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| Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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| Ackerman | Lauren | Ackerman, Lauren | CSS Teacher | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | ldackerman@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Ackerman_Lauren.jpg | |||
| Burrows | Katie | Burrows, Katie | Cross-Cat Teacher | Special Education | Mann Elementary | Katie Burrows has been teaching special education at Mann for 17 years. Katie enjoys helping all her students reach their fullest potential and celebrate their learning and newfound confidence. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her dog Molly and family. | 417-523-4400 | kburrows@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Burrows_Katie.jpg | ||
| Kelley | Kendra | Kelley, Kendra | Teacher | 4th Grade | Mann Elementary | My name is Kendra Kelley and I am so excited for another year in 4th grade at Horace Mann. This is my 5th year teaching. I love getting to know students and discovering what makes each student special. In my free time I teach fitness classes, hike, and spend time with friends and family. | 417-523-4400 | kpkelley@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Kelley_Kendra.jpg | ||
| Bradrick | Kenya | Bradrick, Kenya | Teacher | 3rd Grade | Mann Elementary | Hi, my name is Kenya Bradrick. I graduated from Drury University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. I started as an Instructional Technologist, then I've taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th. I am excited to move back to 3rd grade! In my free time you can find me coaching baseball and soccer with my youngest son. I am excited to begin a new year! | 417-523-4400 | kenyabradrick@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/Bradrick.jpg | ||
| Clark | Michele | Clark, Michele | Teacher | 1st Grade | Mann Elementary | Mrs. Clark has been teaching for 26 years. This is her 25th year teaching first grade at Mann Elementary. Michele has her Bachelor's Degree (1998) and Master's Degree (2003) in Elementary Education from Evangel University. In her free time, you can find Michele at a soccer field supporting her younger son as he plays soccer for Kickapoo High School and Sporting Springfield Soccer Club. Michele shares her life with her husband, Mike, 2 sons, Zach (20) and Nathan (16) and black lab, Jax. | 417-523-4400 | mclark@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Clark_Michele.jpg | ||
| Suarez | Ricardo | Suarez, Ricardo | CSS Teacher | Special Education | Mann Elementary | Ricardo Suarez will be joining Mann for his first year of teaching. Previously Ricardo was a paraprofessional for district for four years, including two years as a CSS at Mann. Ricardo is working towards a master’s degree in Special Education with an expected graduation date of December 2022. In his spare time, Ricardo enjoys watching any sport, reading a good book, and spending time with his family. | 417-523-4400 | rasuarez@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Suarez_Ricardo.jpg | ||
| Shelangoski | Angie | Shelangoski, Angie | Teacher | 2nd Grade | Mann Elementary | Angie Shelangoski is excited to join the Mann community. She is a graduate of Drury University and William Woods University. Angie will be entering her 14th year in education. Her 14 years consists of experience in education, pre-k through 8th grade (with a focus in early childhood) and educational leadership. Creating an environment that fosters creativity, learning, and a school family are at the top of her priority list. Angie is married to Troy, together, they have 5 children. | 417-523-4400 | amshelangoski@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Shelangoski_Angie.jpg | ||
| Sweet | Tessa | Sweet, Tessa | Teacher | *Kindergarten | Mann Elementary | Tessa Sweet has been in education for seven years. She began her career in education as a paraprofessional at Horace Mann Elementary in a CSS classroom. She soon became the teacher in the CSS classroom for two years. After two years in the CSS classroom, Tessa decided to teach first grade at Horace Mann Elementary. She is currently beginning her fifth year teaching first grade. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Missouri State University and is also certified in special | 417-523-4400 | tlsweet@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/sweet.jpg | ||
| Heaton | Candice | Heaton, Candice | Speech & Language Pathologist | Special Education | Mann Elementary | Candice Heaton is beginning her second year as the Speech Language Pathologist at Mann. She graduated from MSU with her Masters in Communication Science Disorders in May of 2017. �She and her husband have been married for 20 years and has 5 children.� She enjoys playing sports, reading and being with her family.� | 417-523-4400 | clheaton@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Heaton_Candice.jpg | ||
| Rothgeb | Lacey | Rothgeb, Lacey | Teacher | 1st Grade | Mann Elementary | Lacey Hemphill graduated from MSU with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in December of 2012. She has been working at Mann since early 2013. This will be her first year teaching first grade. Prior to teaching first grade, Lacey taught 3rd grade for 3 years, CSS for 1 year, and was a paraprofessional in the CSS classroom for 1 year. In her free time Lacey enjoys shopping and spending time with family. | 417-523-4400 | lvperkins@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/Rothgeb.jpg | ||
