School Directory

General Support
Front Office
Call: 816-268-5660
Text: 816-760-2521
Blue Knights LLC Bus Company (Buses 101-116) 816-490-5790
Lexington Bus Company (Buses 117-122)
816-674-3169
Transportation Point of Contact: Stephanie Nichols
816-674-3169
Enrollment Point of Contact: Tonoa Foster
(816) 612-8532
Food Services Point of Contact: Sam Wos
816-854-0135
Athletics Point of Contact: Deronne Wilson
816-832-1921
Special Education; 504s; Speech, OT Services: Jules Fox
816-786-6204
Foster Care Point of Contact: Bailey Page
816-612-8519
District Homeless Liaison: Teresa Fliger
816-814-0838
Title IX Coordinator: Antiqueka Tubbs
816-612-8540
Registrar: Ellen Ruckman
Please allow 1 business day for registrar requests to be processed.
 
2025-2026 School Year Staff
 
5th and 6th Grade School
 
Name Position Phone Number Email
Ms. Georgina Leslie 5th/6th Principal 901-679-2684 [email protected]
Ms. Kathleen Barbosa Assistant Principal - MS 816-244-0448 [email protected]
Ms. Laverne Dailey Dean of Students - MS 816-730-1061 [email protected]
Ms. Teresa Fliger Social Worker - MS 913-982-6292 [email protected]
Coach Joshua Hudspeth ("Dean Josh") Student Support Specialist 816-490-0209 [email protected]
Mrs. Macey Rose Math - Department Chair 214-499-2585 [email protected]
Mrs. Amy Rosenwald Principal Manager 816-281-6833 [email protected]
Ms. Alexis Smith Dean of Students - MS 816-648-5018 [email protected]
Ms. Breanna Bradford 5th/6th - Computers 816-726-7728 [email protected]
Ms. Tiara Bright 6th - Reading Reconsidered 816-367-6603 [email protected]
Ms. Lauren Crusoe 5th/6th - Learning Support Specialist 314-368-4914 [email protected]
Ms. Jailah Davis 5th/6th - Reading Lab 816-801-0230 [email protected]
Ms. Natalie Dykmann 5th/6th - Learning Support Specialist 913-548-5694 [email protected]
Ms. Daisy Farr 5th - Reading Reconsidered 913-215-6527 [email protected]
Ms. Ana Geddes 5th - Math 816-514-5987 [email protected]
Ms. Dana Haas 5th/6th - Reading Lab 331-218-8082 [email protected]
Ms. Rachel Hughes 5th/6th - Reading Lab 636-290-5563 [email protected]
Ms. Arin Jemerson 5th/6th - Learning Support Specialist 913-735-6640 [email protected]
Ms. Alexis Johnson 6th - Reading Reconsidered 316-371-5715 [email protected]
Ms. Maenisha (Mae) Jones 6th - Math 816-552-6557 [email protected]
Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Mallory 5th/6th - Reading Lab 816-807-4708 [email protected]
Mr. Lennox Marshall 5th/6th - Reading Reconsidered 614-282-4282 [email protected]
Ms. Jordan McLarty 5th - Math 940-230-4494 [email protected]
Ms. Nia Myles 6th - Science 318-232-0627 [email protected]
Ms. Heather (Nikki) Poindexter 5th - Reading Reconsidered 417-372-5682 [email protected]
Ms. Elisabeth Randall 5th - Science 816-343-8256 [email protected]
Ms. Emily Randall 5th-8th Reading Lab 913-461-1241 [email protected]
Ms. Angelena Ross 5th/6th - Fitness/Theater 816-543-7113 [email protected]
Ms. Briana Sambol 5th - Reading Reconsidered 913-284-5834 [email protected]
Ms. Veronica Scates 5th - Math 913-636-7796 [email protected]
Ms. Ann (Annie) Soener 6th - Reading Reconsidered 402-980-2562 [email protected]
Mrs. Mary Starman 5th - Math 913-608-7767 [email protected]
Mrs. Omega Tillman 6th - Math 816-739-0573 [email protected]
Mrs. Brittany Vaughn-Barker 6th - Social Studies 816-377-8303 [email protected]
Ms. Sarah Weekes 6th - Math 757-769-0435 [email protected]
Ms. Mallory Wells 5th/6th - Reading Lab 913-703-3957 [email protected]
Ms. Erika Wheeler 5th/6th Teaching Fellow  816-699-2164 [email protected]
Mr. Greg White 6th - Music 816-533-6323 [email protected]

