What is your role in Springfield Public Schools? “I have been the counselor at Pittman for 16 years. I have also been the counselor at Jeffries, Doling, and Sunshine. This year, in addition to Pittman, I am the counselor for … Read More
Roxanna Ciprian joined Springfield Public Schools in 2010 at Portland Elementary. She spent ten years there before moving to Shady Dell Early Childhood Center after Portland closed. Roxanna has worked in preschool, kindergarten and first grade. During her time with … Read More
Judy is a paraprofessional for Springfield Public Schools at Truman Elementary. When her retirement day arrives, she will be celebrating nine years and 7 months with SPS! What is one of your favorite memories from your time with SPS” “Picking … Read More
Kathy has been with the District for 16 years and for nearly 15 years she has been stationed right outside the office door of the Springfield superintendent. The executive office liaison reported directly to Norm Ridder until he retired in … Read More
After almost three decades in Springfield Public Schools, Laura Harris, IB Diploma Program Counselor and Dance Team Coach, from Central High School will be retiring. During her time in SPS, she has worked as a choir teacher and as a … Read More
Ronda Pennington has worn several ‘hats’ during her time in SPS including being a math teacher, social studies teacher, health teacher, summer school and Launch educator. She has been with the district, collectively, for 21 years. Her favorite part about … Read More
Twenty-two years later, the curtains will close one final time for Kickapoo High Schools Theatre Director, Michael Butcher. His favorite memory from his time with SPS was when Kickapoo performed Into the Woods at the Kansas City Musical Hall in … Read More
“I have been a nurse for over 44 years, but for the last 25 years I have worked with Springfield Public Schools as a School Nurse.” said Nurse Cindy. Cindy Waters will be leaving her Pleasant View family at the … Read More
As the Director of the Drama program at Glendale High School, Lesa Bettencourt has been able to impact countless students during her 27 years in Springfield Public Schools. Her favorite memories will always be from the productions she worked on … Read More
Karen Martin has been a Library Media Specialist in Springfield Public Schools for 24 years. During her time, she has loved working with Battle of the Books and watching her Jarrett team win twice. She will miss working with fellow … Read More