District Administration

Phone: 417-582-5982
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Chris Bauman
Superintendent
Ed.D. Educational Leadership - Evangel University
The Superintendent oversees the entire School District, reporting directly to the Ozark School Board.
Administrative Assistant - Ashli Price

Phone: 417-582-5951
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Craig Carson
Assistant Superintendent of Learning
Ed.D. 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.
Administrative Assistants - Shanelle Leigh and Sue Showers

Phone: 417-582-5952
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Curtis Chesick
Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Ed.D. Educational Leadership - Southwest Baptist University
The Assistant Superintendent of Operations oversees the transportation department, technology departments, nutrition and food services departments, communications department, maintenance department and the instructional technology department.
Administrative Assistant - Shana Sears

Phone: 417-582-5982
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Lori Wilson
Assistant Superintendent of Business
& Chief Financial Officer
Ed.D. Educational Leadership - Southwest Baptist University
The Chief Financial Officer oversees payroll, benefits, human resources, accounts payable and classified staff.
Administrative Assistant - Ashli Price

Phone: 417-582-5962
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Gerald Chambers
Executive Director of Secondary Learning
Ed.S. Educational Administration - Southwest Baptist University
The Executive Director of Secondary Learning oversees secondary (middle school, junior school and high school) principals and instructional coaches.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers

Phone: 417-582-5974
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Kim Fitzpatrick
Executive Director of Student Services
Ed.D. 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.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers

Phone: 417-582-5953
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Kent Sappington
Executive Director of Elementary Learning
Ed.D. Educational Leadership - Evangel University
The Executive Director of Elementary Learning oversees elementary principals and instructional coaches.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers

Phone: 417-582-5957
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Jeff Simpson
Executive Director of Special Services
Ed.S. Educational Administration - Lindenwood University
The Executive Director of Special Services oversees the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center special education, gifted education, special education, process coordinators and therapists.
Administrative Assistant - Trisha Coulter