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. 

Special Services Department