Teacher Favorites
Dana Akers (Resource Teacher)
Favorite drink:
Diet Coke
Favorite color:
Rainbow <3
Favorite store(s):
Target & Marshall’s
Favorite restaurant(s):
Dewey’s pizza
Birthday:
July 31
For fun, I…:
Decorate and craft
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Decorating and shopping
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None- I like it all
I am not a big fan of…:
Imos pizza… yuck!
Our classroom could always use more…:
Legos
My family and pets…:
Charles, Corinne, Alice & Eliza
Cats: Cali & Lucy
Julie Allen (Kindergarten)
Favorite drink:
Sparkling Ice Lemonade
Favorite color:
Rainbow
Favorite store(s):
Amazon, target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Sonic and QT
Birthday:
September 23
For fun, I…:
I spend time with my dog, Woody!
These are a few of my favorite things…:
FLAMINGOS and DOGS
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
N/A
Our classroom could always use more…:
resources/ manipulatives for the kiddos
My family and pets…:
WOODY (my dachshund)
Brittney Baum (Instructional Coach)
Favorite drink:
Unsweet Iced Tea
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Deweys, Dailey Bread
Birthday:
March 26
For fun, I…:
enjoy spending time with friends and family, love to watch sports, travel
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Working out, running, hiking, reading
Food allergies and dislikes…:
none
I am not a big fan of…:
desserts
Our classroom could always use more…:
n/a
My family and pets…:
Steve- husband, Grant- son, Ellie- daughter, and Barclay- dog
Dana Bendell (4th Grade)
Favorite drink:
QT unsweet with sweet tea
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chili's
Birthday:
December 15
For fun, I…:
Read, watch Blues hockey
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Hot cheetos, hot tamales, plain M&M's
Food allergies and dislikes…:
sour candy
I am not a big fan of…:
peanut butter
Our classroom could always use more…:
books
My family and pets…:
son-Seth, husband-Ryan, Yorkie-Louie, Sphynx cat-Lilith
Dan Bredenkeotter (Assistant Principal)
Favorite drink:
Diet Dr. Pepper
Favorite color:
Navy Blue
Favorite store(s):
Dicks, Golf Galaxy, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Ukraft, Chik Fil A, St. Louis Kolache
Birthday:
Feb. 23rd
For fun, I…:
Coach my son's baseball and basketball teams. I try to golf when ever I get permission :)
These are a few of my favorite things…:
All things reese's, dr. pepper zero or diet dr. pepper, McDonald's fountain soda and egg mcmuffins
Food allergies and dislikes…:
No allergies. Don't like sugary candy like skittles, starburst, etc...
I am not a big fan of…:
Chips or sugary candy
Our classroom could always use more…:
Students love my fidget box. Can always use more of them.
My family and pets…:
Wife: Rebecca
Children: Camden 10, Clara 2, Freddie 3 months
Dog: Lola
Olivia Brym (SLP)
Favorite drink:
Diet Coke
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Nordstrom, Marshals, HomeGoods, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Qdoba, Ukraft, Panera
Birthday:
November 18
For fun, I…:
n/a
These are a few of my favorite things…:
pens, stationary, nail polish, accessories
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
Chocolate
Our classroom could always use more…:
Games
My family and pets…:
N/A
Heather Diel (K-2nd Counselor)
Favorite drink:
Coke Zero, Coffee, Diet Sweet Tea
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon, Hobby Lobby
Favorite restaurant(s):
UKraft, MiLupita, Imo’s, Firehouse Subs
Birthday:
September 14
For fun, I…:
exercise, travel, spend time with family and friends
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Mio, sugar free mints,
Food allergies and dislikes…:
No allergies:)
I am not a big fan of…:
Candy/sweets
Our classroom could always use more…:
Calming strips, social/emotional books
My family and pets…:
are my world!
