Administration

Dr. Phillip Witt

Principal, Ozark High School

Doctorate in Teacher Education - Texas Tech University
Education Specialist Degree in School Administration - William Woods University

• Named Ozark High School in 2024
• Served as vice president for Career and Technical Education at Crowder College in Neosho 2018 - 2024 
• Oversaw the divisions of CTE, agriculture, allied health, truck driving, training and development solutions, and the secondary education center

Phone: 417-582-5901
Email: phillipwitt@ozarktigers.org

Justin Peery

Director, Finley River School

Master’s in Secondary Education Administration - William Woods University

• Named Director of Finley River School in 2024
• Started teaching English at FRS in 2019
• Has 20+ years experience teaching, joining Ozark School District in 2013

Phone: 471-582-5920
Email: justinpeery@ozarktigers.org

Dr. Nathaniel Gillespie

Assistant Principal, Ozark High School 
Based at Ozark Innovation Center

Doctorate in School Administration - Lindenwood University

• Named Ozark High School Assistant Principal in 2019
• Spanish and English teacher as well as coordinator of site interventions in Springfield before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5901
Email: nathanielgillespie@ozarktigers.org

Dr. Erin McAninch

Assistant Principal, Ozark High School

Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Evangel University 

• Named Ozark High School Assistant Principal in 2020
• Mathematics teacher and coach before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5901
Email: erinmcaninch@ozarktigers.org

Stacie Moran

Assistant Principal, Ozark High School

Educational Specialist Degree - Southern Baptist University

• Named Ozark High School Assistant Principal in 2019
• Paraprofessional and sixth-grade English Language Arts teacher before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5901
Email: staciemoran@ozarktigers.org

Nicole Watkins

Assistant Principal, Ozark High School

Educational Specialist Degree - Southwest Baptist University

• Served as Assistant Principal at Ozark Middle School before moving to Ozark High School as Assistant Principal in 2020
• English teacher, social studies teacher and librarian before going into administration

Phone: 417-582-5901
Email: nicolewatkins@ozarktigers.org

Yancey Little

Athletic/Activities Director, Ozark High School

Master’s in Administration - Lindenwood University

• Named Ozark High School Athletic/Activity Director in 2017
• Coached baseball, basketball, and softball before becoming AD, was head softball coach at Ozark for 13 years

Phone: 417-582-5706
Email: yanceylittle@ozarktigers.org