School and Community Winter 2024

“I have seen Carolyn Willhite , time and time again, giving struggling students the desire and confidence to keep learning and trying. She has done amazing things with her students.” “ Kyle Starnes took over as interim principal last January when the principal died suddenly. He is now the principal and has worked hard to improve our school, making sure every student is successful.” - Candace Davis, Laclede Co. C-5 “ Fleming Archie is a brand new teacher that is taking the time to really learn her students. She finds where they struggle and works daily to help the students themselves see the way that helps learning become real to them. Fleming sees and understands that all students are not the same and do not learn or behave the same, but she loves each of them the way she should.” - Karen Tamblyn, Skyline R-2

“ Amanda Bradshaw has led so many to greatness and kept the SpEd teachers in check for many years.”

“ Michelle Morris finished her degree in Principalship in December. She

has worked really hard on that for the last several months!”

- Lana Moore, Mt. Vernon R-5

- Jeanne Burgin, Chilhowee R-4

“ Lisa McDaniel is one of our high school ELA teachers. She has also been an officer for FCTA and gives so much of her time and compassion to her students. Lisa truly cares for each one of her kids, regardless of their efforts, status and behavior. She finds the positive in every person.” - Kelly Neudecker, Fulton 58

“All of Nathan Calcari’s students scored proficient or advanced on the EOC test last year.”

- Kristal Moore, East Prairie R-2

- Stephanie Calcari, Ferguson-Florissant R-2

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