Staff Directory
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| Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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| Hangen | Andrea | Hangen, Andrea | Principal | Wilder | I am excited to serve at the principal of Wilder elementary! Before coming to Wilder I was an assistant principal at Westport Elementary here in Springfield. I also taught third grade in three different districts. We are going to have a great year! | amhangen@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Andrea Hangen_0001.jpg | ||||
| Solomon | Ellen | Solomon, Ellen | Administrative Assistant | Wilder | eksolomon@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Browning | Jena | Browning, Jena | Kindergarten Teacher | Wilder | I enjoy reading and gardening in my spare time. I have three children. Savannah, my oldest, is attending MSU this year. My son Jonathan is going into the 11th grade at Glendale. Kaylee, my youngest, is starting third grade. I graduated with Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Drury in 2014. This will be my 6th year teaching at Wilder Elementary. My favorite grade to teach, by far, is Kindergarten. | browning@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Browning.jpg | ||||
| Sheets | Megan | Sheets, Megan | Kindergarten Teacher | Wilder | I've been teaching at Wilder for seven years and before that I taught at Jeffries Elementary for three years. I've taught Kindergarten and First Grade. I graduated from Drury University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, certificate in Early Childhood, and Master's of Special Reading. My husband, Guy, and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 kids. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, and being outdoors. | mksheets@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/909/megan sheets.jpg | ||||
| Moss | Danielle | Moss, Danielle | First Grade Teacher | Wilder | This will be my 12th year at Wilder and my first year teaching 2nd grade. I've taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th all at Wilder and am excited for the new opportunity of 2nd! I attended Mizzou for college where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary education, as well as my Master's degree in Literacy with Special Reading certification. I celebrated my 15th anniversary with my husband Murray this summer and we have 2 kids - Aubrey (9) and Owen (7). You may see them around as they a | Dnmoss@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Moss.jpg | ||||
| Kaufman | Maria | Kaufman, Maria | Second Grade Teacher | Wilder | This is the start of my 19th year of teaching & my 8th year at Wilder. My undergraduate degree is from MU and myfirst master's degree is from SBU, my second MS is from MSU in teaching English to students of other languages. I have lived in SW Missouri my whole life, but my husband, Justin and I have a goal of exploring every US National Park. I love spending time with family and friends, baking and cooking, and being creative. My favorite thing about Wilder is working with the amazing staff! | mkaufman@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Kaufman.jpg | ||||
| Moody | Kim | Moody, Kim | Second Grade Teacher | Wilder | I teach 2nd grade here at Wilder. I was born and raised in the Ozarks. I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education from Drury University and my Master of Education in Literacy from Evangel University. This is my thirteenth-year teaching and my sixth year at Wilder. I love being outdoors, going to church, and it's not unusual to see me singing (and maybe even dancing) in the car. I'm passionate about education and love being a Wilder Wildcat! | kmmoody@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/kimmoody.jpg | ||||
| Sullivan | Lori | Sullivan, Lori | Third Grade Teacher | Wilder | This is my 12th year teaching and my third year at Wilder. I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade for my entire career and am really excited to be moving up to 4th grade this year! I received my Bachelors degree from Missouri State University in 2010 and my Masters in Teaching and Learning in 2021. I also have a Elementary Math Specialist certification from MSU. In my free time, I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with my husband, Ryan, two sons, George(7) and Henry(4), and our dog. | lasullivan@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/lori sullivan.jpg | ||||
| Kovacs | Amanda | Kovacs, Amanda | Fourth Grade Teacher | Wilder | This is my 2nd year of teaching and being at Wilder. I graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. I am currently working on a Masters in Multicultural Literacy. I am passionate about learning and serving my community. I absolutely love being a part of the Wilder family. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with loved ones, running, and traveling somewhere new! | amkovacs@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Amanda Kovacs.jpg | ||||
