Monroe Central Elementary

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation Week

Please browse through our staff slides and take a moment to share your thanks and appreciation by clicking on their email address! (All staff members are listed in alphabetical order.) If an email address is missing, simply send your email to [email protected] - we will make sure to forward your message along. Any gifts can be dropped off at the MCE front office on Mon-Fri, between 10am and 2pm. Mrs. Suzanne Armstrong

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Yapp’s classroom Favorite place to eat out: Applebee’s, Olive Garden Favorite places to shop: Target, Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Tacos, Fruits Favorite candy/snack: Sour Patch Kids, sweets Favorite drink: Coffee, Diet Pepsi, Sweet Tea Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: Colts and MC Bears For fun I like to: Camp, be with family Wish list for my classroom: Games, toys Miss Logan Bland [email protected]

Position: 4th Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta, Olive Garden Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Mexican food Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper Favorite color: Teal, purple, pink Favorite sports team: Reds Favorite candy/snack: Mini M&M’s, gummy bears, fruits, cheese For fun I like to: Coach softball, be near water, be with friends and family Wish list for my classroom: Chapter books, Expo dry erase markers Ms. Mandy Bly [email protected]

Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Mexican, salad Favorite candy/snack: Heath bar, Rolo, Cheddar Sour Cream chips Favorite drink: French Vanilla Cappuccino, water Favorite color: Deep blue Favorite flower: Sunflower For fun I like to: Play with my dogs, read Wish list for my classroom: Indoor recess games, stickers Mr. Derrick Braswell [email protected]

Position: Band Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Favorite places to shop: Favorite food: Favorite candy/snack: Favorite drink: Favorite color: Favorite sports team: For fun I like to: Wish list for my classroom: Mrs. Mackenzi Braun [email protected]

Position: Kindergarten Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta, El Carreton Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx, Target, Amazon Favorite food: Arroz con pollo Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cup, Nutella & pretzels Favorite drink: Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, Coke Zero Favorite color: Black Favorite sports team: Cubs, IU Basketball For fun I like to: Go boating, exercise, create on my cricut Wish list for my classroom: Classroom wishlist on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WZAMSTS3ZGC6?ref_=wl_share Mr. Ross Braun [email protected]

Position: Assistant Principal Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta Favorite places to shop: Amazon Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Gummies, Chewy Favorite drink: White Chocolate Mocha, Diet Coke Favorite color: Red Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs For fun I like to: Run, boating, spend time with family Wish list for my classroom: anything motivational Mrs. Wendy Buckmaster

Position: Cafeteria Favorite place to eat out: IHOP, Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Pizza, spaghetti Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s cups Favorite drink: Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: For fun I like to: Work in flower beds, work in barn, goat shows, swap meets

Mrs. Brandy Burris [email protected]

Position: Librarian Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Hayloft, Maurice’s Favorite food: Steak Favorite candy/snack: Turtles, caramel corn Favorite drink: Vanilla caramel latte, water Favorite color: Red/pink Favorite sports team: Cubs For fun I like to: Run Wish list for my classroom: Magnets, pencils, markers, crayons Mrs. Carolyn Chalfant

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Kritsch’s classroom Favorite place to eat out: Applebee’s Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Pizza Favorite candy/snack: M&M’s, Hershey kisses, Chex Mix Favorite drink: Cafe mocha, iced tea Favorite color: Blue and orange Favorite sports team: Yankees, Colts For fun I like to: Bike rides, doing crafts, volunteer work Mr. Brent Chamness [email protected]

Position: 5th Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Applebee’s Favorite places to shop: Online Favorite food: Cheese, apples Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cups, fruit snacks Favorite drink: Diet Dr. Pepper Favorite color: Red Favorite sports team: Cubs, Colts For fun I like to: Spend time with my wife and kids Wish list for my classroom: Mrs. Jama Childress [email protected]

