Amy Padgett
Gainesville,MO
Summary
Talented and seasoned Superintendent bringing 13 years of district level administration experience, with a total of 24 years at all levels in education. Successful at overseeing all aspects of school administration and community/stakeholder engagement. Polished, tempered and approachable communicator adept at making people from all walks of life comfortable. Accountable leader with a strong work ethic brings a proven track record of fostering district and community trust. Well-versed in district finances/budgeting, building projects, facilities and strategic planning. Reliable, consistent and solid mentor to fellow district administrators and district administrative team. Driven leader focused on student centered results. Dedicated advocate for kids and willing to make tough decisions and stand by the results to improve education for all.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
Bakersfield R-IV School District
06.2011 - Current
- Responsibilities include Budget, Transportation, Food Service, Curriculum, Grants, Federal Programs, Special Education, Facilities, Professional Development of Administrative team; Streamline and prioritize operations for 12% increase in student enrollment in one year, responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations
District Curriculum Director and Grant Writer, Principal, Teacher
Gainesville R-V School District
01.2000 - 06.2011
- Taught junior high reading, high school history and German; served as MAP Senior Leader, instructed faculty on data and curriculum implementation; served as Elementary Principal in PreK-6 building of 400 students, responsible for teacher evaluation, all student discipline, and all programs and activities; District Curriculum Director, implemented curriculum update for entire district; Wrote grants totaling over 2 million dollars with no match required; Secured loan funds from USDA for district partnership with Community Foundation of the Ozarks lease via self-secured zero interest lease purchase for 1.2 Million dollar renovation of district HVAC.
Education
Doctorate of Education -
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12.2014
Specialist in Educational Administration -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2009
Master’s in Education -
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12.2006
Bachelor of Science in Education (Major-History, Minor-German) -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2000
General Education -
Arkansas State University
Mountain Home, AR12.1996
Skills
- Create Positive Culture and Climate of Success
- Collaborate with Board of Education to implement Vision of Learning
- Relationship building and management
- Execute day-to-day operations
Accomplishments
- 2023-2024, President, Southwest MASA
- 2023-2024, Member, Commissioner’s Advisory Council
- November 2023, Speaker, Hunt Institute Missouri Legislator Retreat on Education
- 2023-2024, Participant, United States Rural Superintendent Collaborative
- 2022-2024, Participant, Veteran Superintendent Cohort
- 01/15/2021, Speaker, West Plains Innovation Summit
- 2021-2024, Instructor, MSU Special Education
- 2021-2023, President, Southwest Women in Leadership, MASA
- 2018-2023, Board of Directors, Ozark County Economic Enterprise Zone
- 2020, Worked with Donor to secure land donation to the district
- 03/01/2019, Missouri Head Start Hero of the Year
- 2018-2024, Member, Ozark County Opioid Task Force
- 2018-2024, Member, Advisory Board of ATLL (Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning) Former Springfield RPDC
- 05/01/2018, Managed demolition of district properties/parking expansion
- 08/01/2020, Secured Registered Apprenticeship with Department of Labor
- 08/01/2017, Secured grant for free supper program for all students
- 04/01/2017, Managed complete rebuild of district athletic park complex and recreational community facilities after catastrophic flood
- 12/01/2016, Secured FEMA grant funding for a school and community Safe Room
- 2015-2016, Oversaw the construction of new high school building
- 06/01/2015, Oversaw demolition of a 1926 unsafe high school building
- 04/01/2015, Passage of a General Obligation Bond Issue at 64% for a $1.05 Debt Service levy increase (23% tax increase) on first attempt
- 2012-2024, President, White River Conference
- 01/01/2009, Secured over 2 million dollars in grants for Gainesville R-V School District including an innovative boiler system with complete HVAC replacement, window replacement and building envelope upgrades, instructional equipment and new programs funded by grants with no match required
References
- Senator Karla Eslinger, EdD, Incoming Missouri Commissioner of Education, (417) 543-6303
- Dr. Lori Wilson, Superintendent of Schools, Ozark R-VI School District, Ozark, MO, (417) 824-2481
- Dr. Richard Asbill, Superintendent of Schools, Bolivar R-I School District, Bolivar, MO(417) 847-7602
- Mr. Doyne Byrd, Superintendent of Schools, Mountain Home Christian Academy, Mountain Home, AR (870) 404-3628
- Mr. Doug Lansdown, Retired Principal, Bakersfield R-IV School District, Bakersfield, MO (417) 293-8239
- Dr. Doug Hayter, Executive Director, Missouri Association of School Administrators, (417) 337-1088
- Dr. Derrick Hutsell, Retired Superintendent of Schools, Willow Springs R-IV and Willard R-II School Districts, Missouri (417) 252-0277
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
Bakersfield R-IV School District
06.2011 - Current
District Curriculum Director and Grant Writer, Principal, Teacher
Gainesville R-V School District
01.2000 - 06.2011
Doctorate of Education -
Lindenwood University
Specialist in Educational Administration -
Missouri State University
Master’s in Education -
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science in Education (Major-History, Minor-German) -
Missouri State University
General Education -
Arkansas State University