Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that leadership teams at two schools will have new members beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
Ryan Savage has accepted the position of principal at Pershing K-8 School. Hired by SPS in 2010, Ryan has served as Jarrett Middle School assistant principal since the 2015-2016 school year. Savage joined Springfield Public Schools in August 2010 as a mathematics teacher at Parkview High School.
Savage received his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in mathematics and statistics and minoring in secondary education and American sign language, from Texas Tech University. He earned his Master of Arts degree in secondary education administration from Missouri State
Pam Holmes, current Pershing principal, will retire effective June 30. Savage will replace her beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
Lance Gallamore will assume the role of assistant principal for Pipkin Middle School. He has been employed by SPS since August 2014 and currently serves as the coordinator of site intervention at Pershing and Hickory Hills middle schools.
During his tenure with SPS, Gallamore has worked as an emotional and behavior support teacher at Pershing Middle School, varsity defensive coordinator at Glendale High School and head track coach for seventh grade boys. Prior to joining SPS, he held various teaching positions including special education, social studies, physical education and health for the Bolivar and Pleasant Hope school districts.
Gallamore received his Bachelor of Science in physical education and health and his Master of Science in educational administration from Southwest Baptist University.
"Ryan and Lance each have a strong background in supporting students in staying on the path to academic and life success," said Dr. Mike Dawson, chief learning officer. "Promoting these two internal candidates will ensure a continuity of positive support for our students and teachers at both schools."
These position changes are contingent upon final approval by the school board.
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