I started working at Ridgeview in 2021. 

I went into education because I like helping the younger students learn and grow their minds.

I started at Ridgeview in the fall of 2020.  I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from William Jewell College and have worked with children in various capacities my whole life. 

I always wanted to be an educator because I love both learning and being with kids.

I started working at Ridgeview in the fall of 2022. I have a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Washburn University.

I went into education because my mother was a teacher for 30 years and I loved going to her school and helping her with her classroom in the summer. 

I started working at Ridgeview in the fall of 2022. Prior to working here at Ridegeview, I worked in a daycare for three years. I went into education because I have always wanted to be a teacher who made a difference in a child's life. A teacher that will get brought up in conversations years later. 

I started working at Ridgeview Elementary in the fall of 2022. I went into education because I like making a significant impact in a child's life.

I am Draco, a 4-year-old bearded dragon who rules Nicole Schade's resource classroom with my cool, calm and sun-loving personality. My favorite hobbies include basking like a king in my hammock, munching on tasty snacks (bugs and veggies are my jam), and soaking up all the attention I can get from my human friends. When I'm not busy receiving all the students' gentle pets, you can usually find me striking regal poses in my hammock because, well, I am a dragon after all! I am the scaly, snuggly, heart of the classroom and love being part of the Ridgeview family!

Fall of 2022 is when I started working at Ridgeview elementary school. 

In 2021, I went to assist in an elementary school lunch room, I realized that I actually love working with younger students. It makes me happy to see younger children learn and grow. 

I started working here in 2017. I started at Wichita State University and then University of Kansas, where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics.

I went into education because I love children and the school environment.

I started working for the district in the fall of 2019. I went to Southern New Hampshire University. I received my Bachelor of Science and Arts in Environmental Science in 2018. 

I went into education because I enjoy working with children.

In November 2005, I started my career at Ridgview. I really like working here with all the kids and staff. 

I went into education because I like to help and to be a good example to children.

I started working at Ridgeview in 2002. I went to MidAmerica Nazarene University for a semester. 

I have always enjoyed working with children. Once children started school, I started volunteering at their grade school helping out. I loved it so much I decided to get paid for it.

I started working at Ridgeview here in 2015. I wanted to work at Ridgeview to help serve the children and their environment.

I’m a certified therapy dog, and I started working at Ridgeview in March 2024. I earned my AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) badge with my handler, Mrs. Riley. That means I’ve got great manners and know how to be on my best behavior — even when I’m really excited to see my friends!

Some of my favorite things are napping, snuggling, being read to, and playing with my toys (especially the squeaky ones).

I became a therapy dog because I love making people smile and helping everyone feel calm, happy, and welcome. Whether you need a cuddle or a quiet buddy to sit with, I’m your pup!

I started working here in 2009.

I started out in Food Production working in the cafeteria because I enjoy cooking. I later became an instructional aide in a classroom, helping the students learn. Currently, I am working in the office.

I have been working for the Olathe Public Schools since 2007. In 2017-2018, I began working as an interpreter at Ridgeview Elementary School. I enjoy working in education, even though I studied Human Resources at the University of El Salvador in my home country.

Working as an interpreter has allowed me to help and learn firsthand about the successes and needs of families in my community. I believe, as Alejandro Jodorowsky said, “We cannot change the world, but we can change one person's world.”

Working as an interpreter allows me to get to know many families in various settings and, through this, I gain a deeper understanding of how we can provide better service to them.

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a Minor in Spanish from Missouri State University.

After 16 years in the computer industry, I decided to pursue joy in my work and found myself drawn specifically to Ridgeview. Helping children learn is the most joyful position I've ever had.

I started working at Ridgeview in 2016. 

I find it very rewarding to be able to help students learn and grow as individuals.