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Staff | Honorific | First Name | Name | Title | Department | Address | Bio | Phone | Fax | Photo | |
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Howard | Mrs. | Dina | Howard, Dina | Wonder Years Teacher | Hi! My name is Dina Howard. This will be my 5th year teaching Wonder Years. I have been with Wonder Years for 7 years, both as a teacher and a paraprofessional. I graduated from MSU with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In my spare time I love going to the lake and spending time with my husband and family. This will be my first year at Cowden. I am excited to be a part of your child's journey at Cowden! | dlhoward@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Dina Howard.jpg | ||||
Molica | Mrs. | Tricia | Molica, Tricia | Kindergarten | My name is Tricia Molica, and I teach kindergarten at Cowden. I graduated from Missouri State University in 1996 majoring in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. I love teaching kindergarten, but over the years I've taught Early Childhood Special Education, I have spent many years substituting for Springfield Public Schools, and I’ve taught 4th grade at Cowden as well. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband, my two sons, and my dog, Ace | tlmolica@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Tricia Molica-picture.jpg | ||||
Pickett | Mrs. | Michelle | Pickett, Michelle | Kindergarten | My name is Michelle Pickett. I am very excited to be teaching kindergarten this year! My degree is in Early Childhood Education. I am married with three children and enjoy spending time with my family in my spare time. | mlpickett@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Michelle Pickett.jpeg | ||||
Kellerstrass | Mrs. | Tina | Kellerstrass, Tina | 1st Grade | I am starting my 16th year at Cowden. I have taught first grade for all but one of those years. In that year, I taught a first/second split class. I love teaching first grade. I love to see them learn to read. Reading is my passion. I believe that every child deserves a chance to learn in their own way. In my free time, I love spending time with my family. I have three children and a wonderful husband. I also have two dogs. You can often find me reading, scrapbooking, or watching baseball. | tkellerstrass@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Tina Kellerstrass.jpg | ||||
Morgan | Mrs. | Kim | Morgan, Kim | 1st Grade | I have been teaching first grade since 2010, and love it. First graders are full of curiosity and excitement. I am married and have two children, Sydney and Hampton. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. | knmorgan@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Kim Morgan.jpg | ||||
Deal | Mrs. | Melani | Deal, Melani | 4th Grade | Hi! My name is Melani Deal. This will be my 14th year teaching at Cowden. I am proud to be a part of such a great school! I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, a Master's Degree in Special Education, and a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I love the students and staff that I have the pleasure of working with every day! | mbdeal@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Melani Deal.jpg | ||||
Taylor | Mrs. | Ashlie | Taylor, Ashlie | 2nd Grade | I am in my seventh year of teaching at Cowden Elementary School. I taught in second grade for three years, and this is my fourth year in third grade. I have been married for four years and have a sweet two year old little boy named Christopher. When I am not at school, I am spending time with my family. I enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, and the RAZORBACKS! | adtaylor@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/AshlieTaylor.png | ||||
Cook | Ms. | Vicki | Cook, Vicki | 5th Grade | I am honored to be teaching at Cowden and all the great things we are doing! I am blessed to be with these amazing kiddos again! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help! | vickicook@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Vicki Cook.png | ||||
Butrick | Mrs. | Alysia | Butrick, Alysia | 3rd Grade | I have been teaching since 2003, and all but one of those years has been in 4th or 5th grade, or a combination of both. I am married and have two beautiful children, Jackson and Claire. In any rare free time I have, I love to read, shop, travel, and go to concerts. | aabutrick@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/20/Alysia Butrick.jpeg | ||||
Norman | Mrs. | Jill | Norman, Jill | Librarian | jnorman592@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Jill Norman.jpg | |||||
Risner | Ms. | Kara | Risner, Kara | Art Teacher | My name is Kara Risner and I am the art teacher at Cowden Elementary. My art and music teachers had a profound effect on me as a child and influenced my decision to teach. The highlights of my school days were painting in art class and singing in music! I want your child to LOVE art. I truly believe art is for everyone, regardless of skill or content knowledge. My goal is to provide your child with a creative and academically challenging art experience each lesson. | kerisner@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Kara Risner.jpg | ||||
Edwards | Mrs. | Alaina | Edwards, Alaina | 4th Grade | This is my first year at Cowden Elementary. I am excited to be a part of the Cowden family. I am teaching technology and STEAM this year. I look forward to seeing all of the fun and exciting things the students will create as they learn. In my free time, I enjoy being outside with my family. I also love to read and cook. | amedwards@spsmail.og | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Alaina Edwards.jpg | ||||
Brown | Ms. | Jamie | Brown, Jamie | Orchestra Teacher | I’m Mrs. Brown, and this is my 7th year teaching, but my first year teaching 5th grade strings. I enjoy reading, making and listening to music, and taking walks with my dog and husband. | jlbrown@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Jamie Brown.jpg | ||||
Phifer | Ms. | Lindsey | Phifer, Lindsey | Adaptive Physical Education Coach | laphifer@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Cowden.jpg | |||||
Bartlotti | Mrs. | Julie | Bartlotti, Julie | 5th Grade | Hi! I’m so excited to be part of the Cowden community. Josh and I have 2 sons, Greyson and Cooper, and one super cute dog named Zozo. In my free time I love to watch my boys play soccer, read, and travel. | jmbartlotti@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Julie Bartlotti.jpg | ||||
Atkison | Mrs. | Madison | Atkison, Madison | 2nd Grade | Hello! 😊 I am a second-grade teacher at Cowden Elementary. This is my second year teaching at Cowden, and I can’t imagine being anywhere else! Teaching has always been my passion but coming to Cowden and experiencing what we do with RCA inspired me to go above and beyond with everything I teach. In 2nd grade, we are constantly moving, chanting, and pushing the needle to become lifelong learners. | mcatkison@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Madison Atkison.jpg | ||||
Higgins | Coach | Taylor | Higgins, Taylor | Physical Education Teacher | tjhiggins@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Cowden.jpg | |||||
Emerson | Mr. | Brent | Emerson, Brent | ISA/Behavior Management/Math Interventionist | I enjoy working with students and giving back. I love teaching math and Project Based Learning projects. It is a privilege to be part of this great family. | baemerson@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Brent Emerson.jpg | ||||
Rambo | Mrs. | Cindy | Rambo, Cindy | ISC Teacher | clrambo@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Cowden.jpg |