Nantou County Principal Transfers Announced Amidst Shortage of Elementary School Leaders

Nantou County has released its list of principal appointments and transfers for junior high and elementary schools, effective for the upcoming 114th academic year. The announcement comes as the summer break approaches, with several long-serving principals opting for retirement.

Among those retiring are Chen Hengcong, principal of Yanfeng Elementary School, and Xiao Jinxian, principal of Rixin Junior High School. The county has managed to fill positions for five junior high school principals through transfers and appointed three new principals. For elementary schools, 12 principals have been transferred or newly appointed.

However, a persistent issue remains: a shortage of qualified candidates for elementary school principal roles. This year, the county continues to face a deficit in available candidates, resulting in several elementary schools, including Lixing, Faxiang, and Hongye, being unable to fill their principal positions. Lixing Elementary School, in particular, has been without a principal for three consecutive years.

The list of transferred junior high principals includes Li Huifen to Guoxing Junior High, Chen Qinong to Shuili Junior High, Shi Qiyou to Sheliao Junior High, and Huang Jianshu to Nangan Junior High. New junior high principals include Xie Xinru at Rixin, Zhong Minxiu at Beimei, and Tian Liwen at Tongfu. The county aims to address these leadership gaps to ensure the smooth operation of its educational institutions.