Beth Dobson (Occupational Therapist)
Favorite drink:
Starbucks coffee
Favorite color:
all shades of green
Favorite store(s):
Target and Home Goods
Favorite restaurant(s):
Taco Buddha and Chick-fil-A
Birthday:
September 17
For fun, I…:
read, do art and crafts with my girls
These are a few of my favorite things…:
mushrooms, hedgehogs, plants, papermate flair pens
Food allergies and dislikes…:
no allergies
I am not a big fan of…:
floral scented or fruit scented things
Our classroom could always use more…:
dry erase markers, stickers
My family and pets…:
Husband and two daughters (10 and 7)
Carlie Duncan (Math Specialist)
Favorite drink:
Skinny Vanilla Latte
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Katie's Pizza, Panera, Chicfila
Birthday:
April 7
For fun, I…:
spend time with my family, exercise and travel
These are a few of my favorite things…:
coffee, popcorn, chocolate
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Gluten allergy
I am not a big fan of…:
Peanuts
Our classroom could always use more…:
Expo markers
My family and pets…:
My husband, Brandon and kids Lucy (age 9) and Sadie (age 6) and dog Izzy
Emily Duvall (3rd-5th Counselor)
Favorite drink:
Coffee, sparkling water, Diet Dr. Pepper
Favorite color:
Blue, green, purple
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Starbucks, Chipotle, Crazy Bowls and Wraps
Birthday:
August 9th
For fun, I…:
love to read, cook, walk
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Pens, gum, candy, pretzels
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None
I am not a big fan of…:
Olives?
Our classroom could always use more…:
Fidgets, picture books, coloring books
My family and pets…:
My husband and my dog, Nola
Sheela Evers (First Grade)
Favorite drink:
Sparkling waters & coffee (warm not iced)
Favorite color:
Black and white OR navy and gold
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Circle 7, Mia Sorella, Chic-Fil-A
Birthday:
February 8
For fun, I…:
enjoy outdoor activities with my family, parks, walks, and ALL sporting events
These are a few of my favorite things…:
shopping, brunch, STL sporting events
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
iced coffee
Our classroom could always use more…:
Picture books!
My family and pets…:
Husband - Ryan, 3 boys - Eli (7), Leo (4), Brooks (11 months)
Fahimeh (Food Service)
Favorite drink:
Coke
Favorite color:
White
Favorite store(s):
Dillards
Favorite restaurant(s):
Sultan
Birthday:
September 21
For fun, I…:
Read books
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Books, photos, play with my grandson
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
Loud noises
Our classroom could always use more…:
Paper towels
My family and pets…:
N/A
Melissa Francis (3rd Grade)
Favorite drink:
Water, Iced Coffee Drinks, Gatorade Zero
Favorite color:
Red or Blue
Favorite store(s):
Athleta, Nike, Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Hi Pointe, Circle 7, The Shack
Birthday:
November 28
For fun, I…:
work out, bake, watch Cardinals and Blues, read, puzzles and games with my family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
sour candy, Cheez-its, iced coffee
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None-I don't drink soda
I am not a big fan of…:
soda, KU, the cubs
Our classroom could always use more…:
indoor recess activities
My family and pets…:
Two Sons-Theo and Parker and husband David
Pam Freeman (Head Custodian)
Favorite drink:
diet pepsi
Favorite color:
red
Favorite store(s):
bass pro
Favorite restaurant(s):
texas roadhouse
Birthday:
2/22/63
For fun, I…:
camp, concerts
These are a few of my favorite things…:
lays potato chips. diet pepsi busch light
Food allergies and dislikes…:
none
I am not a big fan of…:
sweets
Our classroom could always use more…:
fun
My family and pets…:
none
Jamie Gender (Care Coordinator/Social Emotional Team)
Favorite drink:
Tea
Favorite color:
Purple
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chipotle, Crazy Bowls and Wraps, Jersey Mikes
Birthday:
June 26
For fun, I…:
Puzzle, exercise, go to the movies
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Flowers, coffee, Taylor Swift
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Bananas, whip cream, caramel
I am not a big fan of…:
Scary movies
Our classroom could always use more…:
Crafting supplies, sensory toys
My family and pets…:
2 dogs- Labradoodle and goldendoodle
Cara Gerberding (ESOL Teacher)
Favorite drink:
Coke, Sweet Tea
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Sugarfire BBQ, Texas Road House, Panera, Chic-Fil-A
Birthday:
July 30
For fun, I…:
Travel, go shopping and spend time with my family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Twix, Sunflower Seeds, Penguins, Simple Modern trek Tumblers, Anything Christmas
Food allergies and dislikes…:
I do not eat pork
I am not a big fan of…:
candles, coffee, Halloween,
Our classroom could always use more…:
games, dry erase markers, crayons, stickers, prize box items
My family and pets…:
I have a dog (cockapoo) named Zeb.
