My name is Elizabeth Tappana and this is my first year teaching at Kansas City International Academy. I am originally from Webb City, Missouri, but spent the last three years teaching English in Spain. Currently I’m pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri St. Louis. When I am not […]

Hello, my name is Daniela Rodriguez Zamarron! This is my second year at KCIA and my sixth year as an elementary teacher. This year I will be the 4th grade reading interventionist. I earned my degree in Elementary Education with a focus in Reading and Special Education from Graceland University in 2019. In 2022, I […]

My name is Brigitte Sueper, and this year is my 10th in education. I am from Omaha, Nebraska and I moved to KC in 2019 to be closer to my sister, Katie Killeen, who happens to be KCIA’s 8th grade science teacher! I have my degree in elelmentary and special education from University of Nebraska-Lincoln […]

My name is Madison Smith and this is my ninth year in education. I began my teaching career co-teaching second graders at a nearby charter school after graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. After, I taught second grade again for four years at a different charter school. In May […]

My name is Brittany Rehmer and this will be my third year at Kansas City International Academy. I graduated from Western Governors University – Utah with a degree in Elementary Education, grades 1-6. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time crafting, reading books, and spending quality time with my daughter and family. Here […]

Hi! My name is Reid Rech. This is my fifth year in education and my 3rd year at KCIA! I have a bachelor’s degree in English. When I decided to become a teacher, I joined the Kansas City Teacher Residency (Educator Academy) and earned my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction through UMKC. I have taught […]