Steve began his career as an educator in 1996 as a fifth grade teacher at Lexington Trails Middle School.  He has worked in a variety of educational settings at both the elementary and middle school levels, including special education.  Prior to being named Principal in 2015, Steve was a School Improvement Specialist at Horizon.  

Hello! My name is Megan Turpin and I am Horizon Elementary School Improvement Specialist. I am happy to announce that this is my Eleventh year with the outstanding De Soto school district and I am excited to be working in the Horizon school community, again, for my second year! 

 I graduated from Emporia State University earning my Elementary Education degree and come from a family of educators. I also have my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Kansas. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK! I have spent my whole educational career teaching in Desoto. I taught at Belmont Elementary in grades 1-3 for the past 10 years. 

 I love the community and family feel here at Horizon and I look forward to continue to work together!