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Meet Your Teachers at Irving Elementary School
Kindergarten Team
Mrs. Goyer
Ms. Lewis
My name is Ms. Lewis and this is my second year teaching kindergarten! I am from Fort Smith, AR and have one younger sister. I received my bachelor’s in Psychology and Elementary Education at Kansas Wesleyan University. This summer I spent time visiting my family, traveled, and played my blue ukulele.
Mrs. Goering
First Grade Team
Mrs. Nihart
Mrs. Wall
My Favorites:
-Drinks: Dr.Pepper, Peach Tea, & Coffee
-Candy: Kit-Kats & M&Ms
-Snack: Pretzels & Cheez-its
-Shops: Amazon
-Restaurants: Sonic & Mosa
-School supplies: colorful sticky notes, Paper Mate felt tipped pens, & scented markers!
Mrs. Orr
Second Grade Team
Mrs. Bogner
Mrs. Dougherty
Ms. Strange
My name is Jazmyn Strange and I’m so excited to be here at Irving as a teacher this year!
This will be my 1st year teaching! I am so excited to share my first year of teaching with your child. I have been a para-educator at Irving Elementary since 2016 and I just graduated from Wichita State in the fall of 2020!
Cool, fun facts about Ms. Strange
I’m as tall as I was when I was 10!
I like ANY kind of chocolate
My favourite Disney movie is Frozen
I love to drink coffee
I like to watch professional basketball
Art and creating portraits are my favorite hobby
Laughing is MY best medicine! :)
I have a wonderful daughter, named Aaliyah and she is 4! She goes to WELC—Cumbernauld Preschool! My family is important to me! Growing up my teachers really showed me that they cared for me and wanted to watch me succeed – this is part of the reason I wanted to become one! I’m really looking forward to getting to know you and watching your child learn.
Third Grade Team
Mrs. Stone
Miss Jones
Miss Buckbee
Fourth Grade Team
Mrs. Kadau
Welcome to Fourth Grade! I am Mrs. Kadau, and I am excited to get our year started. This will be my 16th year as a teacher. I have taught both third and fourth grades. I taught nine years at Whittier and am beginning my seventh year here at Irving. I drove a school bus for the Dexter Schools for 11 years.
I have a husband, three grown children and seven grandchildren. My husband is a cattle farmer and logger. I help him on the farm, especially during the summer.
I spend a lot of time with my mom who also lives in the country (but not on a farm). I also have a brother and sister.
I like to paint, sew, crochet and read mysteries. I like Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Lemon Meringue Pie, and fresh fruit. My favorite snacks are Doritos, fresh fruit, Hot Tamales, and Peanut M & Ms. I love Sonic Diet Dr. Pepper with extra ice, and I like their Natural Lemonade. My favorite places to eat are Biedermans, Sonic, Pizza Ranch, Boss Hog’s and Applebee’s. My favorite colors are Purple, Blue, Olive Green, Maroon, and Peach.
Mrs. Cook
Fifth Grade Team
Ms. Hillebrand
Mrs. Reed
Mr. Keller
Art, Music, Library, PE and Technology Team
Mrs. Abernathy-ART
Mrs. Camp-Music
Hello! I'm Paige Camp and am excited to be joining the Irving Staff as the music teacher! I've been a music educator for over thirty years and some of you may recognize me from the middle school as the choir and band teacher for 19 years; and the high school band director for ten years. I'm married with two grown children although the youngest just graduated from WHS and recently headed to college. We have three dogs and a cat to keep us company. This summer we kept busy with visiting family. My favorite treats are anything with peanut butter and chocolate, or a Donut Shoppe bearclaw, and my favorite drink is a Sonic diet vanilla Dr. Pepper.
I enjoy watching my son coach his football games (currently for Western New Mexico University), and my daughters tennis matches ( for Kansas Wesleyan University), and I enjoy going to live concerts of all types of music, but especially music from the 70's and 80's!
Ms. Hibbs-P.E.
Mrs. McNutt-Librarian
Mrs. Bowker-Computer Lab
IRC Team
Mrs. Crow
This is my 9th year teaching.
This summer I did a helping neighbors project. I helped older neighbors with yard work and landscapes that they couldn't keep up with. I loved this opportunity as much as they did! I live with my dad and have helped with many projects around the property that he wanted worked on. I love being here for him!
Some things I love are Pepsi, chips and Shindigs!