7th/8th Grade School
Name Position Phone Number Email
Mrs. Shelli Carman-Brown Principal - MS 816-559-1608 [email protected]
Dean Byron Ashford Dean of Students - MS 816-490-1759 [email protected]
Mrs. Bailey Cooper Dean of Instruction - MS 816-518-9135 [email protected]
Mrs. Emma Kuchmeister Curriculum Support Specialist - Middle School 785-969-7096 [email protected]
Ms. Natosha Landrum Dean of Students - Middle School 816-612-8518 [email protected]
Ms. Emily Martin Social Worker - Middle School 816-490-2282 [email protected]
Mrs. Wellyna Patterson Manager of Curriculum and Instruction 816-268-5660 [email protected]
Mr. Andrew Riddell 7th and 8th - History 636-221-7137 [email protected]
Mrs. Jacqueline Tuggle Social Worker - Middle School 816-814-6413 [email protected]
Dean Rashad Wahab Dean of Students - Middle School 816-536-7440 [email protected]
Mrs. Lindsey Woods Assistant Principal - Middle School 816-612-8541 [email protected]
Ms. Chrishayla Adams 7th - History 785-640-8519 [email protected]
Miss. Dynasty Avila 7th/8th - Reading Lab 816-313-2903 [email protected]
Ms. Madeline Bennett 8th - Reading Reconsidered 316-303-7236 [email protected]
Hannah Benninghoven 8th - Science 913-703-5228 [email protected]
Mr. Devin Blair 7th and 8th - Science 913-703-6605 [email protected]
Mrs. Robyn Blakemore 7th/8th - Math 913-730-0855 [email protected]
Ms. Erin Borchers 7th - Math 913-703-6263 [email protected]
Ms. Daphne Calderon 7th and 8th - History 816-627-9924 [email protected]
Ms. Ajshaina Clark 7th - Science 281-713-3054 [email protected]
Heruba Davis 8th - Reading Reconsidered 316-619-9833 [email protected]
Ms. Alani De La Cruz 7th - Math 913-667-9519 [email protected]
Ms. Ambresha Faulk 8th - Math 918-850-8404 [email protected]
Ms. Nayeli Figueroa 7th/8th - Learning Support Specialist 816-462-9393 [email protected]
Coach Robert Henderson III 8th - Fitness 312-909-2050 [email protected]
Ms. Isha Isme 7th - Reading Reconsidered 816-298-3411 [email protected]
Mrs. Sheena Jenkins 7th - Reading Reconsidered 785-865-6852 [email protected]
Mr. D'Angelo Johnson 7th - Reading Reconsidered 913-735-3255 [email protected]
Ms. Kira King 8th - Math 918-964-0799 [email protected]
Ms. Ra'Kya Lewis 7th/8th - Reading Lab 816-521-0275 [email protected]
Coach Edward Morse ("Coach Mo") 7th - Fitness 816-920-1000 [email protected]
Ms. Elia Robertson 8th - Science 913-279-8916 [email protected]
Mr. George Rosenbury 8th - History 417-849-0840 [email protected]
Ms. Rachael Rosenstein 7th/8th - Learning Support Specialist 805-266-4112 [email protected]
Coach Braden Smith 7th/8th - Learning Support Specialist 713-828-2388 [email protected]
Ms. Emily Verge 8th - Math 785-341-7045 [email protected]
Mr. Patrick (Pat) Washington 7th - Reading Reconsidered 512-701-5507 [email protected]
Ms. Anna Yarbrough 7th/8th Teaching Fellow  913-624-9708 [email protected]
 