Jill Grossman (Mosaics)
Favorite drink:
flavored water
Favorite color:
purple
Favorite store(s):
Target, Old Navy
Favorite restaurant(s):
Pasta House, Crazy Bowls and Wraps
Birthday:
Feb. 7
For fun, I…:
go for walks and watch sports
These are a few of my favorite things…:
desserts and snacks
Food allergies and dislikes…:
none
I am not a big fan of…:
none
Our classroom could always use more…:
games, puzzles, art supplies
My family and pets…:
my husband and my dog (goldendoodle)
Heather Hamilton (2nd Grade)
Favorite drink:
Iced Green Tea
Favorite color:
Black and white
Favorite store(s):
Marshalls, Target, Athleta
Favorite restaurant(s):
El Maguey, Panera
Birthday:
July 14th
For fun, I…:
swim, bake, shop :)
These are a few of my favorite things…:
dark chocolate with caramel, Dots Cinnamon and Sugar pretzels
Food allergies and dislikes…:
none
I am not a big fan of…:
perfumes or scented candles
Our classroom could always use more…:
Lego
My family and pets…:
Husband (Mike), Daughter (Reagan), Son (Max), 2 Aussiedoodles (Birdie & Goldi)
Laura Heitert (Physical Education/Health)
Favorite drink:
Diet Pepsi
Favorite color:
blue
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Joey Bs, El Maguey, any sandwiches!
Birthday:
January 14
For fun, I…:
watch my kiddos play football (SEMO) and volleyball (Marquette HS and LIU Brooklyn next year)
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Exercise: walking/running, yoga. Going to the movies.
Food allergies and dislikes…:
I'm a vegetarian :) and I also have Type 1 diabetes
I am not a big fan of…:
coffee, meat
Our classroom could always use more…:
anything!!!
My family and pets…:
Bob (police officer), Patrick (SEMO football player and student), Katelyn (HS senior and volleyball player at Marquette and will play at Long Island University Brooklyn next year). We have a maltipoo, Rudy!
Nannette Henson (Special Education Resource)
Favorite drink:
Pepsi, Pure Leaf Tea Lemon flavored (in a bottle), Cherry Limeade from Sonic
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target, Bath and Body Works
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chik fil a, Culvers, Panera, UKraft, Outback Steakhouse
Birthday:
October 28th
For fun, I…:
like being active outside. I like walking, hiking, riding my bike, playing pickleball, and vacationing. I like to rollerblade and ice skate. I love doing 5k, 10k, 15k races and half marathons.
These are a few of my favorite things…:
QT, Doritos, Cheetos, Twizzlers, Twix, Reeses Cups, Mr. Goodbar, Taffy, Cheezits
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
N/A
Our classroom could always use more…:
Social/Emotional books, Sensory Items
My family and pets…:
I have a cat named Riley.
Brooke Hierholzer (4th Grade)
Favorite drink:
Coffee, Wine, Diet Soda
Favorite color:
Yellow
Favorite store(s):
Target, Barnes & Noble
Favorite restaurant(s):
Panera, Chick-fil-A, Jimmy Johns
Birthday:
November 17
For fun, I…:
Run, Read, Watch Movies
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Dogs, the lake, STL Cards, KC Chiefs
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None :)
I am not a big fan of…:
Nothing...
Our classroom could always use more…:
Flexible Seating Options (Wobble Stools, Pillows, Lap Desks), Books, Academic Games, Building Toys
My family and pets…:
Golden Retriever named Ellie, 2 younger brothers
LaShanda Johnson (Principal)
Favorite drink:
Dr. Pepper
Favorite color:
Pink or anything sparkly
Favorite store(s):
Target/ Bath and Body Works/ Michaels
Favorite restaurant(s):
Buffalo Wild Wings/ Red Lobster/ First Watch
Birthday:
August 11
For fun, I…:
Like to make shirts using a cricut
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Candles, Food:), White Chocolate Moch from Starbucks, Fun T-shirts
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
Sweets
Our classroom could always use more…:
N/A
My family and pets…:
Husband, 2 daughters (19 and 12), a son (16), and a dog named Wrinkles that lives with us:)
Alison Kargacin (Kindergarten)
Favorite drink:
Spindrift, Lacroix, any sparkling water
Favorite color:
Pink and green
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon, Marshalls, Old Navy
Favorite restaurant(s):
Mission Taco, Sybergs, Manee Thai, Mulligans, Chick Fil A
Birthday:
May 21
For fun, I…:
I love to read, go for walks, go camping with my family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Pumpkin anything, sour patch kids, peanut butter m&ms
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None
I am not a big fan of…:
Strong smells
Our classroom could always use more…:
Center items (art supplies, sensory items) books for our library
My family and pets…:
Me, Kyle, James and Evelyn
Sarah Kerr (School Nurse)
Favorite drink:
Le croix
Favorite color:
purple
Favorite store(s):
target
Favorite restaurant(s):
6 north cafe, kaldis, ukraft
Birthday:
June 8th
For fun, I…:
Drive my kids around and read books if I can stay awake
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Rasinets, swedish fish
Food allergies and dislikes…:
I'm grateful for any treat!
I am not a big fan of…:
The rotavirus, the rhino virus, strep or staph
Our classroom could always use more…:
underwear or athletic pants or leggings (used not new)
My family and pets…:
Hubby-Doug, Son-Lucas, Daughters- Isla, Colbie and Emaline, Howard the beagle-dor shoe thief
Piper Linder (3rd Grade)
Favorite drink:
Diet Mt. Dew
Favorite color:
Orange
Favorite store(s):
Target and Athleta
Favorite restaurant(s):
Olive Garden and Camilla's in Eureka
Birthday:
July 11th
For fun, I…:
Read on my kindle
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Cheez-Its, Cookie Dough Bites, and Starbucks (Pink Drink)
Food allergies and dislikes…:
No allergies and nothing I really dislike.
I am not a big fan of…:
N/A
Our classroom could always use more…:
Indoor recess activities
My family and pets…:
It's just me and my two dogs!
Brady Luther (5th Grade)
Favorite drink:
Dr. Pepper/Sweet Tea
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Golf Galaxy/Golf Discount
Favorite restaurant(s):
Canes/Chic Fil A/Corner Pub
Birthday:
9/10/92
For fun, I…:
Love to hang out with my family, watch sports, and play as much golf as possible.
These are a few of my favorite things…:
LSU Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Brentford Bees
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Tomatoes
I am not a big fan of…:
University of Alabama, rainy days
Our classroom could always use more…:
Art Supplies
My family and pets…:
Wife- Torey/ Son- Brooks/Daughter- Beverly
Cari Madux (5th Grade)
Favorite drink:
Unsweet Tea. Diet Dr Pepper
Favorite color:
Red. Hot pink. Turquoise. (But not altogether:)
Favorite store(s):
Amazon. Ulta. Athleta. Lulu Lemon. Target.
Favorite restaurant(s):
Sybergs. Massas. Imos. Chic Fila.
Birthday:
Sept 16th
For fun, I…:
Go on hikes and parks with my kids and my husband. Go out to eat. Swim. AMC Movies. Shop:)
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Anything Bath n Body Works. Lip glosses. Make up. Lotions. Fun pens. Headbands. Anything girlie:)
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None.
I am not a big fan of…:
N/A
Our classroom could always use more…:
Prizes for the our “treasure chest”. Snack donations.
My family and pets…:
My husband- Josh. My daughter, Rylee age 10. My son, Cade age 8. My puppy, Bear. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog- 7 mths.
