Chris Grantham is a Specialist on the Horizons Team, serving students in the Northwest Region. He brings 28 years of experience in public education, including ten years as a classroom teacher and 18 years as the principal of Harrisonville Middle School. A U.S. Navy veteran, Chris proudly served aboard a submarine before beginning his career in education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Central Missouri, a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and both a Master’s and Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Missouri. Chris is deeply committed to helping students discover their potential and prepare for independent, meaningful employment.

Chris serves students in the following Missouri State Schools for the Severely Disabled and district life skills classrooms:  Butler, Cedar Ridge MSSD, Fort Osage, Harrisonville, Hickman Mills, Milestone Academy, Nevada, Pay Pec, Raytown Northwood, and Sherwood Autism Center.