Cindy Huff of McCook, Nebraska is a retired school superintendent after 32 years of service to public schools in central and southwest Nebraska. Cindy’s career included positions as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. She continues her connection to public education through her affiliation with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association as an educational consultant, conducting superintendent searches and Board of Education development opportunities.
Cindy earned a B.S, M.S., and Specialist degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Always leading with her heart, Cindy was committed to her students by living her motto: Leadership first, management second. Today she enjoys continued interaction with public schools and the communities where she has worked and still refers to each as home.
In addition to her service on the board of Nebraska Community Foundation, Cindy will continue to serve as volunteer chair of NCF’s affiliated fund, the McCook Community Foundation Fund. With more than $3.7 million in endowed assets, McCook Community Foundation Fund plays a major role in making quality-of-life investments that are attracting young families to southwest Nebraska.
Cindy Huff and her husband, Tom, have six children, eight grandchildren, and four dogs. She says she continues the hunt for that ever-elusive master angler walleye and enjoys exploring the world through the eyes of her grandchildren.
McCook College Foundation and 4-H Club volunteer Pam Gaston named September 2026 Volunteer of the Month.
McCook Mural Mania project has brought color, creativity and originality to downtown McCook.
Celebrating class reunions, taking in all the activities and getting ready for what is next
We take "first" and "lasts" for granted when we should be recognizing and celebrating their importance
The fall 2026 grant deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1 for both large and small projects
As several McCook High School alumni return for the 2026 Heritage Days, this is a great opportunity to share all the great things happening in their hometown.
Old abandoned houses contain decades of history but new housing will be home to new memories
John Hubert left his mark on Rotary and McCook through decades of service to the community.
Anita Bartels named August 2026 Volunteer of the Month for her work on Beautify McCook.
Investment in our community benefits us directly and indirectly but our community is better off in the long run
