Hi! My name is Sarah Sutten and I am in my second year as the Behavior Interventionist for the elementary school at KCIA! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Missouri State University and have worked with children in Kansas City in many different roles over the last ten years. I truly love working […]
Team Category: Staff
Shelle Verkler – Middle School Counselor
My name is Shelle Verkler and I am thrilled to begin my fifth year at KCIA as our Middle School Counselor. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Kansas State University and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Emporia State University. I worked as a counselor in the Center School District for […]
James McCay – Middle School Behavior Interventionist
I attended Penn Valley, served in the US Army, and worked in the corporate world for over 25 years before working for the KCMO school district as a paraprofessional for 3 years. I started working at Della Lamb (KCIA) 3 years ago. I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and coaching and mentoring […]
Sarah Mundy – ELA
My name is Sarah Mundy (they/them) and this is my second year teaching 7th grade ELA at KCIA! I earned my B.A. and M.A. in English Literature, as well as an M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, all from UMKC. My past roles have been Writing Specialist at UMKC, Academic Support Specialist at the Kansas City […]
Gavin Bates – Social Studies
My name is Gavin Bates, and while this is my first year as a classroom teacher, it is my second year here at KCIA; I was fortunate enough to finish my student teaching here as well as serve as a building substitute in the spring and summer. I grew up south of Kansas City, attending […]
Isaiah Robinson-McBride – Therapist
Hello! My name is Isaiah Robinson-McBride and I’m excited to embark on my second year at KCIA at the School Therapist! My educational foundation includes earning a BA in Psychology from Benedictine College in 2018 and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University in 2021. I’ve dedicated myself to working with elementary and […]
Maya Coen – Math
Hello friends! I am Ms. Coen (: I am one of the seventh grade mathematics teachers! This 2023-2024 school year will be my fifth year in education, my second year as a teacher, and my third year with KCIA. My first two years, I served with City Year (education nonprofit) as a mentor/tutor at Central […]