A one room schoolhouse is something that today’s students have only heard stories about but have never experienced it. Hillcrest High School’s (HHS) Courtney Dameron wanted to change that for her students and decided to submit a Back to School … Read More
Getting students interested in literacy is a hard challenge in the 21st century. However, Curtis Thomas, a librarian at Sequiota Elementary, found a new and creative way to get students excited about reading. “Podcasting with a Purpose: Digital Literacy through … Read More
At the end of the 2019-2020 school year, Portland Elementary closed its doors for the final time. The students from this elementary are going to be divided into other schools within the district. Knowing it would be their last year … Read More
Increasing student volunteers and creating civic awareness was one of the objectives Joyce Cooper, from Parkview High School had when submitting her grant, Parkview Cares: Community Service All Around the Town! The objective goes hand in hand with the purpose … Read More
Amanda Fuessel, from Springfield Option Site, wanted to provide students the opportunity to learn through alternative methods of focus for their specific learning needs in 8 classrooms on their campus. In order to do so, she submitted a grant, “Sit, … Read More
Disney Elementary Principal Lynne Miller will be retiring this year after 36 years with SPS. When asked what her favorite memory is she said, “There is no possible way I could name just one in that many years. I can … Read More
Troy Peterson, Band Director at Kickapoo High School, will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Troy has been with SPS for 28 years and will miss seeing the growth in individual students and the friendships he has … Read More
Connie Westerman is currently a teacher for 8th grade reading and is the team lead at Westport K-8. She has worked with Springfield Public Schools for 24 years and will be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. … Read More
Kevin Huffman is the principal at Robberson Community School and will be retiring from SPS after 24 years. When asked what his favorite memory is he said, “working with amazing people to create something truly unique and special at Robberson … Read More
Leandra White is currently a 5th grade teacher at Williams Elementary and will be retiring from SPS after 36.5 years. She was a SPED aide for 8 years and then served as a teacher for 28 years. One of her … Read More