Columbia Public Schools
 

Dr. Chris Belcher

 Title:
 Superintendent

 Mailing address:
 1818 West Worley Street
 Columbia, MO 65203

 Contact information:
 
Phone: (573) 214-3410
 Fax: (573) 214-3401

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 Dr. Belcher's bio

Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Central Missouri
Ed.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

Experience
Dr. Chris Belcher has 28 years of experience working in education. He has served as a biology/chemistry teacher, secondary assistant principal, central office administrator, college professor, asnd superintendent. Dr. Belcher has also served as an educational consultant to many public schools and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Belcher has received a number of awards and recognitions, including Missouri State Teachers Association Administrator of the Year, the Blue Springs Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award, and the Peters Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship Award.

Community and Professional Involvement
Dr. Belcher is active in the Northwest Rotary Club and on the board of the Boy Scouts of America, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and United Way; is active on professional boards that serve Missouri schools, and belongs to many educational organizations.

Family and Personal Interests
Dr. Belcher has been married to Jackie for 28 years and has a 20-year-old daughter, Alex, who attends MU. He and his wife enjoy travel, exercise, reading, and music (Dr. Belcher is a known rabid blues fan!).

Staff of the Superintendent

Dr. Wanda Brown
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

Phone: (573) 214-3411
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Dr. Nick D. Boren
Deputy Superintendent
Phone: (573) 214-3416
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Dr. Peter Stiepleman
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

Phone: (573) 214-3412
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Dr. Sally Beth Lyon
Chief Academic Officer

Phone: (573) 214-3413
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Dr. Dana Clippard
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Phone: (573) 214-3423
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Linda Quinley
Chief Financial Officer

Phone: (573) 214-3702
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The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools' compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact the offices or individuals below:  Special Services (IDEA) Dr. Lou Ann Tanner-Jones (Section 504 Coordinator) at 1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203, (573) 214-3463.