Learning Division

Phone: 417-582-5951
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Dr. Craig Carson
Assistant Superintendent of Learning
Ed.D. 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: 417-582-5962
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. 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.

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.

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.

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, gifted education, special education, process coordinators and therapists.