I grew up in a military family and lived all over the United States, but Mississippi is where I spent the most time so I claim The ‘Sip as my home. I graduated from Mississippi College in 2017 with a Bachelors in Public Relations and a Minor in World Civilizations. While in college I was […]

My name is Briana Paxton and I am the 7th grade science teacher here at Kansas City International Academy. This is my fifth year as a teacher and I received a Bachelors of Science from the University of Kansas where I studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and graduated in the spring of 2020. I […]

My name is Mundy (they/them) and this is my fourth year at KCIA and third year teaching 7th grade ELA! I earned my B.A. and M.A. in English Literature, as well as an M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, all from UMKC. This year I begin my journey of becoming National Board Certified. My past roles […]

Hello friends! I am Ms. Coen and I am one of the seventh grade mathematics teachers. This 2024-2025 school year will be my sixth year in education, my third year as a lead teacher, and my fourth year with KCIA. My first two years, I served with City Year (education nonprofit) as a mentor/tutor at […]

My name is Jennifer Day. I love teaching at KCIA in 7th grade Math! Over the past 33 years, I have crafted my teaching in all subject areas, across all grades. I have taught each elementary grade level, gifted education for fifth and sixth grades, seventh grade ELA and Social Studies, served as a library […]