Verses and Voices Northwest Missouri Leadership Team

Founders:
Walter Bargen, Missouri Poet Laureate
Dr. David Benz, Missouri Western State University
Mary Ann Haenni, Savannah High School

Executive Board:
Dr. David Benz
Kevin Griffin
Mary Ann Haenni
Darren Verbick

Ex-Officio:
Walter Bargen, Missouri Poet Laureate
Don Lawrence, Superintendent, Savannah R-III Schools
Dr. Melody Smith, Superintendent, St. Joseph School District

Administration Support:
Leisa Blair, Principal, Savannah Middle School
Dr. Matt Gilmour, Chair, Department of Music, MWSU
Kevin Griffin, SJSD Secondary Fine Arts Coordinator
Steve Kellepouris - Principal, Savannah High School
Dr. Tim Mattson, Curriculum Director, Savannah R-III Schools
Darren Verbick, SJSD Elementary Fine Arts Coordinator

Financial Resources:
Roger Unruh
Curricular Area Sub-Committees and Chairs

Elementary Arts:
Darren Verbick

High School Choirs:
Amber Welter, Benton High School

Visual Arts/Community Mural:
Renee Beggs, Central High School
Shirlee Kiner, Savannah High School
Traci Lewis, Savannah Middle School
Barb Paolillo, Bode Middle School

Communication Arts:
Jonnie Kemerling, Savannah High School
Kelly Lock, Benton High School

Theatre/Forensic/Poetry Arts:
Don Crabtree, Vice President, National Forensics League
Mike Pittman, Savannah High School

Libraries:
Barb Read, Rolling Hills Library
Jennifer Halter, SJSD Library Coordinator
Festival Site Host/Coordinator
Chad Crooks, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church

Technical Support:
Diane Jacobs
Mark Maugh, St. Joseph School District