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.

Barry Nelson - Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Center

Barry Nelson is Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. He is responsible for the selection of school employees, personnel, and some growth and development activities.

Barry Nelson was named assistant superintendent for human resources in 2009. He is responsible for the selection of school employees, personnel and some growth and development activities.
Prior to being named assistant superintendent, Nelson was principal of Rose Acres Elementary in Pattonville since 2001. A Pattonville employee since 1997, Nelson previously served as an interim administrative intern at Rose Acres and as a physical education teacher at Carrollton Oaks Elementary School (in Pattonville). He was also a teacher at Twillman Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, as well as master’s and specialist’s degrees in education administration from Lindenwood University. He is currently completing requirements for a doctoral degree from Lindenwood.

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.