The Excelsior Springs School Board celebrated new staff with a complimentary breakfast highlighting new teachers and those with a longstanding history as educators in the district. The district’s assistant superintendent, Dr. Mark Bullimore and Dr. Jill Everett, assistant superintendent of students, recognized classified employees and educators from the 2022-2023 school year for their achievements and years served with the school district, including: Classified employees: Melanie Shockley, Pam Smith, Elisha Dale, Amber Mynatt, Traci White, Sarah Carlyle, Michelle Krier, BJ Johnson, Lee Jarman, Ellwood Andrews and Megan Deere. Five-year educators: Lanie Hurt, Lois Tratnik, Leroy Clayton, Katie Battagler, Kim Jackson, Cournety Eastep, Lind Jones, Melodie Martin, Jeff Kimsey, Danny Haight, LeDonna Bogue, Lorie Fickess, Cameron Findlay, Shari Heath, Samantha Johnson, Penny Kramer, Megan Morris, Mott Noel, Austin Teegarden, Vincent Ter...