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Featured Kansas City Districts

Kansas City offers a diverse and inclusive community. Teaching is not a solo journey: In this profession, you’re invited to join an adventure of a lifetime with committed, talented colleagues. Read on to find out why these educators made the choice to become a teacher.

Asha

Moore

Academy for Integrated Arts

Hear from Asha Moore about how she inspires her students to be their best selves.

Joseph

Kang

Belton School District

Hear from Joseph Kang about keeping a connection with his students, even after they've left his classroom.

Jan

Madlock

Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Unified School District

Hear from Jan Madlock about sharing her passion for science—and the inspiration she drew from teachers in her own life—with students at Bonner Springs.

Shampayne

Mitchell

Brookside Charter School

Hear from Shampayne Mitchell about the moment she sees light bulbs in the minds of her students.

Jonathan

Dandurand

Center School District

Hear from Jonathan Dandurand about the art and science of teaching.

Whitney

Szczucinski

Citizens of the World Charter Schools – Kansas City

Hear from Whitney Szczucinski about change, one of the core values at Citizens of the World.

Felisha

Harper

Crossroads Charter Schools

Hear from Felisha Harper about following her dream and finding her purpose at Crossroads Academy.

Kalilah

Lasenby

Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Hear from Kalilah Lasenby about building strong mentoring relationships at Ewing Marion Kauffman School.

Anna

Haddad

Excelsior Springs School District

Hear from Anna Haddad about how her golden apple is a reminder that hard work can change lives.

Simo

Atagi

Fort Osage School District

Hear from Simo Atagi about how he uses his love of teaching and coaching to be a role model for his students.

Amirah

Pughsley

Frontier Schools

Hear from Amirah Pughsley about supporting students’ individual needs and challenging their growth mindsets.

Jordan

Rice

Genesis Promise Academy

Hear from Jordan Rice about how the teaching profession can spark change.

Katie

Skoog

Gordon Parks Elementary School

Hear from Katie Skoog about how she gets to interact with, teach and love a soul every day.

Luis

Posada

Guadalupe Centers Charter School

Hear from Luis Posada about the importance of cultural representation in teaching and his school.

Genee

Johnson

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Hear from Genee Johnson about how the tight-knit community and smaller classes at Hogan allow her get to know students and families—and better help them succeed.

Taylor

Burkett

Independence School District

Hear from Taylor Burkett about teaching students about the growth mindset and power of "yet."

Derrik

Wiggins

Kansas City Public Schools

Hear from Derrik Wiggins about how he coaches a robotics team, reaching students inside and outside the classroom.

Zulma

Perez-Estrella

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Hear from Zulma Perez-Estrella about how she is introducing biotechnology and biomanufacturing to high school students, readying them for a global market.

Kate

McDowell

KC International Academy

Hear from Kate McDowell about her connection to many countries through her students and their unique experiences.

Evonne

Medrano

Lee's Summit R-7 School District

Hear from Evonne Medrano about how community empowers both students and teachers in LSR-7 schools.

Eniola

Ajayi

Liberty Public Schools

Hear from Eniola Ajayi about developing student mindsets about math—it's an art form!

Rodney

Padilla

Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School

Hear from Rodney Padilla about how the strong leadership and family atmosphere of Scuola Vita Nuova helps students and teacher thrive—and have fun!

Anna

Manning

Spring Hill School District

Hear from Anna Manning about how she uses a familiar character, Stitch, to make her students feel at home in school.

Grandview Consolidated School District #4
GC-4 proudly serves a diverse student population of approximately 4,200 and has scored in the “Distinction in Performance” status in recent years.

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