Exciting Updates from Fowler USD #225 for the 2017-2018 School Year
Fowler USD #225 is gearing up for an outstanding school year with a new team of faculty and staff. The Superintendent shares insights on recent transitions, introduces new staff members, and expresses enthusiasm for the upcoming educational opportunities. Meet Miss Howe, a dedicated educator who will be teaching preschool and kinder-prep. Join the Goldbugs community in welcoming the new additions and looking forward to a successful year ahead.
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GOLDBUGS June 2017 Inside this Issue 1 Welcome faculty and staff 2 Howe, Foster, Dizmang 3 McLachlan, Lackey, Bollinger 4 Norman, Hodde, Wise 5 Walker, Rickard, Bollinger 6 Adams, Coverdale, Ziebart 7 Maynard, Federau, Bland 8 Granados, McDonald Fowler USD #225 is excited to introduce the 2017-2018 faculty and staff. We know that this is going to be an outstanding school year! Administration Administration Mr. Jeff Bollinger Mrs. Corri McDowell Superintendent PK-12 Principal Fowler Grade School Staff Fowler Grade School Staff Mrs. Paula Watson Mrs. Erica Rarden Asst. Business Manager/GS Secretary Mrs. Andra Cunningham Speech-Language Services Mrs. Amber Zimmerman School Psychologist Mrs. Veronica Orosco Special Ed Paraprofessional Ms. Betty Mendoza Special Ed Paraprofessional Ms. Nikki Thornburg Special Ed Paraprofessional Mrs. Cheryl Dizmang Paraprofessional Mrs. Lisa Rosebeary Head Cook Mrs. Tamra Boese Kitchen Staff Fowler High School Staff Fowler High School Staff Business Manager/Board Clerk Fowler USD #225 PO Box 170 Fowler, KS 67844 More updates at www.usd225.org Or Facebook Mrs. Lisa McClary HS Secretary Mrs. Arlene Weber Special Ed Paraprofessional Maintenance Maintenance Mr. Dave Weber, Mr. Doni Shumard, and Mrs. Tammy Smith
A Letter from the Superintendent A Letter from the Superintendent I wanted to take this opportunity to update our community on the progress of our school. I know that our district has gone through a lot of transition in the past year as we have implemented new systems, expectations and accountability for students and staff. Although this has been difficult, it has been necessary to provide the quality education that our students deserve. Through the course of this transition we have lost a lot of instructional staff. Some have retired, some have taken opportunities that have presented themselves, and others have moved on as they are not in support of this new system. To all of them, I wish them luck. As for our new staff, I am extremely excited for the level of professionalism, education, experience and enthusiasm that they will be bringing to our school. We have been able to bring in teachers that share the vision of meeting the needs of our students. These teachers will provide a rigorous and meaningful education, an education with experiences that help to build relevance and meaning as our students acquire real world skills to compete in their post secondary path. Our new teachers are eager to have their families become a part of the Goldbug community. Additionally, we will be sending out information on courses available to students in the near future. I hope that all of you will see what great educational opportunities your students will have in the upcoming school year in Fowler School District. As always, if you would like to meet with Mrs. McDowell and I, we would be happy to sit down with you to discuss any comments, questions or concerns that you might have. At this time, I hope you will join me in welcoming our new staff to Fowler. Mr. Jeff Bollinger Superintendent Fowler USD #225
Miss Howe, Preschool & Kinder Miss Howe, Preschool & Kinder- -Prep Prep Hi! My name is Miss Kamisha Howe. I've been an educator in Fowler for the last two years. This year I'm going to teach both preschool and kinder-prep. I attained my masters degree in education in the spring of 2013 from Newman University. My son, Vance, and I live here in Fowler and are thrilled to be Goldbugs. I put my all in to educating tomorrow's leaders, while wearing a smile while doing so. I believe every child can achieve their upmost potential in a learning environment that is individually tailored and designed to meet their needs. We are truly blessed to have such capabilities here in Fowler. This is going to be an awesome school year. I look forward to each and every moment of it. May God bless you and yours! Go BUGS!!! Mrs. Foster, Kindergarten Mrs. Foster, Kindergarten I am Erica Foster, I am from Fowler (born and raised a Goldbug) and I am currently the kindergarten teacher. I have been teaching at USD 225 for going on 9 years. During my time teaching at