Faculty and Staff
- Administration
- Advisement/Special Services
- Art
- Business/Computers
- English
- Family and Consumer Science
- Health/Physical Education/Athletics.
- Library and Technology
- Mathematics
- Music
- Public Speaking and Drama
- Science
- Social Studies
- Theology
- World Languages
Administration
Dr. Amy DeMelo is principal at SCHS.She earned her B.A. in History from Providence College; her Master’s Degree in School Administration from Southwest Baptist University, and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from University of Missouri at Columbia. Dr. DeMelo is also the Director of Springfield Catholic Schools. You may contact Dr. DeMelo at ademelo@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x10.
Mr. Sam Wutke is Athletic Director at SCHS. He received his undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Missouri State University. Mr. Wutke is also Head Basketball Coach and an assistant football coach. He may be contacted at swutke@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x12.
Advisement/Special Services
Guidance/Life Skills
Special Services
Mrs. Terrie Gordon received her Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Communication Disorders and her MA in Speech and Communication Disorders from Missouri State University. She currently is a Speech Pathologist and holds a degree of MA CCC, SLP. Mrs. Gordon may be contacted at tgordon@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x 15.
Mr. Scott Guilkey is Academic Advisor at SCHS and also Boys Tennis Coach. He earned his B.S.in Social Science Education from Southwest Baptist University is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration at SBU. Mr. Guilkey may be contacted at sguilkey@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x 28.
Art
Mr. Gary Casalo received his undergraduate degree from Drury College with a triple major in Studio Arts, Art History and Asian Studies. His Master’s Degree in Education was earned at Drury College and he obtained his Master’s Degree in History from Missouri State University. Mr. Casalo is the instructor for all art classes at SCHS. He may be contacted at gcasalo@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Business/Computers
Ms. Keary Deck teaches Computer Apps and is also Student Council Sponsor and Girls Tennis Coach. She earned her BGS in Communications with a minor in Psychology and Business Administration from University of Kansas. Ms. Deck may be contacted at kdeck@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Rena Sweeney has a B.S. in Business from Missouri State University and is completing her Masters of Teaching. Mrs. Sweeney teaches Computer Apps, Multimedia, Web Design, AP Computer Science, Accounting, and Personal Finance. She also sponsors FBLA and the Robotics competition. Mrs. Sweeney may be contacted at rsweeney@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
English
Mr. Joshua Miller Mr. Miller completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology at Principia College. He completed further certification in English education at St. Louis University. Mr. Miller is the instructor for sophomore and junior English and is also Junior High Basketball Coach and a Boys Track Coach. You may contact him at jmiller@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Susan Morton has a Bachelor of Science in English and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Drury University. She earned her Master of Arts in English at Missouri State University. She is a Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project. Mrs. Morton is the instructor for AP English 3, AP English 4, English 4, College Prep and Creative Writing. She also sponsors National Honor Society. Mrs. Morton may be contacted at smorton@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mr. Nick Russo received his undergraduate degree in English from Missouri State University. Mr. Russo teaches freshman English and American Film. He is also the Girls’ Cross Country Coach. You may contact Mr. Russo at nrusso@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Family and Consumer Science
Mrs. Lonni Grosdidier received her Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science from Kansas State University. She is the instructor for Teen Living, Foods 1 and 2, Clothing and Textiles, and Child Development 1 and 2. Mrs. Grosdidier may be contact ed atlgrosdidier@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Health/Physical Education/Athletics.
Mr. Tom Billington teaches Health, Weightlifting, Dance, Body Sculpting and Team Sports at SCHS. He is the Junior High Cross Country Coach, Green Club sponsor and an assistant Track Coach at SCHS. Mr. Billington earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State University and his Master’s Degree in Education from Central Missouri State University. He may be contacted at tbillington@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mr. Bob Cornelison received a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Missouri Southern College in Joplin. He teaches Weightlifting as well as being Head Football coach, Head Men’s Track Coach, and sponsor of FCA. Mr. Cornelison was also a member of the Track and Field coaching staff of the 1997 World Scholar-Athlete Games. You may contact Mr. Cornelison at bcornelison@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mr. Jason Daugherty is head Baseball Coach. You may contact Coach Daugherty at jdaugherty@scspk12.org
Mr. Don East earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Missouri State University and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from SBU. He teaches Physical Education and is head Golf coach and an assistant football coach. Mr. East may be contacted at deast@scspk12.org
Mr. Tom Gray is head Boys Cross Country Coach. You may contact Coach Gray at tgray@scspk12.org
Mr. Tom Guinn is head Boys Soccer Coach. You may contact Mr. Guinn at tguinn@scspk12.org
Mr. Dustin Larsen is head Girls Basketball Coach. You may contact Coach Larsen at dlarsen@scspk12.org
Library and Technology
Mrs. Debbie Seitzer received her undergraduate degree in Social Studies from Missouri State University and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Media Technology from Missouri State. She is the Library Media Specialist at SCHS and a senior sponsor. She may be contacted at dseitzer@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x 18
Mr. Scott Wortman earned two B. A. degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from Drury University. He is the Technology Coordinator for Springfield Catholic Schools. You may contact Mr. Wortman at swortman@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x 39.
