Joplin R-8 Board hires six teachers, 28 classified employees, accepts two resignations, one retirement

During a closed session July 28, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education hired one administrator, six teachers and 28 classified employees and accepted two resignations and one retirement.

Certified Administrator: Shelly Tarter

Certified Employment: Chee Harris, Amanda Mehrens, Somer Quade, Rhoda Swann, Kaley Figueroa, Laura Simon

Resignations: Emily Wade, Josie Mai

Retirement: Sherry Spaeth 

Classified Employment: David Bales, Abigail Bass, Andrea Brogan, Brenda Cogbill, Marque Condreay, Kaitland Crockett, Elaine Darcey, Casey Ditzler, Joseph Dorsey, Johnnie England, Mary Ann Graves, Rachele Gray, Sarah Griffiths, Claudia Horn, Abigail Ingram, Hailey Johnson, Sherrie McDaniel, Jaime McMillan, Shamera Moss, Teddra Prater, Emiko Prigmore, Chris Pursley, Anastasia Santillan, Douglas, Skelton, Terri Stanley, Omar Trenche Maldonado, Daryl Turley, Ashlyn Washburn