Staff Directory
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| Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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| Thomas | Gwen | Thomas, Gwen | Secretary | Office | This is my 5th year at Pittman. Prior to working at Pittman, I was a sub for 12 years working mostly long-term assignments in teacher and secretarial positions. I have a degree in Commercial Interior Design from SMSU (now Missouri State) which I “retired” from after my son was born. My husband is Jon and we have been married for 26 years. Our son Andrew is getting ready to graduate from Missouri S&T and start his engineering career in January. I have 2 rescue boxers and an 18 year old cat. | gethomas@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Thomas21.jpg | ||||
| Murdock | Julie | Murdock, Julie | Nurse | Office | I have been a nurse for 6 years. This is my first year at Pittman and I am so excited to be in a smaller school. My husband and I were born and raised here in Springfield (high school sweethearts.) I have 25 year old twins and a 22 year old daughter. I love anything outside. You can find me sitting on my front porch or out by our creek. I love animals and have 2 dogs, a cat and many chickens and ducks. | jamurdock@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Murdock21.jpg | ||||
| Becker | Victoria | Becker, Victoria | Teacher | 0 - Kindergarten | This is my 17th year of teaching kindergarten and my 13th year at Pittman. Kindergarten is where my heart is and even though this year may look a little different, our kindergarten year will be filled with love, laughter, fun, and lots of learning. I am originally from Orlando, Florida but I grew up as a military brat and moved around quite a bit growing up. In my spare time I love reading, watching movies, going to Chiefs games, and spending time with my husband, family, and friends. | vebecker@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Becker21.jpg | ||||
| Janson | Amanda | Janson, Amanda | Teacher | 0 - Kindergarten | This will be my 9th year of teaching. 7 of those years have been at Pittman. I have taught K/1st split, 1st/2nd grade split, 3rd grade, and of course, Kindergarten. I absolutely LOVE teaching at Pittman! When I am not at school I enjoy baking, reading, playing with my dog, Darcy, and spending time with my family. | amjanson@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Janson21.jpg | ||||
| Chism | Angel | Chism, Angel | Teacher | 3rd Grade | Angel Chism has been an educator for 21 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Williams University. Angel then moved to New Orleans where she earned her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with certification in Early Childhood Education. Angel taught Kindergarten in New Orleans for 11 year before moving to Springfield. In 2011, she married her college sweetheart and began teaching at Pittman. Angel has taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd. | adchism@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Chism.jpg | ||||
| Henry | Cheryl | Henry, Cheryl | Teacher | 1st Grade | I taught first-grade from 2008-2017 in my home state of Nevada. In 2017 I became a Pittman Eagle as the kindergarten para and in 2018 I was blessed to get hired as a first-grade teacher. In 1989 I graduated from Regis University in Denver, CO, with a BA in Sociology, and later returned to school to obtain my teaching degree from Sierra Nevada College. I enjoy travelling and reading, but my most favorite thing to do is to spend time with my husband and my two adult children. | cahenry@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Henry21.jpg | ||||
| Sutherlin | Cory | Sutherlin, Cory | Teacher | 4th Grade | I have been with SPS for 23 years, and the 2021-2022 school year will be my 10th year at Pittman. I absolutely love being an Eagle and teaching fourth grade. I graduated from SMSU in 1998 with my bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education. I completed my Master’s degree in 2005 attending William Woods University. I am married to my best friend, and a high school crush. We have two silly fur girls (dogs) named Stella and Lucy. We love spending time with our friends! | cpreiser@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Sutherlin21.jpg | ||||
| Vandenberg | Amber | Vandenberg, Amber | Teacher | 2nd Grade | I began fulfilling my dream of teaching in 2005 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. In 2015 I moved to Missouri where I began teaching Technology here at Pittman Elementary. Last year I taught our 4th/5th grade class. I am so excited to start my sixth year at Pittman teaching our 2nd grade class! I love spending time with family(especially my 7 nieces and 3 nephews...soon to be 4), going to Cardinal Baseball games, riding horses, being outdoors in the country, history, and traveling! | avandenberg@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Vandenberg21.jpg | ||||
