Administration

Mrs. Ash

Mrs. Rebecca Ash

Mrs. Ash previously served as principal for Hickory Hills K-8 with Springfield Public Schools. She had been with SPS since 2012. Mrs. Ash received her undergraduate degree from Fontbonne University, a master’s degree in Administration from Missouri State University, and a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest Baptist University.

Mrs. Ash and her husband Kenny, have three school-aged children.

“I am so honored to have the opportunity to join the Branson School District,” says Mrs. Ash. “Branson’s reputation of collaboration and community is known throughout southwest Missouri, and I am excited to be part of its continuing expectation of excellence. I am deeply committed to all students achieving at high levels and growing to their full potential, and I look forward to becoming part of the Branson family to help uphold and enhance this incredible tradition.”

Dr. Butler

Dr. Tim Butler

Dr. Butler is beginning his 12th year with the Branson Schools, nine as assistant principal at Branson Junior High School and three as a classroom teacher at Cedar Ridge Intermediate. He began his educational career as an elementary teacher with the Hollister Schools. Dr. Butler graduated from Branson High School and has a bachelor's degree from College of the Ozarks. He also holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Evangel University and a Doctorate of Education from Evangel University.

Dr. Butler's wife, Stephanie, and two children, Matthew and Maddox, live in the Branson community. Stephanie is also an educator for the district and teaches 5th grade at the intermediate level. Matthew is 14 and is in ninth grade, while Maddox is ten and in fifth grade.

Dr. Butler currently serves on the executive leadership board of the Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (SWMASSP) as the Assistant Principal representative. He is also a member of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MOASSP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Mr. Howerton

Mr. Jared Howerton

Mr. Jared Howerton is beginning his first year with the Branson Junior High, joining the the Branson Junior High School administrative team as activities director and assistant principal. 

Mr. Jared Howerton had served as assistant principal at Buchanan Elementary since 2019. He spent 8 years in the classroom as a physical education teacher at Cedar Ridge Intermediate School in Branson, MO.  Mr. Howerton has a Bachelor’s degree from College of the Ozarks. He received a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. 

 

Mr. Howerton is a member of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP), National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).