Joplin R-8 Board hires five teachers, 22 classified employees, six substitutes, accepts two resignations

During a closed session Tuesday, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education hired five teachers, 22 classified employees, six substitutes and accepted two resignations and a retirement.

Certified Employments: Jessica Davidson, Shelby Koeshall, Camara Kuich, Jerry Savage, and Paul Zerkel.

Resignations: John Juarez Garcia, and Courtney Crandon.

Retirement: Christine Samuel

Classified Employments: Daulton Barnhart, Cassie Bass, Artleesa Brown, Nidia Cox, Anthony Fleming, Jeffrey Garrett, Meggan Hall, Paige Hamilton, Callyn Hinderliter, Cynthia Jenkinson, Robert Jenkinson, Zaid Keithly, Robert Lee, Tereasa Neal, Kimberly Peavler, Mark Rhodes, Robin Root, Al Salas, Katie Schmitt, Judith Smith, Cassie Sofie, and Correa Summersill.

Substitute Employments: Ted Brannon, Lydia Cash, Tiffanie Moore-Crouch, Shamera Moss, Robert Petersen, and Rena Selvey.