PSRS/PEERS Trustee Dr. Nate Moore Named Next Branson Schools Superintendent

The Branson Public Schools Board of Education has promoted PSRS/PEERS Trustee Dr. Nate Moore to fill the role of district superintendent effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Moore, who currently serves as assistant superintendent/CFO, will succeed Dr. Brad Swofford, who is retiring after 30 years of service to the Branson School District.

Dr. Moore joined the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees July 1, 2024, as an elected PSRS member. During his time as a trustee, he has made many valuable contributions to the Systems, sharing his experience and insight as both an educator and administrator. With 25 years in public education, Moore has served as a classroom teacher, coach, building principal, superintendent and assistant superintendent.

"I am honored to serve as the next superintendent of Branson Schools and to work alongside our incredible educators, staff and students,” said Moore. “Our district has been built on a tradition of excellence, and I am committed to supporting our teachers and staff as they continue to inspire and empower the next generation. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and I look forward to ensuring that each of them have the opportunities, resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.”

Moore has approached his role as a PSRS/PEERS trustee with the same dedication and a genuine desire to support all Missouri public school educators, both working and retired. 

“We are excited that Dr. Moore has been selected as the next superintendent of Branson Public Schools,” said PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider. “This is an exciting moment for Dr. Moore, his family and the entire Branson School District. All of us at PSRS/PEERS congratulate Dr. Moore on this well-deserved appointment!”

Board Chair Beth Knes shared Snider’s sentiment. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’d like to congratulate Dr. Moore on his new role as Branson School District’s superintendent. He is an outstanding leader and the Branson community will be fortunate to have him at the helm.”