Dr. Christy Coursey is currently serving her fifth year as Executive Director of Elementary Learning. She has been an educator for 25 years in the Republic School District. Her career with the Republic School District began as a classroom teacher before she transitioned to the role of assistant principal at several district elementary schools. She then served as principal of Schofield Elementary, which allowed her to continue pursuing her personal mission of ensuring Republic students are safe, happy, healthy, and learning. Mrs. Coursey holds degrees from Drury University and Missouri State University.

As the Executive Director of Elementary Learning, Mrs. Coursey oversees PK-4th grade schools and academics, as well as the district's STRIPES 360 program.

Dr. Allison Dishman is currently serving her third year as Executive Director of Secondary Learning. She has been an educator for seventeen years and Dr. Dishman has been a Republic Tiger for the past seven years, first serving as the Republic Middle School Principal. Prior to joining Republic Schools, Dr. Dishman was the Principal at Pleasant Hope Middle School. Before that, she was a teacher and coach in the Strafford School District. During her career in education, Dr. Dishman has developed a full toolbox of skills that help our secondary departments to continue to grow and effectively meet student needs.

Dr. Dishman holds a degree in Secondary Education, a Graduate degree in Educational Administration, and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Dr. Dishman also has a vast professional learning experience including response to intervention (RTI) and professional learning communities (PLC) expertise along with cognitive coaching and cooperative learning skills. 

As Executive Director of Secondary Learning, Dr. Dishman oversees Republic Intermediate School, Republic Middle School and Republic High School.