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The Human Resource Center
provides support to our students, parents and staff. Pattonville's
selection process is one of the finest in the country and we are
committed to providing the best candidate for each position available.
Our staff brings diverse
knowledge and unique experiences, which allows each member of the
Human Resource Center to make positive contributions to our district
and its patrons.
Tom Morgan, Ph.D.
- Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Center
Dr. Tom
Morgan is Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. He is
responsible for the selection of school employees, personnel,
and some growth and development activities.
Dr. Morgan has a variety
of experiences as an educational professional. Tom began his career
as a science teacher. Three years later, as a graduate student,
he joined the University of Iowa where he held positions as a
lecturer, instructor and a coordinator for four years. During
this time, he also completed his Masters and Ph.D. in Science
Education and School Administration. For the past twenty plus
years, he has held central office administrative positions in
schools in Iowa, Wyoming, and Missouri.
Tom and his wife, Dianne,
are the parents of two successful Pattonville alumni, both who
are college graduates. The family has a commitment to a lifestyle
of learning, growing and developing.
David Besgrove- Personnel
Coordinator
David Besgrove joined
our staff in October 2002 as the Personnel Coordinator. After
graduating from the Pattonville School District, he earned a Bachelors
of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. David comes
to Pattonville after spending a number of years working for a
staffing and placement company in the St. Louis area. As Personnel
Coordinator, David's primary duties are Contract (Stipendiary,
Probationary, and Tenure), Administrator of the Retirement Incentive
Plan (RIP), Student Teacher Placement, Teacher Certification,
Personnel Issues, District Policies and PSNEA alternative. David
is excited to be a member of the Pattonville family again.
Joyce Bowdish - Call
Center Coordinator
In 1982, Joyce began
her career as an employee for Pattonville. She is also a Pattonville
graduate. Joyce's main focus in the Human Resource Center is to
place substitute teachers. Joyce's bright cheerful voice has awakened
many substitutes in the early morning hours with a request to
cover a classroom. Her positive energy and sincere appreciation
have helped to make certain that all classes are covered each
day. Joyce is a people person and she is dedicated to her job
and is able to communicate effectively with anyone. She knows
a great deal about the District and is always willing to assist
in any way she can. Joyce also has many other duties in the Human
Resource Center which include: advertising all vacant positions,
orientating all staff new to the District and composing the care
list. Joyce has two children. One attends Hazelwood West High
School and one attends Remington Traditional School. Joyce's husband
is also an employee of the district. Joyce truly believes that
she and her family are one of the many families which encompasses
the Pattonville family.
TeKay Brown - Secretary
TeKay Brown joined the
Human Resource Center staff in July, 2007. After graduating with
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University
of Missouri-St. Louis, she became part of the Pattonville family
in 2005 as an assistant in the Facilities department. There her
responsibilities quickly allowed her to become familiar with district
operations and procedures. Since her transition to HR, TeKay has
taken on many responsibilities including minority recruiting,
administrative searches, providing mentors for new hires and building
transfers, and duties with the Calendar, Job Review, and Teacher
Evaluation committees. TeKay is excited about her new job. Her
enthusiasm to serve Pattonville and its children is apparent through
her welcoming smile.
Ida Cothrine - Secretary
Ida Cothrine joined
the Human Resource Center staff in September 2004. Ida brings
with her over 16 years of experience in the Administrative Assistant
field. While in college, Ida's field of study was elementary education,
including experience in practice teaching. Ida has four children,
all young adults. She is excited about her position here in Pattonville
Human Resources. Primary duties involve sending applications and
processing returned application materials from administrative,
certified and support candidates in all areas. Ida coordinates
interview schedules for candidates and works closely with the
HRC administrator, building administrators/supervisors to develop
candidate lists for building/department level interviews, works
with HRC administrator to process employment recommendations to
the Board of Education for approval. Ida has a warm, pleasant
demeanor which allows anyone entering the Human Resource Center
for the first time to feel comfortable.
Patricia Richardson
- Secretary
Patricia Richardson
joined the Human Resource Center staff in August, 2006. Patricia
is a 1977 Pattonville graduate. Previously, Patricia spent 18
years at Rose Acres Elementary as a clerical assistant and one
year in the Technology Department as a clerical assistant. She
is excited to be working in the Human Resource Center. Duties
include Core Data, tuition reimbursement, graduate approval, salary
advancement, NBCT candidates, teacher certification, and financial
work involving the budget and accounts payable.
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