Fowler, I have taught 4th grade, 1st grade, kindergarten, and K/1 combined. I have been married to my husband, Jeremy, for nearly 13 years. We have two wonderful children. Ryleigh, our daughter, will be in seventh grade and Dylan, our son, will be in kindergarten. When I have free time I enjoy family time, camping, Pinterest and naps. Welcome Mrs. Dizmang to 1 Welcome Mrs. Dizmang to 1st st Grade Grade My name is Emily Dizmang. I have been teaching in Garden City for 13 years. I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade and I was a reading interventionist. I have had a passion for teaching for as long as I can remember. I have been involved in many activities in my current school. Some of those activities have been STUCO, curriculum committees, talent show committee and many other things. I am married to my husband Derrick and we have 2 children, Colt and Sariah. We have a dog named Casper. We love to travel, camp and be outdoors. We chose to move to Fowler because we wanted our children to go to a smaller school. When we visited Fowler, we felt like it was an amazing fit for our family. My family is so excited to become a part of the Fowler community. I feel like there are many exciting things happening in Fowler Schools and look forward to being a part of that.
Welcome Mrs. McLachlan to 2 Welcome Mrs. McLachlan to 2nd nd Grade Grade Hello fellow Goldbugs!! My name is Kim McLachlan and I am so excited to be joining your community. Believe it or not, I was born a Goldbug. My parents are both alumni of the Fowler School system. Along with my grandparents, aunts and uncles. However, I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. I attended Arizona State University for my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. GO Sun Devils!! Northern Arizona University is where I received my master s degree in Elementary Education. This is my 22nd year in education. I began as a first grade teacher and then became an academic coach for 13 years. I am currently a second grade teacher in a Title 1 school in metro Phoenix area. I am coming to Fowler with my family. My husband Mike and I have been married for 16 years and have two wonderful boys. Zach is going to be a seventh grader and Danny is going into fifth grade. They are very excited to move to Fowler. We spend as much time in Fowler as we can. The boys love going to the library and pool during the summer and wish for snow when we are there in the winter. We can t wait to get there this summer. Welcome Ms. Lackey to 3 Welcome Ms. Lackey to 3rd I graduated from Axtell High School, Axtell, Kansas, a small rural community in northeast Kansas. I graduated from Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas the Fall of 2009 in Elementary Education. I have one son whose name is Zach and he is also a teacher. I did my student teaching at the second grade level at Atchison Public Elementary School. I am going on my sixth year of teaching. My first three years were at the third grade level and these past two years at the fourth grade level. However, I find that the third grade level is my favorite. I chose to become an elementary teacher due to the passion that I have in working with children. Before becoming a teacher, I was a volunteer in working with Youth Ministry at my church. I enjoy living in a small rural community. Some of my hobbies include; listening to Christian music, baking, walking, bicycle riding, and reading inspirational and children's literature. rd Grade Grade Mrs. Bollinger, 4 Mrs. Bollinger, 4th I am a Colorado native and mother of 8 children. Colorado Mesa University is my alma mater where I received degrees in early childhood education and social sciences. I also earned a master s degree in Curriculum and instruction from Colorado Christian University. I have many years of experience teaching preschool, have been a reading interventionist, k-12 reading program coordinator, professional development leader, and 3rd grade classroom teacher. th Grade Grade I am currently enrolled in the Wichita State teacher apprentice program to complete my Kansas teacher licensure. It is my belief that strong character, leadership and critical thinking skills are important to building genuine confidence in students. I strive to support and challenge my students to be the best they can be through fun, relevant, and meaningful experiences. I love the children at Fowler elementary and am so grateful for the opportunity to move up with my class and teach 4th grade next year! My family and I are thankful to all of the wonderful people and families who have shown us kindness and Goldbug values this year! We love being part of this community!
