Departments: Business ManagerBusiness Office 573.581.1776 Ext 224 Amy.Adair@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationCentral Missouri State University, 2000, BSBA - Finance and Accounting
William Woods University, 2009, MBA ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Favorite Books: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Suze Orman - Women and Money
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Mathematics InstructorHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Erin.Akhtar@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationWest Texas A&M University 2006, B.S. Mathematics
West Texas A&M University 2010, M.S. Mathematics BiographyGraduated cum laude in 2002 with B.S. in Mathematics. Graduated in 2010 with M.S. in Mathematics, thesis topic: "Derivation and comparison of deterministic and stochastic predator-prey models." Worked as a mathematics instructor at West Texas A&M until Dec 2010. Married to Wasim Akhtar over Spring Break of 2011. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 2 Classes: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Pre-calculus, Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2 Extra Curricular Activities:Intramural Basketball/Scrambler Pride and Prejudice, Nancy Drew Mysteries, The Last Apprentice Series Mathematics InstructorHigh School Faculty 573-581-1776 Edsel.Baker@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationMaster of Divinity, Duke University
Master of Science, Applied Probability and Statistics, Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Morehead State University BiographyEdsel came to MMA from Louisville, Ky. in 2011, where he taught at Eastern Kentucky University and ITT-Technical Institute in Louisville. While teaching part-time at EKU and ITT, Edsel worked for the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, counseling families regarding end-of-life decisions, primarily those centering around organ donation. Other work experience includes statistical process control for software development with Motorola and service as a research faculty member in the biometry and epidemiology department of the Medical University of South Carolina. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1
Administrative AssistantAdmissions 573.581.1776 Ext 321 Penny.Bealmear@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationPike-Lincoln Business Technical Center, 1986,
Administrative Office Assistant Certificate. BiographyPrior to her current position as the Administrative Assistant in the Admissions office, Penny served as the MMA Receptionist and Switchboard Operator, and was the Administrative Assistant to the Commandant, Development and Publications offices. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 14
Academy NurseCadet Clinic 573.581.1776 Ext 642 Deanna.Blair@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationNursing certificate in August, 1988. BiographyMrs. Blair is married to Jerry Blair. They have five children (one sone and four daughters) and six grandchildren with the seventh one due in March, 2012. She is a eight-year cancer survivor and a certified Scentsy consultant. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Favorite Books: Janet Evanovich novels
Horror, Romance movies Director of International RelationsAdmissions 573.581.1776 Ext 324 Samuel.Blair@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Missouri - Columbia, 2000, BS, Business Administration
University of Missouri - Columbia, 2000, BA, International Studies BiographySamuel Blair was originally introduced to the Missouri Military Academy as a 12 year-old boy entering the 7th grade. He graduated from MMA 6 years later in 1994. He went on to study International Business at the University of Missouri – Columbia, until May of 2000. Sam joined the Admissions Department in May 2002 and currently serves as the Director of International Relations and Associate Director of Admissions. He also serves as the Secretary of the MMA Alumni Board. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 9 Extra Curricular Activities:International Student Advisor.
MMA Alumni Association Board Secretary. 1984
The Outsiders
The Count of Monte Cristo
Lord of the Flies
 Middle School PrincipalMiddle School Faculty 573.581.1776 Ext 521 Richards.Boyce@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationSchool of the Ozarks, BA History, 1977
Southwest Missouri State University, MS Administration, 1991
University of Missouri, Education Specialist-Administration, 1998
Certificate in History, K-12, issued 1977 (Lifetime), Missouri
Certificate Elementary Administration, K-8, issued 1991, Missouri BiographyMAJ Boyce is a triplet, one of five children. Both of his parents were also teachers. After graduating from hgih school in Connecticut, he came to Missouri to attend college; that was 38 years ago. He has taught in both public and private schools in addition to working with adult learners in GED classes.