Linda Mahfood (Reading Intervention Specialist)
Favorite drink:
Iced Vanilla Latte
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target, Home Goods
Favorite restaurant(s):
Farotto's
Birthday:
February 17
For fun, I…:
read, swim, spend time with family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Books, coffee, Mizzou, STL Cardinals,
Food allergies and dislikes…:
coconut
I am not a big fan of…:
soda
Our classroom could always use more…:
decodable books,
My family and pets…:
Husband, Mike, twin daughters, Alli and Abby (19) no pets
Trish Mantia (SSD ECSE Itinerate Teacher)
Favorite drink:
Diet Coke
Favorite color:
Green
Favorite store(s):
Old Navy
Favorite restaurant(s):
Mi Lapita, Frazers
Birthday:
8/24/91
For fun, I…:
Walk the pups, spend time with friends and family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Starbucks, Target, Dollar Tree
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
Sour candy
Our classroom could always use more…:
Velcro
My family and pets…:
Boyfriend Matt and 2 dogs Cooper/ Paisley
Carrie Martin (Special Education)
Favorite drink:
Iced tea, Pepsi Zero, Hot Tea Latte
Favorite color:
Blues
Favorite store(s):
n/a
Favorite restaurant(s):
Mi Lupita Fenton
Birthday:
August 20
For fun, I…:
n/a
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Hiking, quilting, STL Blues, family, friends
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Coffee
I am not a big fan of…:
Coffee
Our classroom could always use more…:
Tissues, Velcro dots
My family and pets…:
3 daughters, 19, 18, 17
Nikki McCabe (Early Childhood Special Education)
Favorite drink:
Diet Coke
Favorite color:
Purple
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Any
Birthday:
September 15th
For fun, I…:
spend time outside with my family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
dogs, being outside, disney
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Cranberries
I am not a big fan of…:
sickness ;)
Our classroom could always use more…:
Sensory Activities (slime, foamdoh)
My family and pets…:
Zach- Husband, Logan-8, Noah-4, Conrad- 23 months, Scooby- Dog, Ava-Dog
Madison Mell (4th Grade)
Favorite drink:
coffee, alani nu energy drinks
Favorite color:
rust/terracotta
Favorite store(s):
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Crazy Bowls and Wraps, Chik fil a, Chipotle
Birthday:
August 24th
For fun, I…:
watch movies, hang out with family, travel, shop
These are a few of my favorite things…:
spicy foods/chips, cheez-its, sour candy (specifically mike and Ike sours!)
Food allergies and dislikes…:
No allergies! I like almost everything!!
I am not a big fan of…:
chocolate
Our classroom could always use more…:
markers, pillows/comfy things to sit on, Flair pens
My family and pets…:
Morgan and Macy (my sisters), my parents, Beanie and Max (my cat and dog)
Shelly Nicozisin (Kindergarten)
Favorite drink:
Crystal Light /Snapple
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Macy's, Amazon, Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Mexican, Pizza
Birthday:
August 26
For fun, I…:
go to Table Rock Lake, Read, Walk
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Chocolate, Cookies, Smoothies, QT
Food allergies and dislikes…:
No allergies
I am not a big fan of…:
coffee
Our classroom could always use more…:
Games, cars, dinosaurs,
My family and pets…:
My husband, two sons and no pets
Jennifer Nieters (Speech Therapist)
Favorite drink:
Coffee
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
5 Below, Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chic-Fil-A, Jimmy John's
Birthday:
April 4
For fun, I…:
Read, work out, spend time with friends/family
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Bunnies, chocolate, sweets
Food allergies and dislikes…:
allergic to gluten
I am not a big fan of…:
Tea
Our classroom could always use more…:
Pencils
My family and pets…:
me, my husband, my daughter and our bunny
Kelly Parnas (Office Administrative Assistant)
Favorite drink:
skinny vanilla latte with coconut milk
Favorite color:
pink/black/red
Favorite store(s):
Nordstrom, Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
UKRAFT, Chick fil a, Chipotle
Birthday:
September 21
For fun, I…:
I love to watch my boys play soccer! play pickle ball, ride my electric bike, workout
These are a few of my favorite things…:
coffee, pickle ball, chocolate, candles, bike riding, hiking, travel
Food allergies and dislikes…:
N/A
I am not a big fan of…:
N/A
Our classroom could always use more…:
games
My family and pets…:
I am married with 2 college aged boys or should I say Men! They both play soccer & I love to watch them! I have 2 dogs- 1 old lady dog & 1 sweet bernadoodle puppy!
