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Strength in Schools, Success in Children - Transitioning to Neighborhood Schools
Monday July 20, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 208
This session is focused on collaborative change to meet the needs of a school district. Districts must constantly assess the needs of the district based on the current situation. When change is necessary, it is imperative to do it in a collaborative environment that includes all of your stakeholders. The Siloam Springs School District is undergoing a transition from grade specific schools to a neighborhood school model. Leaders will share the importance of being collaborative with parents, community and staff for a successful change process.
Speakers
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Aric Bergthold

Board Member, Siloam Springs School District
Aric has served on the Siloam Springs School Board since 2023. He works in Business Development at McElroy Metals and has lived in Siloam Springs for most of his life.

He and his wife have four children, all current students in the Siloam Springs School District, which makes his... Read More →
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Jason Carter

Legislative Liaison, Siloam Springs School District
Jason Carter is a newly elected board member and a lifelong resident of Siloam Springs. As a proud alumnus of the Siloam Springs School District, he brings a strong, personal commitment to both the district and the community.

Jason serves as a Loan Officer at Arvest Bank, where... Read More →
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Heath Nance

Vice President, Siloam Springs School District
Heath joined the Siloam Springs School Board in 2024 and proudly represents a long family legacy in the community. He works at Nance Machine, Inc., where he was humorously given the title “Lead Broom Operator” as a young boy growing up in the family business. A title he still... Read More →
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Shane Patrick

Superintendent, Siloam Springs School District
Shane Patrick is the Superintendent of the Siloam Springs School District and a veteran educator with more than three decades of experience in public education, leadership, coaching, and school administration. Throughout his career, he has championed student-centered practices, organizational... Read More →
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Mary Ann Spears

Board Secretary, Siloam Springs School District
Elected in May, Mary Ann is the newest member of the Siloam Springs School Board. She currently serves as Superintendent of the Lincoln School District and will retire from education at the end of the 2025–26 school year.

Over her 32-year career in education, she has held many... Read More →
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Chris Whorton

Board President, Siloam Springs School District
Chris serves as a Business Owner, is a certified Maxwell Leadership Life & Career Coach, and a certified, Ramsey Financial Coach. Chris is also the Lead Pastor at Trinity Church in Siloam Springs. A lifelong resident of Siloam Springs and proud SSSD alumnus, Chris has strong ties... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 208
  Concurrent Session 3

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