Bill Powers named Kickapoo High School principal

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce the next leader of Kickapoo High School: Dr. Bill Powers, the current Cherokee Middle School principal. Dr. Powers will replace Mr. Kelly Allison, who is retiring from SPS on July 1.

Dr. Powers began his career in education as a classroom teacher of communication arts, social studies, computers, journalism and yearbook in Florida and at Jarrett Middle School. His administrative experience with SPS includes serving as the assistant principal of Study Middle School for two years before beginning his nine years of service as the leader of Cherokee Middle School.

During his time at Cherokee, Dr. Powers has become known for his work to build meaningful relationships to influence positive change. This year, the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals named Dr. Powers as its Middle School Principal of the Year.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Powers join the high school leadership team as principal of Kickapoo High School,” said Dr. Shane Dublin, executive director of secondary education for SPS. “Dr. Powers is an experienced leader who values relationships and working as a team in the pursuit of continuous improvement. He is thrilled to join the outstanding staff, students, parents and community at Kickapoo and will work tirelessly to carry on the culture of excellence already in place.”

Dr. Powers completed his undergraduate studies at Tennessee Technological University and holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of South Florida and a doctorate in educational leadership from Southwest Baptist University.

“I am excited to join the Kickapoo team,” said Dr. Powers. “I look forward to working to build upon the tradition of excellence as we provide our students opportunities to excel in their future endeavors.”

The appointment of Dr. Powers to lead Kickapoo creates a vacancy at Cherokee Middle School. That position will be posted immediately and community feedback regarding the next principal is sought via survey here: https://bit.ly/2sbRgeu.