Superintendent
Dr. Drew White
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Dr. Drew White began his career in the Blue Springs School District as a teacher at the Blue Springs Freshman Center and a football coach at Blue Springs High School. He then moved to the North Kansas City School District, serving as the AVID Coordinator at Staley High School. Dr. White transitioned into administration as the assistant principal for Winnetonka High School, where he led building-wide professional development, the safety and security team, and various efforts for student achievement. Following his time at Winnetonka, Dr. White became the associate principal for North Kansas City High School, serving in that capacity for a one-year transition before assuming the role of building principal. In his principalship, he successfully led his staff, students, and community through the implementation of school-wide college and career pathways, fostering higher student achievement and graduation rates, and guiding the development and execution of his building’s strategic improvement plan.
Dr. White earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from William Jewell College, and continued his education by earning a Master of Education from the University of Missouri, and an education specialist degree from William Woods University. In 2018, Dr. White graduated from William Woods with his Doctorate of Education in educational leadership.
As Superintendent for Platte County Schools, Dr. White leads with passion and a steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality education possible. He works tirelessly alongside students, staff, and community members to ensure all students succeed at the highest level, preparing them for success both in and out of the classroom. Dr. White remains deeply committed to collaborating with dedicated staff and an engaged community to achieve great things and uphold the standard of excellence for which Platte County Schools are known.
Dr. White is originally from Harrisonville, Missouri, and grew up in a family of educators. His father was a teacher who later served as a Superintendent, and his mother was an elementary school teacher for 28 years, including ten years in the Platte County School District. His wife, Callie, is currently a kindergarten teacher at Compass Elementary, and together, they have three children, Quinn, Ella, and Cara. Dr. White and his family love being a part of the Platte County community!
“Rooted in a rich tradition and driven by a shared sense of pride and purpose, Platte County School District continues to be a destination for educators, families, and community members. Guided by our 2025–30 Strategic Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful learning experiences, investing in extraordinary educators, ensuring safe and respectful environments, cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence, and building collaborative community partnerships. By doing so, we empower our students to thrive today and lead tomorrow. It is an honor to serve the students, staff, and families of Platte County Schools as we shape a brighter, more connected future - together.”
Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Jessica Dain
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Dr.Jessica Dain comes to Platte County School District most recently serving as Superintendent of Schools for Kansas City Piper USD 203, where she focused on building trust, creating alignment across schools and departments, and strengthening systems that support both student learning and staff success through meaningful, real-world experiences from early childhood through graduation.
Throughout her career, Dr. Dain has led with an emphasis on coherence, clarity of expectations, and shared accountability, ensuring that district initiatives are purposeful, connected, and sustainable. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to bring people together around common goals while maintaining high standards for performance and growth.
Dr. Dain holds a doctorate from Saint Louis University, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Emporia State University. She looks forward to serving the district in this role by partnering with students, staff, families, and community partners to advance consistent, student-centered practices that support success for all.
Dr. Dain's husband, Dr. Todd Dain, is also an educator and currently serves as principal at Shawnee Mission South High School. Together, they are the proud parents of three children: Andie, Ashton, and Brock. As a family, they are excited to be part of the Platte County community and are proud to support Pirate Nation while proudly wearing orange.
"Every student deserves a future filled with opportunity. I believe our greatest impact comes when people, purpose, and systems are aligned around meaningful learning. Together, we foster a culture where every learner feels a true sense of belonging, is challenged to grow, inspired to dream, and empowered to pursue their unique future with confidence."