❤️🖤 Staff Spotlight! 🖤❤️
Today, we’re celebrating another amazing member of our 4th grade team, Ms. Kaitlin Farris! 🍎 She has a special way of making learning fun, bringing laughter into the classroom, and making her students feel cared for. Her dedication and desire to see every student succeed makes her such a special part of our school!
Name: Kaitlin Farris
Birthday: April 16th
Years in Education: 7 years in education
Position: 4th Grade Teacher
Favorite School Supply: Paper Mate InkJoy pens
Fun Facts about Ms. Farris:
1) I love to travel and have been to 3 countries.
2) I am a vegetarian and have been one for 17 years.
3) I have a 6-year-old lab and a 5-year-old blue heeler/lab mix.
4) I have been to 47 states.
Today we’re celebrating one of our awesome 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Emily Gentry!🍎 With her experience, strong leadership, and clear expectations, she creates a classroom where students know what it takes to be successful. We’re so thankful to have her experience and dedication as part of our Southern Boone family!
Name: Emily Gentry
Birthday: June 10th
Position: 4th grade Teacher
Years in Education: 13 years all at Southern Boone
Favorite School Supplies: Colored Paper Mate Ink Joy Pens
Fun Facts about Mrs. Gentry:
1) I have two songs, a second grader and a 4th grader.
2) I love to go on adventures, especially to national parks!
3) I absolutely love the outdoors, hiking and biking especially.
4) I have 1 dog and 3 cats, and one of the cats has 3 legs.
Today we’re shining the spotlight on another incredible member of the team, Mrs. Madison Holland! 🍎✨ Thank you for the time, energy, and heart you pour into your students each day. The little things you do make a BIG difference, and we’re so thankful to have you as part of our Southern Boone family!
Name: Madison Holland
Birthday: June 24th
Position: 4th grade Teacher
Years in Education: 8
Favorite School Supplies: Index Cards
Fun Facts about Mrs. Holland:
1) I've broke both my arms twice.
2) I love Twin Snakes.
3) I played the French Horn for 10 years.
4) I have a one year old!
🦅 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Lindsay Toombs! 🦅
Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing 4th grade teachers! 🍎 Mrs. Toombs is passionate about helping her students grow, work hard, and become the very best versions of themselves. Whether she’s in the classroom or coaching softball, she loves encouraging others to give their best and reach their goals! 🥎
Name: Lindsay Toombs
Birthday: December 27th
Position: 4th grade Teacher
Years in Education: 4
Favorite School Supplies: Mr. Sketch Markers
Fun Facts about Mrs. Toombs:
1) I coach softball at the high school.
2) I have the most adorable Dalmatian named Lainey.
3) My favorite drinks are iced coffee and sweet tea.
4) Some of my hobbies are golfing and reading.
Today we’re celebrating another amazing member of our 4th grade crew! 🦅🍎 Her kind heart and creative ideas help make our school a special place to learn and grow. She’s always finding fun, thoughtful ways to make learning meaningful for her students, and we’re so lucky to have her as part of our Southern Boone family!
Name: Lexi Hedrick
Birthday: November 19
Position: 4th grade teacher
Years in Education: 3
Favorite school supply: Flair Pens!
Fun facts about Mrs. Hedrick:
1) I grew up in Wisconsin.
2) I like to teach myself new skills like juggling and Morse code.
3) I have 1 nephew (2 years old) and a niece on the way!
🦅❤️🖤 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Kelsey Rose🖤❤️🦅
We’re shining the spotlight on one of our awesome 4th grade teachers! This is her 2nd year at Southern Boone and she continues to make a positive impact on her students and our school. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our Eagle family!
Name: Kelsey Rose
Birthday: May 5th
Position : 4th Grade teacher
Years in Education: 1
Favorite School Supply: EnerGel Liquid Gel Ink Pens
Fun Facts about Ms. Rose:
1) I know some ASL.
2) I used to train lifeguards.
3) I have a cat named Loki
Staff Spotlight: Our Newest 4th Grade Eagle, Mrs. Marilyn Bailey! 🦅❤️🖤
Please help us welcome the newest member of our 4th grade crew! Her kind heart and awesome ideas are already making a difference, and we’re so happy to have her on our Eagle team!
Name: Marilyn Bailey
Birthday: December 9th
Years in Education: 10 years
Postion: 4th Grade Teacher
Favorite School Supplies: Pens
Fun Facts about Mrs. Bailey:
1) I lived in Kentucky and Indiana.
2) I love to crochet.
Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing team members who wears two important hats at Southern Boone Elementary — paraprofessional and bus driver, Ms. Jessyca Ingalsbe!🚌❤️🖤
Whether helping students throughout the school day or making sure they get to and from school safely, she makes a difference in the lives of our Eagles every day. We are so thankful for her hard work, caring heart, and dedication to our students!
Name: Jessyca (Ms.Jess) Ingalsbe
Birthday: October 1st
Position: Para/bus driver
Years in Education: 15 years as a school bus driver and 5 years as a para.
Favorite School Supply: laminator and expo markers
Fun Facts about Ms. Ingalsbe
1. I have an 11 year old daughter.
2. I love Christmas.
Today we’re shining the spotlight on one of our AWESOME paraprofessionals, Ms. Shyann Ingalsbe.❤️🖤 From helping students succeed to offering encouragement, support, and a little extra love throughout the day, our paras make such a BIG difference in our school! Thank you for all you do to help our Eagles SOAR! 🦅
Name: Shyann Ingalsbe
Birthday: June 22nd
Position: Elementary Paraprofessional
Years in Education: I've spent 10 years in education but this is my 2nd year with Southern Boone.
Favorite School Supply: My favorite supplies are sticky notes and really good pens!
Fun Facts about Ms. Ingalsbe:
1. I spend lots of time with my family.
2. I am on my 2nd year with the South Callaway Fire Department.
3. I love to camp and fish on the weekends and during summer.
4. I am also a bus driver!
Students in Mrs. Toombs’ 4th grade class at Southern Boone Elementary School recently celebrated completing their first writing assignment of the school year with a special Publishing Party!
Students had the opportunity to share their personal narratives with classmates, celebrate their hard work and enjoy a special treat!
What a fun way to recognize our young writers and celebrate their creativity and accomplishments! 🦅❤️🖤
**REMINDER**
Meet one of our awesome Reading Intervention Aides, Ms. Shelby Yelton.📚❤️ She has a true gift for making learning fun and helping kids feel confident. She’s basically a big kid at heart—always ready to dance, laugh, be silly, and put a smile on a student’s face! 💃😄
Name: Shelby Yelton
Birthday: November 17
Position: Reading Intervention Aid
Years in Education: 4th year
Favorite School Supply: pens or notebooks
Fun facts about Ms. Yelton:
1. I have a son Jason.
2. I have three dogs
🍳 3rd Grade Math Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM
🐝 THE HIVE: 6:30–8:30 AM
It’s going to be a busy morning at Southern Boone Elementary! Come grab some breakfast, enjoy some math fun, and don’t forget to stop by THE HIVE! ☕🐝
Today we’re shining the spotlight on one of our awesome instructional aides, Ms. Sonya Baumgartner!
She is always ready to jump in, lend a hand, support our students, and make a difference wherever she is needed. We are so thankful for the energy, kindness, and dedication she brings to our school each day! ❤️🖤
Name: Sonya Baumgartner
Birthday: July 3
Position: Instructional Aide (Math Intervention & Library)
Years in Education: 5 years
Favorite School Supply: Post-it notes & Paper Mate Handwriting Pencils
1- I have 4 awesome kids, an amazing mom (best friend) & 2 Goldendoodles that I love spending time with.
2- I enjoy time on the golf course watching my youngest play.
3- I was in the first Girl Scout troop in Ashland in the early 80’s
We’re rounding out our amazing third grade team with one of the guys who keeps us laughing and makes third grade a whole lot more fun, Mr. Brodeur!
He brings plenty of personality, humor, and heart to our school each day. We’re so lucky to have him on our third grade crew! ❤️🖤
Name: Dylan Brodeur
Birthday: May 16
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Years in Education: 8
Favorite School Supply: fine tip dry erase markers
Fun facts about Mr. Brodeur:
1) I love the stories of Isaac Asimov and other classic science fiction.
2) My major in college was philosophy.
3) I've taught in five different states.
Today we’re shining the spotlight on one of our wonderful Third Grade teachers who has been a valued part of the Southern Boone family for many years, Mrs. Rachel Sappington.❤️🖤
With years of experience, countless students impacted, and so much knowledge to share, she brings dedication, heart, and a love for teaching to our third grade crew each day.
Name: Rachel Sappington
Birthday: July 23rd
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Years in Education: 16 years!
Favorite School Supply: Scented Markers, Flair or Ink Joy Pens, and all the coffee
Fun Facts about Ms. Sappington:
1) I can play the violin, piano, and guitar.
2) I'm a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou Tigers, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
3) In my free time, you can catch me lighting heavy cicles at the Y, playing pickleball, hiking, playing card and board games, and best of all hanging out with my family & friends!
