SPS IT

Heads up SPS: we had a bit of trouble with the network- wireless and wired connections. If you are still having trouble- restart to clear the issue. Thank you for your patience!

Agreed! There is a true passion for equity and service in our @OfficialSPSIT team!

Heads up: internet connections are restored! @officialSPS #phew

Heads up: District internet connection is currently down and we are working to resolve. We will update as we know more, thank you for your patience. @officialSPS

Employee Spotlight! Andy Nelson: our System Supervisor. Springfield Native, graduated from GHS. Been with the SPS 4 years. Love doing anything outside and spending time with his wife Anna and their 2 kids. Also known as the Pancake Maker. @SPS_AndyNelson

Employee Spotlight! Erin Downing has been with the district 22 years! Now the IT Project Coordinator, Erin started as a teacher. Married to David for 12 years and crazy about her two dogs, Annie and Fletcher. Erin enjoys spending time at the lake, camping, traveling, and reading!

Employee spotlight!! Melissa Morrison: native of Oregon, proud Mom of two boys and Grandma of two boys! Melissa enjoys cooking, working outside, playing WOW, and crochet. You are awesome Melissa! #wonderwoman #awesome

Heads up @officialSPS @fueledbylaunch we are seeing issues with Teams.

Employee Spotlight! Donald Hawkins! Adoptive father of three wonderful kids; happily married for 17 years. Accomplished an MS in cyber security from MSU. Has worked the Helpdesk for over two years. Enjoys writing and table top gaming in his free time. #awesome #coolguy

Spotlight: Anthony Teal!Florida native & grad w/ a full football scholarship!Played college level including SGF:Go Bears!Played pro 🏈, ➡Carver, ➡ IT as a tech and now Network Infrastructure Specialist. Phew! He ❤building r/c 🏎, video gaming and installing 🏎 stereo systems.

Now its time for Craig Eacret's Employee Spotlight! Craig is an aspiring computer animator-currently working on an anime project. He is finishing his BFA at MSU! Way to go Craig! #staremployee #strikeapose

Spotlight! One of our techs Matthew Taylor! @mit54321 He's a Springfield native, graduate of Central HS and OTC, currently studying IT at MSU. He lives with his wife and our cat and dog. When he's not working or studying, he likes yard work and recording music. #coolguy #awesome

In the upcoming weeks we will be highlighting the awesome individuals that make up the IT team. We are a quirky bunch that work at the schools and behind the scenes. We support one another and keep each other chuckling with memes and puns. Keep an eye out for our first highlight!

Now more than ever, thank you, teachers, for investing your days to shape our children's futures in #SGF. Your work is heroic, and you're the heroes of #SPSAtHome. #ThankAMOteacher

..All who have stepped up to continue learning in this challenging situation. We are proud of our community! Be proud of yourselves and stay safe! @officialSPS #SPSAtHome #ThankAMOteacher #TeacherAppreciation #wow

In all of this appreciation for our SPS teachers we want to be sure to acknowledge those that have recently stepped into the role of teacher. The parents, guardians, siblings, and even the students..... @officialSPS #SPSAtHome #ThankAMOteacher #TeacherAppreciation #wow

Shout out to Alex Miller @alexmiller631 @Parkview_Viking An honors history teacher and swim coach. His classes have placed high in history competitions and the girls' swim teams have had success at state competitions. Amazing! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciation

Gina Green @MrsGreenMath @PViewSPS has taught at SPS for 25 years. She was an EMInts teacher when the program started at SPS; has taught at Study, Reed, and is now teaching 6th grade at PV. Holy Moly! Thank you for all you do! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciation

Katrina Shetron @KatrinaShetron, a Cross Cat teacher @CarverMSCougars and also a 1st year teacher! We can’t imagine how tough that would be in all this, but Katrina has shown adaptibility and a great atitude! Way to go! #TeacherAppreciation #TeacherAppreciationWeek

#SPSAtHome Heroes: @OfficialSPSIT IT Support Technicians -- serving 40,000 devices and 30,000 users to keep students learning. MORE: ow.ly/BddN50zzD2H