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
After 31 years in education, 10 within Springfield Public Schools, Melissa Mott will retire at the end of the year. Melissa is currently a special education teacher at Reed Academy. One of her favorite memories from her time with SPS were … Read More
Although Ann Morgan, a paraprofessional interventionist, has only been with Springfield Public Schools (SPS) for one year, she has created relationships at Sherwood Elementary that she will forever cherish when her retirement starts. Crystal Magers, principal at Sherwood, goes above … Read More
Garden Dreams, a Back to School Grant funded by the Foundation for SPS, is in full swing at Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center! The project allowed the staff to purchase materials needed to work with families to create a community … Read More
Alex Holden was born and raised in Springfield, MO. He attended Rountree Elementary, Jarrett Middle School, and Parkview High School. Alex was active in band, baseball, soccer, tennis, track, DECA, Parkview’s student cabinet, and debate. He was the captain of … Read More
The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is excited to welcome Andrew Walker to the Board of Directors! Andrew is the Director for Flatbread Operations at Transland. A trucking company that hauls full truckload Dryvan and Flatbed freight across the … Read More