Position: Title I Director

Favorite place to eat out: Panera Bread Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Salad Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate, popcorn Favorite drink: Cold coffee, BAI water Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Relax, read, garden, be outside, spend time with my husband Wish list for my classroom: Batteries, pencils, stickers, sticky notes Mrs. Erin Cooper [email protected]

Position: Speech Therapist Favorite place to eat out: Pizza, Mexican, Applebee’s Favorite perfume: Bath & Body, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Anything sweet and snacky Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, salty, not so much carmel Favorite drink: Not picky, any pop, water, coffee Favorite color: Yellow Favorite sports team: Colts, MC Bears, Reds For fun I like to: Kid’s activities - baseball, softball, 4H, pigs, etc. Just moved to country. Gardening. Food Network. Fixer Upper. Pioneer Woman. Wish list for my classroom: Nice pens, sticky notes, BIC write-out EZ correction tape Mrs. Karen Corder [email protected]

Position: Administrative Assistant Gladiator

Favorite place to eat out: NOT McDonald’s Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s, JCPenney, TJ Maxx Favorite food: Most any! Favorite candy/snack: Hot Tamales, Red Vines, Reese Sticks Favorite drink: Caramel Macchiato, water, tea Favorite color: Pink Favorite scent: Creme brulee, cinnamon For fun I like to: work puzzles, garden, visit with family

Mrs. Carrie Cox

Position: Paraprofessional in the Title Dept Favorite place to eat out: Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell Favorite places to shop: Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Chicken Power Bowl Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, trail mix Favorite drink: Carmel Frap, Diet Coke Favorite color: Orange Favorite sports team: Steelers, Notre Dame For fun I like to: Sew, read superhero comics and mysteries, taking walks Wish list for my classroom: Dry erase markers Monroe Central School Corporation Office

Adrian Moulton, Superintendent Anne Taylor, Director of Student Services Diana Dull, Corporation Treasurer Patsy Winans, Secretary & Food Services Director Kay Rinard, Payroll & Deputy Treasurer Brent Headland, Technology Director Shawn Gray, Technology Integration Specialist Craig Cantrell, IT Mrs. Ashley Dance

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Garrett’s classroom Favorite place to eat out: McAllister’s, Olive Garden, Moe’s Favorite places to shop: Target, Fresh Thyme, TJ Maxx Favorite food: Pizza, chicken, salad Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate, yogurt, string cheese, nutrition bars Favorite drink: Iced or hot/black coffee, water, sparkling water Favorite color: Blue, Green Favorite sports team: Reds, Colts, Indianapolis Indians For fun I like to: Catch up at home, read, watch movies, hang with my family Wish list for my classroom: Pencils, paper, notebooks Mrs. Christy Daniels

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Yapp’s classroom

Favorite place to eat out: Mexican, Taco Bell Favorite places to shop: Walmart, Target, Aldi Favorite food: Beef noodles, mashed potatoes, pizza Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate, crackers, chips Favorite drink: Mt. Dew, Tea, Propel water Favorite color: Green, yellow, purple Favorite sports team: MC Cross Country, Archery, Track For fun I like to: Hang with my family and friends Miss Brittany Davis [email protected]

Position: 6th Grade Math Teacher

Favorite place to eat out: Amazing Joe’s Favorite places to shop: Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Almond Joy, Trail Mix Favorite drink: Coffee with cream, Diet Coke Favorite color: Yellow Favorite flower: Peony For fun I like to: Travel to KY to visit my niece and nephew Mrs. Shae Davis [email protected]

Position: Kindergarten Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Chick-Fil-A, McAlister’s Deli Favorite places to shop: Maurice’s, Target, Amazon Favorite food: Ghirardelli Caramel Squares Favorite candy/snack: Twix, beef jerky Favorite drink: Caramel Vanilla Latte, Iced Caramel Vanilla Latte @ Starbucks Favorite color: Teal, yellow Favorite flower: Sunflowers For fun I like to: Exercise, swim, cookout Wish list for my classroom: Books, post-its, games, shapes, dice Mr. Kyle Deboy [email protected]

