Hi, I am Dr. Sam Duncan. I am excited to be teaching full-time at Southeast Missouri State University. I am a retired school superintendent, and a proud alumnus of Southeast Missouri State University.

I have earned the following degrees: Southeast Missouri State University BS English Education (1988), MA Ed Leadership (1991), Ed. Spec. Superintendency (1996); University of Missouri/Southeast MO State Ed. D. Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (2000).

I was fortunate to have high-quality experiences in the K-12 setting. I have 26 years of school administrative experience, including the following: Missouri school superintendent (9 years), other central office (8 years), principal (9 years). Teaching and coaching experience (high school English, French, yearbook, football, basketball).

Outside of work, my wife, Melanie (Mrs. Duncan) and I met on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in the Golden Eagles marching band. I played the snare drum and she was a Sundancer. I proposed to her our junior year in front of Deermont Residence Hall and she said “yes”! We recently celebrated our 38th anniversary. Mrs. Duncan is a retired high school, math, teacher, and school counselor. We have three successful, grown children and three beautiful grandchildren.

My hobbies include rebuilding 1965 Mustangs, snow skiing, and songwriting.

Professional Organizations

MASA
SEMO Superintendents
MPEA

Quote

“What I did not say, rarely keeps me up at night.” Sam Duncan