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Support Staff
Rosa Alvidrez Franco
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood Special Education Para
I started working at Ridgeview in 2021.
I went into education because I like helping the younger students learn and grow their minds.
Amy Booze
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Instructional Aide
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.
Shelly Bradford
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Library Clerk
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.
Victoria Castro
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Jumpstart Aide
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.
Annie Coenen
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood Paraeducator
I started working at Ridgeview in the winter of 2023.
Jennifer Cross
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Paraeducator
I started working here in 2016. I received my Bachelor of Science in Education Degree in Elementary /Middle /Junior High Art Education. I taught art for 11 years in Missouri.
I loved seeing the sparkle in a child's eyes when they learned a new concept.
Sara Glenn
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
I started working at Ridgeview in the fall of 2021. I have attended the University of Central Missouri for the past three years and have completed 109 hours of my Early Childhood Education degree.
I went into education because I have a passion for teaching children and helping them discover the world. I also enjoy being silly and supporting children through play-based learning.
Lucia Gonzalez
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
General School Aid
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.
Nadia Astoquilca Jackson
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Speech Paraeducator
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.
Emily Lane
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Paraeducator
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.
Carlos Martinez
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Lead Custodian
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.
Donna Miller
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Paraeducator
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.
Cheryl Millsap
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood Paraeducator
I started working in 2016 here at Ridgeview. I received my associate degree from Johnson County Community College in 2016.
After many years of working in customer service, I decided to do something I loved. I love working with children and seeing them grow every day.
Kathy Palacios
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Custodian
I started working at Ridgeview here in 2015. I wanted to work at Ridgeview to help serve the children and their environment.
Lynsie Petersen
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Title 1 Aide
Debra Plant
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Title Instructional Aide
I started working at Ridgeview in fall of 2007. I have a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Child and Family Studies.
Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I love to see the look on their faces when they understand a new concept.
Rylee Roberts
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Christine Stevenson
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Administrative Secretary
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.
Maria Vargas
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
International Language Interpreter
I started working at Ridgeview in 2018. I am from El Salvador. I studied human resources back in my country. I started working for the district as a Spanish teacher and then as a teacher associate in Heartland Early Childhood Center.
I first found out that I love education back in my country. I was called to work in one of my Sunday school classes at my church. I found it fascinating to be able to work and not only to teach, but to change the world of the students and their families. By knowing that school is a very friendly and a safe place to be.
Lisa Wrisinger
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Instructional Aide
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.
Bonnie Zimmerman
Phone: 913-780-7630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Secretarial Assistant
I started working at Ridgeview in 2016.
I find it very rewarding to be able to help students learn and grow as individuals.