Administrators 

It has been my honor and privilege to work at Park Hill South first as a teacher, then as an assistant principal and now as the athletic director. Our school has incredible students and experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly staff that is passionate about their work. Working with the students, their families, the faculty and staff at PHS has truly been a rewarding experience and I can honestly say I love my job!

Education:

• Undergraduate – Central Missouri State University
• BS in Secondary Education – Physical Education and Health
• Master's - Central Missouri State University - Secondary Administration
• Educational Specialist – William Woods University – Education

Duties:

• Activities Supervision and Handbook
• Activities and Athletic Budgets
• Booster Organizations
• Field Trips
• Fields and Facilities
• Fundraising
• NCAA Forms
• New Student Tours

Dr. Elizabeth Esco is originally from Oswego, IL. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a BS in Biology. After graduation, she moved to Kansas City to work on her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her first job in education was at Shawnee Mission East High School teaching biology. Then she moved to Olathe to teach biology at Olathe North High School.  During her first administration position at Santa Fe Trail Middle School, she graduated from Baker with her doctorate in Education Leadership. When not at school she is traveling, hiking, cooking, or eating at KC restaurants.

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein

Duties:

• AP and Dual Credit
• Cheerleading
• Core Data
• Counseling
• Course Description Handbook
• Dance Team
• DFS Hotline
• Master Schedule
• Mental Health Awareness and Education
• MTSS
• NCAPS
• NCC
• Online Learning Lab
• PLC Leads
• PLTW Site Coordinator
• Positive Referrals
• PRIDE Staff Awards
• SPED & 504
• Social Workers
• Summer School Coordinator
   

Education:

• M.S.Ed. - University of Kansas, Educational Leadership and Policy Study 
• B.S.Ed. - University of Nebraska, Math Education
   

Administrative Duties:

• A+
• AVID Site Coordinator
• College and Career Readiness (CCR)
• Clubs
• Crisis Response
• Freshmen Mentor Program (FMP)
• Open House and Course Fair
• Safety Drills
• Social Media
• Special Education & 504
• Student Teachers
• Student Test Score Improvement
• Surveys and Analysis
• Testing Logistics and Data Analysis

Mrs. Diane Markley is a Kansas City native and has enjoyed living in Kansas City for most of her life. Mrs. Markley first earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree at Missouri State University in combination with a minor in mathematics. Following graduation, she started substitute teaching for the Springfield Public Schools, and she continued to do so throughout the completion of her Master of Music degree in orchestral conducting in May 2011. From there, Mrs. Markley started her full-time teaching career with the Park Hill School District in August 2011, and she served as the orchestra director for both Park Hill South and Lakeview Middle School during that time. In August 2018, Mrs. Markley enrolled in a second master’s program at Baker University, and she completed her Master of Science in School Leadership degree in June 2020. Upon completing her program, she accepted the position of interim assistant principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

Duties:

• Clubs
• Discipline and Attendance (A-L)
• Equal Opportunities School
• Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (PBIS)
• Panther Mentors
• Alternative Setting
• Homebound
• Home Visits
• In-School Suspension Room (ISS)
• Multi-Tier Student Supports (MTSS)
• Nurses
• Positive Referrals
• Registration
• Security and Campus Supervisors
• Student/Parent Handbook
• Student IDs
• Substitutes
• Tardy Tables

Mr. Melvin Walker is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State with a BS in Physical Education. After graduation Mr. Walker started teaching and coaching at Central High School in Springfield Missouri. Mr. Walker received his MS in Education from Drury College while teaching at Central High. Mr. Walker moved to Kansas City in 1999 and began teaching and coaching at Park Hill South High School. In 2007 Mr. Walker received his Educational Specialist in Administration from University Missouri Kansas City. Mr. Walker has two kids, Mj and LaTavia. When he’s not working he likes spending time with his family and traveling.

Duties:

• Bells
• Buses
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Discipline and Attendance (M-Z)
• Enrollment
• Home Visits
• Fines
• Multi-Tier Student Supports (MTSS)
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Parking and Parking Lot
• Residency