Lisa Maloney

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

This is my 14th year of teaching. I am a fifth grade elementary education teacher in Missouri. My talented students thrive from learning opportunities that showcase their creative thinking. I want my students to become academically competitive in the 21st century work force. These 21st century learning skills include; creative expression, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Projects and inquiry-based learning experiences encompassing these skills often times lead to a higher level of student learning occurring. Your generous donation and support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for investing in tomorrow's leaders!

Tessa Scheperle

Kindergarten Teacher

I am a Kindergarten teacher in Missouri. I have been teaching for 20 years. I have taught 5th grade, 6th grade and 2nd grade - but Kindergarten fits me best! My students are inquisitive children who learn best by being involved in hands-on experiences. These experiences allow my students to work together collaboratively and expand on their communication and critical thinking skills. Your support of our project will help encourage these students to grow in these areas. Thank you!

Monica Higgins

4th grade teacher

I am a fourth grade teacher in a public school. I have taught for 26years, 25 in the same school. I enjoy teaching and working with young students.

Ashton Riegel

fifth-grade teacher

I am a fifth-grade teacher in Missouri's public school system. Our students come from diverse backgrounds. Some come to school with a lot weighing on them. I strive to be able to continue to make my classroom a welcoming and safe place for all students to gather.

Lynne Brooks

4th Grade Teacher

This is my 29th year as an educator, and my third year as a 4th grade teacher. The best part of my career is that each day is a new day! Every day multiple opportunities are presented to learn and grow in cohesion as a class family!

Rebecca Eichelberger

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

I enjoy teaching fourth grade at West Elementary School. My students are hard working and curious about the world they live in! They inspire me to be a life long learner! I am also one of our school's Just Say No leaders. This is a club only offered to fourth and fifth grade students. I lead lessons and events that educate about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Throughout the school year we celebrate many events that are drug and alcohol free!

Megan Hoffmeyer

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

I have been a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for twelve years. I teach speech, language, verbal and non-verbal forms of communication to my diverse group of kindergarten through fifth grade students. This is a challenging yet very rewarding profession!

Jennifer Turpin

teacher

I am a kindergarten teacher.

Susan Rother

Art Teacher

I am the art teacher at West Elementary in Jefferson City, Missouri. We serve a little less than 400 artists grades kindergarten - fifth. We are a title one school and always in need of supplies!

Sara Borgmeyer

First Grade Teacher

Gina Chamberlain

Special Education Teacher

Becky Walker

Second Grade Teacher

Sharla Buthod

Librarian

Fatima Madondo

1st Grade Teacher

My name is Fatima Madondo and I was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. In 2000, I moved to Jefferson City, Missouri. This is my fifth year of teaching The past four years I taught third grade. This year I am embracing new learning adventures as a first grade teacher! I have a passion for teaching and learning. I strongly believe that teaching is about teaching from the heart. I also believe that all children are capable of learning.

Steve Plumb

5th Grade Teacher

Hello! I love teaching fifth graders at West Elementary School! This is my 12th year as a 5th grade teacher. Prior to that, I taught first and second grade at West Elementary. My favorite subject to teach is Science! There are so many student opportunities to discover and explore in Science!

Nancy Mueller

5th Grade Teacher

This school year, I am beginning a new adventure teaching 5th grade. Previously, I have taught 3rd grade within our school building. I enjoy the energy and excitement for learning my students bring on a daily basis!

Robin McConnell

Learning Resource Teacher

"Children are our most valuable resource." -Herbert Hoover This is my 12th year working in elementary education. I enjoy teaching and helping my students become successful in the Learning Resource classroom.

Shawn Meinhardt

5th grade teacher

I am a 5th grade teacher in a high poverty elementary school. I enjoy working with these curious, energetic, and eager to learn students.

Carol Stow

Music

I am a Music Teacher and I love my students!