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Staff Honorific First Name Name Title Department Address Bio Phone Fax Email Photo
Fox Mrs. Sarah Fox, Sarah Wonder Years Classroom Teacher I am happy to spend my 19th year of teaching with our district's littlest learners and am so blessed to be at Bowerman! My husband Josh works for Paul Mueller, loves the outdoors, and biking. Our son Kody is serving in the Navy preparing for a deployment, while his wife Zoe takes care of our three granddaughters. Our daughter Georgia, 2nd grader at Truman, loves all things pets, outdoors, and art. When I'm not teaching, I like to go on walks, read for fun, and spend time with my family. smfox@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/fox.jpg
Mercer Ms. Rachel Mercer, Rachel Second Grade Classroom Teacher ramercer@spsmail.org
Block Ms. Cassie Block, Cassie Kindergarten Classroom Teacher This will be my 11th�year teaching and Bowerman has always been my home! I have spent the last 7 years in kindergarten! I have two little boys that keep me busy when I�m not at school.� Brody is in third grade this year and is always busy with baseball, basketball, or soccer.� Braiden is 4 years old and is always trying to keep up with his big brother.� I like spending time outside, reading, and watching movies.� cablock@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/block.jpg
Peterman Ms. Christina Peterman, Christina First/Second Grade Split Classroom Teacher Christina Peterman spent her early childhood in Bakersfield, California. She lived a few years in Germany and attended a public German school. In 1994 she moved to Springfield and attended Kickapoo High School and then Drury University. She worked as a special education para before becoming a first grade teacher. Ms. Peterman loves to travel, but she also enjoys staying at home reading. She could live at Barnes and Noble. Her favorite foods are cheese and Nutella. cmpeterman@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/peterman.jpg
Apperson Mrs. Karen Apperson, Karen First Grade Classroom Teacher Hi!� My name is Mrs. Apperson and I am one of two first grade teachers at Bowerman.� I am very excited about all the learning and fun we will have this school year!� I am married to a teacher, have one son, three stepsons, and an adorable granddaughter.� My husband teaches history, so we travel to Europe in the summers to see old things...and I get my shopping fix!� We both love live music and enjoy going to concerts.�� klapperson@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/apperson.jpg
Lewallen Mrs. Crystal Lewallen, Crystal Second Grade Classroom Teacher Hello Bowerman Families! My name is Crystal Lewallen and I am currently teaching 2nd grade. I have just finished my 13 th year of teaching at Bowerman. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master�s in Elementary Administration from Missouri State University. I have been married for 13 years and we have four children; a 6th grader, 1st grader, kindergartener, and a 2 1/2 year old. We also have a 12 week old puppy. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, be clewallen@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/lewallen.jpg
Gitthens Mrs. Cynthia Gitthens, Cynthia Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher I am married with two grown children and a Bassett Hound, Mollie. I have been teaching at Bowerman Elementary since 2007. I love teaching children and making a difference in their lives. My husband and I love fishing and spend quality time together. cmgitthens@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/gitthens.jpg
Lemons Mrs. Hannah Lemons, Hannah Kindergarten Classroom Teacher Hello!� Let me tell you a little about me. My husband David� and I have four children. Christopher 23, William 20, Hunter 14, and Emily 13. As a family we love to joke around, go camping, floating, hiking, and anything outdoors. Our younger two children still still at home and play a variety of sports.� We also have two� dogs and two cats, and four chickens.� hclemons@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/lemons.jpg
Gibbens Ms. Tiffany Gibbens, Tiffany Third Grade Classroom Teacher I am originally from Houston, Texas. I moved to MO five years ago with my family. This is going on my fourth year with SPS, but first year as a classroom teacher. I have a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts. I enjoy spending time with my family and my pets.� trgibbens@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/gibbens.jpg
Kleier Mrs. Michelle Kleier, Michelle Fourth/Fifth Grade Split Classroom Teacher I am honored to be a teacher here at Bowerman and teach all these amazing children.� mdkleier@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/kleier.jpg
Lawson Mrs. Carol Lawson, Carol Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher chlawson@spsmail.org
German Ms. Stephanie German, Stephanie Third Grade Classroom Teacher This will be my third year teaching fifth grade at Bowerman Elementary. I will be teaching math and writing. I graduated from MSU in 2015 with a Bachelor�s degree in Elementary Education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and baking. I especially enjoy playing with my two dogs, Sam and Gus.�I look forward to getting to know each of my students as we build strong relationships. I know we will have an amazing year of learning and growing together. smgerman@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/german.jpg
Braddock Mrs. Scarlet Braddock, Scarlet Library Specialty Teacher ksbraddock@spsmail.org
Runnels Coach Michael Runnels, Michael PE Specialty Teacher I have been teaching elementary PE for the past five years here at Bowerman. Along with teaching PE in am the Head Softball Coach at Hillcrest High School. I am a graduate of Missouri State University receiving my degree in Physical Education in 2013. When I am not teaching or coaching I enjoy spending time playing sports or working out at the gym. mjrunnels@spsmail.org https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/17/coach.jpg
Donaldson Mrs. Kelly Donaldson, Kelly Music Specialty Teacher kddonaldson@spsmail.org
Kriebel Mr. John Kriebel, John Art Specialty Teacher jekriebel@spsmail.org
Stuckey Mr. Clay Stuckey, Clay EBS castuckey@spsmail.org
 
 

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