| Miller | Mary | Miller, Mary | Teacher | 1st Grade | Mary Miller is a first grade teacher. Over her ten years in education she has taught first, second, third, and fourth grades in elementary school. She also taught Spanish to children from pre-K to eighth grade. Mrs. Miller loves to spend time with her family, to be active outdoors, and to read. She believes that education has the power to open doors. Mrs. Miller works hard to ensure her students become lifelong learners so that they can seize opportunities in their lives. | marymiller@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Miller21.jpg | ||||
| Edelen | Cindy | Edelen, Cindy | Teacher | 3rd Grade | ccedelen@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Edelen21.jpg | |||||
| Tinney | Rebecca | Tinney, Rebecca | Teacher | 4th Grade | Hello! My name is Mrs. Tinney and I have taught for SPS since 2004. This is my 4th year at Pittman teaching 4th grade. I have taught a 2/3 split, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. When I'm not teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband, three children, and two dogs. I am also a busy swim, cross country, and martial arts mom! | rtinney@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/rebecca tinney.jpg | ||||
| Brown | Emily | Brown, Emily | Teacher | 5th Grade | My name is Emily Brown and this is my 16th year at Pittman. All of those 16 years have been at Pittman in 5th grade. I love my Pittman family! I grew up in Springfield and went to college at Drury University for both my Bachelors and Masters degrees. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, learning to play golf and learning to shoot skeet. | ebrown@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Brown21.jpg | ||||
| Turner | Elizabeth | Turner, Elizabeth | Teacher | 5th Grade | My name is Elizabeth Turner and I am a 5th grade teacher at Pittman. This will be my seventh year teaching and I'm so thankful all of my years teaching have been at Pittman. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and spending time with my husband and one year old baby girl! I love the outdoors and hanging out with our dogs. I consider myself a lifelong learner and am always willing to try something new! | elturner@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Turner21.jpg | ||||
| Everett | Lori | Everett, Lori | Teacher | Special Education | laeverett@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Everett21.jpg | |||||
| Manke | Jeanne | Manke, Jeanne | Teacher | EBS | This is my 17th year of teaching in Special Education, my 11th year at Pittman, and my 1st year as EBS teacher. I love teaching students that learn differently. I am originally from Wisconsin but have also taught in Virginia before moving closer to family here in Missouri. In my spare time, I love to be outside hiking or biking. I also love reading a good book. Most of all, I love spending time with family which now includes two grandchildren. | jfmanke@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Manke21.jpg | ||||
| Elliott | Crystal | Elliott, Crystal | Counselor | Specialty | cdelliott@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Elliott21.jpg | |||||
| Dillon | Matt | Dillon, Matt | Teacher | 2nd Grade | This is my 13th year teaching and my fourth year at Pittman. I taught technology my first three years at Pittman to grades K - 5. Before Pittman, I taught third, fourth and fifth grade at Watkins Elementary. I am very excited to teach second grade this year! My wife and I have a five year old daughter and a two year old son. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to Missouri State basketball games, and reading true crime and mystery novels. | mcdillon@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Dillon21.jpg | ||||
| Agnew | Melissa | Agnew, Melissa | Principal | Office | Melissa Agnew has been in education for fifteen years. Before becoming principal, she was the Learning coach for Pittman Elementary for four years. Prior to becoming a Learning Coach, Melissa taught in Branson for seven years and three years in Rogersville. Melissa earned her Masters in Administration from Missouri State University. She has published four books with Kagan Cooperative Learning. In her free time she enjoys exercising and being outdoors with her family. | mragnew@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Agnew21.jpg | ||||
