Learning Division

  • Please take a moment to view the 2023-24 Instructional Update which includes exciting news concerning the following:

    • MAP / EOC scores
    • The DESE waiver for the Annual Performance Report
    • The 23-24 goals for instructional improvement
    • The curriculum writing process 

    The video below gives a brief overview of our five-year improvement journey. 

Learning Division Administrators

Phone: 417-582-5951

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Dr. Craig Carson

Assistant Superintendent of Learning

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Saint Louis University 

The Assistant Superintendent of Learning oversees all levels of curriculum development and implementation, supervising the Executive Director of Secondary Learning, the Executive Director of Elementary Learning, the Executive Director of Special Services and the Executive Director of Student Services.  

Phone: 417-582-5962

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Gerald Chambers

Executive Director of Secondary Learning

Education Specialist Degree - Southwest Baptist University

The Executive Director of Secondary Learning oversees secondary (junior school and high school) principals and instructional coaches. 

Phone: 417-582-5953

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Dr. Kent Sappington

Executive Director of Elementary Learning

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Evangel University

The Executive Director of Elementary Learning oversees Tiger Paw, elementary and middle school principals and instructional coaches. 

 

Phone: 417-582-5974

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Dr. Kim Fitzpatrick

Executive Director of Student Services

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - St. Louis University

The Executive Director of Student Services oversees federal programs, the health services department, school resource officers, intervention and counselors. Dr. Fitzpatrick also serves as the homeless and foster care liaison for the District.

Phone: 417-582-5986

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Dr. Laura Eakins

Executive Director of Special Services

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - William Woods University 

The Executive Director of Special Services oversees the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center special education, gifted education, special education, process coordinators and therapists. 

Special Services Department