New leaders announced at Springfield Public Schools

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Springfield Public Schools has named the next principal for McBride Elementary School and a director of special education.

Erica Rosenbaum has been named the next principal of McBride Elementary School. Rosenbaum currently serves as principal at Bissett Elementary School. She will follow Dr. Mykie Nash, who has accepted another leadership role in the district.

 

Rosenbaum will take on her new role as McBride principal on July 1. She joined SPS in 2009 and has served at Bissett for the past four years. Prior experience includes serving as a learning specialist, a blended learning specialist and a kindergarten teacher.

She completed both her undergraduate work in elementary education and graduate work in educational technology at Missouri State University. She holds a specialist degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State University.

“I am excited to join the McBride team next year and to continue the great work that is already in progress,” Rosenbaum said. “I look forward to getting to know the amazing staff, students, and families at McBride and working together toward success and growth for all students!”

Misty Ramsey has been named director of special services for grades K-5. She is currently principal at Rountree Elementary School, where she has served for the past five years. She will take on her new role July 1.

A realignment of leadership roles within the Special Education Department will support the district’s strategic plan by providing additional focus to ensure success for all students. While Ramsey oversees services for grades K-5, Dr. Tanya Rapert will continue her role as director of special services for grades 6-12. Christy Davis continues in her role as director of early childhood education, including early childhood special education.

Prior to serving at Rountree, Ramsey was an assistant to the principal at both Bingham and Sherwood elementary schools and served as an Explore principal. Ramsey worked in the SPS Special Education Department as a process coordinator for seven years and as a special education teacher at Hillcrest High School for three years. She began her education career at SPS in 2006 as a paraprofessional at Reed Academy.

 

Ramsey holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Missouri State University and a specialist degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University.

“I am passionate and excited about the opportunity to support our special education students while pouring back into the department that has supported my educational journey and helped me become the leader I am today,” Ramsey said. “I look forward to working in partnership with leaders and supporting our hard working special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and process coordinators as they pour back into our students.”