Mrs. Miranda Hagin-Schaefer, current Republic Middle School Assistant Principal, will serve as Assistant Principal at Republic Intermediate School starting July 1, 2025.

Mrs. Hagin-Schaefer has served as Assistant Principal at RMS since 2022. Before becoming a Republic Tiger, she gained experience as the Coordinator of Site Interventions at Hickory Hills within Springfield Public Schools (SPS). In that role, she helped identify student behavior and attendance goals, while implementing intervention strategies to assist in reaching those goals. In addition, she has served as a summer school principal for 10 years at SPS. Prior to her administrative roles, Mrs. Hagin-Schaefer taught fifth grade, second grade and first grade in Springfield.

Mrs. Hagin-Schaefer holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Evangel University, as well as a Specialist of Educational Administration degree from Missouri State University.

A skilled educator and effective school administrator, Mrs. Hagin-Schaefer is dedicated to the academic growth and overall development of each student. Her commitment to positive relationships with students and staff will also make her a strong leader for the Republic Intermediate School.