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Calloway Mrs. Tammy Calloway, Tammy 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center tmcalloway@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Calloway.jpg
Gathright Mrs. Lindsey Gathright, Lindsey 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center My name is Lindsey Gathright, and this is my 9th year at WINGS. I grew up near Lake of the Ozarks, and moved to Springfield to attend Drury University. I have my BA in Elementary Education and M.Ed in Gifted Education. My husband, Justin, and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary this April! We have two boys; Drew is a 2nd grader at Hickory Hills and WINGS, and Calvin is four, fun, and feisty! As a family, we enjoy the outdoors, movie nights, and playing games! lmgathright@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Gathright.png
Meador Mrs. Susan Meador, Susan 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center I joined the WINGS team as a teacher in 2017. My favorite topics to teach about are the Amazon Rainforest, math, & the human body. I'm also interested in cooking, video games, data entry, & taking naps. I find great joy in bringing fun, enthusiasm, & interactivity to everything I teach. I think kids bring out the best in me since they help me learn more about myself and the world around me! It's an adventure every day being able to learn new things and teach new things to others! smeador@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Meador.jpg
Wiggam Ms. Kristen Wiggam, Kristen 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2022. I’ve taught at Sparta and Republic. I’ve been a kindergarten, second, third, and fourth grade teacher. I have three children and one cat. I love zoos, books, and chocolate. kwiggam@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Wiggam.png
Cooper Mrs. Kelise Cooper, Kelise 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center I grew up in Springfield and attended WINGS as a student. This will be my second year teaching at WINGS and I am so happy to be back! In my free time I like to read novels and comic books, see movies, and spend time with my kitten. kvbraithwaite@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Cooper.png
Schoonover Mrs. Amanda Schoonover, Amanda 1st & 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2022 and am excited to be a member of the 1st-2nd team this year! Prior to teaching at Phelps, I taught grades 2 & 3 in SPS for 10 years. I have also been an online college instructor since 2013. I am a Drury graduate, with my BA in Elementary Ed & M.Ed in Elementary Ed with an emphasis in Gifted. My husband Tim & I have two children, Vivian & Zach, a dog (Niemi)& 2 cats (Halley & Benny). I enjoy painting singing, gardening, and traveling. acschoonover@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Schoonover.png
O'Neil Ms. Anne O'Neil, Anne 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps family in 2022. I’ve taught first, second, third, and fourth grade. I enjoy reading, antiquing, and vacationing at the beach. I have two wonderful teenage children and one sweet, yet rambunctious dog. I love being a Phelps Phoenix! aboneil@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/ONeil.png
Mann Mrs. Rebekah Mann, Rebekah 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2022. In the past, I taught 5 years at Weller Elementary and 2 years at Bingham Elementary. My husband, Josh, and I love to travel, read, chill with our cats, and are Marvel & Jurassic Park fans. We welcomed our first child, Ellie, in January of 2023. rlmanndauner@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/R Mann.png
Johnson Ms. Robin Johnson, Robin 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2014. I taught 1st-2nd grade and this year I am thrilled to teach with 3rd-4th grade team. I have two adult children, two grandchildren and one fur baby. I love laughing, encouraging others and anything that involves being outdoors. rljohnson@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Johnson.png
Wisniewski Mrs. Meredith Wisniewski, Meredith 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2010. This will be my 12th year at WINGS! I taught 3rd-6th grade here for five years, then spent five years at Scholars before teaching 1st/2nd grade last year. I am thrilled to be on the 3rd-5th grade team this year! My husband Adam and I have a son named Theo and a cat named Rosa. We love listening to music, cycling, and cooking together. mwisniewski@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Wisniewski.png
Ellis Ms. Kimbala Ellis, Kimbala 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center Before joining Phelps in the fall of 2022, I taught Instructional Technology at Weaver Elementary for 3 years. The first 25 years of my career, I was in the Design and Construction industry. I enjoy reading, sewing, baking and upcycling furniture . My favorite activity is spending time with my daughter Kassidy, who is a Junior at Kickapoo High School. kimbalaellis@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Ellis.jpg
