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The Missouri K-8 Association proudly recognizes the outstanding leaders, dedicated supporters, and valued partners who have strengthened our organization and championed Missouri's K-8 schools. Through our awards and recognition, we celebrate those whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on students, educators, and communities across the state. Their contributions represent the heart of our Association and the shared mission that continues to move us forward.
Administrator of the Year
Celebrating the Leaders Who Inspire Our Schools
Each year, the Missouri K-8 Association recognizes an outstanding member whose leadership, dedication, and commitment to Missouri's K-8 schools make a lasting impact on students, educators, and communities.
Explore our history of outstanding Administrator of the Year recipients:
2025- Dr. Chrystal Mayfield
Statsburg C-3 School District
2024 -Dr. Tara Roberts
Taneyville R-II School District
2023- Jenny Ulrich
Lonedell R-14 School District
2022 - Mrs. Carey Johnson,
Hardeman R-X School District
2021 - Dr. Andrea Hieronymus,
Kingston 42 School District
2020 - Rayetta Self,
Miami R-I School District
2019 - Mrs. Anita Studdard,
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District
2018 - Dr. Nancy Akert,
Shawnee R-III School District
2017 - Marvin Hatley,
Howell Valley School District
2016 - Cassie Huckstep-Spangler,
BONCL R-X School District
2015 - Darryl Pannier,
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District
2015 - Shelly Fransen,
Shell Knob School District #78
2014 - Carless Osbourn,
Kirbyville R-VI School District
2013 - Melonie Bunn,
Richards School District
2012 - Jerry Premer,
Richards School District
2011 - Jay Jackson,
Missouri City School District
2010 - Anthony Hartsfield,
Pemiscot County R-3 School District
2009 - Kay McMurtrey,
Phelps County School District
2008 - Randy Adams,
Manes School District
2007 - Casus Baird,
Howell Valley School District
2006 - David Fuemmeler,
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District
2005 - Lyle Rowland,
Taneyville R-VI School District
2004 - Jim Tipling,
Hudson School District
2003 - Bob Boulware,
Swedeborg School District
2003 - Jerry Parrett,
Kirbyville School District
2002 - Jan Cox,
Westview School District
Missouri K-8 Friend of Education
Recognizing Those Who Champion Our Schools
The Missouri K-8 Association's Friend of Education Award recognized individuals who demonstrated a commitment to supporting Missouri's K-8 schools, students, educators, and communities.
From 2008 through 2017, the Association honored individuals whose support and contributions made a difference for small and rural schools across Missouri.
We proudly recognize the individuals who received this honor:
2025 Doug Hayter
MASA Executive Director
2017 - Charlotte Smith
Missouri City 56 Board of Education
2016 - Caroline Bradford
Phelps Co. R-III Board of Education
2015 - John Baltes
Silver Dollar City Foundation
2015 - Dr. Alan Crader
2014 - Lyle Rowland
2013 - Kay McMurtrey
2012 - Ray Patrick
2011 - L.J. Hart
2010 - Gary Burton
2009 - Mike Thomas
2008 - Maynard Wallace
Association Past Presidents
Honoring Our Leadership Through the Years
The Missouri K-8 Association has been guided by dedicated leaders who have worked to strengthen Missouri's K-8 schools and support the educators, administrators, and communities they serve.
We recognize and thank our past presidents for their leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the mission of the Missouri K-8 Association.
Our Past Presidents:
2023-2024-Carey Johnson,
Hardeman R-X School District
2020-2022 - Rayetta Self,
Miami R-I School District
2018-2020 - Dr. Cassie Huckstep-Spangler,
BONCL R-X School District
2016-2018 - Dr. Shelly Fransen,
Shell Knob School District #78
2015-2016 - Carless Osbourn,
Kirbyville R-VI School District
2013-2015 - Darryl Pannier,
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District
2012-2013 - Melonie Bunn,
Richards School District
2011-2012 - Tim Crawley,
Taneyville R-VI School District
2009-2011 - Anthony Hartsfield,
Pemiscot County R-3 School District
2008-2009 - Sara Littrell,
Livingston County R-III School District
2007-2008 - Jerry Premer,
Richards School District
2006-2007 - Jan Cox,
Westview School District
2004-2006 - Kay McMurtrey,
Phelps County R-3 School District
2003-2004 - Lyle Rowland,
Taneyville R-VI School District
2002-2003 - Chris Welch,
North Wood R-IV School District
2000-2002 - David Fuemmeler,
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District
1998-2000 - Lyle Rowland,
Taneyville R-VI School District
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