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District Administration
- Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent
- Dr. Helen Porter, Chief Schools Officer
- De'Vion Moore, Chief Academic Officer
- Michelle Baumstark, Chief Communications Officer
- Randy Gooch, Chief Operations Officer
- Dr. Michelle Holz, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Carla London, Chief Equity Officer
- Heather McArthur, Chief Financial Officer
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Dr. Brian Yearwood
Title: SuperintendentMailing address:1818 West Worley StreetColumbia, MO 65203Contact information:Phone: (573) 214-3410Fax: (573) 214-3401Email: BYearwood@cpsk12.orgMy 30-year career has been focused on understanding how scholars learn and providing opportunities through an educational framework that meets the needs of scholars and staff. I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, on a tennis scholarship. I also received a tennis scholarship at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, where I received a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Educational Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.Higher Education:- Texas Tech University, Professor
- Lubbock Christian University, Adjunct Professor
- Texas Tech University, Assistant Director
Work experience:- Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Accountability and the Chief Operations Officer at Manor Independent School District (Manor, TX)
- Assistant Superintendent for Academics and HR, Lamesa Independent School District (Lamesa, TX)
- Middle School Principal, Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock, TX)
- Elementary School Principal, Lubbock Independent School District(Lubbock, TX)
- Assistant Middle School Principal, Lubbock Independent School District(Lubbock, TX)
- Professional/Athletic Coach, Lubbock Independent School District(Lubbock, TX)
Family and personal interests:
Married to Tina with two children. Some hobbies include working on cars, building things, and flying single-engine planes.
Superintendent's Cabinet:
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Dr. Helen Porter
Chief Schools Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3400
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: hporter@cpsk12.orgDe'Vion Moore
Chief Academic Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3400
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: dmoore@cpsk12.orgMichelle Baumstark
Chief Communications Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3960
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: mbaumstark@cpsk12.orgRandy Gooch
Chief Operations Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3410
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: rgooch@cpsk12.orgMichelle Holz
Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3423
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: MHolz@cpsk12.orgHeather McArthur
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (573) 214-3416
Fax: (573) 214-3401
Email: hmcarthur@cpsk12.org