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Administration

Dr. Kerry Sachetta

Kerry Sachetta portrait.

Superintendent
kerrysachetta@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas: 

  • BOE Policies
  • BOE CEO
  • Community Partnerships
  • School Cancellations
  • District Leadership

Dr. Matthew Harding

Matthew Harding portrait.

Assistant Superintendent of Operations

matthewharding@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • Capital Outlay
  • Facility Use/Rental
  • MEC Admin
  • Insurance/Legal
  • Elem. & Middle Long-term Suspensions
  • Facilities Department
  • Transportation Department
  • Technology Department
  • Nutrition Department
  • Safety and Security

Dr. Sarah Mwangi

Sarah Mwangi portrait.

Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services
sarahmwangi@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • Assessment
  • Curriculum
  • Instruction
  • District Data
  • Eagle Advantage
  • Enrollment
  • Elementary Permits
  • Flyer Approvals
  • Mentor Program, Professional Development
  • Residency, MSIP Compliance, and Secretaries    

Dr. Jordan Dickey

Jordan Dickey portrait.

Executive Director of Student Services
jordandickey@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • English Learners
  • Federal Programs
  • Gifted Education
  • Guidance/Mental Health
  • McKinney Vento 
  • Librarians
  • Medicaid (SDAC)
  • Migrant Students
  • Early Childhood
  • Nursing, Student Records
  • Parent Concerns, Section 504
  • Special Education and Parents as Teachers

Justin Crawford, J.D.

Justin Crawford portrait.

Director of Education Support and Human Resources 
justincrawford@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • Employee Agreements
  • Employee Negotiations
  • Compliance Officer
  • Absence Management
  • Staffing & Personnel
  • Benefits & Insurance

Sarah Coyne

Sarah Coyne portrait.

Director of Communications and Community Engagement
sarahcoyne@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • Crisis Communications
  • Media Contact
  • Social Media
  • Website
  • ParentSquare
  • Bright Futures Joplin
  • Community Development

Shelly Toft

Shelly Toft portrait.

Chief Financial Officer
shellytoft@joplinschools.org


Oversight Areas:

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Receivable/Payable
  • Business Services
  • Deposits
  • Financial Procedures
  • Risk Management Insurance
  • Scholarships