Staff Directory
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| Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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| Batson | Laura | Batson, Laura | Principal | Office | This is my 9th year as Principal at Pittman and my 17th year in education. I love my job! Pittman is such a great place to work. We have dedicated teachers and amazing families. I do not want to be anywhere else! Away from work I love being outside with my boys, Andrew and Ethan. We became a family of four recently with the addition of a 12 year old foster daughter. We love to visit family in Colorado and Nebraska and totally love Husker football! | lbatson@spsmail.org | |||||
| Thomas | Gwen | Thomas, Gwen | Secretary | Office | gethomas@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Snodgrass | Alexa | Snodgrass, Alexa | Nurse | Office | Nurse Alexa is a Central High School alumni, and went to nursing school at OTC. She recently earned her BSN from Cox College. Prior to being the nurse at Pittman, she worked at Mercy Hospital in the Burn ICU. She also works at OTC in their Practical Nursing program teaching new nurses. When she isn't working she likes to spend time with her family; doing things like watching movies (especially Disney ones), swimming, going to Cardinals games, and eating lots of dessert. | arsnodgrass@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Alexa Snodgrass.jpg | ||||
| Becker | Victoria | Becker, Victoria | Teacher | Kindergarten | vebecker@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Dickerson | Maggie | Dickerson, Maggie | Teacher | Kindergarten | This is my first year at Pittman Elementary school and I am thrilled to be an Eagle Kindergarten teacher! Before moving to Springfield, I taught preschool Education is a second career path for me, as I graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education, however this is my passion as I love KIDS! A little bit about me; I am married to my husband Kerry and we have two sons Mark (8) and Luke (4). I am looking forward to a great year in Kindergarten! | mkdickerson@spsmail.org | |||||
| Janson | Amanda | Janson, Amanda | Teacher | Kindergarten | amjanson@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Chism | Angel | Chism, Angel | Teacher | 1st Grade | Angel Chism has been an educator for 18 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Business from Williams Baptist 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 | |||||
| Henry | Cheryl | Henry, Cheryl | Teacher | 1st Grade | I taught first grade for nine years in Carson City, NV before moving to Springfield. During the 2017-2018 school year, I was the paraprofessional in both kindergarten classes at Pittman Elementary. Now, I get to teach those same students as first graders. 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 in Incline Village, NV. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my | cahenry@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Cheryl Henry.jpg | ||||
| Ceperley | Karen | Ceperley, Karen | Teacher | 2nd Grade | kjceperley@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Miller | Bea Jo | Miller, Bea Jo | Teacher | 2nd Grade | Hi! My name is Bea Jo Miller. I teach 2nd grade. I have taught at Pittman for 10 years. GO EAGLES!! I have taught 17 years in Springfield Public Schools. This is my 27th year of teaching in the lower elementary grades. Yes...how time does fly!! I have lived all my life in and near Springfield, Missouri. One of my favorite parts about teaching is helping students with literacy choices. I am happy when my students are immersed in a great book! In my spare time I love to travel, take pictures, | bmiller@spsmail.org | |||||
| Sutherlin | Cory | Sutherlin, Cory | Teacher | 3rd Grade | This is my 20th year with Springfield Public Schools and my 7th year being a Pittman Eagle. �I LOVE my job, and I am grateful to call each of my students my kiddos for life.� I�ve been married 8 �years to my best friend, Derrick.� Derrick is a breast cancer survivor, and we are both very passionate about spreading awareness to both men and women. �Derrick and I have two furry children.� Some might call them dogs.� Sampson is a 15 year old Schnoodle, and Lucy is a 1 year old Chiweenie.� They are | cpreiser@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Cory.jpg | ||||
| Vandenberg | Amber | Vandenberg, Amber | Teacher | 4th/5th 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 2nd/3rd grade class. I am so excited to start my fourth year at Pittman teaching our 3rd grade class! I love riding horses, being outdoors in the country, history, traveling and spending time with family(especially my 2 nephews and 5 nieces.. soon to be 6)! | avandenberg@spsmail.org | /cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/34/Amber.jpg | ||||
| Miller | Mary | Miller, Mary | Teacher | 3rd Grade | Mary Miller is a third grade teacher. Over her ten years in education she has taught 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/bio pics/Mary Miller.jpg | ||||
| Edelen | Cindy | Edelen, Cindy | Teacher | 4th Grade | ccedelen@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Tinney | Rebecca | Tinney, Rebecca | Teacher | 4th Grade | rtinney@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Brown | Emily | Brown, Emily | Teacher | 5th Grade | ebrown@spsmail.org | ||||||
| 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 fourth year teaching and I am currently going back to school to get my master's degree. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and spending time with my husband. I love the outdoors and hanging out with our many pets! 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/bio pics/Elizabeth Turner.jpg | ||||
