enthusiasm for supporting student-athletes seen as valuable assets in this role.