Abby Courtney

Abby Courtney

M.A. Leadership and Policy Analysis- Univ. of MO, B.S.ed Secondary English-Univ. of MO

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Peter Reed

Peter Reed

BA Business Finance & History – University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Sussex England

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Kim King

Education: Master of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness Management from Missouri State University; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Emphasis in Mathematics, Spanish, Language Arts from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I have a vast job history which has lead me to the Excel Center and I still have a list of professions that I…

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Heather Harden

Heather Harden

My name is Heather Harden, I am the College and Career Readiness Specialist at The Excel Center. I came to The Excel Center with 20 years of public school experience, ranging from early childhood education, middle school classroom teacher, Title I Reading teacher, Federal Programs Director, to K-12 Principal. In my current position, it is…

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Jo Hamilton

Jo Hamilton

Studied at: Missouri State University and University of Kansas. Previously employed at: Charleston High School in Charleston MO; performed student teaching at Parkview in Springfield under M. House. I enjoy working for Goodwill because I’m afforded autonomy and support, both personally and professionally. Employers are willing to discuss curriculum changes and ideas, respectful of identity…

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Matt Gravelin

Matt Gravelin

B.S. Ed Missouri State University; M.Ed. in Educational Technology “The Excel Center is a great place for a second chance at education.”

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Tracy Glenn

Tracy Glenn

I have been with MERS Goodwill since 2009.  During my time with MERS Goodwill, I have been able to serve in a few different roles and most recently as Career Center Director.  I also currently facilitate the IRC certifications of Microsoft Office Specialist and Customer Service.  I have attended North Arkansas College, Missouri State University,…

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David Ely

David Ely

I attended high school at Perryville High School in Perryville, Missouri. Received my B.A. in Pastoral Ministries at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. I am now teaching in my 3rd year at the Goodwill Excel Center. I truly enjoy teaching the amazing students at our facility, and working with the great staff and leadership…

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John Sepanski

John Sepanski

John earned his B.S. Mathematics from Millikin University, and a M.S. Technology Education Walden University. He spent 33 years as a mathematics teacher, and Department Chair public schools in St. Charles and St. Louis Co. Outside of school, John enjoys spending time with his family and racing sailboats.”There are 10 kinds of people in the…

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