| Pickus | Maeve | Pickus, Maeve | Teacher | 4th Grade | Mann Elementary | Maeve Pickus is a first year 4th grade teacher. She recently moved to Springfield with her husband and their dog, Newt, in order to be closer to beautiful Ozark streams. She has a B.A. in Biology from Truman State University and completed her M.Ed. in Environmental Education at Western Washington University in 2018. In her 10 years as an educator, she has taught fieldtrip groups of all ages in the woods and creeks of Ohio and Arkansas, led summer camps and taught 3rd and 4th grades at a private | 417-523-4400 | mopickus@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Pickus_Maeve.jpg | ||
| Brock | Tyler | Brock, Tyler | Teacher | 3rd Grade | Mann Elementary | My name is Ms. Brock: this will be my 9th year teaching. I graduated from MSU with my degree in Elementary Education. I also have my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I love basketball, volleyball, and running. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling as much as possible. I am excited to be a part of Mann Elementary! | 417-523-4400 | tnbrock@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Brock_Tyler.jpg | ||
| Brauner | Kateland | Brauner, Kateland | Cross-Cat Teacher | Special Education | Mann Elementary | Kate will join Mann for the 2024-2025 school year as the cross cat teacher for grades K-3. She holds a special education and elementary education degree from WGU. The past four years, she has been the cross cat teacher at Boyd Elementary for grades K-5. She is dedicated to empowering students through inclusive learning environments to support diverse student needs, while promoting personal and academic growth. Outside of teaching, she enjoys drinking coffee, walking her dog and being outside. | 417-523-4400 | kabrauner@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Brauner_Kateland.jpg | ||
| Johnson | Morgan | Johnson, Morgan | Librarian | Related Arts | Mann Elementary | Ms Johnson started at Mann Elementary as a 4th grade teacher before becoming the library media specialist for Mann Elementary. Ms. Johnson enjoys traveling and spending time with her pup, Libby the Library Doodle but can most often be found lost in a good book. | 417-523-4440 | mjohnson@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/682/johnson.jpg | ||
| Lyons | Gus | Lyons, Gus | Teacher | 3rd Grade | Mann Elementary | Gus Lyons is set to begin his third year as a third grade teacher at Mann. He attended Mann as a student from K-5th grade and counts himself very lucky to have the chance to teach at his home school every day. Gus graduated from Missouri State University in 2015 with his Bachelor�s in Education and previously served as a paraprofessional at Campbell Elementary. He spends the majority of his free time playing with his son Hudson, watching TV, and playing video games. | 417-523-4400 | ablyons@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Lyons_Augustus.jpg | ||
| Burke | Kylea | Burke, Kylea | Music Teacher | Related Arts | Mann Elementary | Kylea Burke is starting her 3rd year of teaching and her 1st year at Mann Elementary. Before coming to Mann, she taught elementary music in Jefferson City and K-12 music in Hurley, Missouri. Kylea is so grateful to get to sing, dance, play, and create with her students every day. She thinks teaching music is one of the most joyful jobs in the world. In her time outside of teaching, you’ll find Kylea at the lake, spending time with her family, or playing with her dog Will. | 417-523-4400 | kkburke@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Burke_Kylea.jpg | ||
| Cline | Alayna | Cline, Alayna | Teacher | Mann Elementary | Alayna Cline graduated from Missouri State with her degree in Psychology and a minor in American Sign Language. She obtained her teaching certificate from the American Board. Alayna is married to her husband Brandon, and they have two cats. Alayna has worked as the Teacher Intern at Mann for the last three years. This will be her first year as a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, shopping, and antiquing. | 417-523-4400 | ancline@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Cline_Alayna.jpg | |||
| McTague | Susan | McTague, Susan | Counselor | * Support Staff | Mann Elementary | Susan McTague is the School Counselor for Horace Mann Elementary. She has been a counselor since 2005, having served at Portland and McGregor Elementary before becoming a Mann Eagle in 2017. When not at school, Mrs. McTague enjoys reading, crafting, watching high school basketball and other sports, and spending time with her husband and their two sons, Beckett and Lucas. | 417-523-4400 | smctague@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24McTague_Susan.jpg | ||
