My name is Madison Smith and this is my eighth year in education. I began my teaching career co-teaching second graders at a nearby charter school after graduating with my Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. After, I taught second grade again for four years at a different charter school. In May […]
Team Category: Staff
Brittany Rehmer
My name is Brittany Rehmer and this will be my third year at Kansas City International Academy. I graduated from Western Governors University – Utah with a degree in Elementary Education, grades 1-6. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time crafting, reading books, and spending quality time with my daughter and family. Here […]
Adina Levy
My name is Adina Levy and this is my second year at KCIA. I am so excited to be back on the 4th grade team this year. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in K-6 Education at the University of Kansas in May 2022. A big passion of mine outside of school is summer camp. I […]
Quion Wattree – Elementary
My name is Quion Wattree, and this is my nineteenth year in education and sixth year at KCIA. I taught at University Academy for three years, in Liberty Public Schools for six years and at Gordon Parks Elementary for four years. I attended Baylor University and graduated with a degree in Business Management. I also […]
Suzanne Love – Elementary
My name is Suzanne Love and I am the Culture of Learning Coach for grades K-5. I’m beginning my 49th year in education and still have a passion for kids, teachers, and learning! In my many years in education, I have held positions as a classroom teacher, music teacher, professional developer, university charter school liaison, […]
Tierra Jackson – Middle School
My name is Tierra Jackson and this is my 5th year at KCIA serving as one of the middle school Instructional Coaches. 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. […]
Erin Opara – Middle School
My name in Erin Opara and I am a middle school instructional coach at Kansas City International Academy working with English Language Arts, History, Reading, and Health teachers. This is my third year working at Kansas City International Academy, and I am so excited to continue to work with our students, families, and staff! I […]