Teacher List
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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 | ||||
| Tilton | Mrs. | Mary | Tilton, Mary | 3rd Grade | I have been with SPS since 2011, first teaching kindergarten, and now second grade! I absolutely love how Cowden implements the RCA methods of teaching, because our students are so engaged, love to learn by dancing and singing, and the community and culture of Cowden is unparalleled! I am so grateful to be apart of the wonderful things happening at Cowden!! | mntilton@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Mary Tilton.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/Ashlie Taylor.jpg | ||||
| 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.jpg | ||||
| McConnell | Ms. | Melissa | McConnell, Melissa | Computer Teacher | I have been teaching since 2016. I have taught both 4th and 5th grade. I have 3 wonderful boys, Avery, Aiden, and Cooper. I am excited to be teaching at Cowden and cannot wait to see what the year brings. | mmmcconnell@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/20/Melissa McConnell.jpg | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Wise-Tilton | Mrs. | Lori | Wise-Tilton, Lori | Special Education Teacher | I am Laura Wise-Tilton, but most call me Mrs. Lori. I have been in education for 15 years in various roles. I have been a substitute, paraprofessional, a Behavior Technician, but by far my favorite is being a teacher! | lwise-tilton@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Lori Wise-Tilton.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/20/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 | ||||
| Langford | Mr. | Denver | Langford, Denver | Music Teacher | I am so happy to be the music teacher here at Cowden. The students here are the kind that make me excited to teach, and the staff make me feel blessed to be a part of their team. Students at Cowden are exposed to music all the time, and I love experiencing the joy of music with them and seeing the talent and creativity that each student has. | djlangford@spsmail.org | https://www.sps.org/cms/lib/MO01909182/Centricity/Domain/330/Denver Langford.jpg |
