Learning Department
Learning Department Administrators
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: 417-582-5951
Email: craigcarson@ozarktigers.org
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: 417-582-5962
Email: geraldchambers@ozarktigers.org
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: 417-582-5953
Email: kentsappington@ozarktigers.org
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: 417-582-5974
Email: kimfitzpatrick@ozarktigers.org
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.
Phone: 417-582-5986
Email: lauraeakins@ozarktigers.org