(From Springfield Public Schools)Springfield Public Schools announced on Wednesday a series of leadership updates for the 2023-2024 school year, including the selection of Dr. Travis Shaw as deputy superintendent of operations and Mrs. Megan Brown as principal of Parkview High School. In addition, Dr. Bill Redinger will retire as chief human resources officer after 29 years of service in public education, effective July 1.
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Following the retirement of Dr. John Mulford, Dr. Travis Shaw will serve as the district’s deputy superintendent of operations, effective July 1.
Dr. Shaw has served SPS in his current role as executive director of operations for six years, overseeing facility maintenance, nutrition services, custodial/grounds, transportation, purchasing/distribution, school police and capital construction - including all projects funded by 2019’s Proposition S. This includes responsibility for the design, management and construction of 43 separate projects over three years.
Prior to joining SPS in 2017, Dr. Shaw served five years as superintendent for the Aurora R-VIII School District and Crane R-III School District. Other administrative experience includes eight years of service as a middle school principal in Hollister and Stockton.
His educational career began with seven years of service as a middle school math teacher and coach of baseball, basketball, football and golf in Salina, Kansas, and St. James, Missouri. Dr. Shaw completed undergraduate studies in education at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, graduate work at William Woods University and a doctorate from Lindenwood University.
“I am extremely honored and humbled to serve as the next deputy superintendent of operations,” said Dr. Shaw. “I am very grateful to Dr. Lathan and the Board of Education for entrusting me with these new responsibilities. I look forward to working collaboratively and to the continued success of our district.”
“I am extremely honored and humbled to serve as the next deputy superintendent of operations,” said Dr. Shaw. “I am very grateful to Dr. Lathan and the Board of Education for entrusting me with these new responsibilities. I look forward to working collaboratively and to the continued success of our district.”
Parkview High School Principal
Mrs. Megan Brown, the current Parkview High School assistant principal, will become principal on July 1. Her tenure will follow Dr. Natalie Cauldwell’s two years of interim leadership. Mrs. Brown’s previous experience at Parkview includes serving as coordinator of site interventions.
Prior to joining SPS in 2021, Mrs. Brown led Homer Adkins / Bayou Meto Elementary as assistant principal and principal in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Arkansas. Her education career began as a teacher in Arkansas for the Pulaski County Special School District. Mrs. Brown completed undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and graduate work in educational leadership at Arkansas State University.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the principal of Parkview High School,” said Mrs. Brown. “I am committed to maintaining and continuing to build a supportive and collaborative learning environment in which all students can succeed. Together, as a school community, we will build on the traditions of the past and meet the challenges of the future in innovative and exciting ways.”
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr. Bill Redinger, chief human resources officer, will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. His exemplary career includes 29 years of service to public education. In his role, Dr. Redinger is responsible for hiring, onboarding, evaluating and supporting the diverse workforce of Missouri’s largest school district, which employs more than 3,500 individuals.
Prior to joining SPS, Dr. Redinger served 10 years as assistant superintendent of human resource services for the Park Hill School District. Other administrative experience includes leading the Lone Jack School District as superintendent; East Lynne School as superintendent/principal; Pleasant Hope Middle School as principal; and Prairie Star Middle School in Overland Park, Kansas, as assistant principal. Dr. Redinger began his career in education as a teacher at Harrisonville Middle School.
He completed his undergraduate studies at Missouri State University, graduate studies in school administration at University of Central Missouri, an education specialist degree from Southwest Baptist University and a doctorate in education leadership from Saint Louis University.
“While retirement at this time was not part of my original plan, it is necessary for health reasons. For over 20 years, I’ve managed a chronic digestive condition while working as a school and district administrator,” explained Dr. Redinger.
“While retirement at this time was not part of my original plan, it is necessary for health reasons. For over 20 years, I’ve managed a chronic digestive condition while working as a school and district administrator,” explained Dr. Redinger.
“Over the past several months, this condition has progressed and it is more difficult to manage while maintaining a work schedule. I need to take the time necessary to focus on my health and retirement will allow me to do that. I am thankful for the opportunities provided by SPS and I wish the district great success moving forward."
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