Lee Mrs. Ariele Lee, Ariele 3rd & 4th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-4 Phelps Center ealee@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Lee.jpg
Mustain Mr. Matthew Mustain, Matthew 5th-8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 5-8 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2012. This is my eleventh year teaching at the Phelps Center, and I am thrilled to be back! My family is my greatest inspiration. I have been married for sixteen years to my wonderful wife Melissa, with whom I have four beautiful children: Thomas (12), Amelia (11), Gabriel (8), and Luke (5). This is going to be a great year, full of opportunities for growth and development for all of our WINGS students! mamustain@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Mustain.png
Kerr Mrs. Dee Kerr, Dee 5th-8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 5-8 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2015. Before coming to Phelps, I taught 8th grade Algebra at Pipkin and in Buffalo. Here I have taught everything from 3rd-8th! I’ve been married 30 years, have 3 kids; Emmi (25), Stephanie (23), and Brandon (20), along with my 2 dogs, Sheldon Cooper and Bernabe! dlkerr@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Kerr.png
Carlson Mrs. Karlee Carlson, Karlee 5th-8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 5-8 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2022 as a first and second grade teacher. This is my fifth year teaching but my first year as a Gifted Teacher. I have been art teacher in the past. I enjoy creating, learning, spending time with my family, reading, and being outdoors. kbcarlson@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Carlson.png
Wiley Mr. Alex Wiley, Alex 5th-8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 5-8 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2019. I’ve taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade at WINGS. I have three professions: cinematographer, tennis coach, and educator.. My amazing wife is Amy Wiley; she’s an architect and professor. ajwiley@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Wiley.jpg
Howerton Mrs. Julie Howerton, Julie 5th-8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 5-8 Phelps I joined the Phelps team in 2023 as a paraprofessional, and am excited to join the 5th/6th teaching team this year. Prior to teaching at Phelps, I taught Middle School & High School ELA for 9 years, and freshman composition courses at MSU for two years. I completed my B.S. in Secondary Education at Southeast Missouri State, my M.A. in English at Missouri State University, and my gifted coursework with MSU. My husband, Nick, and I have two children: Caden and Colin, and a gecko named Jack. /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Howerton.png
McVicker Mr. Benjamin McVicker, Benjamin Affective Ed/Assessment Coordinator Assessments & Affective Ed. Phelps Center Mr. McVicker grew up in the Ozarks; going on to graduate from College of the Ozarks and earned his masters from Evangel. He has worked with students since high school, working as a Youth Specialist, as a Life Coach, and more. He loves teaching students how to learn from their lives and others' lives, then to pass it on. His life philosophy is explained in this saying: Learn from the past. Live in the present. Look to the future. (And don't mix up the Ls.) 417-523-3360 btmcvicker@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/McVicker.jpg
Lazzelle Dr. Lenae Lazzelle, Lenae Director of Gifted Education Administration Phelps Center (417)523-3300 llazzelle@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Lazzelle.png
Carey Mr. Brad Carey, Brad Head Custodian WINGS Custodial Phelps Center /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Carey.png
Brite Mrs. Linda Brite, Linda Liaison Building Staff Phelps Center (417 523-3300 /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Linda brite.jpg
Mills Mr. Tim Mills, Tim Library Teacher Building Staff Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2010. I started at Phelps as a 3rd - 5th grade teacher and moved to the Library my second year. I have been the Librarian for 10 years. Love gardening, theater, thrift store/antique shopping, and being with family. twmills@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Mills.png
Doshier Ms. Angie Doshier, Angie Nurse WINGS Nurse Phelps Center asdoshier@spsmail.org
Cox Mrs. Melody Cox, Melody Paraprofessional Building Staff Phelps Center /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Cox.png
