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2025-2026 School Year

Faculty & Staff

Faith. Excellence. Scholarship. Legacy. Service.

Committed Service

Our dedicated Christian educators and staff members work together to create a Christ-centered environment that fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development. Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Ozark Adventist Academy’s rich legacy is built on the faithful service of those who have dedicated their lives to OAA's mission since the school’s beginnings in the early 1900s. Guided by visionary leadership and a strong community, our faculty and staff strive to model the love of Christ and inspire students to grow into compassionate, confident, and service-minded individuals.

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Dedication

Faith in Leadership

Administrative Team

Our administrative team leads with prayerful vision, servant-hearted leadership, and a commitment to upholding the mission of Christ-centered education at Ozark Adventist Academy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Beth Zeiss, MEd

Principal

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 133

Donald Upson

Vice Principal of Finance

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 124

Renee Patterson

Vice Principal of Admissions

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 131

Travis Irish, MEd

Vice Principal of Academics

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 130

Faculty

Thomas Chapman, BS

Asst. Boys’ Dean, Music

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 166

Rachel Esquer, BFA

Art, English, Life Skills

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 141

Storie Giddings, BS

History

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 162

Ryan Gil, MAT

Athletic Director, Health, PE, A&P

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 500

Jared Hoskinson, BS

IT Director, Computer Science

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 145

Jake Krein, BA

Science

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 150

Ron Krueger, JD

Math

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 142

Yoselyn Parra, BA

Spanish

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 159

Ruth Rempart, BA

English

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 161

Brad Simmons, MEd

Bible

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 154

Staff

Jessica Chitura, PGDE

Head Girls' Dean

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 204

Daniel Griffith

Maintenance/Grounds

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 132

Eva Guerrero

Food Service Asst.

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 400

Shaunna Mason

Food Service Director

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 400

Todd Mason, AS

Plant Services Director

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 132

June Melton, MEd

Assistant Treasurer

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 123

Tamara Reynolds

Food Service Asst.

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 400

Stephen Staff, M.A.

Boys' Dean

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 304

Debbie Upson, BS

Media Director

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 124

Lauren Upson Hosteter, BA

Testing/LRC Director

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 155

Stephanie Waggoner

Business Office Asst.

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 125

Gina Webb, APRN-CNP

School Nurse

+1 479 736 2221 ext. 180