Board and Staff News
Amanda Perschall Joins Board of Trustees A manda Perschall joined the Board of Trustees in February 2025 as a member of PSRS. She fills the
serves on the Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) State Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Master of Arts in education in history/social science, both from Truman State University. While working on her master’s degree, she did her student teaching internship in Bamberg, Germany, on a U.S. military installation. “I have deep respect for the educators who created such a strong, stable, and resilient retirement system,’’ Perschall said. “Now, it’s my turn to contribute to preserving and protecting what we have, and preparing for any challenges ahead.” PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider looks forward to working with Perschall as a trustee. “We are pleased to welcome Amanda to our Board,” he said. “Her experience and dedication to advocating for her fellow educators will certainly benefit the Systems and our members, both working and retired.” and I am committed to supporting our teachers and staff as they continue to inspire and empower the next generation. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and I look forward to ensuring that each of them has the opportunities, resources, and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.” Dr. Moore has approached his role as a PSRS/PEERS trustee with the same dedication and a genuine desire to support all Missouri public school educators, both working and retired. “This is an exciting moment for Dr. Moore, his family, and the entire Branson School District,” said PSRS/PEERS Executive Director, Dearld Snider. “All of us at PSRS/PEERS congratulate Dr. Moore on this well-deserved appointment!” Board Chair Beth Knes shared Snider’s sentiment. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’d like to congratulate Dr. Moore on his new role as Branson School District’s superintendent. He is an outstanding leader, and the Branson community will be fortunate to have him at the helm.”
vacant seat created by the departure of Dr. Jason Steliga in October 2024
and will serve the remainder of that unexpired term, which ends June 30, 2026. She was the only candidate who completed the required filing qualifications for the open Board seat. With one open seat and one qualified candidate, no election was required. Perschall has spent her entire career at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Missouri. She is currently the high school social studies department chair and teaches honors political science, American women’s history, and American heritage. In addition to her teaching role, she is the local president for Lebanon NEA and Amanda Perschall
Dr. Nate Moore Trustee Dr. Nate Moore Named Next Branson Schools Superintendent T he Branson Public Schools Board of Education has promoted PSRS/PEERS Trustee Dr. Nate Moore to district superintendent effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Moore, who currently serves as assistant superintendent/CFO will succeed Dr. Brad Swofford, who is retiring after 30 years of service to the Branson School District.
Dr. Moore joined the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees July 1, 2024, as an elected PSRS member. As a trustee, he has made many valuable contributions sharing his experience and insight as both an educator and administrator. With 25 years in public education, Dr. Moore has served as a classroom teacher, coach, building principal, superintendent, and assistant superintendent. “I am honored to serve as the next superintendent of Branson Schools and to work alongside our incredible educators, staff, and students,” said Dr. Moore. “Our district has been built on a tradition of excellence,
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