Administrator and Teacher Qualifications 2012-13

Mansfield School District Administrator and Teacher Qualifications 2012-13

Robert Ross, Superintendent Bachelor of Science, East Texas State, Commerce, TX Master of Education, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX Additional hours above Masters level, Texas A and M University, Commerce, TX Physical Education/Wellness Certification Grades 7-12 Building Administration Certification Grades P-8/5-12, District Administration Certification Grades K-12

Tina Smith, Mansfield High School Principal Bachelor of Science, Secondary Mathematics Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Educational Administration, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Additional hours above the Masters level, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Administration Certification Grades 5-12, Mathematics Certification Grades 5-12

Dr. James Best, Curriculum Coordinator/Federal Programs Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Doctor of Education, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR Honorary Doctor of Education, Vanderbilt University District Administration Certification Grades K-12, Secondary Principal Certification, Secondary Assistant Principal Certification, Biology, Health, Physical Education and Coaching Certifications

Cindy Coleman, Mansfield Middle School Principal Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Master of Education, School Administration, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Building Level Administration Certification Grades P-8, Middle School Physical Education Certification Grades 5-8, Elementary Education Certification Grades 1-6

Sam Slott, Mansfield Elementary Principal Bachelor of Arts, History Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Coaching Endorsement, University of Arkansas Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Harding University, Searcy, AR Additional hours toward Educational Specialist Degree for Superintendent Licensure Administration Certification Grades P-08 and 7-12, Social Studies Grades 7-12, Coaching 7-12, Driver’s Education, Certified EAST Instructor

Floyd Fisher, Mansfield High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Harding University, Searcy, AR Specialist in Education, Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Building Administration Certification Grades P-8/7-12, Secondary Physical Education Certification Grades 7-12, Coaching Certification Grades 7-12, General Science Certification Grades 7-12, Physical Science Certification Grades 7-12

Nancy Vitale, Special Education Supervisor Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6, Early Childhood Certification Grades PK-4, Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades 4-12, Special Education Early Childhood Specialist Grades PK-4 and Special Education Supervisor Grades K-12

Tracey Sadoski, School Based Health Coordinator/Grant Writer Bachelor of Science, Biology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Arts, Teaching, University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR Master of Education, School Counseling, in progress, Arkansas Tech University Certifications in Life Science Grades 7-12, Physical Science Grades 7-12, Business Education Grades P-12, Family and Consumer Sciences Grades 7-12, English As A Second Language Endorsement Grades P-12 National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adulthood Science

Linda Childers, Mansfield High School Counselor Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Arkansas Tech University Master of Education, Counselor Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Secondary Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, Secondary Guidance Certification Grades 7-12

Sandra Adams, Mansfield Middle School Counselor Bachelor of Science in Education, Arkansas State University Masters in Counseling, University of Arkansas Elementary Certification Grades 1-6, Guidance Certification Grades 5-12, Special Education Instructional Specialist PK-12, Librarian K-12 Certification

Sherri Ray, Mansfield Elementary Counselor Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education and Middle School Endorsement, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Master of Education, School Counseling and Leadership, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Social Studies, Secondary and Middle School Certification, English Middle School Certification, Guidance and Counseling, P-12

Melissa Lybyer, Library Media Specialist Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas Master of Education, Instructional Technology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional coursework in science Certifications in Reading Grades 1-12, General Science Grades 7-12, Middle School Science Grades 5-8, Middle School Social Studies Grades 5-8, English Language Arts Grades 7-12, Social Studies Grades 7-12, Library Media Grades P-8, Library Media Grades 7-12, Global Studies Grades 7-12

Stephanie Presley, Library Media Specialist Bachelor of Science, Secondary Science Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Master of Education, Instructional Technology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Library Media Certification Grades K-12, Middle School Mathematics Certification, General Science Certification Grades 7-12

Kim Arnold, First Grade Bachelor of Science, Secondary Mathematics and General Science, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Elementary P-6 Certification, Middle School and Secondary Mathematics Certification, Middle School and Secondary General Science Certification

Tamachia Barton, Kindergarten Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Elementary Certification Grades K-6

Dimity Beran, Third/Fourth Grade Mathematics Bachelors, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Masters, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts Certification Grades K-8

Mary Jane Brewer, Kindergarten Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8, Elementary Education Grades K-6 Certification

Tommy Brewer, 4th Grade Literacy Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Grades P-6, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above Bachelor level, Harding University, Searcy, AR Early Childhood Education Certification Grades PK-4, Elementary Certification Grades K-6

Chris Brown, Kindergarten Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6

Alisha Burton, GT Coordinator and Teacher Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Arkansas Tech University Master of Education, Gifted Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR PreK-4 Certification, K-12 Gifted Education Certification

Cheryl Davis, Third Grade Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Master of Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Elementary Certification Grades 1-6

Connie Godwin, Reading Recovery Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Fifteen additional Reading hours, UALR, Little Rock, AR Elementary P-4 Certification, Elementary K-6 Certification, Reading Recovery Certification