 
 
High School
Name Position Phone Number Email
Dr. Amber Hurd Principal - High School 314-295-8300 [email protected]
Mr. Kevin Hill Social Worker - HS 816-490-1159 [email protected]
Dean Kesha Johnson Dean of Students - HS 816-627-9204 [email protected]
Ms. Maria Kennedy Dean of Instruction - High School 816-673-3034 [email protected]
Mrs. Annie Murphy Dean of Instruction - High School 913-526-4627 [email protected]
Sra. Florencia Simonetti Dean of Instruction - High School 913-710-4538 [email protected]
Mr. Deon Whitten Dean of Students - High School 816-814-9416 [email protected]
Mr. Michael Allaway 9th - Spanish 1 951-897-1423 [email protected]
Ms. Emma Allen 11th/12th - AP Seminar & Personal Finance 407-618-3557 [email protected]
Coach Ariel Anthony Building Substitute 816-591-6624 [email protected]
Ms. Kate Augelli 9th - Honors English I 571-365-8689 [email protected]
Mrs. Elizabeth (Bess) Bailey 12th - AP Research and College Writing 916-549-5914 [email protected]
Mr. Matt Beltrami 9th - Pre-AP World History 816-200-1468 [email protected]
Ms. Camille Burgmeier (Stiegler) 11th/12th - Dual Credit Biology 816-604-9597 [email protected]
Mrs. Ariel D'Errico 9th - Honors Algebra I and II 816-967-7924 [email protected]
Ms. Elizabeth Davis 12th - AP Government 816-797-5981 [email protected]
Ms. Hannah Donaldson 11th/12th - Fine Arts 314-941-6087 [email protected]
Coach Kasey Elder 11th and 12th - Fitness 816-408-0107 [email protected]
Mr. Dax Galloway 11th/12th - Physics & AP Calculus 816-533-5383 [email protected]
Ms. Mary Garrett 10th - ACT/EOC Math 816-572-8056 [email protected]
Mr. Joshua Grandstaff 11th - AP Literature 913-703-6709 [email protected]
Ms. Abigail Green 10th - Pre-AP English 913-481-7119 [email protected]
Ms. Lauren Hamby 10th - AP World History 918-232-7554 [email protected]
Mr. Seth Hart 10th - Pre-AP Chemistry 605-201-8527 [email protected]
Ms. Emma-Marie Holstine 10th - Spanish II 573-355-0320 [email protected]
Mrs. Teresa Johnson 9th - Honors English I 717-798-2656 [email protected]
Ms. Jessica (Jess) Johnson (Bissell) Learning Support Specialist - High School 816-565-1189 [email protected]
Ms. Gabrielle (Bree) Lautenschlager 10th - Pre-AP English 816-703-7669 [email protected]
Ms. Haeli Leighty 9th - Pre AP Biology 816-651-3436 [email protected]
Mr. Marcus Liddell 11th/12th - AP Computer Science 816-832-2478 [email protected]
Mr. Brooks McCormack High School Teacher 913-485-2044 [email protected]
Ms. Bridget O'Shaughnessy 11th/12th - Dual Credit College Algebra 816-237-0803 [email protected]
Mr. Trevor Obermueller Learning Support Specialist - High School 402-937-5011 [email protected]
Ms. Kylie Page 12th - AP Lang 224-944-4771 [email protected]
Ms. Megan Porche 9th - Honors Algebra I and II 360-870-5130 [email protected]
Mr. Samuel (Sam) Rojas Learning Support Specialist - High School 408-398-3800 [email protected]
Ms. Lauren Shaurette 9th - Pre AP Biology 414-517-0078 [email protected]
Mr. Cody Snapp 11th - US History 540-315-5459 [email protected]
Mr. Bill Stanfield Learning Support Specialist - High School 715-771-9690 [email protected]
Mrs. Ashley Thompson High School Teaching Fellow 801-369-3724 [email protected]
Ms. Ashley VanLeeuwen Learning Support Specialist - High School 317-364-1345 [email protected]
Ms. Natasha Waschek 11th/12th - Honors Lang 623-236-6189 [email protected]
Ms. Adaline Wright 11th/12th - AP Precalculus 816-585-2826 [email protected]
Mr. Jason Zimmerman 10th - Honors Geometry 816-281-8464 [email protected]
Network Team
 