| Bean | Ellyn | Bean, Ellyn | Fifth Grade Teacher | Wilder | I teach 5th grade. This is my 6th year at Wilder. I graduated from Evangel University in 2014. I have been married to my husband, Dale, for 9 years. We have a 7 year old son, Hudson, a one year old daughter named Addelyn, and a dog named, Max. We spend most of our nights watching Dale coach softball and basketball for Strafford. I enjoy spending time with family, shopping, going to the lake and crafting. | egbean@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Bean.jpg | ||||
| Ott | Tiffany | Ott, Tiffany | Fifth Grade Teacher | Wilder | My name is Tiffany Ott, and I’m proud to be starting my 13th year at Wilder! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy, both from Missouri State University. My husband, Randy, and I are lifelong Springfield residents, and together we’ve raised two amazing children who are the lights of our life. I’m passionate about helping students grow as learners and readers, and I’m so excited for another fantastic year at Wilder! | taott@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/tiffany ott.jpg | ||||
| Howser | Lisa | Howser, Lisa | Speech/Language | Wilder/Holland | I am the Speech-Language Pathologist at Wilder Elementary. I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist with SPS for 12 years and this is my 3rd year at Wilder. My husband, James, and I have two kids, Sarah (21) and David (18). I'm so excited to be here and be a part of the Wilder community! | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Howser.jpg | |||||
| David | Aubrey | David, Aubrey | Cross/Categorical Teacher | adavid@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/aubrey david.jpg | ||||||
| Hall | Robin | Hall, Robin | CSS Teacher | Wilder | I was the paraprofessional for 6 years in our CSS classroom and now I am the new Teacher. I have two children. One goes to Wilder and I have a 17 year old boy. I am excited to stay at Wilder and the with all of you! | rmhall@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Hall.jpg | ||||
| Holzknecht | Libby | Holzknecht, Libby | CSS Paraprofessional | Wilder | elholzknecht@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Coleman | Shannon | Coleman, Shannon | CSS Paraprofessional | Wilder | sdcoleman@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Downey | Shavonne | Downey, Shavonne | Art Teacher | Specials | Wilder | I received my Bachelor's degree from Mizzou and my Master’s degree in Teaching from MSU. I love traveling, being outdoors. painting, writing, gardening, and dancing! I am passionate about art and aim to allow kids a place to be inspired and explore their own creativity. I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing community! | smdowney@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/downey.jpg | |||
| Campbell | Jennifer | Campbell, Jennifer | Librarian | Wilder | I have been teaching since 2001. I started at Wilder in 2009. I received my Bachelor degree in Elementary Education and Master degree in Reading. I enjoy reading, baking, and traveling. | jcampbell@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Jennifer Campbell.jpg | ||||
| Moore | Meagan | Moore, Meagan | Instructional Technology | Wilder | My name is Meagan Moore. I’ve taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades before following my passion for technology! I earned my master’s in educational technology and instructional design in 2025. I love being a Wilder Wildcat and never miss a chance to go all out for spirit days. I am passionate about helping each student to be the best version of themselves, and making school and fun and safe space for everyone to grow and learn! | mrmoore@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Meagan Moore.png | ||||
| Horton | Amanda | Horton, Amanda | Music Teacher | Wilder | I started teaching with SPS in 2013. I joined the Wilder community in 2017. I am thankful for the opportunity to share a love of music with my students at Wilder! I have a Bachelors of Music Education with a Vocal emphasis from Harding University in Searcy, AR and a Masters of Teaching and Learning from Missouri State. I enjoy spending time with my husband, Caleb, our two energetic bloodhounds, exploring the great outdoors, and playing board games! | arhorton@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/hostetler.jpg | ||||
| Wood | Kristi | Wood, Kristi | Head Custodian | Wilder | I am the Head Custodian at Wilder. I have worked with SPS custodial a total of 18 years with 5 years at Wilder. I grew up in Mt. Vernon, MO and have lived in Springfield 25 years. I have been married to my husband, Darrell, for 25 years and we have 2 children, Kelsey and Dillon My favorite thing about Wilder are the students, they can brighten any day! | kkwood@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Wood.jpg | ||||
| Neal | Paula | Neal, Paula | Process Coordinator | Wilder | |||||||
| Salley | Aaron | Salley, Aaron | Learning Specialist | ||||||||
| Greer | Nancy | Greer, Nancy | Wonder Years Teacher | Wilder | This is my fourth year at Wilder and my 20th year of teaching. I have taught in MO, NC, and on military bases overseas. I have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in literacy. I am also certified as a reading specialist. I enjoy reading, being outside, exercising, and traveling (19 countries so far!). I have been married to Ken for 32 years and have a daughter, Jenna. My favorite things about Wilder are the friendly, helpful, and caring staff! | njgreer@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Nancy Greer.jpg | ||||
