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 […]

Hi! My name is Sarah Martin. This is my fifth year as a resource teacher at KCIA. In 2020, I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Missouri. I then received an additional certification in Special Education. In 2024, I completed my Masters degree in Educational Leadership. In my […]

Hello. My name is Susan Bosse and I am one of the Middle School resource teachers in the Special Education Department. I am excited to be teaching two sections of Math Calculations this year. I began my teaching career in Grade 5 at an international school in Zambia. I taught three years before moving back […]

Hi my name is Dorothea Bradley, this is my 3rd year at KCIA. I am beginning my 35th year as a Special Education Teacher. I have taught students in grades K-12 and Post-Secondary. I graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education K-12. I earned a Master’s Degree in […]

Hi my name is Dorothy Page, this is my 3rd year at KCIA. I am beginning my 35th year as a Special Education Teacher. I have taught students in grades K-12 and Post-Secondary. I graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education K-12. I earned a Master’s degree in […]