- Columbia Public Schools
- District Administration
- Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent
District Administration
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District Administration
- Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent
- Dr. Helen Porter, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
- De'Vion Moore, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
- Michelle Baumstark, Chief Communications Officer
- Randy Gooch, Chief Operations Officer
- Michelle Holz, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
- Carla London, Chief Equity Officer
- Heather McArthur, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Brian Yearwood
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Title: SuperintendentMailing address:
1818 West Worley Street
Columbia, MO 65203My 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 DirectorWork 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 interests/hobbies include working on cars, building things, and flying single-engine planes.
Superintendent's Cabinet:
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Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education(573) 214-3437Chief Communications Officer(573) 214-3960Chief Operations Officer(573) 214-3725Chief Equity Officer(573) 214-3413