School welcomes new teachers

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself. Jamie Kellog: “I am originally from Colorado. I grew up there, completed my education, and taught for three years there prior to moving to Kansas to be an academic advisor at the University of Kansas. My husband and I just celebrated our wedding on September 11th. We also have a fluffy dog named Otis.”  JW: Describe your college experienc...

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself.  Chris Borchers: “I’m originally from Wichita, and went to KU.  I have taught in Olathe for the last 16 years, coached girls tennis and baseball while I was there.  I have been married for 16 years and have 3 children.” JW: Describe your college experience.   CB: “I couldn’t wait to get out of the house and move to Lawrence to be...

JagWire: Tell us a little about yourself. Inga Kelly: “I’m coming to Mill Valley after spending the last three years teaching at De Soto High School. I am married, I have two kids, and I’m  a pet parent to the cat that came with our house. (She was on the porch the  first time we looked at the house and she just kept coming back so we decided to keep her).” JW: Describe your college ex...

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself. ​Ashley Bennett: “This is my 15th year of teaching, my 6th year in the district and 1st year in the Media Center.  I have two children.  Our daughter Logan is in 5th grade and turns 11 next week and our son Caden is 7 and in 2nd grade and both attend Prairie Ridge Elementary.  I've been married to my husband, Mike, for 12 years.  He teach...

JagWire: Tell me a little bit about yourself Gail Holder: “‘This my 32nd year in education. I taught in a laser for 25 years and I was in Shawnee Mission, before that I was an English teacher, and directed our dance team. Then I served at the district level for a couple years. I’m married and I have two children. My daughter just graduated from Pitt State. She is a nurse at Overland Park r...

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself. Alexander Warn: “My name is Alexander Thomas Thomas Warn ( I have two middle names and they are both Thomas) . I am a young person and my family moved quite a bit. My father had to travel from North Carolina to Illinois, and back to North Carolina until he finally found a long-term job in Kansas, my 8th grade nearest middle school. My two younger bro...

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself. Melissa Weber: “This is my 7th year teaching. I spent the last 6 years teaching in the Topeka public schools. I have been married for 5 years and have a 1 and a half year old named Isaac.” JW: Describe your college experience. MW: “I went to K-state. Loved going to football and bball games with friends. Was on the club rowing team, so spent lots...

JagWire: First, tell us a little about yourself. Scott Poertner: “My name is Scott Poertner…this is my  33rd year in the education field 30th year teaching. I taught 1 year at Waynesville HS  (Math/Chemistry) and started their soccer program then I spent 3 years as the head coach of the men’s soccer team at Missouri Southern State University and then for the past 28 years I have been teaching a...