Mathematics
Ms. Irene Graf earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Missouri at Columbia. She is the instructor for Basic Algebra, Algebra I, Basic Geometry, and Basic Algebra II. She is also cheerleading sponsor. Ms. Graf may be contacted at igraf@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Mae Samala received her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics Education from Missouri State University. She is the instructor for Geometry, Pre-Calculus, College Algebra and AP Calculus. Mrs. Samala may be contacted at msamala@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Margie Wakefield received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Missouri State University. She teaches Geometry/Algebra II, Geometry and Algebra II as well as serving as sponsor for the Great Plains Math Contest and the Pummill Relays. Mrs. Wakefield may be contacted at mwakefield@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Music
Mrs. Belinda Bankhead received a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Tulsa and she is working towards a Masters in Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. Mrs. Bankhead is the Director of Bands. She may be contacted at bbankhead@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Ms. Alicia Lyons received her Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Missouri at Kansas City specializing in Voice Performance. She earned her Master’s in the Art of Teaching at Missouri State University and is currently completing a Master’s in Voice Performance at Missouri State. Ms. Lyons is the Director of Show and Concert Choirs. She may be contacted at alyons@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Public Speaking and Drama
Mrs. Karen Ellis received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Missouri State University. She is currently completing her Master of Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. Mrs. Ellis teaches Public Speaking, Debate and Drama. You may contact Mrs. Ellis at kellis@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Science
Ms. Stephanie Coulter received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State University with a major in Unified Science Education and her Master’s from University New England in Curriculum and Instructional Strategies. She is the instructor for Physics, Physics II, Pre-AP Biology and AP Biology. Ms. Coulter also sponsors National Honor Society, JETS and Science Olympiad. Ms. Coulter may be contacted at scoulter@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Amy Dukewits has a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Missouri State. She completed her Masters in Gifted Education at Drury University. Mrs. Dukewits teaches Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science and Forensics. She also coaches Girls Tennis. Mrs. Dukewits may be contacted at adukewits@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Ms. Marci Johnson has a B.S. in Biology from Missouri Southern State University and her Master’s in Education from MSU. Ms. Johnson teaches Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry and Environmental Science. She is also head Volleyball coach. Ms. Johnson may be contacted at mjohnson@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Social Studies
Mr. Chad Coleman Mr. Coleman teaches American History, Government/Geography and Economics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Missouri State University and is working towards his Master of Science in Education. Mr. Coleman may be contacted at ccoleman@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Ms. Keary Deck Ms. Deck earned her BGS in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology and Business Administration at University of Kansas. She teaches Psychology and is Student Council sponsor as well as Girls Tennis Coach. You may be contact her at kdeck@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mr. Darrell Gaines received his AA from Southwest Baptist University and his BA and ME from Drury University. He teaches Government and Western Civilization. Mr. Gaines may be contacted at dgaines@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Megan Tipton has a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Missouri State University and is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education at MSU. Mrs. Tipton is the instructor for AP American History, AP Psychology, AP Geography, and Contemporary Issues. She may be contacted at mtipton@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Theology
Mrs. Melissa Bosso received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, and her Master of Arts in Religious Education from Loyola University in New Orelans. She is a member of our campus ministry team and is the instructor for sophomore and junior theology. You may contact Mrs. Bosso at mbosso@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Fr. Mark Clarke is one of our SCHS chaplains. He has a Masters of Arts in Theology and a Masters of Arts in Divinity. Father Mark may be contacted at fr.mark@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x25.
Mr. Bob Cornelison received a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Missouri Southern College in Joplin. He is the instructor for freshman theology and a member of the Campus Ministry Team. You may contact Mr. Cornelison at bcornelison@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817.
Mrs. Nancy Derryberry is a member of our campus ministry team. She sponsors SEB (Student Executive Board) and teaches senior theology. Mrs. Derryberry received her undergraduate degree from Drury College and her Master’s Degree in Theology from Loyola University, New Orleans. You may contact Mrs. Derryberry at nderryberry@scspk12.org or at 417.887.8817.
Fr. Saviour Nundwe serves as a chaplain at SCHS. You may contact Fr. Saviour at fr.saviour@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x25.
Fr. Scott Sunnenberg is a chaplain at SCHS. You may contact Fr. Scott at frscott@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817 x25.
World Languages
Mrs. Olga Kilmer teaches Spanish II, III, & IV and is the sponsor of the World Languages Club. She received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education-Spanish with Certification in Spanish K-12 from Missouri State University. She received a Master’s of Science in Education–Reading, from Missouri State University. Mrs. Kilmer may be contacted at okilmer@scspk12.org or 417.887.8817
Ms. Dinorah Garcia teaches French 2-4 and Spanish I. She earned her B.A. in Communications from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterey, Mexico and is completing her Master of Arts in Teaching at Missouri State University. You may contact Ms. Garcia at <dgarcia@scspk12org> or 417.887.8817.
