School Board
Ozark School District is fortunate to have an active Board of Education with decades of experience. Elected by Ozark voters, Board members are public servants who selflessly give of their time as they do not receive compensation.
- The Ozark Board of Education typically meets on the third Thursday of the month. Open session starts about 7:15 p.m. at the Ozark Innovation Center. The agenda can be found on our website 24 hours prior to the meeting.
- The Board and District strive for transparency. School Board minutes are archived following each meeting.
- Open session board meetings are recorded and archived on our Ozark Tigers YouTube channel following each meeting.
Mark Jenkins - President
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2022
Term Expires 2025
- Graduated Sparta High School
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from South Baptist University
- Bank of Billings President/CEO
- Member of The Rotary Club
- Member of The Kiwanis Club
- Serves on the Show-Me Christian County Strong Business Council
- Serves on the MU Extension Board of Directors
Email: MarkJenkins@OzarkTigers.org
Amber Bryant - Vice President
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2023
Term Expires 2026
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Christian County Director of Employee Services
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Bachelor of Science from Missouri Southern State University, and PHR and SHRM-CP certifications
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Board Member of the Ozark Historic River District
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Advisory Board Member for Care to Learn—Ozark
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PTA Member
- Married to Chris Bryant and together they have two daughters, Isabelle and Emmalyn, who attend Ozark Schools
"I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve on the Ozark School Board. I will use my time as a board member to try to make education in Ozark the best it can be for our children, teachers and the entire community."
Email: AmberBryant@OzarkTigers.org
Sarah Adams Orr
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2012
Term Expires 2025
- Fifth-generation Ozark resident
- Graduated from OHS in 1987
- Bachelor’s in Arts from New York University
- Owner and funeral director of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark and Nixa
- Founder and board member of the Finley River Community Foundation
- Founder and board member for Impact 100 Ozark
- Founder and board member for Ozark School District Education Foundation
- Founder and member of Ozark National Day of Prayer Committee
- Member of the National and Missouri Funeral Directors Association
- Member of Ozark and Nixa Chambers of Commerce
"I enjoy visiting our schools and taking part in committees. I've learned a lot in the past decade on the Ozark School Board. I am more excited than ever about the future of Ozark Schools!"
Guy Callaway
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2023
Term Expires 2026
- Bachelors of Business Administration from Evangel University
- Real Estate Agent/Team Leader for Callaway Gardner Real Estate powered by
Keller Williams - Ozark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Christian County Children's Charities Sertoma Member
- Ozark Leads Graduate
- Ozark Fire Protection District Citizens Academy
- Ozark Police Department Citizens Academy
- Youth sports coach for many years
"The Ozark school district is the heartbeat of our community, which creates opportunities for each student to achieve their goals through education and innovation."
Email: GuyCallaway@OzarkTigers.org
James Griffin
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2024
Term Expires 2027
Elected as the MSBA Delegate
- 21 Years, U.S. Navy Commander (Retired)
- Owner & President, JM Pro Consulting
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Jacksonville University
- Master’s of Business Administration, American Military University
- Joint Professional Military Education, U.S. Naval War College
- Former U.S. Navy MH-53E Pilot
- Former Commander of the Navy Reserve Center, Springfield, MO
- President, Board of Directors, Light the Way Ministry
- Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Volunteers as an Ozark Youth Soccer Coach, in local churches, and various non-profits
- Married to his high school sweetheart, Michelle over 23 years. Has 3 amazing boys who each attended Ozark Schools.
"Education is the key to unlocking the potential inside every student. Together, we can empower the next generation of leaders that will impact Ozark and the Springfield area, Missouri, and the USA."
Email: JamesGriffin@OzarkTigers.org
Dustin Kirkman
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2024
Term Expires 2027
Elected as the MSBA Alternate Delegate
Christina Tonsing
Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2023
Term Expires 2026
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics
- For 28 years, Christina has been helping students master concepts in mathematics classes. She taught full-time for 7 years in an area high school and part-time for 21 more years at local colleges (several years at MSU, then several more years at OTC, and, most recently at Evangel University). She also enjoys helping students individually as a math tutor.
- Board member of the 7th District Missouri Republican Assembly
- Co-founder of the local Missouri Republican Assembly
- Serves on the Christian County Republican Central Committee
- Co-founder of Gospel for Haiti
“I am so thankful for the opportunity to represent Ozark voters, and I take the responsibility to listen and talk with you very seriously."
Board Secretary
Barbara Buonconsiglio
Email: BarbaraBuonconsiglio@OzarkTigers.org