Health
& Physical Education
Departmental
Goals: For students to be active
on a daily basis in Physical Education, to respect
one another, and to learn various activities to
ensure a healthy lifestyle.
Ms. Stephanie Bates is the head Volleyball
coach at Glendale and also the middle school Volleyball
coach at Pershing. She has taught and coached for
16 years, 11 of those years at Salem High School.
She has a BA and a Masters in Administration from
William Woods University and a Masters in Education
from Drury. She enjoys spending time with her family
and friends, traveling to new places, and participating
in and watching all types of sports.
Mr. Howard Bell is the head Baseball
coach and the Assistant Softball Coach at Glendale.
He has taught for 16 years, the last 8 being at
Glendale. He has been married to his wife, Kim,
for 22 years and has 2 daughters, Keshia, 22, and
Kameron, 15.
Mr. Jeff Berryessa began his teaching
and coaching career in Sacramento, CA. He received
his B.A. from the University of California at Santa
Barbara, and M.A. at California State University,
Sacramento. Mr. Berryessa began teaching at a private
school, and after 3 years, received a position
at SMSU (now MSU). He taught and coached there
for 18 years, until 1996. In 1998, Mr. Berryessa
was employed by the Springfield Public Schools
as a physical education specialist. This year will
be his 12th year coaching at Glendale and 7th year
teaching on staff.
Ms.
Renee Temple is beginning her 21st year of teaching
in Springfield Public Schools.
Her first 17 years were at Pershing Middle School.
Coach Temple graduated from Glendale, then went
on to attend Missouri State University where she
earned a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education
(Physical Education and Health). Coach Temple is
currently coaching the Lady Falcons Basketball
team and coaching track at Pershing Middle School.
Mr.
Williamson is starting his 5th year at Glendale
and his 19th overall in education.
He is a graduate of Evangel University and has
a Master’s degree in Secondary Administration.
Mr. Williamson is in charge of the Boys Basketball
program, as well as, the boys and girls golf programs.
He is married to Shelly and has three children,
Grant 14, Rachel 11, and Brooke 8.
