Phone: 417-582-5985
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistants - Shanelle Leigh and Sue Showers
Phone: 417-582-5952
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistant - Shana Sears
Phone: 417-582-5962
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers
Phone: 417-582-5953
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers
Phone: 417-582-5974
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistant - Sue Showers
Phone: 417-582-5986
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
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.
Administrative Assistant - Trisha Coulter