MAJ Boyce is married to Sue Boyce and they have two children and one grandson. He is completing his fifth year at MMA and his second as middle school principal. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 4 Classes: Grades 6 & 7 mathematics
Algebra I Committees: Directors Committee
Tuition Assistance Committee
Middle School Guidance Committee
Middle School Academic Committee Extra Curricular Activities:Middle School Community Service project, Buddy Packs
Sings with the Columbia Chorale Favorite Books: MAJ Boyce loves to apend as much time as possible with his grandson. He is currently working on reading all of the literature books required for the midle school students. Just finished reading Lois Lowry' The Giver, and is currently reading the sequel Gathering Blue.  Advancement Operations CoordinatorAdvancement 573.581.1776 Ext 222 Cassandra.Brooks@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationDavis Hart Career Center, 1987-88, Diplomas - Marketing BiographyCassandra was born and reared right here in the Mexico, MO, area. She likes it here because she can live near most of her family (about 52 on her father's side alone!) Agter several years of working in Columbia, MO, for the ABC/FOX-TV affiliate, a few years in real estate, and then a move to the Nashville, TN, are, Cassandra discovered her favorit part of every job was the planning phase. After a couple of years of working for the University of Missouri Law School in the Development office, she found it was a natural transition from there to MMA. Cassandra really enjoys MMA events and the opportunity to help make alums and parents feel at home here on campus. She is at her best when she is in the "thick of things" so when you see her running with scissors please don't be afraid to stop her and say hello. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Extra Curricular Activities:Special Event Coordination, Parents Committee Liaison Cassandra enjoys decorating...anything and everything. She loves to help her friends execute BIG ideas for homes and parties. She is married to a musician and her kids all play the guitar, so she loves live music.
The Sookie Stackhouse novels (by Charlain Harris)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bootheel Man by Morley Swingle
The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacqueline Mitchard
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Two books Cassandra loves to read to ANY kid of ANY age is The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf and The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, both by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.
AccountantBusiness Office 573.581.1776 Ext 226 Kathy.Brooks@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationTruman State University, 1970,
Bachelor of Science, Accounting BiographyKathy works in the Accounting office. An employee of MMA for many years, Kathy has witnessed the construction of the Gymtorium, Natatorium, B, C and D Barracks and Barnard Hall. She is currently anticipating the completion of the new Stribling Hall in 2012. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 36 Favorite Books: All books by Nora Roberts (including the books she writes as J.D. Robb) BarberCommandant 573.581.1776 Ext. 438 EducationBiographyServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1
QuartermasterQuartermaster 573.581.1776 Ext 631 Dennis.Diederich@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationCapital Business College - 1969 - Accounting
Lincoln University - 1971 - Business Administration BiographyDennis is the Quartermaster, handling the uniforms and equipment needs of the cadets. Dennis has been with MMA for 13 years, working in the Office of Admissions for 12 years. Prior to his time at MMA, he was an accountant with A.P. Green Industries for 30 years. Dennis is also the Scoutmaster for MMA Troop 39 and has helped 13 cadets obtain the rank of Eagle Scout. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 14 Extra Curricular Activities:Favorite Books: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Good to Great
The Scarlet Letter
Assistant Director of College PlacementAcademics 573.581.1776 Ext 427 Leigh Ann.Finck@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationWichita State University,1988, BBA Finance BiographyPrior to joining MMA in 2005 as the High School Administrative Assistant, Leigh Ann worked in the banking industry. In 2009 she became the Assistant Director of College Placement, where she assists students with the college application process. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 6 Extra Curricular Activities:Community Service Projects To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
Peace Like a River - Leif Enger
The Bean Trees - Barbara Kingsolver
LeighAnn also enjoys gardening and reading.
