(From Springfield Public Schools) Springfield Public Schools has announced several leadership appointments, including principals, for the 2024-2025 school year. Principals will begin their new responsibilities effective July 1.
“We are pleased to announce these outstanding individuals who are accepting new roles in our district,” said Superintendent Grenita Lathan. “We are fortunate at SPS to have such an experienced group of dedicated employees we can rely upon to fill these key leadership positions.”
Adam Bax has been named the next principal of Field Elementary. Bax is the current principal of Wilder Elementary School, where he has served for four years. He follows Dr. Janell Bagwell, who is retiring from Field at the end of the school year after a 28-year career with SPS.
Prior to his service at Wilder, Bax served two years as an assistant principal at Jeffries Elementary and as a third- and fifth-grade teacher at Field.
He completed his undergraduate work at Missouri State University, graduate studies in educational leadership at MSU, and a specialist degree from Lindenwood University.
“I am honored to rejoin the Field family! The Field community is rooted in its Primary Years Programme, which strives to create students who are open-minded, life-long learners, and who have a respect for others,” Bax said. “These are core values of my own and I am eager to embrace the traditions and to continue building upon the great things happening at Field.”
Bret Ingle has been named the next principal of Williams Elementary. He is currently principal of Reed Academy and will replace Amanda Desa who is leaving the district.
Prior to joining Reed, Ingle worked for the Joplin School District, where he had 13 years of administrative experience as an elementary principal and a middle school assistant principal. He also served as an elementary school teacher.
Ingle completed undergraduate studies in education at Missouri Southern State University, graduate work in educational leadership at Pittsburg State University and an educational specialist degree from William Woods University.
“I am excited to join the team at Williams and am looking forward to being back in the elementary world,” Ingle said. “I am thankful for the opportunity and hope to continue the positive steps forward to make Williams the best school in the district.”
Karsten Kargel will be the new director of facilities, effective Feb. 20. He is currently a project coordinator at the General Services Center. Kargel is replacing Shawn Dilday, who was recently named executive director of operations.
Kargel joined SPS in 2018 after retiring from a 22-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he received multiple service medals for leadership and management. While at SPS, he has served four years as a project coordinator and one year as a preventative maintenance supervisor.
He earned a master’s in management and leadership from Liberty University, a bachelor’s in technical management from DeVry University, and an associate’s in applied science in logistics from Community College of the Air Force.
“Leading a team was a large part of my career in the Air Force and I have missed that,” Kargel explained. “I am excited about this opportunity to work with people as part of a team.”
Dr. Mykie Nash will be the new director of elementary schools. She currently serves as principal at McBride Elementary School.
Prior to joining SPS in 2023, Nash was a principal for the Aurora School District, where she worked as an administrator for eight years. She was recognized by the Missouri Association of Elementary Principals as an outstanding principal in southwest Missouri. During her tenure at Aurora, she also served as Parents As Teachers director and transportation director.
Nash earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from Missouri State University, a master’s in school administration and doctorate in educational administration from Lindenwood University.
“I am continually impressed by the talented and dedicated educators and leaders within Springfield Public Schools,” Nash said. “I look forward to supporting our SPS Strategic Plan by working closely with elementary leaders in the coming months.”
Michael Ramos will be the next principal of special education programs. He will oversee the Academic Behavior Support Program, Springfield Option Site and BASE programs. He follows Stephanie Davison, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Ramos is currently principal of Springfield Option Site. Since joining SPS in 2010, he has served in a variety of roles, including assistant principal at Westport Middle School, Explore principal, special education process coordinator, special education emotional/behavior support teacher and a special education paraprofessional.
Ramos has a master’s in education administration from Missouri State University and a bachelor’s in human resources from Baker College. He has also served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves.
“I believe all students have the potential to learn and achieve great things,” Ramos said. “I’m excited to support our special education students and teachers in this new role and look forward to all our team can accomplish.”
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