(Taylorville)--The Christian and Montgomery County Boards have appointed Marchelle Kassebaum to be the new Regional Superintendent of Schools for Christian and Montgomery County. Kassebaum was sworn in Tueday evening.

She is currently a fourth grade teacher at Russell Elementary School in Litchfield. She is also director of Litchfield's Summer Gifted Academy which serves students throughout the state.

Kassebaum has also been recognized for her service to local veterans. She was given the Governor's Award in recognition of her outstanding support of veterans, and was named Teacher of the Year by the Illinois VFW.

Her first day will be on January 1st.