Adilene Mendiola
Team Category: Second
Rida Mehmood
Hi! my name is Rida Mehmood and this is my first year teaching, I graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the Spring of 2023. I was a student teacher at KCIA in a second grade classroom, and I am so excited to be teaching in the same grade-level. Outside of school I like […]
Jordan Dockery
My Name is Jordan Dockery and I am a second grade teacher. This is my ninth year in education and my sixth year at KCIA. I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In 2017, I completed my Master’s Degree in Education and Innovation with an Emphasis […]
Brooke Rush
My name is Brooke Rush and this is my 6th year at KCIA. I grew up in a small town in mid-Missouri and attended the University of Missouri for college. I started my career at KCIA as a full-time sub, taught 6th grade Guided Reading for 4 years, and will be starting my second year […]
Rachel Edwards
My name is Rachel Edwards, and this is my 5th year teaching. Previously, I was a teacher’s assistant for 4 years working primarily with students who were new to the USA. My experience as a teacher’s assistant and working with those incredible Newcomers inspired me to finish my Elementary Education degree through MidAmerica Nazarene University. […]
Zainab Alagha
My name is Zainab Alagha and I am excited to be joining KCIA this year as a 3rd grade teacher. I graduated from Emporia State University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, graphic designing, painting, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I am […]