Dr. Stephanie Nehus
HSSD Superintendent
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Dr. Stephanie Nehus completed her Bachelor of Science in Education degree (BSE, 1996) and her Master of Science in Education degree (MSE, 1998) at Henderson State University. She completed her Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D, 2008) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Dr. Nehus’ professional roles have included: Junior High mathematics teacher, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator for Math and Science, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Secondary Education, Associate Superintendent of Learning Services, and her current role as Superintendent. She has served the Benton School District (8 years), Stuttgart School District (3 years), and Hot Springs School District (15 years and counting) in her 26 years in public education. Dr. Nehus was named the Arkansas Association of Curriculum & Instruction Administrators Administrator of the Year in 2016 and Arkansas Rural Education Association Superintendent of the Year for 2021-2022. Servant leadership is her guide in all aspects of life. Dr. Nehus has served on several community and educational boards and is a member of Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club. She is married to Zachary Nehus and has three children Andrew, James, and Julia.
Becky Rosburg
HSSD Assistant Superintendent - Human Capital/Federal Programs
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Becky Rosburg serves as Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital and Federal Programs. She oversees the hiring of personnel and federal programs. Mrs. Rosburg is a proud graduate of the District and has served the HSSD for the past 29 years. She began her career as a 5th-grade teacher at Langston Elementary and has also served as a curriculum facilitator at Park Magnet and building principal at Hot Springs Intermediate School. She holds a Bachelor's in elementary education, a Master’s in building leadership and an educational specialist degree in district administration along with her superintendent's license. She and her husband, Mark, have two grown sons, who are both graduates of the Hot Springs School District, and three grandchildren.
Dr. Taryn Echols
HSSD Assistant Superintendent - Curriculum/Professional Development
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Dr. Taryn Echols, who has been with the HSSD for 11 years, serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. She has 17 years of educational experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She serves on the Arkansas Association of Curriculum and Instruction Administrators Board. She was awarded the AACIA Administrator of the Year award for the 2020-2021 school year. She serves on the National Park College Foundation Board and Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Board. Dr. Echols earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Harding University, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership P-20 from Harding University. She is married to Rodney Echols, Director of Athletics, Maintenance, and Transportation for the HSSD and they have two children.
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