My name is Gracie Larcher and this will be my 5th year at KCIA. After 4 years as a first grade teacher I am excited to transition into a new role as an ELL specialist. I have my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education a master’s in English Language Learners. I have an undeniable passion for […]
My name is Laine Hamilton, and this will be my third year teaching first grade at KCIA. I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I am originally from Chicago, and I quickly fell in love with Kansas City. I always wanted to be a teacher, and […]
My name is Emma Fundenberger. I am joining the first-grade team and will be coteaching with Katie Distastio. I graduated from UMKC in May of 2021 with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Currently, I am completing my Master’s in Reading at Northwest Missouri State University. I completed my student teaching experience at KCIA. I am […]
I live in Liberty, MO with my husband Jeff and daughter Brooke. My husband Jeff is a Manager at US Bank. Brooke is 23 years old and has a Mass Media degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. She is working on her Master’s degree at UCM. I was born and raised in […]
Hi my name is Andrea Barreda and this is my second year as a PE teacher at KCIA. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education and a Minor in Business. I come from Lima, Peru were Spanish is our first language. I enjoy playing […]
Hello! My name is Lauren Chadwick. This will be my 6th year at Kansas City International Academy. I’m very excited about my new role as an ELL Specialist! I have a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language. I am very passionate about Kansas City International Academy and our community. I’m looking […]
Hello First Grade Families! My name is Katie Distasio and I will be teaching your child this year! I would love to introduce myself to you. I began my career at KCIA as an interventionist working with 4th grade students. This will be my 5th year teaching first grade. I earned my bachelor’s degree from […]