Position: 5th Grade Math Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Chick-Fil-A Favorite places to shop: Lowe’s Favorite fruit: Apples Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cups Favorite drink: Diet Mt. Dew Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Colts, Pacers For fun I like to: Boating, spend time with my wife, building Wish list for my classroom: Dry erase markers Mrs. Sherry DeVoss

Position: Paraprofessional

Favorite place to eat out: Favorite places to shop: Favorite food: Favorite candy/snack: Favorite drink: Favorite color: Favorite sports team: For fun I like to:

Ms. Stevey Dodd

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Yapp’s Classroom

Favorite place to eat out: Moe’s Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Seafood Favorite candy/snack: Milky Way, Banana twins Favorite drink: Coke Favorite color: Coral Pink Favorite flower: Sunflowers For fun I like to: Rummaging Mrs. Desiree Duncan

Position: Cafeteria Favorite place to eat out: Tacos Favorite places to shop: Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Tacos Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cups Favorite drink: Diet Pepsi Favorite color: Green For fun I like to: Hidden word search puzzles, Sudoku Mrs. Crystal Garrett [email protected]

Position: 4th Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: McAlister’s Deli, Puerto Vallarta, Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Maurice’s, Target, Meijer, Walmart Favorite food: Steak and potatoes Favorite candy/snack: Peanut M&Ms , M&M peanut butter, trail mix, fresh fruit Favorite drink: Caramel frappe, cool blue gatorade Favorite color: Blue, orange Favorite sports team: Colts, Cincinnati Reds For fun I like to: Sit by a fire and roast marshmallows, boating, family time Wish list for my classroom: Expo markers, Scholastic books, Teacher’s Pay Teachers gift cards. Mr. Chris Gourley [email protected]

Position: Physical Education Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Amazing Joe’s, Taco Bell Favorite place to shop: Menards Favorite food: Tacos, pizza, shrimp Favorite candy/snack: Peanut M&M’s, doughnuts Favorite drink: Mt. Dew Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears, Pacers, Reds, Colts, St. Louis Cardinals For fun I like to: Read, garden, go to movies Wish list for my classroom: Dodgeballs, Nine square, hockey sticks Go ahead - send an email!!

Please remember to take a moment to share your thanks and appreciation by clicking on the email address on teacher’s slides! (All staff members are listed in alphabetical order.) If an email address is missing, simply send your email to [email protected] - we will make sure to forward your message along. Any gifts of appreciations can be dropped off at the MCE front office on Mon-Fri, between 10am and 2pm. Mrs. Chabree Grove

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Keesling’s classroom

Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden Favorite places to shop: Maurice’s, Target Favorite food: Brownies Favorite candy/snack: Skittles, chocolate chip cookies Favorite drink: Iced coffee, Coke Favorite color: Dark red Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Family time, camping, photography Mrs. Keeley Guffey [email protected]

Position: Special Education Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Amazing Joes Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Pasta, caesar salad Favorite candy/snack: Twix, popcorn Favorite drink: Coffee, milk Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Cardinals baseball For fun I like to: Walk my dogs, watch movies with my hubby (Zach) Wish list for my classroom: Expo markers, notebooks, flexible seating Miss Kelsey Haley [email protected]

Favorite place to eat out: Starbucks Position: 5th/6th Language Arts Teacher Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Pizza Favorite candy/snack: Life Savers, Dove chocolates, popcorn Favorite drink: Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Iced American Favorite color: Yellow, green, blue Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers For fun I like to: Spend time with family and friends, watch movies, read Wish list for my classroom: Superhero comics and decor Best of luck to Miss Haley!

Thank you for bringing your superhero powers to Monroe Central! Keep in touch!

~ Congrats on your upcoming wedding ~ Mrs. Megan Hicks [email protected]

Position: Math Interventionist Favorite place to eat out: Chili’s Favorite places to shop: Target, American Eagle Favorite food: Mac-n-cheese Favorite candy/snack: Twix, popcorn Favorite drink: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Vanilla creme soda, Zevia Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: Notre Dame For fun I like to: Be outdoors, boating, biking, hammock, volleyball, crossfit Wish list for my classroom: Dry erase board, pencil sharpener Miss Cierra Hobbs [email protected]

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta, Fazoli’s Favorite places to shop: Dollar Tree Favorite food: Anything but vegetables! Favorite candy/snack: Twix, salty snacks Favorite drink: Iced coffee, Pepsi Favorite color: Orange Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Read on my Kindle Wish list for my classroom: Flexible seating Mrs. Laura Iles [email protected]

Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Chili’s, Culvers, Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Target, Walmart, thrift shops Favorite food: Potatoes and cupcakes Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate kisses, flamin’ hot popcorn Favorite drink: Frappuccino, Diet Coke Favorite color: Bright red Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Read, thrift shopping, baking, watch movies Wish list for my classroom: Pencil sharpener, multi-sensory spelling supplies, graphic novels (AR books) Mrs. Jill Keesling [email protected]

Position: 1st Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Sitara, McAlister’s Deli Favorite places to shop: Amazon Favorite food: Pizza Favorite candy/snack: Veggie Straws, Milky Way Favorite drink: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Mt. Dew Favorite color: Pink Favorite sports team: Miami Hurricanes For fun I like to: Bird watch, read, shop Wish list for my classroom: Books, rug, cabinets, notebooks, border, paints Mr. Craig Knuckles

Position: Student Resource Officer Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Amazon Favorite food: Bacon Favorite candy/snack: Dry roasted peanuts Favorite drink: Sweet tea Favorite color: Black, blue Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears For fun I like to: Hunt

Mrs. Heidi Knuckles

Position: Paraprofessional in Miss Saulmon’s classroom

Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: Outlet malls, Target Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Heath Bar, Doritos Favorite drink: Sweet tea Favorite color: Orange Favorite sports team: Illinois For fun I like to: Spend time with family, follow kids and their activities Mr. Tracy Koch [email protected]

Position: Art Teacher

Favorite place to eat out: St. Elmo’s Steakhouse Favorite cake: German chocolate Favorite food: Texas steaks Favorite candy/snack: Hundred Grand Favorite ice cream: Moose Tracks Favorite color: Blue, green Favorite music: Contemporary Christian For fun I like to: Cycling, spend time with my kids Mrs. Christa Kritsch [email protected]

Position: 1st Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Mexican restaurants Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Candy corn, popcorn Favorite drink: Coffee, Coke Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Read, jog Wish list for my classroom: Indoor recess toys Mrs. Gaby Lacy

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Thornburg’s classroom Favorite place to eat out: Thai Smile Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Anything! Favorite candy/snack: All! Favorite drink: Iced coffee Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Sew Wish list for my classroom: Books, games, dry erase markers Mr. Mark Lacy

Position: Paraprofessional Favorite place to eat out: Favorite places to shop: Favorite food: Favorite candy/snack: Favorite drink: Favorite color: Favorite sports team: For fun I like to: Wish list for my classroom: Mr. Todd Lee

Position: Custodian Favorite place to eat out: El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Cabelas Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate Favorite drink: Milk, sweet tea Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: IU For fun I like to: Golf, fish Wish list for my classroom: Ms. Kindra Longfellow

Position: Paraprofessional in Title I/ Bears Favorite place to eat out: Applebee’s Favorite places to shop:TJ Maxx Favorite food: Mac-n-Cheese, French Fries Favorite candy/snack: Goobers, Reese’s Cups, apples & peanut butter Favorite drink: French vanilla coffee, iced coffee, McD’s Coke Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: USA Gymnastics For fun I like to: Sleep, float, get a pedicure, massage, watch Greys! Wish list for my classroom: A fountain

