Mansfield School District
Administrator and Teacher Qualifications 2015-16
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
Dr. James Best, Mansfield High School Principal
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
Floyd Fisher, Mansfield Middle School Principal
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 EducationCertification Grades 7-12, Coaching Certification Grades 7-12, General Science Certification Grades 7-12, Physical Science Certification Grades 7-12
Kim Arnold, Mansfield Elementary Principal
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
Completing certification in Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Melinda Van Pelt, Special Education Supervisor
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
Tina Smith, Instructional Services/ Federal Programs Coordinator/ District Test Coordinator
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
Tracey Sadoski, Mansfield High School Counselor
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
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
Jordan Duvall, Mansfield Elementary Counselor
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Master of Education, School Counseling and Leadership, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
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
Emily Schlinker, Library Media Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Master of Education, University of Central Arkansas
Certifications in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4 and Library Media Grades K-12
Tracy Dedmon, Gifted/Talented Program
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Master of Arts, Teaching, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
Grades 5-8 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, Fourth Grade
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, Fourth Grade
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
Laurie Davenport, Second Grade
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4
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
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
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
Chelsea Hansel, Second Grade
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Early Childhood Education, Grades P-4
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
Arista Lindgren, First Grade
Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4
Lucretia McAlister, MHS Special Education
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Special Education Endorsement PK-12, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Bachelor of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Certifications in Special Education Grades K-12, English as a Second Language Grades K-12, Elementary Education Grades K-6, Family and Consumer Science Grades 7-12 and Social Studies Grades K-6
Jessica Montgomery, First Grade
Bachelor of Science
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4
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
Jana Phelan, Second Grade
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4
Barbara Root, First Grade
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Early Childhood Education Certification Grades P-4
Carla Sharp, Kindergarten
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
Chasity Spicer, Third Grade
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central Arkansas
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4
Kelli Thomas, Elementary and High School Art
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
Elementary Education Grades 1-8, Art K-12
Mallory Walker, First Grade
Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Early Childhood Education 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
Karen Benson, MMS Special Education
Master of Education, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
Master of Human Resource, East Central State University, McAlester, OK
Elementary Education Certification Grades 1-8; Special Education K-12
Registry Training in Learning Disabilities N-12, Multiple Disabilities N-12, Traumatic Brain Injury N-12, Autism N-12
Joshua Bryan, MMS Seventh and Eighth GradeMathematics
Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Grades 4-8 Mathematics and Science Certification
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 Seventh and Eighth Grade 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, MMSEighth Grade 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
Ramona Chance, MMS ALE
Bachelor of Science, Education/Early Childhood, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Additional hours Masters level, Gifted and Talented, Adapted Physical Education
Middle Childhood Science/Mathematics/Language Arts and Social Studies Certification Grades 4-8, Early Childhood Certification Grades PK-4, Career Special Populations Certification
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
Keith Dake, Health, Physical Education and Coach
Bachelor of Science, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
Health and Physical Education Certification Grades K-12
Kent Elmore, MMS Fifth Grade Mathematics
Bachelor of Science, University of Fort Smith
Middle School Math Grades 4-8 and Middle School English Grades 4-8
Kandis Howard, MMS Fifth Grade Social Studies and Science
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
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 Literacy
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 Sixth Grade Science 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
Jordan Smith, MMS/MHS Music and Band
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Vocal Music Grades P-8/7-12 and Instrumental Music Grades P-8/7-12
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, Seventh Grade Social Studies
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
Bachelor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Education, Reading
Certification PK-8 English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science
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
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
Tim Cothran, MHS Mathematics and Coach
Associate of Arts, Westark Community College
Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Master of Arts, Ministry and Leadership, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR
Health Certification Grades 7-12, Physical Education Certification Grades 7-12, Mathematics Certification Grades 7-12, Middle School Social Studies and Career Orientation Certification
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
Lindsey Hester, MHS English
Bachelor of Arts, English, Minor in Creative Writing, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Master of Arts in Teaching, in progress, University of Arkansas, Monticello
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
John W. Mackey, MHS Mathematics and Coach
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fifteen additional hours above Bachelors level, Harding University, Searcy, AR
Mathematics Certification Grade 7-12, High School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, Middle School Physical Education, High School Physical Education
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
Annette Smith, EAST Facilitator/JAG Specialist/TAG
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
Frances E. Spencer, Special Education
Bachelors, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Elementary Certification Grades P-4
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
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