Maddi Penz (3rd Grade)
Favorite drink:
Dr. Pepper
Favorite color:
Lavender
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Taco Bell, Starbucks, Chipotle
Birthday:
November 3rd
For fun, I…:
like to spend time with my dogs or watch a TV show
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Pretzel M&M's, Iced coffee. quesadillas, my dogs, friends, Tiktok, Netflix
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Allergies: Treenuts
Dislikes: peanuts, sour candy, onions,
I am not a big fan of…:
Sports
Our classroom could always use more…:
Inclusivity, soft seating
My family and pets…:
My Mom Shelly, My Dad Greg, my stepdad Chris, my brother Brendan, my dog Max, and my other dog Lana
Christy Prudence (5th Grade)
Favorite drink:
Iced Tea, Chai Tea Latte, or LaCroix
Favorite color:
Teal
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon, The Loft, or There She Goes Boutique
Favorite restaurant(s):
Anything around Kirkwood/DesPeres!
Birthday:
12/23/83
For fun, I…:
Run, Read, or take photos
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Dove Dark Chocolate, Twix, Pretzels, STL sports teams
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None
I am not a big fan of…:
I like pretty much everything!
Our classroom could always use more…:
Pencils or black Expo markers
My family and pets…:
Sean (husband), Scott (8), Reagan (6), Morgan (4), Bertschy (dog-9 months)
Alyssa Reed (1st Grade)
Favorite drink:
coffee, diet coke, or iced tea
Favorite color:
green or yellow
Favorite store(s):
target, barnes & noble, amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
bread co, joey b’s, and anywhere with mexican food
Birthday:
november 25th
For fun, I…:
read, garden, bake, and hike
These are a few of my favorite things…:
books, candles, fun pens, autumn, and plants!
Food allergies and dislikes…:
i’m allergic to avocados!
I am not a big fan of…:
nothing i can think of!
Our classroom could always use more…:
books, coloring supplies, and indoor recess games!
My family and pets…:
my dad, mom, and younger brother are it plus a cat named binx!
Sandra Schuler (Kindergarten)
Favorite drink:
Diet Coke, sweet tea
Favorite color:
Black and white
Favorite store(s):
Amazon, Home Depot
Favorite restaurant(s):
Kabuki
Birthday:
November 9th
For fun, I…:
Boating, getting nails done
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Family, food, fun
Food allergies and dislikes…:
None
I am not a big fan of…:
Coffee
Our classroom could always use more…:
Art and craft supplies
My family and pets…:
Husband: Brian, Daughters: Ellyana, Annalyse, Jocelyn Dog: Cooper
Mike Shanfeld (Physical Education)
Favorite drink:
Diet Mountain Dew
Favorite color:
Green
Favorite store(s):
QT, Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
El Nopal, Culvers, Joey B's
Birthday:
8/22/74
For fun, I…:
Like to watch sports
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Mizzou, Cubs, being with family
Food allergies and dislikes…:
NA
I am not a big fan of…:
NA
Our classroom could always use more…:
NA
My family and pets…:
Wife Dana, sons Ryan and Tyler. 2 cats-Obi and Solo
Emily Shields (2nd Grade)
Favorite drink:
Sprite
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Amazon, Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chic-Fil-A, Panera
Birthday:
November 8th
For fun, I…:
Read Books, Hangout with my kitty cat
These are a few of my favorite things…:
I love water bottle stickers and balloons! I also love wombats and koalas!
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Peanut Butter
I am not a big fan of…:
Chocolate candy, unless its dark chocolate with sea salt and caramel :)
Our classroom could always use more…:
I have a classroom Amazon wishlist- here is the link- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z82A95HW3XLY/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
My family and pets…:
I have a husband and a cat
Zora Shields (1st Grade)
Favorite drink:
Sweet tea or vanilla sweet cream cold brew from Starbucks
Favorite color:
Pink
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon
Favorite restaurant(s):
Texas Roadhouse, Chick Fil A
Birthday:
February 3
For fun, I…:
Read and travel
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Books, red wine, dark chocolate
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Cherries, coconut
I am not a big fan of…:
Scents (candles, lotions)
Our classroom could always use more…:
Skinny dry erase markers, stem activities/building tiles or blocks, books!
