I’m Rachelle Hamrick, and I bring 32 years of diverse experience in education to my role as Curriculum Coordinator at KCIA. My journey began at Mizzou, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Special Education. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching students across all grade levels, […]
Team Category: Instructional Coaches/Curriculum Specialists
Tierra Jackson – Instructional Coach/ STEM Curriculum Specialist (5-8)
My name is Tierra Jackson and this is my 12th year in education and my 5th year working at KCIA. I began teaching in 2013 as a 6th grade Math teacher in Kansas City, Missouri. From there I taught 4th-5th grade both self-contained and departmentalized math in Kansas City, Missouri also until 2019. In 2020, […]
Erin Opara – Instructional Coach/Literacy Curriculum Specialist (5-8)
My name in Erin Opara and I am a middle school instructional coach/literacy curriculum specialist at Kansas City International Academy working with English Language Arts, History, Reading, and Health teachers. This is my fourth year working at Kansas City International Academy, and I am so excited to continue to work with our students, families, and […]