My name is Shelle Verkler and I am thrilled to begin my sixth 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m Mr. Bates- a 2nd year Social Studies educator at Kansas City International Academy. I acquired my undergraduate degree in business from UMKC in 2020, then received my Masters in Teaching from UMKC in 2022. I spend most of my free time playing video games, hanging out with my cats, golfing, playing soccer, or traveling. […]
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 […]
This is my fourth year teaching Algebra at KCIA, although I have been teaching for many more years than that! I was with the Center School district and Independence School district before retiring in 2016. I missed teaching, so I unretired in 2017 and have not regretted that decision in the least. I enjoy meeting […]
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 […]
