March 28, 2023, Personnel News

New employees

The School Board on March 28, 2023, approved hiring these employees:

  • Noah Anderson, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Ninth Grade Center, effective Aug. 9.

  • Cheyenne Asbury, Childcare Assistant, Eagle Glen Elementary, effective March 13.

  • Amy Asmussen, Science Teacher, South Middle School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Jennifer Bailey, Library Media Specialist, South Middle School, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Stephanie Barnes, Process Coordinator, Multiple Locations, effective Aug. 14.

  • Ashley Brandt, Teacher, Raymore Elementary, effective Aug. 14.

  • Peggy Brotherton-Ford, Learning Lab, South Middle School, effective March 13. This is an internal transfer.

  • Kiley Brown, Principal, Stonegate Elementary, effective July 24.

  • Jennifer Carr, Teacher, Timber Creek Elementary, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Grace Chapman, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, High School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Paige Collins, Sharks Den, Shull Early Learning Center, effective March 17.

  • Matthew Como, Finance Intern, Administrative Services Center, effective Aug. 22.

  • David Cox, Cook, South Middle School, effective March 27.

  • Avis Dearing, Custodian, Timber Creek Elementary, effective March 20.

  • Ashleigh Dick, English Language Arts Teacher, South Middle School, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Payton Dudek, Sharks Den, Shull Early Learning Center, effective March 13.

  • Evan Dunning, Physical Education Teacher, Stonegate Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Tracy Elliot, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Shull Early Learning Center, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Cassidy Elrod, Teacher, Peculiar Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Terri Fletcher, PLTW Computer Science Teacher, East Middle School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Kohl Garten, Enterprise & Design Teacher, LEAD Center, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Kayla Gerlt, English Teacher, Ninth Grade Center, effective Aug. 14.

  • Kathryn Gilbert, Counselor, Bridle Ridge Elementary, effective August. 9.

  • Delisa Glasco, Custodian, Bridle Ridge Elementary, effective March 31. This is an internal transfer.

  • Zoe Goodwin, Music Teacher, Timber Creek Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Kalie Grisham, Custodian, High School, effective March 13.

  • Kevin Gunnels, Math Teacher, LEAD Center, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Erin Happe, Science Teacher, South Middle School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Steven Hatfield, Machining Teacher, LEAD Center, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Debra Hesse, Student Monitor, Peculiar Elementary, effective April 11 . This is an internal transfer.

  • Kacey Huffman, Social Studies Teacher, High School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Stacy Johnson, Principal, South Middle School, effective July 24.

  • Kara Kestner, Enterprise and Design Teacher, LEAD Center, effective Aug. 9.

  • Brett Marr, Social Studies Teacher, High School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Justin McClain, Grounds Foreman, Multiple Locations, effective March 20. This is an internal transfer.

  • Mark Newell, Custodian, Eagle Glen Elementary, effective March 13. This is an internal transfer.

  • Jayme Overstreet, Theatre/Debate Teacher, High School, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Kayli Owen, Music Teacher, Eagle Glen Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Hayden Presley, Social Studies Teacher, East Middle School, effective Aug. 9.

  • Georgia Smith, Special Education Teacher, South Middle School, effective Aug. 14. This is an internal transfer.

  • Jennifer Stranimier, Paraprofessional, Bridle Ridge Elementary, effective Aug. 14.

  • Laura Streeby, Instructional Coach, Multiple Locations, effective Aug. 1. This is an internal transfer.

  • Kerri Thirkell, Custodian, Bridle Ridge Elementary, effective March 13. This is an internal transfer.

  • Samantha Walker, Custodian, Multiple Locations, effective March 13.

  • Danielle West, Teacher, Bridle Ridge Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Angela Williams, ELL Teacher, Creekmoor Elementary, effective Aug. 9.

  • Denise Wiskur, Cook, High School, effective March 1. This is an internal transfer.

Resignations, retirements, and termination

The School Board on March 28, 2023, approved these retirements, resignations, and a termination:

  • Briant Barker, Industrial Arts Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Jonathan Bello-Canseco, Childcare Assistant, Timber Creek Elementary, resignation, effective March 31.

  • Rebecca Blaine, Cook, East Middle School, Termination, effective Feb 24.

  • Dana Bowlen, Practical Arts Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Suzann Copeland, Special Education Process Coordinator, District Wide, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Sallie Davidson, Teacher, Timber Creek Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Angela Donaldson, Language Arts Teacher, South Middle School, retirement, effective June 30.

  • Mikaela Earl, Teacher, Eagle Glen Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Karrah Faulk, Teacher, Eagle Glen Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Kelsey Gauldin, Language Arts Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Makaelyn Goemaat, Teacher, Eagle Glen Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Destiny Gregg, Building Substitute, Peculiar Elementary, resignation, effective March 14.

  • Marina Harter, Nurse, Eagle Glen Elementary, resignation, effective March 24.

  • Curtis Herbert, Cook, South Middle School, resignation, effective March 3.

  • Erin Lyon, Math Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Bradye Miller, Physical Education Teacher, Stonegate Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Brittni Miller, Science Teacher, South Middle School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Randy Randolph, Principal, South Middle School, retirement, effective June 30.

  • Alicia Rodick, Teacher, Bridle Ridge Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Jenna Schwermer, Teacher, Timber Creek Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Erin Seitz, Social Studies Teacher, Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Audrey Thomas, Teacher, Eagle Glen Elementary, resignation, effective June 30.

  • Henrietta Vaughn, Childcare Site Coordinator, Stonegate Elementary, resignation, effective March 2.

  • Kymbre Westhoff, Orchestra Teacher, Middle School/ Raymore-Peculiar High School, resignation, effective June 30.

Extra Duty Positions

The School Board on March 28, 2023, approved hiring Travis Mason and Shelby Prather to serve as assistant coaches for the high school track team.

Substitute staff

The School Board on March 28, 2023, approved hiring these substitutes:

  • Courtney Dawson

  • Sadie Messmer

  • Mandi Smith

  • Barry White