Fernald Mrs. Victoria Fernald, Victoria Paraprofessional Building Staff Phelps Center /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Fernald.png
Ligon Ms. Elicia Ligon, Elicia Scholars Educator Scholars Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2013. Before joining Phelps, I taught classes ranging from K-college, mostly in Science. I enjoy outdoor activities, cooking, and animals. eligon@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Ligon.jpg
Schick Mrs. Lynn Schick, Lynn Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School I joined the Phelps team in 2022, but I have been part of SPS since 2011. I am a word nerd who enjoys reading dictionaries and learning other languages. Like Professor Dumbledore, I love a good knitting pattern, but I also sew, garden, read, and write. I am delighted to promote the joy of language arts! lmschick@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Schick.jpg
Verbanaz Dr. Nina Verbanaz, Nina Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School Dr. Verbanaz joined the Phelps team in 2021 as the sixth-grade CA/SS (Communication Arts/Social Studies) teacher in the Scholars program. She has a doctorate in history and a master’s degree in gifted education. She enjoys ballroom dancing, exploring the world with her children, and reading. nkverbanaz@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Verbanaz.jpg
Lea Mr. Mason Lea, Mason Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School I joined the Phelps team in 2014. I have taught for eight years as the Social Studies teacher in the Scholars Program. My wife and two kids keep me very busy and we spent as much time as we can out at our family farm. malea@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Lea.jpg
Heugel Mrs. Kelly Heugel, Kelly Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School My time at Scholars has taken me through all three grade levels (6th grade Math -- 7 years, 7th grade Communication Arts -- 3 years, 8th grade Humanities & Philosophy -- since 2019). Studying Humanities and Philosophy with middle schoolers provides me lots of outlets for my curiosity. When not at school, I enjoy being in nature with my family, baking bread, and knitting. klheugel@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Heugel.jpg
Uzzell Mrs. Audra Uzzell, Audra Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School aauzzell@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Uzzell.jpg
Petrich Mrs. Connie Petrich, Connie Scholars Liaison Scholars Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2011. My husband, Scott, and I grew up on family farms in southwest Minnesota. Our extended families still live there. We have also lived in Iowa, Florida, and for the past twenty-eight years here in Springfield. Scott teaches chemistry at Drury. We have been blessed with two boys who are both Central High School graduates. capetrich@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Petrich.jpg
Sheeley Ms. Laura Sheeley, Laura Secretary - Assessment Administrative Secretaries Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2022. I grew up in Springfield and earned my bachelor’s in Music Performance from William Jewell College. Since then, I have worked in a variety of administrative positions and am very excited to join the Phelps team. I love to travel, sing, bake, read and spend time with my family! 417-523-3300 lesheeley@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Sheeley.jpg
Cowan Mrs. Anna Cowan, Anna Secretary- Administrative Administrative Secretaries Phelps Center 417-523-3350 (417) 523-3395 adcowan@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Cowan.png
Gowers Mrs. Cally Gowers, Cally Secretary- Attendance Administrative Secretaries Phelps Center I started working at WINGS in 2017 but I have been a part of this wonderful school since 2014 when my oldest daughter began attending WINGS. I have never loved a job as much as this one! I have the coolest birthdate ever: May the 4th be with you. I am the mom of 3 and wife of 1. We are a very musical family. My husband, oldest and youngest daughters, and I, are all singers. My middle daughter is a trumpet player. My hobbies include singing, reading, tv watching, eating,& sleeping (my favorite.) 417-523-3356 (417) 523-3395 cjgowers@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/Gowers.jpg
Mann Mrs. Megan Mann, Megan WINGS Coordinator Administration Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2018 as a 1st and 2nd grade teacher. I’m excited to serve all students, now, as the WINGS coordinator. Prior to teaching at WINGS, I taught at Bingham Elementary. My husband, David, and I love going to movies and rooting for the Chiefs. We have 4 pets: Butters, Dennis, Djanga, and Maeve. 417-523-3300 mmann@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/1027//Headshots 2024/M. Mann.jpg

 
 

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