| Ellis | Courtney | Ellis, Courtney | Principal | * Administration | Mann Elementary | I am a Springfield native and a product of the Springfield Public School System. I studied at Missouri State University and received a Bachelors of Science in Special Education. I then received my master in Educational Leadership at Northwest Missouri State University. I worked as a Special Education teacher within the district at Weaver Elementary and Reed Middle school for 7 years. I also served in the leadership role of assistant principal at Reed before transitioning to Horace Mann. I am mar | 417-523-4400 | csellis@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/682/Courtney3.jpg | ||
| Post | Brian | Post, Brian | Computer Teacher | Related Arts | Mann Elementary | A native of Springfield, Mr. Post graduated from Missouri State University in 2002. He began teaching at Horace Mann in 2004. | 417-523-4400 | bpost@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/Post.jpg | ||
| Watkins | Tara | Watkins, Tara | Physical Education Teacher | Related Arts | Mann Elementary | Tara Watkins has been in education for 8 years. She has been at Mann for 7 three years as the Instructional Technologist teacher. She is very excited to be the new Physical Education teacher as to this is what her degree is in! Tara is married and has one daughter. In her free time she enjoys going camping, canoeing, and playing with their family dogs Diesel and Dottie. | 417-523-4400 | tlwatkins@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Watkins_Tara.jpg | ||
| Patton | Dana | Patton, Dana | Teacher | 4th/5th Grade | Mann Elementary | Hi! My name is Dana Patton. I’m soooo excited to be your teacher this year! My husband and I have been married 24 years. We have 3 kids and 1 son-n-law. This is my 23rd year teaching and 1st year at Horace Mann. I’m so excited to be here. I’m going to be a grandma for the first time and I can’t wait! | 417-523-4400 | dlpatton@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Patton_Dana.jpg | ||
| Thomas | Maria | Thomas, Maria | Teacher | *Kindergarten | Mann Elementary | Hello! My name is Maria Thomas and this is my 22nd year of teaching. I have taught 4th, 5th, 1st, 2nd, and now kindergarten. I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was in the first grade and I still LOVE my job and coming to work each day. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my husband and kids and cheering on Mizzou. | 417-523-4400 | mthomas@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Thomas_Maria.jpg | ||
| McConnell | Emily | McConnell, Emily | Teacher | 5th Grade | Mann Elementary | Emily McConnell has been teaching for 21 years and has been at Mann for 14 of them! Prior to teaching 5th grade at Mann, Mrs. McConnell has taught 1st and 2nd grade at Williams Elementary and also at Mann. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children and is often seen at Kickapoo sporting events. Mrs. McConnell became a teacher because she loves watching her students grow and flourish each and every new school year. Her very favorite thing is seeing her students at Middle Scho | 417-523-4400 | eviehland@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Vieland_McConnell.jpg | ||
| Lee | Lindsey | Lee, Lindsey | Teacher | 2nd Grade | Mann Elementary | Lindsey Lee will be entering her third year of teaching 2nd grade at Mann Elementary. Lindsey graduated from Drury University (2021) with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education while playing five seasons on the Drury soccer team. Her hobbies outside of the classroom involve running, cooking, and shopping. | 417-523-4400 | lalee@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Lee_Lindsey.jpg | ||
| Williams | Katie | Williams, Katie | Teacher | *Kindergarten | Mann Elementary | Katie began her teaching career in 1996 in Iowa. She has taught ECSE, second grade and kindergarten. Katie knew at a very young age that she wanted to be a teacher. Katie enjoys seeing and experiencing life through children's eyes. To her there is no better job than being a teacher. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family. Her and her husband have 2 daughters. Bella will be a Freshman at Kickapoo and Gabby will be in 6th grade at Cherokee. | 417-523-4400 | kwilliams481@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Williams_Katherine.jpg | ||
| Henningsen | Erica | Henningsen, Erica | Art Teacher | Related Arts | Mann Elementary | Mrs. Erica Henningsen is beginning her 8th year teaching art and first year at Mann. Mrs. Henningsen loves encouraging her young artists to pursue an appreciation for and confidence in creating art! She began her career in the Columbia, MO area and has a bachelors degree from William Woods University. Mrs. Henningsen and her husband have an almost 2 year old daughter. Her favorite things are teaching and creating art and spending time with her little family, especially outdoors! | 417-523-4400 | emhenningsen@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Henningsen_Erica.jpg | ||
| Daniels | Kaitlyn | Daniels, Kaitlyn | Teacher | 1st Grade | Mann Elementary | Kaitlyn Daniels graduated from Evangel University with a degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education. This will be her first year at Mann but her fourth year teaching. She student taught at Mann & loved it. She is so excited to be back. In her free time she likes to have game nights with friends & family. | 417-523-4400 | kcdaniels@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Daniels_Kaitlyn.jpg | ||