| Grant | Ashley | Grant, Ashley | Fourth Grade Teacher | Wilder | My name is Ashley Grant, and this will be my sixth year of teaching. I am excited and eager to be working at Wilder as a fourth grade teacher! I am passionate about learning, and I am dedicated to helping my students to love learning! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love spending time outside playing with our two dogs, Maverick and Goose, as well as working in my flower gardens. I enjoy traveling to new places and learning about history. | Agrant@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Ashley Grant.jpg | ||||
| Cvitak | Jill | Cvitak, Jill | School Nurse | Wilder | I have been a nurse since 2007 mostly in the operating room. I have one daughter that I simply adore. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, running (poorly), walking, reading, and cheering on my Detroit Red Wings! | jmcvitak@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Jill Cvitak.png | ||||
| Davis | Chris | Davis, Chris | Physical Education | Wilder | This is my 3rd year in SPS and 1st year at Wilder. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education at Missouri State University. I have lived in the area my entire life growing up in Lebanon, MO my entire life and moving to Springfield, MO for college. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and going on adventures with my labradoodle name Murphy and my girlfriend Hannah. I also enjoy coaching sports after school. I currently coach football, 8th grade girl’s basketball and 7th grade boy’s bas | christopherldavis@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Chris Davis.jpg | ||||
| Ragan | Emily | Ragan, Emily | First Grade Teacher | Wilder | This is my first year at Wilder. I got my undergraduate degree from Olivet Nazarene University. I was born in Nashville, TN, but have lived in Springfield for most of my life. Some things I like to do in my free time is spend time with my family, friends, watching the Tennessee Vols football, and traveling. | egragan@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Emily Ragan.jpg | ||||
| Angel | Kelley | Angel, Kelley | CSS Paraprofessional | Wilder | I have been with SPS as a special education paraprofessional for 10 years. I am a mother of three. My husband and I are into vinyl records. I also love to read and be in nature! I can't wait to meet everyone! | klangel@spsmail.org | |||||
| Bennett | Julie | Bennett, Julie | Counselor | jbaxter-bennett@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/julie bennett.jpg | ||||||
| Bencsek | Anna | Bencsek, Anna | Lunch Aide | Wilder | |||||||
| Childers | Kristen | Childers, Kristen | Early Childhood Special Education Teacher | Wilder | Greetings, Dr. Childers here! I am at 26-year veteran teacher with my doctorate in Educational Leadership. I just moved to Springfield from Kansas City. Missouri Girl! I love to canoe, read, and spend time with my husband and son. | kachilders@spsmail.org | |||||
| Friend | Emily | Friend, Emily | Third Grade Teacher | Wilder | I am so excited to be teaching 3rd grade this year! Previously, I’ve taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, Math Intervention, and most recently have served as an Instructional Coach in the district. I have received both my Bachelors and Masters in Elementary Education. I am married to my husband Mitch, and we have four children-Addelin, Clayton, Briella and Benjamin. We love to travel, stay active, and enjoy doing things together! They keep us very busy! | eafriend@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/emilyfriend.jpg | ||||
| Julian | Briana | Julian, Briana | Wonder Years Para | Wilder | bjjulian@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Kaiser | Ashley | Kaiser, Ashley | Early Childhood Special Education Para | Wilder | |||||||
| Lawson | Whitney | Lawson, Whitney | CSS Paraprofessional | wflawson@spsmail.org | |||||||
| Long | Jill | Long, Jill | Parents as Teachers Educator | Wilder | sjlong@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/Jill Long.jpg | |||||
| May | Carmen | May, Carmen | Kitchen | ||||||||
| Nagy | Natalie | Nagy, Natalie | Occupational Therapist | ndnagy@spsmail.org | |||||||
| Ocarz | Elena | Ocarz, Elena | Kitchen | Wilder | |||||||
| Snyder | Briahna | Snyder, Briahna | Focus Room | Wilder | bhsnyder@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Stephens | Mckayla | Stephens, Mckayla | Third Grade Teacher | Wilder | Hi! I’m Mrs. Stephens, and this is my second year teaching 3rd grade. I graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2023 and am excited to start my first year at Wilder! I’m a mom of two and have a sweet 1-year-old mini dachshund named Wilson. My family and I love hiking and hitting the gym in our free time. I’m looking forward to a fantastic year! | mmstephens@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/48/mckayla stephens.jpeg | ||||
| Tan | Kimberly | Tan, Kimberly | Special Education Teacher | Wilder | kgtan@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Wells | Kacey | Wells, Kacey | ISA | Wilder | kaceywells@spsmail.org | ||||||
| Garvin | Christa | Garvin, Christa | Kitchen | Wilder |