 PresidentAdministration 573.581.1776 Robert.Flanagan@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Michigan, 1971, Bachelor of Business Administration
Troy University, 1996, Master of Public Administration BiographyMajor General Flanagan's last billet was at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point and served as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Eastern Area, and as Commanding General of Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. Major General Flanagan was commissioned a Marine Second Lieutenant in May of 1971 after graduation from the University of Michigan. Following his commission he was designated a Naval Aviator in May of 1972. In June he joined HML-267 at Camp Pendleton, California where he qualified in the UH-1E. In February of 1974, he was assigned to the First Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan. Completing his first Marine Aircraft Wing tour in March of 1975, he was ordered to duty as a Flight Instructor with HT-8 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. In August of 1978, Major General Flanagan was selected to attend Amphibious Warfare School at Quantico, Virginia and upon graduation was selected for duty with Marine Helicopter Squadron One at Quantico, Virginia. In August of 1983, Major General Flanagan was selected to attend the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, MCB Quantico. Upon completion of the Command and Staff, he was ordered to the Third Marine Division for duty as the Air Officer for the Fourth Marine Regiment located at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Returning from Okinawa in 1985, Major General Flanagan was ordered to Marine Aircraft Group 39, MCAS Camp Pendleton, California where he served as the Executive Officer of HMT-303. He was further reassigned as the Marine Aircraft Group 39 Personnel Officer in July of 1986. Major General Flanagan assumed command of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 in February of 1987. Following his tour as the commanding officer, he reported to MCCDC Quantico, Virginia for assignment to the Marine Corps Warfighting Center. Major General Flanagan was selected to attend the National War College in 1989 and was subsequently ordered to United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida. Major General Flanagan took command of Marine Aircraft Group 24 in July of 1993, and transitioned the Group to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Aviation Support Element, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii when MAG-24 deactivated in October of 1994. In June of 1995, Major General Flanagan was ordered to Headquarters, United States Marine Corps for duty as the Head, Aviation Monitor. After one year, he transferred to the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs to be the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff, M&RA. In 1997 Major General Flanagan was assigned as the Director, Personnel Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters, Marine Corps. In June of 1999 he was transferred to II MEF where he became Deputy Commanding General. In November of 1999 he was designated Commanding General 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade. In July of 2001 Major General Flanagan was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point to serve as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Eastern Area, and as Commanding General of Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. Major General Flanagan began his civilian career as the Chief Advisory Officer at Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg and became President of Missouri Military Academy in 2007. Major General Flanagan's personal decorations include: Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy and Marine Commendation Medal, and the Presidential Service Badge. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 4 Favorite Books: Thinking In Time, R. Neustadt & R. May
Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond
Band of Brothers, S. Ambrose
History of the United States Marine Corps, A. Millett English InstructorMiddle School Faculty 573.581.1776 Craig.Flynn@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationFulton High School, 1966
B.A. William Jewel College, BA Sociology, 1971
Columbia College, 40 hours education and graduate hours
Certified in Middle School Language Arts Biography CPT Flynn is married to Millie Flynn. He is proud of his grandson and loves spending time with him. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 2 Classes: Middle School English - grades 6, 7, & 8 Committees: Middle School Academic Committee Extra Curricular Activities:Coach - Sports Mixer
Middle School Journalism
St. Brendan Catholic Church
Former member of Shop Mexico and the Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Planning and Zoning Board, Miss Missouri Board of Directors, St. Brendan School Board, and the Mexico Country Club. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Favorite Movie is The Wizard of Oz  Director of AdvancementAdvancement 573.581.1776 Ext 230 Dan.Fowler@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Central Missouri, 1989, BS Finance and Economics BiographyDan calls Tipton, MO home, even though he now lives in Columbia. He graduated from Central Missouri State University and worked first in the banking industry in Kansas City, Jefferson City and Columbia. Dan began to work at the University of Missouri as the Development Officer for the College of Engineering and was later promoted to Director of Development for the MU Children's Hospital. Dan came to MMA in February, 2010, as the Major Gifts Officer.
He is married to Becky Fowler and they have two children, Nikolas, 13 and Emerson, 3. Becky works at the University of Missouri in the IT Division's Security Department. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 2 Committees: Director's Committee
Tuition Assistance Committee Dan enjoys attending sporting events (mostly MU), coaching, competition BBQ, traveling and hunting. His favorite books include Of Mice and Men, Robinson Crusoe, DaVinci Code, and U2.
Some of his favorite movies include Animal House, Caddyshack, the Indiana Jones series, The Quiet Man, The Cowboys, Bull Durham, The Seven Samurai, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Tombstone. Academy PhysicianCadet Clinic 573.581.1775 EducationBiographyServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1
Dean of AcademicsAcademics 573.581.1776 Ext 422 Frank.Giuseffi@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Central Missouri, 1990-1994, BA, Political Science and Philosophy
St. John's College, 1994-1996, MA, Liberal Arts
William Woods University, 2004-2006, M.Ed, Education
Lindenwood University, 2009--. Doctoral Candidate in Education BiographyAs Academic Dean, LTC Frank Giuseffi oversees the entire academic program.