| Sigman | Brandon | Sigman, Brandon | Learning Coach | Professional Learning Support | Mann Elementary | My name is Brandon Sigman. I grew up in Texas County, learning the value of hard work and helping others. These things laid the foundation for my career in education. I have taught 3rd grade through 5th grade for 11 years. I am excited to be transitioning to the role of Instructional Coach and even more excited to become part of the Mann Family. I have a dog named Otis, enjoy collecting and tending to my houseplants, and nerding out about all things Harry Potter. | 417-523-4400 | brsigman@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Sigman_Brandon.jpg | ||
| Felton | Wendy | Felton, Wendy | Teacher | 5th Grade | Mann Elementary | Hello, my name is Wendy Felton. I have been at Mann Elementary for over ten years. While at Mann, I have taught 3rd grade, Cross Cat Special Education, and 2nd grade. I have my bachelor's degree from Drury University in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Reading. I enjoy baking, reading, and spending time with family. | 417-523-4400 | wdfelton@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/Felton.jpg | ||
| Pickering | Kati | Pickering, Kati | Nurse | * Support Staff | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | 417-523-4495 | kjpickering@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Pickering_Kati.jpg | ||
| Moore | Kim | Moore, Kim | Secretary | * Support Staff | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | 417-523-4495 | kdmoore@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Moore_Kim.jpg | ||
| Heinrichs | Christy | Heinrichs, Christy | Assistant Principal | * Administration | Mann Elementary | I grew up in Missouri and have been in education for seventeen years, with the last nine at Springfield Public Schools (SPS). I hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, a Master's in Educational Technology, and a Master's in Administration from Missouri State University. I am married to Ty Heinrichs and have three children: Bailey, Madison, and Riley. | 417-523-4400 | clheinrichs@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/682/Christy Headshot.jpg | ||
| Kennedy | Blaine | Kennedy, Blaine | Behavior Interventionist | Professional Learning Support | Mann Elementary | (417)523-4400 | bakennedy@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Kennedy_Blaine.jpg | |||
| Flinn | Ginger | Flinn, Ginger | Paraprofessional, Cross-Cat | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | gdflinn@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Flinn_Ginger.jpg | |||
| Asberry | Pamela | Asberry, Pamela | Night Custodian | Custodial | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | pasberry@spsmail.org | ||||
| Cameron | John | Cameron, John | SPED Process Coordinator | Professional Learning Support | BAC-SPECIAL SERVICES | jrcameron@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Cameron_John.jpg | ||||
| Clayton | Ranley | Clayton, Ranley | ISA-Classroom Support | Professional Learning Support | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | rkclayton@spsmail.org | ||||
| Crosby | Theresa | Crosby, Theresa | Paraprofessional, Cross-Cat | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | tcrosby@spsmail.org | ||||
| Freeman | Sandra | Freeman, Sandra | Paraprofessional, CSS | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | sfreeman@spsmail.org | ||||
| Hoover | Maria | Hoover, Maria | Paraprofessional, CSS | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | mariahoover@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Hoover_Maria.jpg | |||
| Jenkins | Joyce | Jenkins, Joyce | Title Learning Specialist | Professional Learning Support | KAC-LEARNING SUPPORT | 417-523-5571 | jmjenkins@spsmail.org | ||||
| Kelley | Stana | Kelley, Stana | Nutrition Services Worker | Nutrition Services | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | skelley@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Kelley_Stana.jpg | |||
| Maples | Debra | Maples, Debra | Kitchen Supervisor | Nutrition Services | damaples@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Maples_Debra.jpg | |||||
| Moorefield | Susan | Moorefield, Susan | Paraprofessional, CSS | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | smmoorefield@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Moorefield_Susan.jpg | |||
| Morris | Carol | Morris, Carol | Kitchen Lead | Nutrition Services | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | lcmorris@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Morris_Lavita.jpg | |||
| Legaspi | Gie | Legaspi, Gie | Nutrition Services Worker | Nutrition Services | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | gclegaspi@spsmail.org | ||||
| Sanford | Adrienne | Sanford, Adrienne | Occupational Therapist | Special Education | BAC-SPECIAL SERVICES | aqsanford@spsmail.org | |||||
| Styles | Lacey | Styles, Lacey | Paraprofessional, CSS | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | ldstyles@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/30/24Styles_Lacey.jpg | |||
| Wamsher | Heidi | Wamsher, Heidi | Paraprofessional, CSS | Special Education | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | ahwamsher@spsmail.org | ||||
| West | Wendy | West, Wendy | Head Custodian | Custodial | Mann Elementary | 417-523-4400 | wkwest@spsmail.org |