My family and pets…:
1 dog, no kids, 4 brothers
Tricia Stolz (Staff Secretary)
Favorite drink:
Water
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Target, Amazon, Nordstrom Rack
Favorite restaurant(s):
Anything Mexican, Thai, UKraft
Birthday:
August 23
For fun, I…:
Watch sporting events, travel, read and Kayak
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Purdue
Food allergies and dislikes…:
Gluten free
I am not a big fan of…:
St Louis sports teams, except STL City
Our classroom could always use more…:
Books
My family and pets…:
Husband Barry, Kids Hannah, Gavin and Dylan, 2 cats, Lucy and Leo, and a dog named Kobe
Darlene Wagner (Art K-5, Broadway Kids Club & Broadway Set Design/Crew)
Favorite drink:
Ice Tea from McAlister's 3/4 unsweet, 1/4 sweet, half ice, and a lemon
Favorite color:
Periwinkle
Favorite store(s):
Athleta, Altard' State, and Cat's Meow
Favorite restaurant(s):
The Daily Bread, Circle Seven Ranch, Cooper's Hawk, Russell's Cafe and Bakery, McAlister's
Birthday:
November 20th
For fun, I…:
love to spend time with my family. I like to see musicals, dance, sing, play piano, play golf, walk my yorkie - Holly!
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Going to the Fox to see a musical, seeing high school musical productions.
Food allergies and dislikes…:
TREE NUTS
I am not a big fan of…:
FAST FOOD
Our classroom could always use more…:
Pencils with erasers
My family and pets…:
Kent (my husband), Johnny (my nineteen year old son), Elise (my sixteen year old daughter), and Holly (my almost three year old seven pound Yorkie.
Sarah Waller (Reading Specialist)
Favorite drink:
Diet Dr. Pepper or coffee
Favorite color:
pink
Favorite store(s):
Starbucks, Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Chick-Fil-A
Birthday:
November 20
For fun, I…:
n/a
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Fun school supplies, LEGO minifigures
Food allergies and dislikes…:
na
I am not a big fan of…:
tea
Our classroom could always use more…:
book character stuffed animals
My family and pets…:
3 sons and 2 cats
Whitney Walton (Librarian)
Favorite drink:
coffee
Favorite color:
green
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Bread Co
Birthday:
August 27
For fun, I…:
read, hang out with family, enjoy outdoors
These are a few of my favorite things…:
candles, lotion, coffee
Food allergies and dislikes…:
none
I am not a big fan of…:
n/a
Our classroom could always use more…:
MakerSpace supplies (stickers, cotton balls, pipe cleaners)
My family and pets…:
Dan- husband, Reid- 17 yr. old son, Hadley- 15 yr. old daughter, Max- goldendoodle dog
Kristy Woods (Strings)
Favorite drink:
diet pepsi
Favorite color:
blue
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
Pasta House, Jimmy Johns
Birthday:
February 20
For fun, I…:
ride bikes, read romance novels, play violin
These are a few of my favorite things…:
music, books, traveling
Food allergies and dislikes…:
no food allergies
I am not a big fan of…:
n/a
Our classroom could always use more…:
sheet protectors for 4th-5th grade music
My family and pets…:
Husband Kurtis, son Danny, dog Lucy
Nikcole Ziegler (Student Liason)
Favorite drink:
Coke Zero
Favorite color:
Blue
Favorite store(s):
Target
Favorite restaurant(s):
UKraft, Manee Thai
Birthday:
February 1
For fun, I…:
n/a
These are a few of my favorite things…:
Taylor Swift, chocolate, autumn
Food allergies and dislikes…:
gummy candies
I am not a big fan of…:
n/a
Our classroom could always use more…:
coloring books
My family and pets…:
7 year old son, Lucas