Principals
she earned a master’s and specialist degree from William Woods University.
“I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as the next leader of Reed Academy,” she said, in a Thursday news release. “I’m excited to continue working with the northside community and look forward to playing a role in its growth and success.”
Billy Gosnell is the next principal of Jarrett. He is currently the assistant principal of secondary for the Launch Virtual Learning program.
“I am thrilled to accept the principal position at Jarrett Middle School because it presents an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, educators, and the broader school community,” Gosnell said in the release.
“Jarrett Middle School holds a special place in my heart, having previously served as a teacher and coach here. I am excited to return to a place where I have witnessed firsthand the potential for growth and success in students.”
He replaces Kirk Slater, who is retiring at the end of a 23-year career with the Springfield district. A longtime fixture at Hillcrest, Slater was named the Jarrett principal in 2019.
Gosnell has worked for the Springfield district since 2000, mostly at the middle school level.
He spent 11 years as assistant principal at Carver Middle School. He has also been a teacher and coach at Jarrett, an assistant principal during the summer, and an administrative liaison.
Gosnell completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Missouri State and a specialist degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia.