Specialists

Aubrey Anderson

Phone: 913-780-7540

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School Counselor

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Kansas State University)

Master of Science in School Counseling (Kansas State University)

Michelle Bullins

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Band

Kaci Bryant

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Resource

Bachelor's in Education

Masters in high incidence special education

Sheila Cabanas

Phone: 913-780-7006

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Literacy Support Specialist

Colleen Connealy

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Art

BSE in Art Ed K-12
MS in Curriculum and Instruction, + 60 hours

Julie Dunnaway

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Physical Education

Master of Science in Education
B.S.E in Exercise Science, PE and Health k-12
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Bronze award winner
KAHPERD member (Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Kids Heart Challenge coordinator, Fitness club, Fuel up to Play 60 leader, Action for Healthy Kids leader

Megan Ernst

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Art

Bachelors of Science in Theater/Dance, Kansas State University

Elementary Education License, Ottawa University

ELL Endorsement, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Masters in Education: Language & Literacy with ELL Emphasis (currently attending Park University)

Kristin Easley

Phone: 913-780-7560

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SPED Instructional Coach

Courtney Evans

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Psychologist

Amy Ficken

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Speech Pathologist

Bachelors from Truman State University
Masters Degrees from Truman State University

Joy Harris

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Resource Teacher

Natalie Hughes

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Computer Learning Associate

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Kansas
Emergency Substitute License

Megan Illidge

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Orchestra Teacher

Bachelor of Music Education- Wichita State University 

Master’s of Education with an emphasis in ESOL- Fort Hays University 

Danny Kaul

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Orchestra Teacher

Bachelors of Music Education from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Masters of Music Education from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Michael Kester-Haynes

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Physical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Pittsburg State University

Master’s in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Emporia State University

Danielle Langley

Phone: 913-780-7540

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School Counselor

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Emporia State University

Master of Science in School Counseling, Emporia State University

Melissa Loerke

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Physical Therapist

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Spanish, Kansas State University

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, KU Med

Amy McFarland

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School Librarian

Russell High School Class of 1982
Bachelor in Education from Fort Hays State University in 1986
Masters in Education from FHSU in 1994
Certifications: Elementary K-9, Middle English, Library Media, English Language Learners

Tina McLeod

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Mental Health Professional

Dawn Mercer

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Librarian

BA Early Childhood Education University of Kansas

MS Education Technology/MS in Library Science Pittsburg State University

ESOL certification MidAmerica Nazarene University

Julie Messmer

Phone: 913-780-7540

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General Music

Raina Newth

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Speech Pathologist

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders

Paige Nicholson

Phone: 913-780-7540

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General Music

BM in Music Education from Brigham Young University
Registered Suzuki Violin teacher 

Aimee O'Boyle

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Computer Learning Associate

BS Textile Design (concentration in surface pattern design) from Philadelphia University (formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science)
Currently obtaining MA in Elementary Education at Emporia State

Angela Ortega

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Physical Education

Julie Osterhaus

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English Language Learning

Jennifer Owens

Phone: 913-780-7006

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Math Support Specialist

Dana Palu

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General Music

Masters in Education, Baker University

Bachelor of Music Education, K-12 Vocal & Instrumental, Baker University

Lydia Parish

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General Music

Abby Patel

Phone: 913-780-7006

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PBIS Coach

Natalie Rabiola

Phone: 913-780-7540

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Librarian

BSE: Elementary Education (K-6)  from Emporia State University

Endorsements: ESOL (Prk-12), Mathematics (5-8), and English Language Arts (5-8)

MLS: Youth Services concentration from Emporia State University

Endorsements: Library Media Specialist (Prk-12)

Makenzie Slazes

Phone: 913-780-7450

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Behavior Coach

Becca Stanley

Phone: 913-780-7680

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Instructional Coach

Bev Vanderslice

Phone: 913-780-7540

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School Nurse

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from Creighton University, 1981
American Heart Association BLS Instructor 

Chris Walter

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Band Teacher