Leadership
Dr. Bobby Hart
Superintendent of Schools, Searcy School District
Dr. Bobby Hart has served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Searcy School District since 2020. Bringing a wealth of experience in educational leadership, Dr. Hart previously held the position of superintendent at Hope Public Schools. His career in education also includes administrative roles as a building principal in the Genoa and Newport school districts, as well as earlier roles as an athletic director, coach, and classroom teacher.
Dr. Hart is an active member of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators and is certified as a trainer for A Framework for Understanding Poverty. He contributes to education and community initiatives across the state, serving on the boards of the Arkansas Imagination Library and the Arkansas Public School Resource Center Rural Advisory. Additionally, he plays a critical role in child safety efforts as an educational representative for the Arkansas State Police Child Abduction Response Team.
Dedicated to community service, Dr. Hart has supported local organizations, including serving the United Way of White County and currently holding a position on the Literacy Council of White County. His outstanding contributions to educational leadership were recognized in 2019 with his induction into the Southern Arkansas University Educational Leadership Hall of Fame.
Paula Harris
Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum & Instruction, Searcy School District
Paula Harris is the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction at Searcy Public Schools. She has served most recently as assistant superintendent at Huntsville School District. Previously, she was the Director of Academic Support and Innovative Projects at Conway Public Schools. Over her 27 years in public education, she has served as a curriculum coordinator/facilitator and classroom teacher.
Harris holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Theory and Practice, as well as an Educational Specialist degree.
Jonathan Gosdin
Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Support Services
Jonathan Gosdin is the assistant superintendent for support services. Gosdin most recently served as the Ahlf Junior High School principal, a position he held for three years. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, with a focus on Rural and Diverse Ethnic Leadership.
Prior to joining the Searcy School District, Gosdin served in several roles in south Arkansas school districts, includuing high school principal at Monticello High School, athletic director at Genoa Central, and both coach and classroom teacher at Magnolia.