Mrs. Scarlett Ludwig

Position: Cafeteria Favorite place to eat out: El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Eggs, Hearts & Trees Favorite drink: Diet Coke Favorite color: Yellow Favorite sports team: MC Bears, Colts For fun I like to: Be involved with my girl’s and grandchildren’s lives and activities Mrs. Adrienne Mahaffey [email protected]

Position: Kindergarten Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Olive Garden, McAlister’s Deli, Ninja of Japan Favorite places to shop: Target, TJ Maxx, Country Charm, Amazon Favorite food: Blooming onion, potatoes, fries Favorite candy/snack: Peach rings, Sour Patch Kids, Raisinets (Nestle) Favorite drink: Mocha Frap @ Starbucks, Ice Mountain Water Favorite sports team: IU, BSU, Wisconsin For fun I like to: Go boating with family, decorate my house Favorite color: Red Wish list for my classroom: Scotch tape, gel pens, clorox wipes, Amazon stuff! Maintenance Staff

Ron Downing, Director of Operations Full-time maintenance: Erik Knott, Nicki Morris Part-time maintenance: Rick Downing, Don Mills

What do these people do? SOME of the things they do (not ALL!!): Fix plumbing, doors, lights, painting, mowing, ceiling tiles, snow removal, sealing & painting parking lots, building projects, pick up trash, repair desks, and any thing else that our students and staff require. We have the BEST maintenance crew around!!!! Miss Brittany Marshall [email protected]

Position: Administrative Assistant Ninja Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse, Penn Station Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx, Target Favorite food: Mexican, Chinese, Italian Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cup, Rice Krispies Favorite drink: Iced Mocha, Mt. Dew Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Notre Dame For fun I like to: Binge Netflix or Hulu Mrs. Kari McCreery

Position: Nurse Assistant Favorite place to eat out: Panera Bread, Chick-Fil-A Favorite places to shop: Target, TJ Maxx Favorite food: Hummus Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate trail mix Favorite drink: Starbucks, decaf iced green tea Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Cubs For fun I like to: Exercise, read, yoga Mrs. Lindsey Miller [email protected]

Position: Music Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Johnny Carinos Favorite places to shop: Amazon Favorite food: Berries and chocolate Favorite candy/snack: Dove chocolate, Muddie Buddies Favorite drink: Chai Tea, Iced tea Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Monroe Central Bears For fun I like to: Spend time with family, boating, vacationing Wish list for my classroom: Dry erase markers, colorful printer paper, bean bags, scarves, Christmas tree Mrs. Melissa Miller [email protected]

Position: Elementary Treasurer Warrior

Favorite place to eat out: Thai Smile, Chili’s Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Mexican, Thai, Chinese Favorite candy/snack: Albanese Gummies, Almond Joy, Almonds Favorite drink: Mt. Dew Favorite color: Hot pink, purple Favorite sports team: Packers For fun I like to: Work in garden, puzzles, be outside Mrs. Sarah Morgan [email protected]

Position: Special Education Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Any! Favorite places to shop: Amazon Favorite food: Any!! :) Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, party mix Favorite drink: Hazelnut/Caramel coffee, iced coffee Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Monroe Central For fun I like to: Read, spend time with family, travel Wish list for my classroom: Flexible seating, sensory/motor tools, large envelopes, sticky notes

Ms. Heidi Morris [email protected]

Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Johnny Carinos, Chick-Fil-A Favorite places to shop: Kohls, Target, Amazon Favorite food: Pizza, Steak, Chips Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, gum, mints, nuts, granola bars Favorite drink: Mocha Frappe, water Favorite color: Purple, pink, turquoise Favorite sports team: WVU For fun I like to: Take walks, kayak, ride my bike, read Wish list for my classroom: New books, fun chairs/beanbags, recess games, spelling, math or reading games Mrs. Laurie Newton [email protected]