Lisa Henson, Third Grade Associate of General Studies, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Associate of Arts, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6

Laura Holland, Fourth Grade Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above the Bachelors level, Arkansas Tech University Early Childhood Education Certification, Elementary Certification Grades K-6, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8

Matthew Howell, Elementary Physical Education Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Certifications in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12, Coaching Certification

Ann M. “Shelly” Nicodemus, Kindergarten Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Elementary Certification Grades K-6

Cassandra Owens, High School and Elementary Art Bachelor of Arts in Science, Commercial Art with Emphasis in Photography, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Teacher PK-12, Arkadelphia Art Certification Grades PK-12

Jana Phelan, Second Grade Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4

Barbara Root, Second Grade Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4

Frances E. Spencer, First Grade Bachelors, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Elementary Certification Grades P-4

Jacy Thompson, Special Education Bachelors, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Masters, Educational Theory and Practice, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro Elementary Certification PreK-4

Lonene Turner, Third Grade Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR Master of Education, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6

Melinda Van Pelt, First Grade Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Early Childhood Education Certification Grades PK-4, Elementary Certification Grades K-6, Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades PK-12

Tari Ward, Fourth Grade Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6

Kristen Wheeler, Second Grade Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Science-Education, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4

Jessica White, Elementary Music/Choir Bachelor of Music Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Instrumental/Vocal Music Certification Grade P-12 Fifteen additional hours above the Bachelors level

Dana Yandell, Reading Recovery Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Early Childhood Certification, Elementary Certification Grades K-6, Middle School Science Certification Grades 5-8, Reading Recovery Certification from UALR

Amy Zluticky, Second Grade Bachelor of Arts, Religious Education, Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO Early Childhood Education Certification, PK-4

Renea Bryan, MMS Business Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, University of Arkansas Fayetteville Additional hours above the Masters level, Arkansas Tech University Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Middle School Math Grades 5-8, Middle School Social Studies Grades 5-8, Elementary Certification, Business Technology Certification Grades 4-8, Career Orientation Certification Grades 7-12, Career Special Populations Certification Grades 7-12

Rhonda Bullard, MMS Science Middle Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Educational Technology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Certification in Mathematics Grades 4-8, Science Grades 4-8, English Grades 4-8, Social Studies Grades 4-8, Math Master Teacher Completion with College Ready at University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Jan Carlton, MMS Social Studies Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Eighteen hours above Bachelors level, Gifted/Talented Certification, Arkansas Tech University Grades K-6 Certification, K-12 Gifted/Talented Certification, Grades 7-8 English/Social Studies Endorsement

Carla Ellis, MMS Special Education Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Special Education Certification, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Certification Grades PK-4, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8, Elementary Certification Grades K-6, Special Education Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Grades PK-4, Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades 4-12

Cathy Gregory, MMS Special Eduction Associate, Eastern Oklahoma State College Bachelor of Education, Northeastern State University Special Education Certification Grades 4-12

Kandis Howard, MMS Fifth Grade Associate of Arts, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above Bachelors level, Lit Lab Trained, Harding University, University of Arkansas, Math Masters, University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Arron Kimes, MMS Mathematics and Coach Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood Mathematics/Science, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Middle Childhood Language Arts/Social Studies Grades 4-8, Middle Childhood Science/Mathematics Grades 4-8, Algebra I Certification Grade 8

David Love, Middle and High School Art Bachelor of Arts, Art Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Art Education Certification Grades K-12

Katie Mathis, MMS Sixth Grade Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Additional hours above the Bachelor level, Harding University, Searcy, AR Elementary Education Certification Grades 1-6, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8

Lex K. Mickle, MMS Physical Education and Social Studies Bachelor of Science in Education, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR Eighteen additional hours above Bachelors level, Elementary Education Middle School Physical Education Certification Grades 5-8, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8 Elementary Education Certification Grades 1-6, AAA Coaching Certification High School Football and Softball

Trey Prieur, MMS Physical Education Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Physical Education/Wellness Certification Grades P-8 and 7-12, Coaching Grades 7-12

Brent Reeves, MMS Science and Physical Education Bachelor of Science, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR Master of Science in Education, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR Health Certification Grades 7-12, Secondary Physical Education Certification Grades 7-12, General Science Certification Grades 7-12, Life/Earth Science Certification Grade 7-12

Carla Sharp, MMS English Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Thirty-six additional graduate hours University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Harding University, Arkansas Tech University Early Childhood Certification Grades P-4, Elementary Certification Grades K-6, Middle School Social Studies Certification 5-8

Jason Shepherd, MMS JAG Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Early Childhood Certification Grades P-4, Middle School Science Certification Grades 5-8, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8, Elementary Certification Grades K-6

Frances Stell, MMS Special Education Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above the Bachelors level, Arkansas Tech University Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Middle School Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8, Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6, Special Education Certification Grades P-12

Becky Vanelli, MMS English Associate of Arts, Associate of Science Bachelor, Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Education, Reading Certification PK-8 English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science

Tonya Wagoner, MMS Science Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above Bachelors level in Physics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Certification K-6

