Mr. Tracy Williams is in his 24th year in education, his 13th year as a building administrator and his fourth as the head principal of Republic Middle School. Mr. Williams began his teaching career in the Springfield Public School system, teaching at both the middle and high school levels. During that time, he also served as a head coach for both football and track teams. Prior to joining Republic Middle School, he was the building principal at Hickory Hills K-8 in Springfield, MO.

Mr. Williams' wife is also in education. She is a teacher at Horace Mann Elementary in SPS. They have two daughters. Outside of school, Mr. Williams enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, hiking, and serving as a volunteer. 

Mr. Williams is excited to begin his fourth year as the head principal of Republic Middle School and the opportunity to lead and serve the staff and students for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Mr. Bret Gallion graduated from Drury University with a B.A. in Mathematics and Secondary Education.  He also earned an M.Ed in Educational Administration from William Woods University.  Mr. Gallion spent his first 11 years in education at Parkview High School where he taught mathematics and coached baseball and softball.  He is serving his fourth year in administration at RMS this year.

Mr. Gallion’s wife is a mathematics teacher at RHS and is beginning her fourth year as the Head Cross-Country coach for the high school. They enjoy watching their two sons grow and learn. Outside of school, Mr. Gallion enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities.

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Mrs. Kaley Greek will begin her second year as Assistant Principal at Republic Middle School this year.

Mrs. Greek has served in the Republic School District for seven years. Before becoming Assistant Principal, she taught math at Republic Middle School and Republic High School. During her time in Republic, she has also served as the Head Cheer Coach for three years. In addition, Mrs. Greek has taken on various leadership roles throughout the district, with the most recent being at Republic High School as the Summer School Administrative Intern for the 2023 and 2024 sessions.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State University, as well as a master’s degree in Administration from MSU. 

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