dSpringfield Public Schools has a proud tradition of selecting outstanding Teachers of the Year. Here is our distinguished roster.
2009-2010 Dave Davis, Hillcrest High School
2008-2009 Beth Nickle, Bailey Alternative School
2007-2008 Jeannie Ratcliff, Sequiota Elementary School
2006-2007 Steve Ingalsbe, Pipkin Middle School
2005-2006 Kevin Hawkins, Glendale High School
2004-2005 Carrol Lund, Kickapoo High School
2003-2004 Mary Lou Datema, Jeffries Elementary School
2002-2003 Pam Hankins, Kickapoo High School
2001-2002 Carolyn Nixon, Reed Middle School
2000-2001 Liz Viehle, Rountree Elementary School
1999-2000 Mae Tribble, Pittman Elementary School
1998-1999 Denise Fredrick, Kickapoo High School
1997-1998 Linda Neale, Phelps Center for Gifted Education
1996-1997 Juliana Payne, Jarrett Middle School
1995-1996 Betty Gritz, Watkins Elementary School
1994-1995 Phyllis Sleeth, Carver Middle School
1993-1994 Faye Sturhahn, Watkins Elementary School
1992-1993 Sue Reynolds, Gray Elementary School
1991-1992 Donna Espy, Cherokee Middle School
1990-1991 Carolyn Gillespie, Gray Elementary School
1989-1990 Eleanor Howell, Twain Elementary School
1988-1989 William Bowman, Glendale High School
1987-1988 Dale Wagner, Hickory Hills Middle School
1986-1987 Janet Brown, Phelps Center for Gifted Education
Nominations for 2010-2011
Early February of each year is the typical deadline to submit nominations for Springfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The nomination form is easy to complete and can be submitted by a student, parent, co-worker or supervisor. Teachers can even nominate themselves.
Pesons wishing to nominate a teacher complete a form explaining in 100 words or less why they are nominating the individual. Nominations are kept confidential.
The Teacher of the Year announcement is held at the annual district Teacher Appreciation Banquet in April of each year. The winner may be considered for Missouri Teacher of the Year.
Nomination forms and program timeline for 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year will be posted here when available.
Construction of Harrison Elementary School should be substantially complete in June. Throughout the summer, finishing touches such as playground equipment, kitchen fixtures and classroom furniture will be installed. Elementary registration and a "sneak peak" event will be held at the school Tuesday, Aug 11. View the school's web page for photos of the progress.
The latest Quarterly Report on district goal indicators and measures is now available for inspection. Highlights in this report - the second this fiscal year – include the latest on improvements being made in ACT composite scores and graduation rates. There’s new information on how our teacher pay compares with regional districts, student attendance and academic performance. View the report.