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Moberly Today
By the People, for the People
Moberly Schools Announce New Assistant Superintendent and High School Principal
The district has hired experienced educators Cynthia Basler and Bobbi Martin for key leadership roles.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:49pm
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The Moberly School District has announced the appointments of Cynthia Basler as the new Assistant Principal at Moberly High School and Bobbi Martin as the district's next Assistant Superintendent. Both Basler and Martin bring extensive experience in public education to their new roles, which they will begin on July 1st.
Why it matters
The new hires come as the district looks to build on its strong academic performance and continue providing high-quality education to students in Moberly. The appointments of Basler and Martin to these key leadership positions will help ensure stability and continuity in the district's administration.
The details
Cynthia Basler will succeed Damon Wells as the Assistant Principal at Moberly High School, while Bobbi Martin will move from her role as Elementary Principal to become the district's new Assistant Superintendent. Basler has over 20 years of experience in public education, having served as a teacher, counselor, and high school administrator. Martin has nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Moberly School District and has led Gratz Brown Elementary for the past six years.
- Basler and Martin will begin their new roles on July 1st.
- The district has also announced that Spring Break will start a day earlier for students, with a half day planned for April 1st and no school scheduled for April 2-6.
The players
Cynthia Basler
The new Assistant Principal at Moberly High School, bringing over 20 years of experience in public education.
Bobbi Martin
The new Assistant Superintendent for the Moberly School District, with nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the district and six years as the Principal of Gratz Brown Elementary.
Cristina Wright
The Superintendent of the Moberly School District, who says the new hires will be great additions to the district.
Deborah Hill-Haag
The retiring Principal of Moberly High School, whose position will be filled by Damon Wells.
Damon Wells
The current Assistant Principal at Moberly High School, who will become the new Principal following the retirement of Deborah Hill-Haag.
What they’re saying
“Cynthia Basler's experience makes her a great addition to the district.”
— Cristina Wright, Superintendent
“Bobbi Martin brings nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the district and has served in a leadership role at Gratz Brown Elementary for the past six years.”
— Cristina Wright, Superintendent
What’s next
The district has announced that Spring Break will start a day earlier for students, with a half day planned for April 1st and no school scheduled for April 2-6.
The takeaway
The new hires of Cynthia Basler and Bobbi Martin to key leadership positions in the Moberly School District demonstrate the district's commitment to maintaining strong administrative leadership and providing high-quality education to its students.