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

Favorite place to eat out: Fazoli’s Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite cookie: Chocolate chip Favorite candy/snack: Snickers, crackers Favorite drink: Diet Coke Favorite color: Pink Favorite cake: Red velvet For fun I like to: Spend time with my grandbaby Mrs. Julie Northcutt [email protected]

Position: Elementary Principal Favorite place to eat out: Fresh to Order, Olive Garden, Red Lobster Favorite places to shop: Francesca’s, Stitch Fix Favorite food: Wraps, chicken Favorite candy/snack: Protein bars, fresh fruit Favorite drink: Hazelnut coffee, Lipton Diet Peach Tea Favorite color: Turquoise, green Favorite sports team: Purdue and Notre Dame For fun I like to: Read, garden, movies, spend time with my family Wish list for my classroom: Black gel pens, journals, sticky notes Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mrs. Northcutt!!

Mrs. Julie Northcutt Randolph Central School Corporation Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (Effective July 1, 2020)

Your dedication and compassion will be greatly missed at Monroe Central. Thank you for many years of great strides, wonderful memories, and consistent leadership. Many blessings on you in your new position! Mrs. Patricia Northcutt

Position: School Counselor

Favorite place to eat out: Savage’s Favorite places to shop: Maurice’s Favorite food: Papa John’s Pizza Favorite candy/snack: Twizzlers Favorite drink: Water Favorite color: Black Favorite sports team: Kansas City Chiefs For fun I like to: Be outside, watch movies Mrs. Tonya Oren

Position: Paraprofessional in Kindergarten Favorite place to eat out: Johnny Carino’s, Taco Bell Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s, Target Favorite food: Pizza Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, fig newtons Favorite drink: White mocha, Diet Root Beer Favorite color: Black and red Favorite sports team: Boilermakers! For fun I like to: Make jewelry and bake Ms. Kayla Parker [email protected]

Position: 1st Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Golden Corral Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Pizza Favorite candy/snack: Milk chocolate, watermelon, oreos Favorite drink: Iced coffee Favorite color: Light blue Favorite flower: Sunflowers For fun I like to: Watch movies, go out to eat, manicures Wish list for my classroom: Cute calendar, flexible seating, electric pencil sharpener, sidewalk chalk, colored Sharpie markers, Magna-tiles Mrs. Michelle Parkison

Position: Paraprofessional in Library Favorite place to eat out: Johnny Carinos, El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Mexican, Italian Favorite candy/snack: Snickers, Reese’s Cups, Iced animal crackers, Twix Favorite drink: Iced tea and lemonade Favorite color: Mint green, country blue Favorite sports team: Cincinnati Reds For fun I like to: Spend time with family, read, vacation at Lake Chapman Happy Retirement to Mrs. Michelle Parkison

You have been a friendly face to countless young readers that visit our school library every day. Thank you for your kindness and sweet nature.

You will be greatly missed! Mrs. Dayna Pugsley [email protected]

Position: Kindergarten Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Panera Bread, Red Lobster Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Pasta, chocolate Favorite color: Aqua Favorite sports team: Golden Bears Favorite candy/snack: Ghirardelli caramels, strawberries Favorite drink: White chocolate decaf mocha, Coke For fun I like to: Shop, spend time with my girls, go out to eat Wish list for my classroom: Duct tape, 3 hole punch, Dr. Seuss items, Mr. Sketch scented markers, Amazon list posted on Twitter Mrs. Autumn Rodeffer [email protected]

Position: 4th Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Chili’s Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Chips & salsa Favorite candy/snack: Skittles, Cheez It Snapped Favorite drink: Peppermint mocha, Diet Cherry Pepsi Favorite color: Pink and purple Favorite sports team: Cubs and Green Bay Packers Favorite Flower: Daisy Wish list for my classroom: Higher level books (6th/7th grade) Miss Taryn Saulmon [email protected]

