Ash Grove native Faith hired by Republic R-3 District; Leonard, McPhail promoted

Republic School District announced last week the hire of Ash Grove native Nikki Faith (Ogle) to take on the traditional communication needs of the district. Faith has been hired to serve as the district Communications Specialist starting July 11. Faith brings strong communications, public relations and marketing experience with her as she joins the Republic School District team.
Faith, a University of Missouri Journalism School graduate, has obtained these skills during her time as a communications professional for Burrell Behavioral Health and as a journalist for KY3.
Ogle will be replacing longtime Director of Communications Josey McPhail, who was promoted within the district from her position.
McPhail, will be transitioning to a new role, Director of Engagement and Community Relations, beginning July 1.

Leonard also promoted
Republic School District also announced last week, Nancy Leonard, who currently serves as the Republic High School Nurse, will transition to the role of Staff Wellness Facilitator beginning July 1. Leonard will oversee the district’s employee wellness program with an emphasis on implementing many of the district's newly created CSIP strategies to address employee health and wellness. She brings 14 years in healthcare and education to her new position.