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Northeast Elementary: Staff Bios

Kerry Newman, Kindergarten

My name is Kerry Newman and I have the greatest job in the world!  I teach kindergarten!  My favorite thing as a teacher is being able to help students develop a love of learning.  It’s exciting to have the opportunity to . . . read more Feedback

Donna Fleury - Title Reading Teacher

Hello, my name is Donna Fleury.  I am teaching Title Reading in grades K-2. After graduating from PSU in 1988, I taught third grade at St. Paul Elementary and at Westside Elementary.  In 1993, I came to Northeast to teach fifth . . . read more Feedback

Sara Firm, Vocal Music Teacher

Hello!  My name is Sara Firm and I am the Vocal Music teacher for Northeast Schools.  I am originally from Loves Park, Illinois.  I graduated in May 2010 from York College in York, Nebraska with a degree in K-12 Vocal Music . . . read more Feedback

Paula Fleury, 1st Grade

Hello! My name is Paula Fleury and I teach first grade at Northeast Elementary School.  This is my third year teaching at Northeast Elementary.               I was . . . read more Feedback 2

Mrs. Sisney

by Melissa Sisney

    Hi!  My name is Melissa Sisney.  I am teaching Title Reading in grades 3-5.  This is my fifth year teaching at Northeast Elementary.  Previously, I taught first grade for two years and a combination . . . read more Feedback

Mrs. Varsolona

by Annie Varsolona

  Hello, my name is Annie Varsolona and I teach 2 nd grade at Northeast Elementary.  I graduated from Pittsburg State University in December of 2005.  My husband and I reside in Frontenac, with our two children.  In . . . read more Feedback

Meet Mrs. Wade

Hello! My name is Mrs. Wade. I teach second grade. I am excited to be at Northeast Elementary School for another great school year. This is my twelfth year of teaching. I have taught second, fourth, and fifth grades here at Northeast. In . . . read more Feedback

Alicia Nunn Kindergarten Teacher

by Alicia Nunn

My name is Alicia Nunn and I teach kindergarten here at Northeast Elementary. I  love spending my days with kindergarten students. Teaching this age group is truly my passion.  I am a P.S.U. Graduate with a double . . . read more Feedback

Debbie Vanderpool--Kindergarten Teacher

by Debbie Vanderpool

  Hello, I am Debbie Vanderpool.    I graduated from Pittsburg State University in December 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, received my Master of Science degree in Elementary Teaching in July 1980, and an . . . read more Feedback

Lacey Likely Biography

by Lacey Likely

  Hello, My name is Lacey Likely.  I currently teach second grade.   I knew when I was in first grade that I wanted to be a teacher.   I graduated from PSU in the Fall of 2004.    I currently . . . read more Feedback

Stephanie Underwood Biography

by Stephanie Underwood

Hello! My name is Stephanie Underwood and I am one of the fifth grade teachers. I attended school here at Northeast from my first day of Kindergarten to my last day as a senior at Northeast High School.  After graduating from . . . read more Feedback 1

Norma Hiatt, School Counselor and Nurse

by Norma Hiatt

Hi. I'm Norma Hiatt, elementary counselor and nurse. I grew up in Pittsburg and attended PSU many times. I taught English for eight years in California and Missouri. I then worked as a pediatric nurse at Mt. Carmel in Pittsburg. I began . . . read more

Shane Wade, Third Grade Teacher

by Shane Wade

I teach third grade at Northeast Elementary. I also coach, Junior High Basketball  and Track. I graduated from MSSU in the Spring of 1999.   I reside in Pittsburg with my wife, Amy, who also teaches at Northeast, and our two . . . read more

Debbie Schaub

by Debbie Schaub

Here I am again!  On this computer!  An old dog trying to learn new tricks!  I’m getting better!  Yes, this is Deborah Schaub, getting to be one of the oldest teachers on the staff at Northeast Elementary School.  . . . read more

Shari Miller -- Fifth Grade Communications

by Shari Miller

My name is Shari Miller.  I teach fifth grade  at Northeast Elementary School in Arma, Kansas.  I live in Frontenac, Kansas, about eleven minutes away by car and thirty-five minutes by bicycle.  I have a degree in . . . read more

Susan Herrell, 4th Grade Teacher

My name is Susan Herrell.  I teach 4 th grade here at Northeast Elementary.  I grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. I married an Arma boy in 1966. We lived in Coffeyville, Kansas for 20 years. I graduated from . . . read more Feedback 1

Kathy Puckett's Biography

         Kathy Puckett is my name.  I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and also a Masters in Education from Pittsburg State University.  I have taught for 23 years, three years teaching . . . read more

Becky Cobb 1st Grade

by Becky Cobb

My name is Becky Cobb.  I have been a part of the Northeast teaching staff since 1993. Prior to working at Northeast,  I taught in Lamar, Mo. for six years.    My teaching experience has been in first . . . read more

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