(From Springfield Public Schools)Springfield Public Schools has announced new principals for seven schools and an executive director for middle and K-8 schools.
Dr. Jennifer Allie has been named the next principal of Bissett Elementary School. Allie currently serves as assistant principal at Aurora R-8 School District in a school that serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 2.
She follows Erica Rosenbaum who has accepted the position of principal at McBride Elementary School.
Prior to becoming an assistant principal in 2021, Allie served as a literacy coach and elementary classroom teacher in Aurora, Ozark, Clever and Wheatland.
Allie earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from Missouri State University. She obtained her master’s in educational administration, specialist in educational leadership and doctorate in educational leadership from Southwest Baptist University. Allie also earned her literacy coach certification from University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead the Bissett community. I am eager to partner with students, staff, and families as we work together to foster continued growth and success for all learners,” Allie said. “It's an honor and privilege to join the SPS team at Bissett!”
Dr. Kenneth Davis has been named executive director for middle schools and K-8 schools. He follows Dr. Michael Methvin, who has accepted the position of superintendent for Bolivar School District.
Davis has 31 years of experience in public education, working primarily with school districts in Texas. He currently works as a consultant to build the capacity of school leaders and teachers to improve student achievement and success.
Previously, he was employed by Houston Independent School District as executive director of equity and outreach, area superintendent of schools, executive director/assistant superintendent of equity and outreach, school support officer/assistant superintendent, and principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Houston Community College and the University of Houston.
Davis earned a bachelor’s in child development from Rockford College and a master’s in elementary education from University of St. Thomas. He obtained his doctorate in education from Lamar University.
“As a life-long learner, we must continue to walk in the footsteps of our students so that we, as professionals, can build a road, with a high quality education, that can lead our students into a successful future that they deserve,” Davis said.
Maggie Dickerson has been named the next principal of Rountree Elementary School. She is currently the school community liaison at Pittman Elementary School. She follows Misty Ramsey, who has accepted the position of director of special services for grades K-5.
Dickerson started her career with SPS in 2018 as a kindergarten teacher at Pittman Elementary School. She also taught at Disney Elementary School for two years and has served as an Explore principal. Prior to that, she worked as a preschool teacher in Iowa.
She earned a bachelor’s in elementary education from Fort Hays State University in Kansas and a master’s in educational leadership from Missouri State University. She also has a master’s in business administration from University of Missouri – Kansas City. Dickerson is currently working toward a doctorate in educational leadership and curriculum at Evangel University.
“I am honored to be joining the Rountree community. Rountree has a rich tradition of excellence, service and community and I am eager to work with our Rountree staff, students and community to build upon and continue this mission to support and grow life-long learners,” Dickerson said.
Amy Fleming has been named the next principal of Harrison Elementary School. She is currently assistant principal at McGregor Elementary School, where she has served since 2022. She follows Shawn DeWitt who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Prior to serving at McGregor, Fleming was a seventh-grade English teacher at Pershing K-8 School and a teacher at Williams Elementary for grades 3 and 5.
Fleming holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Drury University. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Evangel University and is currently working toward a doctorate in educational leadership and curriculum & instruction from Evangel.
"Returning to the community that nurtured me throughout my educational journey is an honor. Having been a product of Springfield Public Schools, I am profoundly grateful for the foundation it provided me,” Fleming said. “I firmly believe that education should be a joyous and transformative experience, one that leaves a lasting imprint on our students' lives. It is a blessing to join the talented team at Harrison Elementary. I look forward to working with them to make learning fun and memorable, empowering our students to thrive and succeed in their futures."
Andrea Hangen has been named the next principal of Wilder Elementary School. She currently serves as assistant principal at Westport K-8 School. She follows Adam Bax, who will be the new principal at Field Elementary School.
Before joining Westport, Hangen was an elementary teacher in Republic. She had previously worked at SPS as a third-grade teacher and instructional technologist at Twain Elementary School.
She holds a bachelor’s in elementary education, a master’s in educational administration and a specialist in educational administration from Missouri State University.
“I am excited to serve the Wilder community by joining the team of staff doing amazing work daily with students! I am looking forward to getting to know the staff, students, and families of Wilder Elementary,” Hangen said.
Dr. JoAnn Hite has been named the next principal of Westport K-8 School. She currently serves as assistant principal at Central High School. She follows Stephanie Wasko who is leaving at the end of the school year.
Hite has worked at Central High School since 2014 when she started as coordinator of site interventions. For the past nine years, she has served as assistant principal. Prior experience includes teaching middle school and high school science, health and physical education for 14 years.
She obtained a bachelor’s in physical education and health, a master’s in education and a master’s in educational administration from Missouri State University. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership & policy analysis from University of Missouri – Columbia.
"I am grateful for this incredible opportunity to serve as the leader within the Westport Wildcat community,” Hite said. “I am passionate about education, and I am eager to build upon the shared commitment and dedication of the Wildcat family to work together, as a team, toward student growth and success."
Shannon Jenkins has been named principal for Mallory Early Childhood Center. She currently serves as director of early childhood for Grain Valley Early Childhood Center.
For the past 29 years, she has worked for Grain Valley R-5 and Smithville school districts in a variety of leadership and educational positions, including special education process coordinator, special education teacher and paraprofessional.
Jenkins has a bachelor’s in early childhood from Park College and a master’s in special education from University of Missouri – Kansas City. She earned a specialist degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from University of Missouri – Columbia.
“I am excited about the opportunity to work alongside the Mallory team next year and continue to pour into the district’s youngest learners,” Jenkins said. “I look forward to growing as a professional and working in partnership with parents, paraprofessionals, teachers, and district leadership to reach the ultimate goal of student success and growth!”
Stephanie Young has been named the next principal of Hickory Hills K-8 School. She currently serves as principal at Delaware Elementary School. She follows Becky Ash, who has accepted a principal position with the Branson School District.
Young has 18 years of experience as an elementary principal. For the past 11 years, she has been the leader at Delaware, during which time she guided students and staff through the construction of a new school.
Before joining Delaware, she was principal at Truman Elementary School for seven years. She has also worked as an elementary assistant principal, an elementary classroom teacher and middle school special education teacher.
She obtained her bachelor’s in 1999 from Drury University and earned a master’s in 2004 and specialist in 2017 from Missouri State University.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Hickory Hills school community,” Young said. “Hickory Hills has an outstanding reputation of academic excellence and a high level of support from the community. I look forward to many years of growing & visioning together!”
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