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Dody’s return to Chase County marks a full-circle moment in a career rooted in service to rural Kansas schools. After graduating from Chase County High School in 1994, he earned his undergraduate degree from Emporia State University and later completed a doctorate from the University of Arkansas. He began his career teaching math and science at Emporia High School, followed by administrative roles in North Lyon County, where he ultimately served as superintendent for several years. He later became superintendent of USD 417 in Council Grove. Each of these roles, he said, helped shape his leadership style—hands-on, data-informed, and community-centered.