LTC Giuseffi began his MMA career as a History teacher, soccer and wrestling coach in 1999. He became the Athletic Director in 2002, managing and developing the MMA sports program. In 2004 he was appointed to Assistant Dean and was named Dean of Academics one year later. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 13 Classes: One period of U.S. History Extra Curricular Activities:Delta Phi
National Honor Society Virgil's AENEID
Allan Bloom's CLOSING OF THE AMERICAN MIND
HONOR AND THE EPIC HERO by Father McNamee
English Department ChairHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Jonathan.Griffin@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationWilliam Woods University (2010) M.A. Ed (Curriculum & Instruction)
Auburn University Montgomery (1994) B.A. (English) BiographyAn eclectic amalgamation of past experiences, I enjoy teaching literature, composition, and drama. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 6 Classes: English IV AP
English 302
English 102
Composition DC
American Literature DC
English III AP Extra Curricular Activities:Sponsor of the MMA Dramateers The Lord of the Rings trilogy (Tolkien)
The Prydain Chronicles (Alexander)  Director of AdmissionsAdmissions 573.581.1776 Ext 323 Roger.Hill@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Central Missouri, '70; B.S.Ed., Health, Physical Education, & Recreation, Biology
University of Missouri - Columbia, '74; M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Science BiographyI began my career in education by teaching and coaching in rural Missouri, moving to Mexico, Missouri, in 1976. I taught 7 years at Mexico High School before taking the Director of Admissions position at Missouri Military Academy in 1983. Between 1983 and 1997 I served as Director of Admissions and the Director of External Affairs for the Academy. In late 1997 I left the Academy to pursue other interests. From 1997 to 2009 I worked as the Director of Admissions at an all boys school in St. Louis and the Chief Operations Officer at Hargrave Military Academy. I returned to Missouri Military Academy in June 2009 and resumed the Director of Admissions position. Over the years I have coached football, basketball, track, cross country, and baseball. I thoroughly enjoy my work in education. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 17 Extra Curricular Activities:Admissions Committee
Financial Aid Committee
Directors Committee
Asst. Baseball Coach The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown
Divine Justice by David Baldacci
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins JROTC InstructorMilitary 573.581.1776 Ext 434 Randal.Jacobson@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationPark College, 1992, AS, Construction Management BiographyRetired from the army in 1995 after 24 years of active duty. Began teaching JROTC at Marmion Academy in Aurora, ILL before coming to MMA in December, 1996. Married to Lena and together we have seven children and 21 grand children. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 15 Classes: LET 2 Extra Curricular Activities:Rifle Team Coach, Golf Coach A Boy Called It (the series) Math Department Chair / Physics InstructorHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Ananta.Khanal@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationM. Sc. (Physics)
MSIS (Master of Science in Information Systems)
M.ED. BiographyMath Department, Science Department, Practical Art, and In charge of testing new technology in the classroom. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 11 Classes: Algebra2
Physics(Conceptual, Honors, and AP Physics)
Dual Credit Computer Programming (Visual Basic and C++) Extra Curricular Activities:Teaching and Technology Classroom in-charge
Intramural Tennis Coach
Intramural Soccer Coach History Of Time - Stephen Hawking Senior Technician & A/V SpecialistEducational Technology 573.581.1776 Ext 424 Mike.Kulas@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationDavis H. Hart Career Center
2001-2003 Diploma
Computer Maintenance / Networking
Comp-Tia A+ Certification BiographyWorked for Mexico Public Schools from 2002-2004 in the Technology Dept. as a Computer and Network Technician. Also worked from 2004-2008 at a U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent location here in Mexico as a Business Consultant and Computer and Network Technician.
