Springfield Public Schools has selected Dr. Nicole Holt as Deputy Superintendent of Academics.
In this leadership role, Dr. Holt will oversee all academic departments for Missouri's largest school district, including elementary and secondary education, learning resources and innovation, special education and support for English language learners.
Dr. Holt will assume responsibilities on July 1 from outgoing interim Co-Deputy Superintendents of Academics, Dr. Stephen Kleinsmith and Dr. Kent Medlin.
"We are very pleased that Dr. Holt has agreed to serve in this critically important role," said Dr. John Jungmann, superintendent of Springfield Public Schools.
"Dr. Holt's selection is the result of a national search for a leader with the unique combination of experience and passion for our students, our district and our community. At the conclusion of our search, it was clear that Dr. Holt is the right person. She knows our district exceptionally well; is committed to developing, leading and supporting opportunities for students of all backgrounds; and has demonstrated the ability to unite and inspire educators around our district's shared mission and goals."
Dr. Holt's education career spans 16 years of classroom and leadership experience. Currently, Dr. Holt serves as the Director of Learning Development for SPS and is responsible for providing robust professional growth opportunities for the district's educators and leaders, aligning training and resources in support of student academic outcomes.
Prior to her 2018 promotion, Dr. Holt served three years as principal of Sherwood Elementary, six years as principal of Holland Elementary, and five years as a classroom teacher at Robberson Elementary.
In 2019, Dr. Holt served as the facilitator for the district's Equity and Diversity Advisory Council. This group, including approximately 30 representatives from the community, was tasked with developing a list of recommendations for serving historically under-resourced and under-represented student populations.
Dr. Holt is a proud alumna of Springfield Public Schools, graduating from Glendale High School in 2000. Dr. Holt obtained a bachelor's degree in early childhood and elementary education from Evangel University in 2004, a master's degree in educational administration from Missouri State University in 2008 and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Missouri in 2018.
"I am both honored and humbled to continue my service to Springfield Public Schools in this new capacity," said Dr. Holt.
"Over the course of my career, I have served SPS in a variety of roles and I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with students, teachers, support staff and leaders as Deputy Superintendent of Academics. I am passionate about working collaboratively across our system and larger community to meet the needs of all students."
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