| Baker | Brittany | Baker, Brittany | Teacher | Special Education | I�m Brittany Baker and this is my fourth year teaching. I was a 4th grade teacher for my first three years of teaching and now I am a Special Education teacher. I graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and minor in Special Education. I met my husband Travis while attending Evangel. I recently received my Masters in Administration before giving birth to my beautiful baby girl named Adalee. I enjoy swimming, singing, being outdoors, and binge watching Netflix. | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Brittany Pic.jpg | |||||
| Manke | Jeanne | Manke, Jeanne | Teacher | Special Education | jfmanke@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Brinley | Tamara | Brinley, Tamara | Teacher | Special Education | tmbrinley@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Sexton | Rhonda | Sexton, Rhonda | Art | Specialty | Rhonda Sexton has been in education for 27 years. The majority of her experience has been in a self-contained elementary classroom. Mrs. Sexton has served in numerous roles including elementary and middle school art/music/drama; MS and HS English/creative writing; and has helped write curriculum for numerous districts in all core content areas. Her master�s degree is in Educational Technology. Someday she hopes to publish the numerous children�s books she has written and illustrated. In her free | rjsexton@spsmail.org | |||||
| Nurnberg | Debbie | Nurnberg, Debbie | Counselor | Specialty | Debbie Nurnberg has been the school counselor at Pittman for the last 14 years. �She has also served as the counselor at Doling, Sunshine, and Jeffries Elementaries. �Previous to being a school counselor, Debbie taught fifth grade in Affton, Missouri. Debbie is married to Cliff, and has a daughter, Annaliese, who lives in Washington D.C., and a son, Steven, who attends Missouri State University. ��In her free time, Debbie loves gardening, taking hikes, cooking, reading books, and playing games w | dnurnberg@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Debbie N.jpg | ||||
| Thomas | Tony | Thomas, Tony | Instructional Support Aide | Specialty | |||||||
| Dillon | Matt | Dillon, Matt | Technology | Specialty | This is my 11th year teaching and my second year at Pittman as the Technology teacher. Previously I taught third, fourth and fifth grade at Watkins Elementary. I also spent a year teaching math and computers at Everton. When I am not at school, you might find me working at one of the libraries in Springfield. My wife and I have a three year old daughter and a newborn son. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to Missouri State basketball games, and reading crime/mystery novels. | mcdillon@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Matt Dillon.jpg | ||||
| Agnew | Melissa | Agnew, Melissa | Learning Coach | Specialty | Melissa Agnew has been in education for thirteen years. She has been a Learning coach for three 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 | |||||
| Rowlett | Joshua | Rowlett, Joshua | Library Media Specialist | Specialty | My name is Joshua Rowlett, and this will be my seventh year in the library at Pittman. There, we do everything from learn how to locate books to creating video games to designing and printing 3D objects. Better still, students will be able to use the skills we use to do this all throughout their lives. | jwrowlett@spsmail.org | |||||
| Ray | Cindy | Ray, Cindy | Library Clerical | Specialty | |||||||
| Acklin | Hailey | Acklin, Hailey | Music | Specialty | This year will be my 14th year of teaching and I've been teaching at Pittman for 6 years. I grew up in Sedalia MO and I attended SBU in Bolivar MO where I received a B.S. in Music. Later I received a Master�s Degree from CMSU in Warrensburg MO. When I'm not at school I enjoy being active in my church, attending Jazzercise classes, and find opportunities to perform whenever I can. Most recently I was in the Springfield Little Theatre production of "All Shook Up!" My favorite thing about teachin | heacklin@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Hailey Acklin.jpg | ||||
| Garrett | Patrick | Garrett, Patrick | Physical Education | Specialty | pagarrett@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Matz | Manden | Matz, Manden | Reading Specialist | Specialty | This will by my 16th year as a Reading Specialist. I started my Reading Specialist career at Fordland Elementary before coming to Pittman Elementary in 2006. After 7 years at Pittman I was moved to Watkins Elementary where I�ve spent the last 5 years. I am excited to be returning to Pittman to work with Kindergarten and First grade students! | mmatz@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/domain/34/bio pics/Manden.jpg | ||||
| Burch | Caitlin | Burch, Caitlin | Speech/Language Pathologist | Specialty | caitlinburch@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Popa | Michelle | Popa, Michelle | Head Custodian | Support Staff | mdpopa@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Carey | Brad | Carey, Brad | Night Custodian | Support Staff | bjcarey@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Hanak | Janet | Hanak, Janet | Kitchen Manager | Support Staff | jthanak@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Custer | Kandice | Custer, Kandice | Kitchen | Support Staff | kncuster@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Martin | Bryan | Martin, Bryan | Kitchen | Support Staff | bamartin@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Ward | Jenny | Ward, Jenny | Kitchen | Support Staff | jlward@spsmail.org |
