Darin Jones is the Associate Director of Special Education for the Central Region of KVC Missouri, overseeing the Vandiver and Boonville campuses.

Darin has spent more than 12 years at KVC, including six years as a residential teacher and five years teaching in the day treatment program he now supervises. He began his career as a Youth Care Specialist and will start his thirteenth year with the organization when the new school year begins.

Darin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Special Education.

“My why is understanding that your reaction sets the tone for youth. Watching a child respond to compassion, empathy and camaraderie when they’re used to scorn and shame is what gets me out of bed every morning.” -Darin Jones