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Faculty & Staff

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We are thankful to have an excellent faculty of men and women who have demonstrated diligence in teaching and commitment to nurturing our students in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.


Experienced
Our teachers average 18 years teaching experience.
Certified
Our teachers are each certified.
Qualified
Our faculty holds a total of 17 Master’s degrees.

Administration

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Taylor Clement
Taylor Clement

Head of School
Samford University, B.A.
Lipscomb University, M.A.

Stacy Engel
Stacy Engel

Director of Admissions

Liberty University, B.A.

Lindenwood, M.A. Program

Debi McCracken
Debi McCracken

Head of Faculty

University of Missouri Columbia, B.A.

Diane Abeln
Diane Abeln

Director of Programming

University of Missouri, BA

Maryville University, MA

Ben Porter
Ben Porter

Senior Pastor

James Madison University, B.A.

Covenant Seminary, M.Div.

Staff

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Aimee Riggs
Aimee Riggs

Director of Communications
Maryville University, B.F.A.

Danielle Nalley
Danielle Nalley

Events Coordinator
University of Tulsa, B.S.B.A.

Steven Lee
Steven Lee

Director of Technology and Special Projects

Meremac Community College
Washington University
University of Missouri, St. Louis

Lucy Bell
Lucy Bell

Director of Finance
University of Missouri Columbia, BSAcc/MAcc

Suzanne Hayward
Suzanne Hayward

Executive Administrative Assistant
University of Denver, B.A.

Catharine Matthews
Catharine Matthews

School Nurse

Auburn University, B.A., B.S.

Covenant Seminary, MATS

Chris Pitts
Chris Pitts

Athletic Director
University of Missouri Saint Louis, B.A.

Krista Nelson
Krista Nelson

Director of Sprouts and Front Desk Assistant

Missouri State University

Justin DeRosa
Justin DeRosa

Media Specialist
Belmont University, B.B.A.

Faculty

ELEMENTARY

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Nichole Fitzpatrick
Nichole Fitzpatrick

First Grade Teacher

University of Minnesota, B.A.

Cameron University, M.Ed.

Ev Reith
Ev Reith

First Grade Teacher

Covenant College, B.A.

Fontbonne University, M.A.

Vanessa Hillhouse
Vanessa Hillhouse

Second Grade Teacher

Adam State University, B.A.

Amanda Green
Amanda Green

Second Grade Teacher

Missouri Baptist University, B.A.

Julie Schaffner
Julie Schaffner

Third Grade Teacher

Dordt College, B.A.

Sidney Keane
Sidney Keane

Third Grade Teacher

University of Mississippi, B.A.

Lily Penn
Lily Penn

Fourth Grade Teacher

Grand Canyon University, B.A.

Grace Madey
Grace Madey

Fifth Grade Teacher

Furman University, B.A.

Chrysanthy Crooks
Chrysanthy Crooks

Fifth Grade Teacher

University of Memphis, B.A.

Hannah Sabadell
Hannah Sabadell

Sixth Grade Teacher

University of Missouri, B.A.

Tim Vogel
Tim Vogel

Sixth Grade Teacher

Dordt College, B.A.

Missouri Baptist University, M.A.

Cyndi Carter
Cyndi Carter

Intensive Classroom Teacher

Calvin College, B.A.

University of Missouri, M.Ed.

Judy Roberts
Judy Roberts

Upper Intensive Classroom Teacher

Oklahoma State University, B.A

Ellen Rechtien
Ellen Rechtien

Reading Support

Southeast Missouri State University, B.S.

University of Missouri St. Louis, M.Ed.

Phyllis Capdevielle
Phyllis Capdevielle

Accelerated Instructor

University of Texas at Tyler, B.S.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

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Anna Johnson
Anna Johnson

Kindergarten Teacher

Missouri Baptist University, B.A., B.S.

Covenant College, M.A.

Amy Grady
Amy Grady

Pre Kindergarten Teacher

K+ Teacher

Missouri State University, B.A.

Webster University, M.A.

Shary Dare
Shary Dare

Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Taylor University, B.S.

Andrea Turner
Andrea Turner

Pre Kindergarten Teacher

University of Missouri, B.A.

Lindsey Loyd
Lindsey Loyd

Preschool Teacher

Taylor University, B.S.

Missouri Baptist University, M. Ed.

CO-CURRICULAR

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Debbie Legters
Debbie Legters

Physical Education Teacher

Calvin College, B.A.

Maryville University, M.A.

Elizabeth Phillips
Elizabeth Phillips

Music Teacher

Iowa State University, B.A.
St. Louis University, M.Ed

Sheridan Hentrich
Sheridan Hentrich

Art Teacher

Fontbonne University, B.F.A.
Fontbonne University, M.A.T.

Claudia Pico
Claudia Pico

Spanish Teacher
Concordia University Chicago, BA

Professional Development

Kirk Day School is committed to engaging and maintaining an excellent faculty. Through ongoing professional development training, continuing education coursework and yearly reviews and mentoring opportunities, Kirk Day School faculty keep their skills, techniques and knowledge of educating children not only current but at the highest level of excellence possible. Faculty are provided with opportunities for professional development growth through local, regional, and national workshops as well as on-site workshops and presentations featuring either outside speakers or in-house presentations.
 

Nurturing and Teaching the Whole Child

We believe each child is a unique creation of God and is valuable in His sight. Faculty and Staff at Kirk Day School provide a loving and caring environment that fosters an atmosphere for learning. We are passionately focused on meeting all the child’s needs: spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. 

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