Becky Webster, MMS Mathematics and Science Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Elementary Administration, University of Arkansas Mathematics Certification Grades 1-6, Science Certification Grades 1-6, Social Studies Certification Grades 5-8

Malinda Wesley, MMS English Bachelor of Science, English with Teacher Licensure, University of Arkansas Fort Smith Eight additional hours above the Bachelors level, Reading, Harding University English Language Arts Certification

Tracey Barnette, MHS Science/TAG Instructor and Coordinator Bachelor of Science, Biology and Secondary Science Education, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro Physical/Earth Science Certification Grades 7-12, Life/Earth Science Certification Grades 7-12, Administration Certification 5-12

Nancy Clark, MHS English Bachelor of Science in Education, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS Master of Education, Harding University, Searcy English, History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Journalism Certification, Advanced Placement Literature Certification Keith Dake, MHS ALE and Coach Bachelor of Science, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Health and Physical Education Certification Grades K-12

Brandon Elmore, MHS Mathematics and Coach Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Master of Arts in Teaching, Education, University of Arkansas, Monticello Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, Coaching Certification Grades 7-12

Wanda Forsberg, Special Education Bachelor, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Master of Education, Northeastern State University Special Education Instructional Specialist Certification Grades 4-12, Special Education Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Grades PK-4

Bridget Freeman, MHS English Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Health Certification Grades 7-12, Physical Education Certification Grades K-12, Coaching Grades 7-12, English Language Arts Certification Grades 7-12, National Board Certification

George William “Bill” Frye, MHS Coach and Teacher Bachelor of Science, College of the Ozarks Fifteen additional hours above the Bachelor level Certifications in Health Education, Secondary Physical Education, General Science, Social Studies and Driver’s Education

Jason Gill, MHS Physical Education and Coach Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR Health Certification Grades 7-12, Secondary Physical Education Grades 7-12, Coaching Grades 7-12, Driver’s Education Grades 7-12

Jeremy Holland, MHS Mathematics Associate of Arts, General Education, Westark Community College Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR Master of Science in Education, Special Certification in Mathematics, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Secondary Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, SMART Notebook Trainer of Trainers Oracle Academy Trained Instructor for Database Design and Programming Oracle Academy Trained Instructor for Java Fundamentals and Programming

April Howell, MHS History and Volleyball Coach Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR Master of Education, Gifted, Talented and Creative, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR Certifications in English Grades 7-12, Oral Communications Grades 9-12, Drama Grades 9-12, Social Studies Grades 7-12 and Volleyball Grades 7-12

J. Eryn Musgrove-Hunt, MHS English, Speech and Journalism Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, aR Nine additional hours above Bachelor level, Communication, Arkansas Tech University English, Speech, Journalism Certification Grades 7-12 Pre-AP High School English Literature Certified, AP High School English Language and Composition Certified

Michelle Johnson, MHS Social Studies Bachelor of General Studies, Southeastern Louisiana University Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Arkansas, Monticello, AR Social Studies Certification Grades 7-12 Laura King, MHS/MMS Mathematics Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, Business Technology Certification Grades 7-12

Amy McEntire, MHS Special Education Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Additional hours above the Bachelors level, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Early Childhood Education Certification Grades PK-4 Special Education Instructional Specialist Certification Grades 4-12

Bryan McKay, MHS Science and Coach Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Secondary Physical Education Certification Grades 7-12, Coaching Certification Grades 7-12, General Science Certification Grades 7-12

Kathy Reeves, MHS Science Bachelor of Science, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR Life/Earth Science Certification Grades 7-12

Linda Roop, MHS Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Education, Math, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Master of Education, Secondary Education, Math, Northeastern State University Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, Transition to Math Certification Grades 9-12

Annette Smith, EAST Facilitator and JAG Specialist Bachelor of Science, Home Economics in Interior Design and Housing Family and Consumer Science Certification Grades 4-12, JAG Certification Grades 9-12, EAST Facilitator Certification

Keith Stovall, MHS Business Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Additional hours above Bachelors level, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Business Education Certification, Workplace Readiness Certification, Business Technology Certification, Coaching

Rhianna Wagner, MHS Agriculture Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Extension Education, University of Arkansas Master of Science, Agriculture Education Agriculture Certification Grades 7-12

Sue Ward, MHS Family and Consumer Science Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR Master of Education, Vocational Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Family and Consumer Science Certification Grades 7-12, Applied Mathematics I/II Certification Grades 7-12

Ruth Watson, MHS Special Education Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Southeastern State University, Durant, OK Master of Education, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4, Middle Childhood Language Arts/Social Studies/Science/Mathematics Grades 4-8, Special Education Instructional Specialist Certification Grades 4-12, Special Education Early Childhood Instructional Specialist Certification Grades PK-4

Rebecca Yates, MHS Spanish Fine Arts and Foreign Language Department Head Associate of Arts, Westark Community College, Fort Smith Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Master of Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville Spanish Certification Grades K-12 English Certification Grades 5-12 Special Elementary Certification in Spanish