Mrs. Norman, 5 Mrs. Norman, 5th th Grade Grade I am Donna Norman, currently the 5th grade teacher. I graduated from FHSU with a bachelor s degree in elementary education. I am married to Bill and we have two adult sons. My husband and sons graduated from Fowler High School. I love working with 5th graders. I also am the director for our after school program IXL. Looking forward to the new direction IXL is implementing this coming school year. In my spare time I enjoy reading and gardening. Welcome Mrs. Hodde to 6 Welcome Mrs. Hodde to 6th th Grade Grade Hi everyone, I am Cecilia Hodde. I have been married for 34 years to my best friend, Jim. I have two children, William who is 33 and Whitney 31. I also have a tortoise shell cat named Rolly. I went to school in Dodge City and graduated in 1983. While being a stay at home mom, I coached boys and girls baseball in Dodge City. At the age of 35 years old I started college. In 2012, after many years in college and coaching, I became a teacher. I have a Masters in Education, with an ESL certification from Newman University. I am certified in elementary education, and middle school ELA, Social Studies, and Science. I love teaching. I have taught in huge districts, small districts and private Catholic districts. This past year I have been teaching in Putnam City Schools in Bethany Oklahoma. I have mostly taught 6th grade, either in self-contained classrooms or at the middle school level. So why did I apply at Fowler USD 225, in Kansas? Well, first of all it s a small rural district in Kansas, and I wanted to move home. I grew up in Dodge City, but home is Kansas. I also wanted to work somewhere I and my husband could settle down and become part of a community. We haven t done that in the past few years, and it s time. I don t just want to work at a school, I want to work for a school district, and live in that community and be part of that community. Mrs. Wise, Intervention Specialist Mrs. Wise, Intervention Specialist I am Debbie Wise, I have been at Fowler since 1984. I received both my bachelor s and master s degrees from FHSU. I am currently the Title 1 instructor for K-6th as well as the grade school librarian. My son and daughter are graduates of Fowler High School. In my spare time I volunteer with the AWANA program as club commander. I enjoy working with youth through school, church, and 4H activities.
Mrs. Walker, GS Special Education Mrs. Walker, GS Special Education I am a mother of three children. My husband and I just celebrated our 29th anniversary. I love motorcycle riding, horses and dogs. My passion is to create an environment where students feel safe and incorporate a curriculum to allow students to learn at their own pace. Mrs. Rickard, HS Special Education Mrs. Rickard, HS Special Education I just finished my 9th year teaching Special Education. Also, I serve as a member of the Autism team for SKACD #613. I am married and live with my husband, Cory, and our four sons, Sam, Ace; and twins Tre and Tag on the XIT ranch, south of Plains, Kansas. I love teaching children with special education needs. I enjoy time spent being a boy mom; riding on the ranch; vegetable and flower gardening; reading; cooking; and watching the boys rodeo and 4H. Mr. Bollinger, Distance Learning Lab Facilitator Mr. Bollinger, Distance Learning Lab Facilitator I am the Distance Learning Lab Facilitator for Fowler High school. I am currently finishing my teaching degree in math and science and will complete licensure by the end of this upcoming school year. I am married to Mrs. Rainna Bollinger and we have a newborn child, Rhydian. Rainna and I both love Fowler and are greatly anticipating the upcoming year!
