Tom Masterson
"Dr. Tom Masterson is an Executive Director of Elementary Schools for Springfield Public Schools, the largest school district in Missouri. In his role, he supports elementary principals in their leadership of their specific campuses.
Prior to this role, he has served as the Director of Elementary, an elementary school principal, elementary school assistant principal, and a 4th grade teacher. He received his doctorate from the University of Missouri.
Dr. Masterson is also the vice-chair of the Mayor's Commission for Children and was recently recognized in Springfield's 2024 – List of 40 under 40. Dr. Masterson has been committed to supporting the students and families of Springfield since 2012.
Tom has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jessica, for 13 years. They have been blessed with 4 children: Ryleigh, 11, 6; Judah, 3; and, Anna and Owen who went to Heaven this year.
Tom has been a Chiefs fan since his childhood and became a season ticket holder when the Chiefs hired Andy Reid—what a great decision that was!"