Staff Directory
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| Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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| Tarrasch | Dr. | Rachal | Tarrasch, Rachal | Principal | A: Administration | Dr. Tarrasch is thrilled to join Holland as principal! She has a diverse educational background and has worked with many students, families & teachers throughout the world. Some of her educational experience includes teaching special education in The Bronx, NY, teaching English abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina & teaching 2nd grade at an independent school. Dr. Tarrasch is passionate about creating a safe environment, a joy for learning & helping students and teachers reach their potential. | retarrasch-scholz@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/OjeoXxa.jpg | |||
| Simmonds | Gracie | Simmonds, Gracie | Secretary | AA: Office Staff | gasimmonds@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Wisdom | Sharlene | Wisdom, Sharlene | Nurse | AA: Office Staff | Nurse Wisdom is a wonderful asset to Holland! She is always there to help anyone who needs it. | bswisdom@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/nurse pic.jpg | ||||
| Breshears | Theresa | Breshears, Theresa | Counselor | CH: Specialty Teachers | Mrs. Breshears is excited to be the Holland school counselor! She has been with SPS since 2013. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a passion for working with children and families. She is a native to Missouri and graduated from MSU. She enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with her pets & family. | tdbreshears@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/gih5G13.jpg | ||||
| Walker | Katherine | Walker, Katherine | Teacher | CB: 1st | Hi! I am Mrs. Walker. I started teaching at Holland in 2014 as a 1st grade teacher and for the past few years I've been a Kindergarten teacher. I like to kayak, walk, ride bikes, and enjoy the outdoors. I'm married to my husband, Michael. I have a daughter, Trinity, who is at OTC and plans to major in business administration. They are both my favorite people! I love to build classroom communities and am very excited to have lasting relationships with my students. | kdwalker@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/walker pic.png | ||||
| Willard | Lori | Willard, Lori | Teacher | CA: Kindergarten | My name is Lori Willard. I have taught at Holland for many years and love being a Holland Hawk!�My favorite subject to teach is reading.�In my spare time, I love reading, going to the movies, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals. I have a niece that I love spending time with and a cat named Edgar that keeps me company at home.�I am excited to work with you and your child this year! | lmwillard@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/BMgy5j4.jpg | ||||
| Gann | Ashley N. | Gann, Ashley N. | Teacher | CB: 1st Grade | I'm Ashley N. Gann. I will be the 1st grade teacher this year at Holland. I have 5 years of teaching experience as a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as well as two years in kindergarten. This will be my first year in first grade. I have been married for 16 years, and we have seven children, ranging in age from 3 to 14 years old. When I'm not at work or with my family, I am working on my Educational Doctorate through Missouri Baptist University. | angann@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Petry | Kate | Petry, Kate | Teacher | CD: 2nd Grade | Hello! My name is Kate Petry and I have been teaching in Springfield since 2007. I started as a Reading Intervention Specialist, transitioned into 2nd grade and have also taught 1st grade. I grew up in St. Louis, but really love living in Springfield. I have two kiddos. Eli and Evie. They both attend Springfield Public Schools. We also have a cat named Miles who keeps us very entertained. Holland is a great school and I have loved working with this community. | kebradshaw@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/petry pic.jpg | ||||
| Akers | Lydia | Akers, Lydia | Teacher | CE: 3rd Grade | Ms. Akers is a wonderful addition to the Holland family! | laakers@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| White | Brynn | White, Brynn | Teacher | CF: 4th Grade | Mrs. White is a wonderful addition to the Holland family. | bewhite@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Snyder | Stalena | Snyder, Stalena | Data Driven Instructional Specialist | AB: Specialist | My name is Stalena Snyder and I have been teaching since 2001 in multiple places both stateside and abroad.�I have been part of Springfield Public Schools since 2004 and love being part of the Holland community. When I am not at school, I am typically spending time with my friends and family as well as pursuing my passions which include pottery, reading, photography & music. | ssnyder@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/nj453JK.jpg | ||||
| Upton | Stephanie | Upton, Stephanie | DHH Teacher | D: Special Education - Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing | My name is Stephanie Upton, and I was born and raised in Springfield, MO. I've been a Teacher for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing since 1995. I've been part of Springfield Public Schools since 2018, and I love being part of the Holland community. When I'm not at school, I'm typically spending time with my friends and family as well as pursuing my passions which include: reading, traveling, playing games, snuggling with my four dogs, and spending quality time with my husband and precious grandson. | slupton@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/5eWkOgX.jpg?1 | ||||
| Rowlett | Joshua | Rowlett, Joshua | Librarian | CH: Specialty Teachers | Mr. Rowlett is a wonderful addition to the Holland team! | jwrowlett@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Brown | Jamie | Brown, Jamie | Orchestra Teacher | CH: Specialty Teachers | This is my 5th year teaching orchestra, and I am so excited to be in this role alongside the Holland team. I am passionate about music and play the flute, saxophone, violin, ukulele, and guitar often at home. I love spending time with my family at the lake, on walks, or exploring the outdoors. | jlbrown@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/jamie pic.jpg | ||||
