Teacher of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to the finalists for Raymore-Peculiar 2025 Teacher of the Year!
Charity Bennett, Timber Creek Elementary
Joanna Clark, South Middle School
Kevin Crean, High School
Meredith LaSala, Stonegate Elementary
Andrea Mitsdarffer, Creekmoor Elementary
Jennifer Moore, Raymore Elementary
Cortney Reimnitz, Peculiar Elementary
Christina Weaver, Bridle Ridge Elementary
Kelli Yahnig, Eagle Glen Elementary
Melinda Young, East Middle School
Support Staff Employee of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to the finalists for Raymore-Peculiar 2025 Support Staff Employee of the Year!
Melinda Baker, BOOST (Best Out Of School Time)
Diana Boos, Peculiar Elementary
Jason Ellis, South Middle School
Nicole Holloway, Child Nutrition Department
Pamela Horner, Eagle Glen Elementary
Ed Hruska, Eagle Glen Elementary
Amy Kaye, Stonegate Elementary
Rex McClain, Ray-Pec Innovation Academy
Jennifer Stranimier, South Middle School
Teacher of the Year Nominees
Congratulations to these other teachers who were also nominated for Teacher of the Year:
Shull Early Learning Center: Lori Glenn, Kelly Moser
Bridle Ridge Elementary School: Brandi Welch
Creekmoor Elementary School: Lauren Piland, Amy Russell
Eagle Glen Elementary School: Christal Heier, Julie Lee, April Sanders, Sierra Verni
Peculiar Elementary School: Monica Crabtree, Jordan Comeau, Brittnie Morrison
Raymore Elementary School: Jenni Beck, Valerie Collom, Keli Culver, Brianna Pennington
Stonegate Elementary School: Samantha Jackson, Helena Nunn, Amy Walsh
Timber Creek Elementary School: Ammie Akzam, Marriah Davidson, Gigi Outlaw, Kelly Testerman
Ray-Pec East Middle School: Lindsey Perry, Leanna Sisson, Jennifer Vacca
Ray-Pec Ninth Grade Center: Whitney Mikkelsen, Brooke Urbina
Ray-Pec High School: Melissa Darby, Stephanie Dieker-Blanchard, Patrick Hemmingsen, Katie Huff, Sheila Jackson, Kelly Logan, Coralie Price, Lisa Roberts, Drew Shaul
Academic Services: Cari Bryant, Amanda Kilgore
Support Staff Employee of the Year Nominees
Congratulations to these other employees who were also nominated for Support Staff Employee of the Year:
Buildings and Grounds: Clint Bowman
Bridle Ridge Elementary: Bri Collier, Gayle Inman
Raymore Elementary: Bea Mills, Konni Noyes
Timber Creek Elementary: Suzie Boos, Debbie Lehman, Barb Rewald, Julie Sinclair
East Middle School: Dawn Knapp
Therapy Dog Willow at Stonegate Elementary
School Resource Officer Stephanie Hornbeck (Raymore Police Department)
Teacher and Support Staff Recognition
The finalists will be honored and the winner announced at a program and dessert reception on Wednesday, March 19, at the Ray-Pec Performing Arts Center. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to Pam Steele at pam.steele@raypec.org.