Came to MMA in 2008 to help update, maintain, and expand technology use. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 4
 Visual Arts InstructorFine Arts 573.581.1776 Ext 435 Marijo.Lagemann@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationNEMO (Truman State) 1974 BSE - Art Education K-12, minor Allied Arts
NEMO (Truman State) 1974 BSE - English Ed 7-12, minor Speech and Drama
NEMO (Truman State) 1980 graduate hours in Art Therapy, undergraduate hours in photography
University of Wyoming, Black Hills State College, and Eastern Wyoming College
1985-1995 graduate and undergraduate hours in art therapy, teaching of the exceptional and the gifted student, T.E.S.A., Boy's Town Social Skills Model for Schools, and yearbook journalism
The Colorado Institute of Art 1988-1990 non-credit courses in charcoal and conte drawing, plein aire painting, and airbrush rendering
BiographyMarijo has been the visual arts instructor for all cadets at The Missouri Military Academy since September of 2002, having taught previously in public schools in Missouri and Wyoming for more than 15 years. After a one-year stint of teaching Whole Language K-e for Denver Public Schools and working for five years for The Colorado Institute of Art, she served as Video Manager and then Book Manager for the Hastings Entertainment Corporation, returning to Missouri in 2000 in that position. Marijo is currently a member of the National Art Education Association and the Missouri Art Education Association, as well as a member of the local Mexico Arts Council. She is co-captain of the MMA Relay for Life team and actively promotes fundraising and educational programs for Autism. Any time not spent at MMA is used to create artwork (primarily portraiture), needlework, gardening, and reading "anything she can lay her hands on." ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 10 Classes: Art Fundamentals
Drawing/Painting
Advanced Drawing/Advanced Painting
Printmaking/3-Dimensional Design
Senior Art
Art Projects (hs/ms combined)
Sixth Grade Art
Extra Curricular Activities:Fine Arts Committee
American Cancer Society "Relay for Life", MMA team co-captain
MMA gate (sports events) Anything by E. Anne Proulx, Barbara Kingsolver, Judy Picoult, or Carl Hiaasan
the Lemony Snickett "Series of Unfortunate Events" collection Library Media SpecialistHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Ext 425 Katherine.Larison@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Missouri, 1975, BS Education, Earth Science
Lesley College, 1987, MA Education, Computers in Education
University of Missouri, 2007, MA Information Science and Learning Technologies BiographyBefore coming to MMA Mrs. Larison was a Graduate Research Assistant for eThemes. Her unofficial title was "Internet Scout" for the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies on the MU campus.
Her husband is a transitional pastor for the Missouri Baptist Convention. His last position was at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Hartsburg. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 5 Classes: Research Extra Curricular Activities:Academic Committee, Faculty Response Team, National History Day Wrinkle in Time
Gone with the Wind Assistant Director of AdmissionsAdmissions 573.581.1776 Ext 325 Carrie.Marston@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationOklahoma State University, 2003, B.S.- Biochemistry BiographyAfter attending Oklahoma State University, I joined the Peace Corps (2004-2006) and was a Rural Health volunteer in El Salvador. Next I traveled to South Korea (2007-2009) to be an ESL teacher. After returning to the states, I quickly left again for short volunteer service with the Peace Corps Response to Liberia in 2010. Finally reaching MMA in April of 2010. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Favorite Books: Kite Runner and Harry Potter!  Social Studies Department ChairHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Lawrence.McClarey@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Illinois , Champaign , 1980, BA, Teaching of Social Studies
Webster University, 1989, MBA, Management BiographyI served for twelve years on active duty with the US Army as an Armor/Cavalry officer. I've been teaching for the last sixteen years in public and private schools.
