Hi! My name is Francie Grandanette. I have been teaching art in Kansas City, Missouri for 26 years. I spent my first 15 years of education in high-school and the past 11 years at the elementary level. This is my 3rd year at KCIA teaching K-4 Art. I received my undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri […]

Hi my name is Andrea Barreda and this is my second year as a PE teacher at KCIA. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education and a Minor in Business. I come from Lima, Peru were Spanish is our first language. I enjoy playing […]

My name is Walt Brown. This is my first year at KCIA and I will be teaching music. I previously have worked at in St Louis as well as Hogan Prep and Pathway Academy also as a music teacher and this year will be my 12th year in education. I earned my bachelors degree in […]

My name is Jenny Foster and this is my fifth year teaching at KCIA as a 4th grade teacher. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in K-6 Education and my Masters in Library and Science from Emporia State University. Aside from my love for reading and writing, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my friends […]