| Wells | Jessica | Wells, Jessica | SPED/DHH Paraprofessional | F: Support Staff | Ms. Jessica is a wonderful asset to Holland! | jlwells@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/jessica pic.jpg | ||||
| Hartman | Janelle | Hartman, Janelle | Visually Impaired Paraprofessional | F: Support Staff | Ms. Janelle is a wonderful asset to Holland! | jjhartman@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/janelle pic.jpg | ||||
| Leach | Scott | Leach, Scott | Head Custodian (Day) | F: Support Staff | Mr. Scott is a wonderful asset to Holland! | srleach@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/scott pic.jpg | ||||
| Zumwalt | Sam | Zumwalt, Sam | ISS/Paraprofessional | F: Support Staff | Mr. Sam is a wonderful addition to our Holland team! | shzumwalt@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Hernandez | Olimpia | Hernandez, Olimpia | Night Custodian | F: Support Staff | Ms. Olimpia is a wonderful asset to Holland! | ohernandez@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Dreckman | Lisa | Dreckman, Lisa | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | My name is Lisa Dreckman & I have worked as an ASL Interpreter at Holland since 2015. I am married to Scott (Deaf) & we have one daughter, Elicia (CODA), who attends Willard Middle School. We have 5 dachshunds too. I am originally from Wisconsin and I love the Green Bay Packers! I moved to Missouri in 1993 to attend Evangel, CBC, and AGTS. I love working with our DHH students & the Holland team! | lmdreckman@spsmail.org | https://i.imgur.com/k20Vbas.jpg | ||||
| Owen | Carla | Owen, Carla | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | I have been an educational interpreter at Holland Elementary since Feb of 2015. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri. In my spare time I love to dibble with different crafts. | cowen@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/carla pic.jpg | ||||
| Ituarte | Julie | Ituarte, Julie | VI/OM Teacher | D: Special Education - Visually Impaired, Orientation & Mobility Specialist | Ms. Ituarte is a wonderful asset to Holland! | jjanderson-ituarte@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Felton | Johnathan | Felton, Johnathan | Technology Teacher | CH: Specialty Teachers | Mr. Felton is a wonderful asset to Holland! | jwfelton@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Carlton | Anna | Carlton, Anna | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | Ms. Anna is a wonderful asset to Holland! | arcarlton@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Howser | Lisa | Howser, Lisa | Speech Language Pathologist | D: Special Education | Ms. Lisa is a wonderful asset to Holland! | ljhowser@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Weaver | Liz | Weaver, Liz | Teacher | CE: 3rd Grade | Mrs. Weaver is a wonderful asset to Holland! | eweaver@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Willoughby | Stephanie | Willoughby, Stephanie | Teacher | CF: 4th Grade | Hello! I’m Mrs. Willoughby. I teach 4th grade and I’m excited to be at Holland! I love traveling, reading and spending time with my pets and family. Learning is magical! I love seeing that spark of curiosity within my students. | smwilloughby@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/willoughby pic.jpg | ||||
| Turner | Carmen | Turner, Carmen | Teacher | CG: 5th Grade | Ms. Turner is a wonderful addition to the Holland Team! | lcturner@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Carlson | Karlee | Carlson, Karlee | School Community Liaison | AA: Office Staff | Mrs. Carlson is a wonderful addition to our Holland Team! | kbcarlson@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Bush | Kimberly | Bush, Kimberly | SPED Paraprofessional | F: Support Staff | Ms. Bush is a wonderful asset to Holland! | klbush@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Bledsoe | Jonathan | Bledsoe, Jonathan | SBT | H: Burrell | Mr. Jonathan is our School Based Therapist from Burrell & is a great asset to Holland! | Jonathan.Bledsoe@burrellcenter.com | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Jonathan pic.jpg | ||||
| Findorff | Les | Findorff, Les | SBSS | H: Burrell | Mr. Les is our School Based Support Service from Burrell & is a great asset to Holland! | Lester.Findorff@burrellcenter.com | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Short | Savannah | Short, Savannah | Process Coordinator | D: Special Education | Ms. Short is a wonderful asset to Holland! | sbshort@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Smith | Laura | Smith, Laura | Cross Cat-Teacher | D: Special Education | Hello! My name is Laura Smith, and I am proud to be returning to Holland as a Special Education teacher. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Deaf Education from Southwest Missouri State University and a Master of Education in Education/Special Education from Drury University. This is my seventh year teaching Special Education and my twelfth year serving full-time in the Special Education department at SPS. I am passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive classroom. | lssmith@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Robbins | Krista | Robbins, Krista | 504 Coordinator | D: Special Education | Ms. Robbins is a wonderful asset to Holland! | knrobbins@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Russell | Rachel | Russell, Rachel | Art Teacher | CH: Specialty Teachers | I am Rachel Russell, and I am Holland’s art teacher! I have been teaching at Holland since 2022. My teaching style is called Teaching Artistic Behaviors or TAB. Students can create what they want, all while learning how to be and think like an artist! My husband and I just welcomed our first baby to the world, Lydia, and we have two cat-children, Potato and Smudge. In the little free time I have now, I enjoy binging shows, reading, and playing video games. | rarussell@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/art teacher pic.jpg | ||||