Name Position Phone Number Email
Ms. Hannah Lofthus Founder & CEO 816-268-5662 [email protected]
Mrs. Katie Pasniewski Chief Operating Officer 816-612-8539 [email protected]
Dr. Laura (Ashley) Squires Director of College Access and Success 816-938-8426 [email protected]
Ms. Aleseya Clark College Counselor 816-955-0046
[email protected]
Mrs. Ellen Clayton College Persistence Manager 816-490-2988 [email protected]
Mr. Bryce Dantzler College Persistence Counselor 816-814-6001 [email protected]
Ms. Alexis Thuston College Persistence Counselor 816-814-6009 [email protected]
Ms. Candice Young College Counselor 816-401-7375 [email protected]
Coach Micah Daniels Athletics & Activities Manager 816-602-1957 [email protected]
Ms. Tonoa Foster Enrollment Manager 816-612-8532
816-490-5485
[email protected]
Mrs. Debra (Jules) Fox Director of Special Education 816-786-6204 [email protected]
Coach Dar'rion (DJ) Johnson Office Coordinator - South 816-490-5949 [email protected]
Ms. London Koehn Manager of Talent 816-764-2395 [email protected]
Mr. Jay Marshall Information Technology Coordinator 816-304-1498 [email protected]
Ms. Rori Martin Front Office Support 816-612-8607 [email protected]
Ms. Erica McGeady Director of Data 816-612-8640 [email protected]
Mrs. Tylice Merritt-Shinault Operations Manager 816-912-8896 [email protected]
Mrs. Sandra Miranda Transportation Specialist / Dispatcher 816-490-5790 [email protected]
Mrs. Stephanie Nichols Transportation Manager  816-674-3169 [email protected]
Ms. Ashley Nixon Front Office Support 816-268-5660 [email protected]
Mr. Robert (Mat) Overbaugh Director of Finance 816-863-9386 [email protected]
Ms. Bailey Page Director of Operations 816-612-8519 [email protected]
Mr. Joshua (Josh) Parrish Manager of IT 913-995-2416 [email protected]
Nurse Becky Quatrocky Nurse 816-612-8607 [email protected]
Ms. Saundra Robert Data and Assesment Specialist 816-612-8625 [email protected]
Mrs. Ellen Ruckman Manager of Data and Assessment 816-612-8505 [email protected]
Ms. Margo Sinclair Talent Recruiter 816-509-0007 [email protected]
Ms. Renee Swinton Front Office Support 816-268-5660 [email protected]
Ms. La'Sha Thomas HR Specialist 913-283-4171 [email protected]
Mr. Steven Tigner Data Analyst 816-268-5660 [email protected]
Mr. Moe Townsend Information Technology Coordinator 240-626-6289 [email protected]
Ms. Antiqueka Tubbs Director of Human Resources 816-398-3509 [email protected]
Mrs. Syreeta Washington Operations Coordinator 816-457-3954 [email protected]
Mrs. Ashaley Whitten Office Coordinator - North 816-814-6382 [email protected]
Mrs. Theresa Williams Finance and Payroll Manager 816-612-8643 [email protected]
Ms. Samaia Williams Operations Intern 816-268-5660 [email protected]
Coach Deronne Wilson Athletic Director 816-832-1921 [email protected]
Ms. Samantha Wos Operations Manager 816-854-0135 [email protected]