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. 

Curriculum Department

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. 

Curriculum Department

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. 

Special Services Department

Administrative Assistant - Trisha Coulter