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Matson Mrs. Anne Matson, Anne 1st and 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center 2022-2023 is the first year I've been at Phelps. I’ve taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades for ten years. I enjoy reading, antiquing, and vacationing at the beach. I’m extremely excited to be a part of the Phelps family! abmatson@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Matson Anne.jpg
Mann-Dauner Mrs. Rebekah Mann-Dauner, Rebekah 1st and 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 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 and I love to travel, read, chill with our cats, and are Marvel and Jurassic Park fans. We are expecting our first little one in January 2023. rlmanndauner@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Mann Rebekah.jpg
Carlson Mrs. Karlee Carlson, Karlee 1st and 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Carlson Karlee.jpg
Calloway Mrs. Tammy Calloway, Tammy 1st and 2nd Grade Educator WINGS Grades 1-2 Phelps Center tmcalloway@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Calloway Tammy.jpg
Gathright Mrs. Lindsey Gathright, Lindsey 1st and 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Gathright Lindsey.jpg
Meador Mrs. Susan Meador, Susan 1st and 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Meador Susan.jpg
Johnson Ms. Robin Johnson, Robin 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in .2014. This will be the start of my second year teaching at WINGS! I taught 1st-2nd grade and this year I am thrilled to teach with 3rd-5th 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Johnson Robin.jpg
Wisniewski Mrs. Meredith Wisniewski, Meredith 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Wisniewski Meredith.jpg
Ellis Ms. Kimbala Ellis, Kimbala 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Ellis Kimbala.jpg
Wiggam Ms. Kristen Wiggam, Kristen 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Wiggam Kristen.jpg
Gardner Mrs. Amy Gardner, Amy 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 Phelps Center I joined the Phelps team in 2009. I have taught at Verona, Logan-Rogersville, University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Drury University prior to joining the Phelps team. Both of my daughters attended WINGS. My daughters are what keep me busy.. I look forward to another year at WINGS. adgardner@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Gardner Amy.jpg
Thayer Ms. Kellie Thayer, Kellie 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 Phelps Center Teaching Experience ~2002 - 2005, Rogersville Middle School (teaching K-8 gifted students. ~2005 - 2018, Teaching K-12 gifted students at Republic I have been blessed with three sons and seven grandchildren. Hobbies include spending time with family and friends, sewing, quilting, stained glass, and hiking, kjthayer@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Thayer Kellie.jpg
Wiley Mr. Alex Wiley, Alex 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Wiley Alexander.jpg
Wyckoff Ms. Gina Wyckoff, Gina 3rd through 5th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 3-5 Phelps Center I started teaching at WINGS in 1992 (with some college years 1981-82). I am celebrating my 31st year at WINGS, my 40th year in SPS, & my 58th consecutive school year. I love teaching WINGS students! I love traveling, theatre, audiobooks, music, photography, art, Jazzercise, chess, enjoying nature, writing & being with family & friends. gwyckoff@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Wyckoff Gina.jpg
Mustain Mr. Matthew Mustain, Matthew 6th through 8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 6-8 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Mustain Matthew.jpg
Kerr Mrs. Dee Kerr, Dee 6th through 8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 6-8 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Kerr Dee.jpg
Ligon Ms. Elicia Ligon, Elicia 6th through 8th Grade Educator WINGS Grades 6-8 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Ligon Elicia.jpg
McVicker Mr. Benjamin McVicker, Benjamin Affective Ed/Assessment Coordinator Assessments & Affective Ed. Phelps Center School Counselor 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/McVicker Ben.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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Lazzelle Lenae.jpg
O'Neil Mr. Jeff O'Neil, Jeff Head Custodian WINGS Custodial Phelps Center /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/ONeill Jeff.jpg
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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Mills Tim.jpg
Webie Mrs. Kristen Webie, Kristen Nurse WINGS Nurse Phelps Center (417) 523-3330 kdwebie@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Webie Kristen.jpg
Slemp Mrs. Pam Slemp, Pam Paraprofessional Building Staff Phelps Center Mrs. Slemp helps the staff at Phelps. She enjoys biking, swimming, dining out and exploring new places with friends and family. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and her favorite subject is math. This is her 13th year working with gifted students. pfslemp@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Slemp Pam.jpg
Schoonover Mrs. Amanda Schoonover, Amanda Paraprofessional Building Staff Phelps Center I'm Amanda Schoonover, but many students call me "Mrs. S." I joined the Phelps team in 2022, bringing with me 10 years of teaching grades 2&3 in SPS, and years spent as a paraprofessional, substitute, & online instructor for college level courses. I am a Drury graduate, with my BA in Elementary Ed & MA in Elementary Ed with an emphasis in Gifted Ed. My husband Tim & I have two children, Vivian & Zach, as well as 4 fur babies! I enjoy crafting, singing, and spending time with friends & family! /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Schoonover Amanda.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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Verbanaz Nina.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/images/updated photos 22-23/Lea Mason.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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Heugel Kelly.jpg
Uzzell Mrs. Audra Uzzell, Audra Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School aauzzell@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Uzzell Audra.jpg
Vinton Mrs. Denise Vinton, Denise Scholars Educator Scholars Central High School dsvinton@spsmail.org /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/1027/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Vinton Denise.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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Schick Lynn.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/Sheeley Headshot.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/images/updated photos 22-23/cowan headshot.jpeg
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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Gowers Cally.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/megan school pic 21-22.jpg
Petrich Mrs. Connie Petrich, Connie WINGS Lead Teacher and Scholars Liaison Building Staff 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/images/Updated Photos 22-23/Petrich Connie.jpg

 
 

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