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Human Resources Staff & Contact Information

The Human Resources Department is here as a primary contact for individuals considering employment with the Springfield Public Schools, as well as to serve the needs of existing employees of the district. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate HR Administrator, Coordinator & Support Specialist as follows:

Human Resources Administrative Team

Allan Menkel
Executive Director, Human Resources Department (Interim)
menkela@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 787-7180

Joselyn DeJesus
Senior Confidential Executive Administrative Assistant
dejesusj@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 787-7129

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Diane Devivo-Panico
Sr. Administrator of Human Resources for Recruitment, Retention, & Teacher Quality
devivo-panicod@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 787-7180

Lucy Perez
Administrator of Human Resources for Recruitment & Retention
perezluc@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 787-7180

Armando Cruz
Human Resource Manager
cruzarm@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 886-5142

Patricia Devine
Personnel Officer for Non-Instructional Staff
devinep@sps.springfield.ma.us
(413) 787-7160

Human Resources Department Coordinators & Support Specialists

Name	Major Responsibilities	Telephone	Email Address
Deborah Askew HR Data Management Support Specialist	• Process workers compensation • Process all medical documentation • Process unemployment claims • Answer basic to complex questions from current employee and external constituents	413 787-7180
Kristal Burgos Recruitment Clerical Support (PT)	• Assist with processing and filing of new applications • Assist with processing press releases, copying and faxing information • Assist with recruitment events & activities • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-7180
Juan Farje HR Data Management Support Specialist	• Process personnel transactions for substitute teachers, bus monitors, traffic supervisors, and lunch/breakfast supervisors • Process all CORI’s • TLM photo ID’s • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-7119
Carol Gowan HR Data Management Support Specialist	• Process personnel transactions for civil service employees • Process personnel transactions for Unit E ,F, W, N, & Z • Assists with unemployment claims Process maternity leaves • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-7293
Pansy James HR Specialist for Recruitment & Application Tracking	• Process new applications • Process new job postings • Process and maintain practicum applications • Assist with new hire intake and hire process • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-6636	jamesp@sps.springfield.ma.us
Joeleen Schnare-Diciocco Coordinator for ADP/HR	• Management of workflow • System trouble shooter • Liaison to Business & Finance & IT Departments • Process personnel transactions	413 787-6638
Dawn Leaks Coordinator of Substitute Teacher Assignment	• Responsibilities Coming Soon...	413 787-7174	leaksd@sps.springfield.ma.us
Bonnie Roy Coordinator of Processes for Teachers on Waivers & DESE Licensure	• Ensure SPS teachers comply with DESE licensure requirements • Serve as a resource to school principals for teachers on waivers • Maintain data base of teachers on waivers • Maintain and update HR licensure information • Assist with development plan for teachers on waivers • Screen and process applications for substitute teachers • Meet with prospective educators about employment opportunities and answer questions they may have about the application and hire process • Assist with the development and design district based-licensure programs	413 787-7279	royb@sps.springfield.ma.us
Eileen Shlosser HR Data Management Support Specialist	• Teacher evaluations • Experience, employment, and service letters • Process disability forms • Assist with retirements forms • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-7981
Kimberly Spencer HR Data Management Support Specialist	• Process personnel transactions for Unit D professionals • Assist with verification of employment forms/letters • Assist with the application & resume system • Answer basic to complex questions from current employees and external constituents	413 787-7180

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