Hi! My name is Francie Grandanette. I have been teaching art in Kansas City, Missouri for 27 years. I spent my first 15 years of education in high-school and the past 12 years at the elementary level. This is my 4th year at KCIA teaching K-4 Art. I received my undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri […]

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

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 sixth year teaching at KCIA. I taught 4th grade for 5 years and i’m excited to be the new K-4 Librarian this year! 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 […]