| Garrett | Patrick | Garrett, Patrick | P.E. Coach | Specialty | pagarrett@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Garrett21.jpg | |||||
| Matz | Manden | Matz, Manden | Reading Specialist | Specialty | This is my 20th year teaching. This is my 4th year back at Pittman where I will be working with Kindergarten through 2nd grade groups. | mmatz@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Matz21.1.jpg | ||||
| Burch | Caitlin | Burch, Caitlin | Speech/Language Pathologist | Specialty | I’m the speech-language pathologist here at Pittman. I have been the SLP at Pittman for 3 years, since graduating with my master’s degree from MSU. Outside of school, I love spending time with my husband, our son, Shepherd, and our dog, Lola. | caitlinburch@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Burch21.jpg | ||||
| Popa | Michelle | Popa, Michelle | Head Custodian | Support Staff | mdpopa@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Popa21.jpg | |||||
| Custer | Kandice | Custer, Kandice | Kitchen Staff | Nutritional Services | kncuster@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Custer21.jpg | |||||
| Cash | Sandy | Cash, Sandy | Library Clerical | Specialty | scash@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Cash.jpg | |||||
| Chance | Rachael | Chance, Rachael | Math Specialist | Specialty | Hello! My name is Rachael Chance and I am the Math Specialist for Pittman. I am so excited to work with Pittman families and students again this year. My goal is to create a love for math for all students! This will be my 18th year of teaching and my third year as a Math Specialist. I live in Willard with my husband, Trent, and our two sons, Bennett and Rowan. We enjoy playing games together, doing puzzles and being outside together. | rmchance@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Chance21.jpg | ||||
| Cornell | Maggie | Cornell, Maggie | Cross Cat Para | Special Education | macornell@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Cornell21.jpg | |||||
| Kerwin | Cathy | Kerwin, Cathy | Librarian | Specialty | I have been a librarian in Springfield Public School for over 20 years. I love sharing stories with children. I am married to Joe and we have 2 married daughters. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also like to hike and see waterfalls. | ckerwin@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Kerwin.jpg | ||||
| Kitchens | Jeff | Kitchens, Jeff | EBS Para | EBS | jdkitchens@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Kitchens21.jpg | |||||
| Allen | Chance | Allen, Chance | Night Custodian | Support Staff | ceallen@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Allen.jpg | |||||
| Thornsberry | Ashley | Thornsberry, Ashley | Art Teacher | Specialty | aethornsberry@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Thornsberry21.jpg | |||||
| Highfill | Angel | Highfill, Angel | EBS Para | EBS | maharbour@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Highfill21.jpg | |||||
| Morgan | Madison | Morgan, Madison | Technology Teacher | Specialty | This is my 2nd year teaching technology at Pittman and I LOVE it! The kids bring so much joy to my life. I live in Willard with my wonderful husband and our two pups, Luke and Leia. We are huge nerds and we love Star Wars. (Obviously.) I love being in nature, reading, writing, cooking, running, photography, eating ice cream, and of course, exploring new advances in technology! | mamorgan@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Morgan.jpg | ||||
| Ray | Madison | Ray, Madison | Music Teacher | Specialty | Hello! I am Madison Ray, and I am in my fifth year teaching music. This is my second year at SPS. I teach music here at Pittman, as well as Williams Elementary. In addition to teaching music, I am the Diversity and Equity Champion. I love teaching music! It is a great opportunity to express yourself, become aware of emotions, and work as a team. I love sharing music with everyone. In addition to teaching, I am a quilter and a dog mom to my Cavalier named Zelda. | mdray@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Ray21.jpg | ||||
| Swofford | Jayce | Swofford, Jayce | Instructional Support Aid | Support Staff | jeswofford@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Francis | Larissa | Francis, Larissa | Teacher | Special Education | lefrancis@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Francis21.jpg | |||||
| Osborn | Cali | Osborn, Cali | Kitchen Staff | Nutritional Services | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Osborn21.jpg | ||||||
| Carpenter | Colleen | Carpenter, Colleen | Kitchen Staff | Nutritional Services | crcarpenter@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Carpenter21.jpg |