Position: 5th/6th Grade Reading Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Cracker Barrel, Panera Bread Favorite places to shop:Target, Hayloft Favorite food: Spaghetti and bread Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate, Cheez-Its with Hummus Favorite drink: Iced Caramel Coffee, Bubbly sparkling water Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: MC Bears For fun I like to: Bake cupcakes, do zumba Wish list for my classroom: Dry erase boards for students, new books

Mrs. Laura Shields [email protected]

Position: Project Lead The Way Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta Favorite places to shop: Old Navy, Meijer Favorite food: Tacos, Nachos Favorite candy/snack: Gummy bears, almonds, Cheez-Its Favorite drink: Lemonade Favorite color: Purple Favorite flower: Daisy For fun I like to: Bake, camp, read, play outside with my kids Wish list for my classroom: Washable markers Mrs. Phyllis Shoptaw [email protected]

Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Red Lobster, Applebee’s Favorite places to shop: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Gluten Free Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cup, M&M’s Favorite drink: Pepsi Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Read, travel, spend time with family Wish list for my classroom: Electric pencil sharpener, tape, craft items, prizes for Study Island Happy Retirement to Mrs. Shoptaw!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Shoptaw on your retirement! You have touched so many lives over the years - our community will feel the impact of your teaching for generations to come!

Many blessings as you relax and enjoy the next stage in your life! Mrs. Amanda Siders

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Braun’s Classroom Favorite place to eat out: Puerto Vallarta, McAlister’s Deli Favorite places to shop: Meijer, Target Favorite fruit: Strawberries Favorite cookie: Peanut butter chocolate chip Favorite drink: Cherry Coke or Pepsi Favorite color: Purple and blue Favorite flower: Wildflowers For fun I like to: Read, paint, craft Ms. Hannah Stanley

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Yapp’s Classroom Favorite place to eat out: Savage’s Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Chinese Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, chips, popcorn Favorite drink: Caramel Mocha (cold), Pepsi Favorite color: Blue Favorite flower: Sunflower For fun I like to: Design and color shoes Wish list for my classroom: Anything and everything! Mr. Jerry Sutliff

Position: Custodian

Favorite place to eat out: El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Rural King Favorite food: Too many to list!! Favorite candy/snack: Dark chocolate anything, pretzels Favorite drink: Coffee or tea Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Packers For fun I like to: Woodworking, motorcycling, hot rods Mr. Bruce Swallow [email protected]

Position: 4th Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Johnny Carino’s Favorite Cookie: Chocolate chip Favorite food: Any! Favorite candy/snack: Skittles Favorite drink: Mt. Dew Ice Favorite cake: Pie. :) Favorite sports team: Reds For fun I like to: Camp, fish, hunt Wish list for my classroom: Amplification system Mrs. Sherry Terhaar

Position: Cafeteria Favorite place to eat out: Red Lobster Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s Favorite food: Lobster Favorite candy/snack: Truffles Favorite drink: Spring water Favorite color: Red Favorite sports team: Colts For fun I like to: Read Mrs. Jill Thomas [email protected]

Position: School Nurse Favorite place to eat out: Fuji, Pete’s Duck Inn Favorite places to shop: Plato’s Closet, Target Favorite food: Everything! Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Pieces, chips, fruit, cookies Favorite drink: Coffee, water, Coke Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Ft Wayne Tin Caps For fun I like to: Read, camp, hike, spend time with my family Wish list for my classroom: Matching chairs, cute posters, things to organize supplies Mrs. Joanie Thornburg [email protected]

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Ruby Tuesday Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s, Target Favorite food: Steak Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate, almonds Favorite drink: Water Favorite color: Purple Favorite sports team: Purdue For fun I like to: Read, watch movies, play games, make crafts Wish list for my classroom: Chapter books, dry erase markers, wobble seats or other fun seats. Mr. Mike Tinch

Position: Custodian Favorite place to eat out: Favorite places to shop: Favorite food: Favorite candy/snack: Favorite drink: Favorite color: Favorite sports team: For fun I like to: Wish list for my classroom: Transportation Department

