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