Mrs. Leigh Jennings
Director of Academies
Specialist in Career and Technical Education Administration - University of Central Missouri
- Named Director of Academies in 2021
- Oversees the general operations and development of student opportunities in all Academies
- Was a counselor in Ozark for 17 years prior to becoming director
Mrs. Jeri McCoy
Academy Leader, Health Sciences
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - Lindenwood University
- Named Health Sciences Academy Leader in 2022
- Has been teaching in Ozark for 20 years
- Teaches anatomy & physiology at Ozark High School
Email: jerimccoy@ozarktigers.org
Mr. Albert Bryant
Academy Leader, Industrial and Engineering Technology
Masters of Education Instructional Design & Technology - American University
- Named Industrial and Engineering Technology Academy Leader in 2022, previously was Health Sciences Academy Leader
- Has been teaching in Ozark for 11 years
- Teaches math at Ozark High School
Email: albertbryant@ozarktigers.org
Mr. Andrew Thompson
Academy Leader, Human Services
Masters in Education - Lindenwood University
- Named Human Services Academy Leader in 2021
- Has been teaching in Ozark for 8 years
- Teaches American Governemtn, IB Global Politics and IB Theory of Knowledge at Ozark High School
Mr. Ryan Edwards
Academy Leader, Natural Resources and Agriculture
- Named Natural Resources and Agriculture Academy Leader in 2021
Email: ryanedwards@ozarktigers.org
Mrs. Danyel Rickard
Academy Leader, Business and Computer Technology
Masters in Adminstration - Southwest Baptist University
- Named Business and Computer Technology Academy Leader in 2022
- Has been teaching in Ozark for 6 years
- Teaches American Literature, ACT Prep, and IB English A at Ozark High School
Mrs. Jodi Saminsak
Academy Leader, Arts and Communication
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - Drury University
- Named Arts and Communication Academy Leader in 2021
- Has been teaching in Ozark for 13 years
- Teaches English, Journalism and Yearbook at Ozark High School
Email: jodisaminsak@ozarktigers.org