05/21/2026
Congratulations to Julie Jasper!! 🦅💜
We're thrilled to announce that our own Julie Jasper has been approved by the Board of Education to serve as the district's next Director of Special Education starting on July 1!
Julie currently serves as the Assistant Director of Special Education and has previously served as a Special Education Process Coordinator as well as a substitute administrator at South Middle School. She has spent time as a Special Education teacher at South Middle School, a principal at St. Pius X Catholic School, and a Special Education teacher and process coordinator at Moberly Middle School. She has also volunteered in many district and community organizations during her tenure in Joplin.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Avila University in 1999, Julie earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2001, also from Avila. She earned a teaching certificate from Central Methodist University in 2008 and an Education Specialist degree from William Woods University in 2011.
“Over the past eleven years in Joplin, I have seen a strong commitment to both student success and continuous professional learning across the district,” said Jasper. “I am grateful for the progress we have made, proud of the accomplishments along the way, and eager to build on that momentum as we continue pursuing our mission.”
Congratulations, Julie!
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