David Hosier, Director of Transportation

Bus Drivers:

Ronnie Collins Calvin Gilliam Don Richardson Randy Wells Substitute Drivers: Kris Conwell Dan Haggard Gena Ruble Kevin West Nicki Morris Jennifer Davis Mike Hiatt Brad Scott Ann Willis Erik Knott Peggy Dawson Janie Mullens Ruth Tinsman Del Willis David Hosier Mrs. Jacquie Vegh [email protected]

Position: Special Education Director Favorite place to eat out: Panera Bread, Chick-Fil-A Favorite places to shop: Target, TJ Maxx Favorite food: Cupcakes Favorite candy/snack: Smarties, cheese, fruit, nuts Favorite drink: Coke Zero Favorite color: Turquoise Favorite sports team: Butler Basketball For fun I like to: Go camping (glamping), consignment shopping, spend time with five year old granddaughter Wish list for my classroom: Mrs. Trista Wagner

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Yapp’s Classroom Favorite place to eat out: 5 Guys, McAlister’s Deli Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Pizza, salad Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Sticks, chips & salsa Favorite drink: Caramel frappe, Diet Pepsi Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers For fun I like to: Plan Disney trips, play games with family Wish list for my classroom: Learning games, puzzles, dry erase boards Mrs. Michelle West

Position: Paraprofessional in Mrs. Morgan’s Classroom

Favorite place to eat out: Amazing Joe’s, Pizza King Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Wings, wraps, pizza Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cups, veggies & dip Favorite drink: Coffee, water, Dr. Pepper Favorite color: Black, grey, bright colors Favorite sports team: Colts, Tennessee Vols football For fun I like to: Spend time with my family, shop Mrs. Kim Williams [email protected]

Position: Cafeteria Manager Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse, mexican Favorite places to shop: Menards Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Favorite drink: Strawberry Lemonade Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: IU, Colts For fun I like to: Camping, crafting

Mrs. Carol Wolf

Position: Cafeteria Favorite place to eat out: El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Walmart Favorite food: Pizza King breadsticks Favorite candy/snack: Cheez-Its Favorite drink: Diet Coke Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Any team that my grandkids play on! For fun I like to: Work crossword puzzles Mrs. Angie Wright [email protected]

Position: 2nd Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Starbucks, El Carreton Favorite places to shop: Target Favorite food: Mexican Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cup Favorite drink: Water Favorite color: Teal, periwinkle Favorite scent: Rose For fun I like to: Walk, jog Wish list for my classroom: Plants, big joe bean bag chairs, quiet but powerful fan Mrs. Debbie Wright

Position: Paraprofessional in Mr. Swallow’s Classroom Favorite place to eat out: Texas Roadhouse Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: Potatoes and steak Favorite candy/snack: Chocolate and fruit Favorite drink: Caramel Cappuccino, Sweet tea Favorite color: Red Favorite sports team: MC Bears For fun I like to: Garden, flowers Wish list for my classroom: Supplies for Mr. Swallow and Mrs. Guffey’s rooms Mrs. Anne Wuthrich [email protected]

Position: 1st Grade Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Panera Favorite places to shop: TJ Maxx Favorite food: French fries Favorite candy/snack: Gum, baked chips Favorite drink: Diet Sprite, coffee Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Purdue For fun I like to: Read, exercise Wish list for my classroom: Color copy paper, big binder clips, small paint brushes, scoop chairs Mrs. Kim Yapp [email protected]

Position: Special Education Teacher Favorite place to eat out: Mexican Favorite places to shop: Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby Favorite food: Seafood Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Cup Favorite drink: Mocha, unsweet tea Favorite color: Pink Favorite sports team: Detroit Tigers For fun I like to: Be with my family Wish list for my classroom: Timers, games, hands-on activities, stress balls Monroe Central Elementary School PTO LOVES our staff members!! It’s never too late ...

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