My name is Emily Keehn and I am so excited to embark on the 2022-2023 school year! This is my second year at KCIA. I graduated from UMKC in 2021 with my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dogs, friends and family. Bring […]

My name is Austin Wetrich and I am the 3rd Grade Newcomer Specialist. I began my journey into education 4 years ago when I joined the team at KCIA as a 3rd grade teacher, and this will be my second year as the 3rd Grade Newcomer Specialist. I graduated from UMKC with a bachelor’s in […]

My name is Jennifer Marker and this is my 5th year at KCIA. I taught 5th grade for two years and this is my third year in 3rd grade. I was an ELL paraprofessional in Blue Springs for 12 years before joining the Kansas City Teacher Residency through which I received a Master’s Degree in […]

My name is Julie Horn and I have been an educator for 35 years. Most of my career was spent teaching in Jefferson City, Missouri where I retired in May of 2016. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Drury University and received a Master’s of Education Degree from St. […]

My name is LeAnn Perry and this is my 21st year in teaching. I graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2001. I have my Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I also have my Master’s Degree in Education. I have taught second and third grade. My first five years of teaching were spent in […]

My name is Kieran Brennan and this is my third year in education. I began my teaching career in 2020 as a fourth grade teacher in Marshall, Missouri. In 2021 I joined the KCIA team. This will be my second year as a third grade teacher at KCIA. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary […]