Dr. Lori Wilson

Phone: 417-582-5985

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Dr. Lori Wilson

Interim Superintendent & Chief Financial Officer

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Southwest Baptist University

  • Named Interim Superintendent of Ozark School District in 2023
  • Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Southwest Baptist University
  • Administrative career began in 2009 as Ozark High School assistant principal, 
  • Served as an administrator in Nixa, Aurora and superintendent of West Plains School District 2018-2022.
  • What does it mean to be an Ozark Tiger?
    • "Pure pride. I am proud that we educate the whole child from preschool to senior. We believe our children are more than a test score. As an Ozark Tiger, we represent what is good in the world."
  • Why do you believe in Ozark’s mission?
    • “I believe that when we accomplish our mission, we make success attainable for all — all our students, families, staff, business partners and the community.”
  •  What will be your “top focus”?
    • "We will continue to provide high-quality instruction, tiered support for students and foster a culture of respect through shared-leadership while working with our community to create a strong school."

Administrative Assistant and Board of Education Secretary - Erica Fulbright


Phone: 417-582-5951

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Dr. Craig Carson

Assistant Superintendent of Learning

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Saint Louis University 

  • Named Assistant Superintendent of Learning of Ozark School District in 2012
  • The Assistant Superintendent of Learning oversees all levels of curriculum development and implementation. Supervises 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. 

Learning Division

Administrative Assistants - Shanelle Leigh and Sue Showers


Phone: 417-582-5952

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Dr. Curtis Chesick

Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Southwest Baptist University

  • Named Assistant Superintendent of Operations of Ozark School District in 2018
  • The Assistant Superintendent of Operations oversees the transportation, technology, maintenance, custodial and nutrition services departments.

Operations Department

Administrative Assistant - Shana Sears


Phone: 417-582-5962

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Gerald Chambers

Executive Director of Secondary Learning

Education Specialist Degree - Southwest Baptist University

  • Named Executive Director of Secondary Learning of Ozark School District in 2018
  • The Executive Director of Secondary Learning oversees secondary (middle school, junior school, and high school) principals and instructional coaches.

Curriculum Department

Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers


Phone: 417-582-5953

Email:

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Dr. Kent Sappington

Executive Director of Elementary Learning

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Evangel University

  • Named Executive Director of Elementary Learning of Ozark School District in 2019
  • Served as Principal of East Elementary 2007 -2019
  • The Executive Director of Elementary Learning oversees elementary principals and instructional coaches.

Curriculum Department

Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers


Phone: 417-582-5974

Email:

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Dr. Kim Fitzpatrick

Executive Director of Student Services

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - St. Louis University

  • Named Executive Director of Student Services of Ozark School District in 2021
  • Served as Principal of South Elementary from 2007 - 2021
  • The Executive Director of Student Services oversees federal programs, health services department, school resource officers, interventionists and counselors. 

Student Services Department

Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers


Phone: 417-582-5986

Email:

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Dr. Laura Eakins

Executive Director of Special Services

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - William Woods University 

  • Named Executive Director of Special Services of Ozark School District in 2023
  • Served as Principal of Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center from 2016 - 2021
  • The Executive Director of Special Services oversees the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center, special education, gifted education, process coordinators and therapists.

Special Services Department

Administrative Assistant - Trisha Coulter