KEENE, NH- A local principal is taking the next step in his academic career.

 SAU 29 Officials announced Friday, Reuben Duncan has been named the new Assistant Superintendent. Duncan, who’s no stranger to education, has been with the district since 2009 serving as principal at the Marlborough School. Prior to his career with the Keene school district, Duncan was the Assistant Principal in Hillsboro, and started out as a Math Teacher, where he taught at both Monadnock Regional High school and Exeter High school.

As Assistant Superintendent, Duncan will supervise schools in Chesterfield, Harrisville, Marlborough Marlow, Nelson and Westmoreland.  Duncan will also oversee the curriculum for the district.