South Central Regional Professional Development Center

Funding for the South Central RPDC is provided by the Missouri University of Science and Technology and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

MISSION:

“As an integral part of a state-wide system, the mission of the South Central RPDC is to build the capacity of educators through high quality professional learning to maximize student success.”

VISION:

It is our vision to be a collaborative team of educational specialists that facilitates the growth of educators and students through customized professional learning.

To reach our vision we will:

  • be a collaborative team committed to meaningful meetings;
  • be committed to developing and strengthening our own Professional Learning Networks (PLN) by receiving training from internal and external sources;
  • be facilitators of change and growth; and
  • customize trainings to meet the strengths and needs of educators.

WHERE WE ARE:
The South-Central Regional Professional Development Center is officially a part of Missouri University of Science and Technology, under the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Our office is located in the Phelps Health Hospital Annex Building, 1100 West 10th Street, Rolla, MO 65401. 

WHO WE SERVE:

This Center services the south-central region of Missouri, covering thirteen counties and 63 school districts.

WHO WE ARE:

Dr. Aaron Zalis, Director
zalisa@mst.edu
573-341-6472

Administrative Support
Lori Vaughn, Office Support Assistant III
vaughnlori@mst.edu
573-341-6818

Mary Hopkins, Business Support Specialist II
calicottem@mst.edu
573-341-7674 

Dyslexia/Literacy
Leanne Mowery-Halbrook, Literacy Instruction and Intervention Consultant
lmowery-halbrook@mst.edu
573-341-6258

Dr. Pam Spooner (K-12 Literacy)
spoonerp@mst.edu
573-341-7270

Angel Yoakum (K-3 Literacy)
yoakuma@mst.edu
573-341-4215

Malinda Beushausen (Literacy Coach)
mbeushausen@mst.edu
573-341-7615

Jennifer Brakensiek (Literacy Coach)
jbrakensiek@mst.edu
573-341-6818

Mathematics Consultants
Michael Dougan
douganm@mst.edu
573-341-7609

Donna Sanborn
sanbornd@mst.edu
573-341-7604

Cris Sheffel
sheffelc@mst.edu
573-341-7610

Career Counselors
Jackie Marling
marlingj@mst.edu
573-341-6168

Amy Herrmann (Special Needs Planner)
aherrman@mst.edu
573-341-7611

Special Education/Compliance Consultants
Jessica Heeb
jhmp5@mst.edu
573-341-6685 

Leasa Day
ldnd3@mst.edu
573-341-6821                                                           

Leadership Specialists     
Charlie Malam
malamca@mst.edu
573-341-6256

Craig Hounsom
chounsom@mst.edu
573-341-6818

Missouri Teacher Development System
Rebecca Roberts
robertsra@mst.edu
573-341-6019

Diane Gremp
grempd@mst.edu
573-341-7658

Coaching Support Team (DCI/ESSA)
Dr. Lea Hickerson
lphr29@mst.edu
573-341-7722

Randy Meyer
r.meyer@mst.edu
                          
Randy Caffey
rcaffey@mst.edu
573-341-7616

Melanie Wisdom
melanie.wisdom@mst.edu

Laurie Buffington
lbuffington@mst.edu

School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Consultants
Jeanie Carey                       
careyje@mst.edu             
573-341-7862 

Becky Boggs
boggsre@mst.edu
573-341-6210 

Elissa Ternes
ternese@mst.edu

Behavior Support Consultant

Registered Youth Apprenticeship Consultant
Dr. Jim Pritchett
jpritchett@mst.edu
573-578-7050