Since joining MMA, I have served as an Economics/Government instructor for eleven years. I was named Social Studies Department Chair in 2010. I have been coaching track and cross-country for eleven years. I reside with my wife, Joanna and my son, Patrick. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 12 Classes: Regular Economics, Honors Economics, AP Macroeconomics, Regular Government, Honors Government, Global Studies. Extra Curricular Activities:ISACS Teachers Representative, Head Track Coach, Head Cross-Country Coach, Academic Committee Member Once an Eagle by Anton Myer
The Last Lion by William Manchester
Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner. Executive OfficerAdministration 573.581.1776 Ext 231 James.Medley@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Arizona, Bachelor of Science-Public Administration
University of Utah, Master of Business Administration Biography27 years in the Air Force, primarily in logistics with a few tours in Missile Operations. Commanded three maintenance squadrons, two in aircraft and one in missiles. Served as Deputy Group Commander in both Korea and USA. This is my 15 th year at MMA. I have served as Commandant of Cadets (12 years), Executive Officer (10 years), Director of Human Resources (3 years) and Director of Alumni Relations (2 years) ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 16 Extra Curricular Activities:Directors' Committee, Uniform Board, Calendar Committee, Director of Human Resources, Director of Alumni Relations The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War by David Halberstam
Lean Thinking by James P. Womak
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Poland, by James A. Michener Technology IntegratorEducational Technology 573.581.1776 Keith.Morgan@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Memphis, 1980, B.A., economics
Dallas Theological Seminary, 1986, Th.M., systematic theology BiographyI was born and reared in Atlanta, GA until the age of 13 when I moved with my family to Memphis TN. I have served in the United States Army. I have three adult sons who currently live in Illinois and Tennessee. My favorite pursuits, despite appearances, are running, cycling, swimming and weight training. I enjoy reading and am especially interested in emerging technologies and the currents of popular culture. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 8 Classes: English - 6th grade
Math - 6th Grade
Science - 6th grade
Office Suite
Office Enterprise
Web Commerce Extra Curricular Activities:Intramural Soccer
Middle School Wrestling
Middle School Track & Field The Rise of Roosevelt
Chernow's Alexander Hamilton
Cradle to Cradle
Athletic DirectorAdministration 573.581.1776 Ext 525 John.Noel@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationCentral Methodist University 2000 BA History
Concordia University Irvine 2011 MA Coaching and Athletic Administration (in progress) BiographyI have been at MMA for the last year, prior to that I was at another military school in AL. I taught at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville AL for three years. I have coached and played at the college and arena level in football. I also participated in college track as a thrower. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 2 Classes: Middle School contemporary issues
8th Grade Social Studies
7th Grade social studies
Social studies lab Extra Curricular Activities:Middle School Athletic Director
Asst. Football Coach
Asst. Middle school Wrestling coach
Asst. Track Coach  Science Department ChairHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Michael.Pemberton@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationRend Lake College, 1994, Associate of Science Degree, Biological Sciences
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 1996, Bachelor's Degree, Zoology
University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005, Master of Education, Science Curriculum and Instruction BiographyI was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, IL. After high school, I studied science at Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University. In 1997, I began teaching and coaching at MMA. In 2005, I received my Master of Education degree in Science Education. During that same year, I became the Science Department Chair. In addition to teaching, I have coached basketball, football, track and field, swimming, and tennis. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, reading, and spending time with my family. My wife, Amy, and I live in Mexico and have two sons, Andrew and Ryan. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 15 Classes: Environmental Science
Biology I Honors
Biology II
Biology II Honors Extra Curricular Activities:Advanced Placement Coordinator
National Honor Society Adviser
National Junior Honor Society Adviser
Academic Committee
Safety Committee
Assistant Swimming Coach
Assistant Basketball Coach
Head Tennis Coach
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Old Man and the Sea
Where the Red Fern Grows  Counseling InternAcademics 573.581.1776 Ext. 640 Brandon.Ping@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationBachelor of Science, Psychology, Truman State University
Currently completing Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Truman State University BiographyBrandon is interning with Missouri Military Academy this fall, working with the Director of College Placement and Counseling in a variety of ways: counseling students, creating support-type groups for students who are having trouble making the adjustment to their new environment, and acting as an on-site crisis management counselor in the event that a student needs immediate counseling.
While in graduate school, Brandon was a Case Manager at Preferred Family Healthcare, working with individuals with mental health disorders. He has also obtained 100 hours in counseling youth and adolescents in schools, six months of substitute teaching in Southern Illinois, and 50 hours of counseling teens at Preferred Family Healthcare.
ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1
History InstructorHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Benjamin.Quint@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationMcHenry County College (AA, 2003, General Studies)
Northeastern Illinois University (BA, 2006, History and English)
William Woods University (MA, 2011, Curriculum and Instruction) BiographyI am a transplanted native of Chicago. I am a former Marine who served five years as a Spanish linguist. I am completing my fifth year here at the Academy. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 6 Classes: English 302 American Literature
English 402 British Literature
English 303 American History (H)
Guided Study Hall Extra Curricular Activities:Asst. Rifle Team Coach
Asst. Track Coach Catch 22
Infinite Jest
For Whom the Bell Tolls  Business Department ChairHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Peggy.Reynard@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationWest Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Business Administration
Lincoln University, Master of Education BiographyI am married to COL Dana Reynard who was the Band Master at MMA for 21 years. We have three sons. Our son, Keith Reynard, graduated from MMA in 1995. While serving at MMA, I have been very active on many committees in the academic area. I started the FBLA Chapter at MMA and have had many cadets compete at the District and State level competitions. I have chaired many committees for Ball decorations throughout my tenure. I have, and continue to serve, as the accompanist for many cadets as they compete in District and State solo band and choir contests. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 16 Classes: Business Law, Accounting, International Business, Algebra Extra Curricular Activities:Accompany choir and band/choir solo's
Future Business Leaders of America Adviser
Member of the Academic Department Chair Committee
Oversee textbook use in Academics
Play piano at Vesper's each Sunday evening
Holy Bible
Executive Power by David Baldacci
Information OfficerAdvancement 441 Justin.Rottger@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationB.A., Journalism, 2010, University of Missouri; Minor in Geography BiographyJustin came to MMA from KCII, a news talk radio station in Washington, Iowa, where he was the news assistant and evening announcer. Prior to that, he was a reporter, anchor and producer at KBIA, the University of Missouri's NPR affiliate in Columbia, Mo.
At MMA, Justin covers campus news, photographs events and acts as advisor and publisher of the Eagle, the student newspaper. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1
Classes: The Eagle
ChaplainAdministration 573.581.1776 Ext 437 Randall.Sawyer@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationTexas Christian University, 1966, BA, Religion
Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, 1969, MDiv. BiographyI am a part-time Chaplain for Missouri Military Academy (Since 2006). Prior to that, I served as a local church clergyman for The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Missouri with my last church being First Christian Church of Mexico, Missouri for 18 years before retirement. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 6 Extra Curricular Activities:Evensong
Baccalaureate
Vespers
The Holy Bible
Inside the Third Reich by Albert Speer
Illusions by Richard Bach English II/Creative Writing InstructorHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 John.Schell@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationSoutheast Missouri State University
1993
BS in English Education
Southeast Missouri State University
2011
MA in English BiographyBorn in St. Louis, MO
Mehlville Senior High School, Class of 1989
Southeast Missouri State University, Class of 1993
17 years of teaching experience, 4 of which with MMA
Wife-Kristine Jackson Schell
Son-Declan John Schell ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 5 Classes: English II, English II Honors, Creative Writing Extra Curricular Activities:Assistant Cross Country Coach, Intramural Swimming Coach, Weights & Conditioning Coach, Wallace-Fry Speech Coordinator, Freshmen Advisor The Outsiders
Stargirl
The Dead Zone
Animal Farm
A Study in Scarlet
To Kill a Mockingbird Chemistry InstructorHigh School Faculty 573.581.1776 Emily.Schmidt@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationMissouri State University, 2001, B.S., Geology
University of Missouri, 2008, M.S., Chemistry
University of Missouri, 2009, M.Ed., Secondary Education BiographyI have been teaching at MMA since the 2009-2010 school year. Since that time I have been involved with the drama program as an assistant drama coach, as well as an assistant middle school basketball coach. I am also currently a co-captain for the MMA Relay for Life team. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 3 Classes: Chemistry,
Honors Chemistry,
AP Chemistry Extra Curricular Activities:Asst. Drama Coach
Relay for Life Team Captain Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Licensed Practical NurseCadet Clinic 573.581.1776 Ext 642 Mary.Seibert@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationMoberly Area Community College, Practical Nurse
Columbia Southern University, 2009, Bach. of Health Care Administration BiographyI came to work at MMA in 2008. I look forward to working at MMA for many more years to come. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 4 Favorite Books: Anything by Shakespeare
The Lost Symbol
Wurthering Heights
 English Literature InstructorHigh School Faculty joseph.shafer@missourimilitaryacademy.orgEducationSpringfield College, 06, BS, BS
Oxford University, 10, Graduate Studies Certificate in English Literature
Dartmouth College, 11, MA in Literature BiographyAfter counseling and teaching in public school for two years, Shafer went on to obtain his Master's Degree from Dartmouth College, specializing in English Literature, while also teaching within Dartmouth's Writing Dept. and English Dept., editing for their Liberal Studies journal, and publishing his personal writings. Before joining MMA, Shafer taught English Literature and ESL-IV at Brewster Academy, and has incessantly enjoyed coaching athletics, teaching outdoor sports, literary studies, and studio art. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Classes: Speech and Rhetoric, American Literature and Composition (ENG III), Genre and Composition (ENG I), English I Honors Extra Curricular Activities:Track Coach, Asst. Wrestling Nathaniel Hawthorne's Sketches
Henry David Thoreau's Walking
D.H. Lawrence's Studies in Classic American Literature
C.S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress
Jacques Derrida's The Ear of the Other
Kenneth Graham's The Wind and the Willows Director of CommunicationsAdvancement 573.581.1776 Ext 326 Christine.Smith@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationB.A., Communications, Kent State University
BiographyChristine's background combines experience in fundraising and marketing communications. She has worked for a full-service ad agency and in the development, alumni relations and marketing offices at higher ed institutions. She is currently responsible for the communication and marketing activities at MMA.
ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 4 Favorite Books:
Assistant Director of AdmissionsAdmissions 573.581.1776 Ext 322 Gary.Stewart@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationUniversity of Missouri - St. Louis - BA History BiographyI graduated from MMA in 1972. I had been President of The Executive Network for the past 35 years. My wife Dee and I have been married for 37 years, we have two sons and four grandchildren. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Favorite Books: The Winds of War - Herman Wouk
The Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell  Learning Center DirectorMiddle School Faculty 573.581.1776 Renae.Stumpe@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationSouthwest Missouri State - 1982 - BS in Elementary Education
University of Missouri - 1984 - M Ed in Educational Psychology with Certi-
fication as a School Psychological Examiner BiographyI grew up in Gerald, Missouri, and went to high school in Owensville High School. I then continued my education at Southwest Missouri State and the University of Missouri-Columbia. I am married, have four children, and live on a farm north of Mexico. I am active in 4-H, school,parent groups and various community organizations i am completing my 24th year at the Academy, having served in the Learning Resource Center for the duration. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 25 Classes: I work with cadets in the Learning Resource Center Extra Curricular Activities:Middle School Guidance & Counseling Committee
Middle School Advisor
Academic Committee My favorite books are Where the Red Fern Grows & The Harry Potter Series Director of TransportationCommandant 573.581.1776 Ext 520 Mark.Tompkins@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgBiographyUnited States Marine Corps 22 years
Holland USA 9 years as Supervisor
Missouri Military Academy 1 year as late night Mentor
2 years as Echo company Senior Mentor
This year as Asst evening Commandant and Activities ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 5 Favorite Books: Chesty Puller, Robert E Lee, Medal of Honor Assistant CommandantCommandant 573.581.1776 Ext 430 Richard.Treadway@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgBiographyOfficer In Charge
Intramural Coach
Reveille Officer
Extra Duty Supervisor
Late Night Inspector
Commandant Cover Duty
Transportation Duty
ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 22 Favorite Books: Director of Educational TechnologyEducational Technology 573.581.1776 Ext 428 Matthew.Vore@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationWestminster College, 2007, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (Programming & Information Technology Tracks), Management Information Systems BiographyI have worked at Missouri Military Academy for two years now. My goal is to help our faculty and cadets increase their ability to teach and learn by providing them with technology and training that will allow our Cadets to be better prepared for the "Information Age". It is more important now than ever for learners to be able to effectively use technology to find the information they need, and to make sure that information is accurate and relevant and that the source is credible. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 3 Classes: Web Design Extra Curricular Activities:Directors Committee
Marketing Committee
Multimedia Productions / Class Ender's Game
Harry Potter
Sam Walton: Made in America BandmasterFine Arts 573.581.1776 Ext 431 Josh.Yancey@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.orgEducationCulver-Stockton College, 2004, Bachelor of Music in Education BiographyI spent six years working in Missouri public schools prior to coming to MMA in 2010. I am currently, or have been a member of many civic groups in the area including the Columbia Community Band, Quincy Park Band and the Jefferson City Orchestra. I have also been the Director of the Mexico Community Band for the past three years. ServiceYears of Service at MMA: 1 Classes: HS Band
Prep Band
MS Band
Private Music Extra Curricular Activities:Marching Bands
Drum and Bugle Corp.
Uniform Committee
On the Road- Jack Kerouac
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest- Ken Kesey
Digital Fortress- Dan Brown
Angels and Demons-Dan Brown
The Car- Gary Paulsen
The Hatchet- Gary Paulsen
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