My name is Joshua Phipps. I am beginning my nineteenth year in education. It will be my sixteenth in the De Soto School District. Prior, I worked in the St. Louis Public Schools as an Elementary Teacher. I loved my work there, but found that De Soto was truly the place God intended for me to serve. My wife Sharron and our two children (Elijah-age 12, and Lily-age 6) all reside in town. Sharron is a second generation De Soto graduate on her father's side. We love this community and every opportunity it provides our family. We are blessed beyond measure. I have had the opportunity to work with our district's alternative school for 8 years, prior to the past 5 years of serving as the Assistant Principal in the Junior High. I am looking forward to my first year as the Principal of the Junior High this upcoming year. I know that this year will be full of exciting experiences, pleasant surprises and some challenges as well. I look forward to continuing to work with each of you to maximize the potential of our students. Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have as we begin the school year.