Hello! My name is Melissa Mitchell. I am so excited to embark on my third year here at KCIA. I found my passion when I accepted my position as a Resource Paraprofessional. I look forward to furthering my education and also learning and growing with the students here at KCIA. In my free time I […]

Hi, I’m Andge Lupton, and I’m a special education teacher at KCIA. I have a BA in English-Creative Writing and Journalism and an MA in Special Education from UMKC, as well as an MA in Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College. With over 20 years of experience in education, I’ve had roles as a self-contained […]

My name is Debbie Parnacott, and this is my 19th year in education. I grew up in in the Kansas City area and have lived here my entire life. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from William Jewell, I fell in love with teaching while working at Job Corps. I then started in […]

Hello, I am Ashley Lanyi. I am the Elementary Counselor for KCIA. I am so excited to join the KCIA family. A little about myself: I have a bachelor’s degree in communication from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in school counseling from Emporia State University. I have assisted school aged children with emotional […]

My name is Kenyatta Johnson and this is my 4th year at KCIA, for the past 3 years i’ve taught 5th grade. This year I will start my journey as the Elementary Behavior Interventionist. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Criminal Justice from Northwest Missouri State University. I am […]