| Hobbs | Justin | Hobbs, Justin | PE Coach | CH: Specialty Teachers | Coach Hobbs is a wonderful asset to Holland! | jchobbs@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Williams | Dr. | Sarin | Williams, Sarin | Music Teacher | CH: Specialty Teachers | Dr. Williams is a wonderful asset to Holland! | scwilliams@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||
| Rice | Lisa | Rice, Lisa | Cafeteria Manager | I: Kitchen Staff | Ms. Lisa is a wonderful asset to Holland! | lrice2@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Navas | Maria | Navas, Maria | Lead-Kitchen | I: Kitchen Staff | Ms. Maria is a wonderful asset to Holland! | mnavas@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/maria pic.jpg | ||||
| Hill | April | Hill, April | Cafeteria | I: Kitchen Staff | Ms. Hill is a wonderful asset to Holland! | aprilhill@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Lockhart | Leilani | Lockhart, Leilani | Cafeteria | I: Kitchen Staff | lrlockhart@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Smith-Rosenkrans | Eric | Smith-Rosenkrans, Eric | Y Academy (Site-Director) | J: Y Academy | Mr. Eric is a wonderful asset to Holland! | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Ray | Brittany | Ray, Brittany | PAT Educator | K: Parents as Teachers | This is my 7th year working for Parents as Teachers. I am a mom to a little girl (Lynnleigh). I went to school at MSU and studied Child Development & Family Studies. My favorite part of this job is meeting families and watch parents gain confidence in raising their children. | bkray@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/brittany pic.jpg | ||||
| Linehan | Simone | Linehan, Simone | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | Ms. Simone is a wonderful asset to Holland! | sklinehan@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Smith | Lauren | Smith, Lauren | Paraprofessional | F: Support Staff | Hello! I'm Lauren Smith. I'm a building Para at Holland. Before coming to SPS, I ran a small Montessori preschool and a sewing business. I'm a complete nerd and love books, sewing, hiking, and all things science, math, and psychology! I've been married for 15 years, and I'm a mom to an incredibly spunky 11-year-old boy and 2 equally spunky cat-boys. | lasmith@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Smith-Rosenkrans | Eric | Smith-Rosenkrans, Eric | Y Academy (site director) | J: Y Academy | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||||
| Wilson | Elise | Wilson, Elise | Cross Cat Teacher | D: Special Education | Ms. Wilson is a wonderful assett to Holland! | emwilson@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Webster | Cindy | Webster, Cindy | Executive Director | AAA: District Administration | cjwebster@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Nash | Dr. | Mykie | Nash, Mykie | Director | AAA: District Administration | mcnash@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Cunningham | Demetrius | Cunningham, Demetrius | Attendance Advisor | B: Office Staff-shared | drcunningham@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Hough | Officer | Katie | Hough, Katie | School Police (SRO) | B: Office Staff-shared | kmhough@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Gann | Ashley S. | Gann, Ashley S. | Teacher | CD: 2nd Grade | asgann@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Stine | Regan | Stine, Regan | Library Clerical | CH: Specialty Teachers | rdstine@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Sanford | Adrienne | Sanford, Adrienne | Occupational Therapist | D: Special Education | Ms. Sanford is a great addition to the Holland Team! | aqsanford@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Coughenour | Tiffany | Coughenour, Tiffany | Data Driven Instructional Specialist | AB: Specialist | I’m excited to serve and support teachers, administrators, students, and families as a Data-Driven Instructional Specialist. With eleven years of experience in Springfield Public Schools, I’m passionate about using data to drive meaningful instruction and partnering with educators and families to create impactful learning experiences that support every student’s growth and success. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s in educational technology, both from MSU. | tscoughenour@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Jones | Janelle | Jones, Janelle | Teacher | CA: Kindergarten | Ms. Jones is a wonderful addition to our Holland Team! | jljones@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Ayala Kohn | Nelly | Ayala Kohn, Nelly | ELD Specialist | AB: Specialist | nmayalakohn@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Galey | Autumn | Galey, Autumn | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | abgaley@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | |||||
| Kuehne | Courtney | Kuehne, Courtney | DHH Teacher | D: Special Education - Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing | Mrs. Courtney is a wonderful addition to the Holland Team! | clkuehne@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Price | Melissa | Price, Melissa | Interpreter | CHA: Interpreters | Ms. Melissa is a great addition to our Holland Team! | mbprice@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Blake | Lori | Blake, Lori | Teacher | CG: 5th Grade | My name is Lori Blake. This is my 21st year teaching in Springfield Public Schools. I am very excited to be a Holland Hawk! When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling with my husband, and playing with my 4 amazing grandchildren. | lablake@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png | ||||
| Reed | Ashley | Reed, Ashley | McKinney/Vento | AB: Specialist | Ms. Reed is a wonderful addition to our Holland Team! | amreed@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/652/Hawk.png |