Welcome Ms. Adams to English Welcome Ms. Adams to English My name is Megan Adams, and I m an eighth-generation Kansan coming to you by way of the bayou. I graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, and received my B.A. in English from Fort Hays State University. Afterwards, I joined AmeriCorps as an interventionist in mathematics and ELA with behaviorally and academically challenged students, and served at SciTech Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana, where I ve lived for the past few years. I m currently working towards my M.S. in Education from FHSU while I return to my roots and my family in Kansas. In my free time, I go camping, play the bass, and spend time with my nieces, brothers, and sister. I chose to work for USD No. 225 because I want teach about the new possibilities and challenges faced by English students today, and because I see a strong potential for excellence in Fowler s students. I m thrilled to join the Goldbug team as your high school ELA instructor! Welcome Mr. Coverdale to Math & Science Welcome Mr. Coverdale to Math & Science Mr. Coverdale is a retired teacher with 20+ years experience teaching science in the Ashland and Bucklin school districts. He has also coached a variety of sports and activities. Welcome Mrs. Ziebart to Business & Technology Welcome Mrs. Ziebart to Business & Technology My name is Tiffany Ziebart and I will be teaching business and computers at Fowler High School. I am excited for the opportunity to come to Fowler for several reasons. First off, I am excited to be apart of such a tight knit community with strong ties to the school and students. Secondly, because it will allow for a closer commute, which means more school and community involvement for myself and my family. For the past 5 years I have taught Business and Marketing as well as Health & PE at Liberal High School in Liberal, KS. While in Liberal I had several opportunities to coach and advise student organizations. Although my time at LHS has been great I cannot wait to start a new chapter in my career at FHS. I currently live in Meade with my husband Chad, two daughters, Taylor (7) and Oakley (5 months) and our dog Jazzy. Our favorite hobbies are hunting, camping, and having back yard BBQ s with family and friends.
Welcome Mr. Maynard to Physical Education and Football Welcome Mr. Maynard to Physical Education and Football My name is Craig Maynard, and I am from Palo Alto, California. My family and I are looking forward to joining the Fowler community as it seems to be a great place to raise children and fits our family well. I have been teaching and coaching high school football in Southwest Kansas for the past 7 years. I am a 2009 graduate of OPSU with my Bachelor's Degree in Health & Physical Education Recreation (HPER). After playing NCAA football and baseball, I believe sports are great for building relationships and camaraderie. We're ready to make a positive impact in the community and in the school district. It's a GREAT DAY TO BE A GOLDBUG ! Welcome Ms. Federau to Ag Class Welcome Ms. Federau to Ag Class My name is Cheyenne Federau, I grew up on my family farm, where I have returned to after graduating from FHSU with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. Over the last year, I have been working for the USDA doing market reports on livestock and grain in their office in Dodge City. I have decided to become an educator at Fowler Jr./Sr. High School because I feel that our community truly needs a program to teach students skills for careers in our area. Through agriculture education and FFA we can achieve this. FFA gives students opportunities to learn job skills by showing them real life scenarios. The organization grows leaders and teaches responsibility through Career Development Events, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and it's commitment to community service and giving back to the community. I am so excited for this opportunity for not only myself; but for the students, school, and for Fowler. Go Goldbugs! Welcome Mr. Bland to Social Science Welcome Mr. Bland to Social Science Hi I'm Troy Bland and I am a recent graduate from Fort Hays State University. I am originally from Lucas KS, a small town midway between Hays and Salina and enjoyed growing up in a small town which is what led me to pursuing a teaching position in Fowler. I look forward to the coming school year and growing as a teacher and growing with Fowler and the students in it.
Welcome Mrs. Granados to Music/Band Welcome Mrs. Granados to Music/Band Jan Granados lived in Fowler from 1990-1993, and returned to Fowler in 2006. She holds a BS in Biology and minor in music from Sterling College, a Doctorate in Pharmacy and minor in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas. She has accompanied the bands and choirs at Fowler since returning in 2006. Jan and her husband have four children, Lexi, Lia, Alli, and Carter. Welcome Mrs. McDonald to Math Welcome Mrs. McDonald to Math Mrs. McDonald is a graduate of Colorado State University, and received her Masters from Fort Hays State University. She has lived all of her married life outside of Mullinville, Kansas. She has four grown children, all are K State graduates (her husband is also a K State graduate), and ten grandchildren. She has been teaching junior high and high school math and science for 33 years.
First Day of School is August 16! Enrollment for the 2017-18 school year is August 7 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Fowler, KS Permit #15 Unified School District #225 PO Box 170 Fowler, KS 67844 BOX HOLDER
