East Elementary Administration

Phone: 417-582-5775

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Karen Capen

Principal

Master’s of Superintendency - Missouri State University

  • Named Assistant Principal at East Elementary in 2020 and Principal in 2023
  • Third-grade teacher and math coach before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5775

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Brianna Kelly

Assistant Principal 

Master’s in Educational Administration - William Woods University

  • Named Assistant Principal at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center in 2021 and moved to East Elementary as Assistant Principal in 2023
  • Early childhood educator before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5775

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Edda Prater

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 417-582-5776

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mary Jo Rainey

Administrative Assistant