Wildcat Wire
Week of August 23, 2021
And there are more...
In addition to our four new faculty members, we are happy to welcome two new teacher's assistants and an elementary secretary. Check out their bios below!
Mrs. Harper, preschool Hi, my name is Kayla Harper, I'm recently married in May, My husband's name is Benjamin Harper. We have one child Liam Harper who is 4 years old! I was born in Colorado and grew up in Charles City Ia, We currently live in Elma! For the most part, I've been a stay-at-home mom, which I loved! But I'm excited to be working again! | Mrs. Kramer, elementary secretary I am Ashley Kramer. I currently live in Osage and am a mother of 2-Macy (5) and Jameson (2). Mitch Kramer is my husband. I am very excited to be a part of the Wildcat family again and am looking forward to working with new and familiar faces!! | Mrs. O'Donnell, elementary para professional My name is Amy O'Donnell. I live in the country with my husband and three boys who all attend school in Riceville. I was born in Germany while my dad was stationed there during his time in the Army. I like to read, camp, and play with my boys in my spare time. |
Mrs. Harper, preschool
Hi, my name is Kayla Harper, I'm recently married in May, My husband's name is Benjamin Harper. We have one child Liam Harper who is 4 years old! I was born in Colorado and grew up in Charles City Ia, We currently live in Elma! For the most part, I've been a stay-at-home mom, which I loved! But I'm excited to be working again!
Mrs. Kramer, elementary secretary
I am Ashley Kramer. I currently live in Osage and am a mother of 2-Macy (5) and Jameson (2). Mitch Kramer is my husband. I am very excited to be a part of the Wildcat family again and am looking forward to working with new and familiar faces!!
Mrs. O'Donnell, elementary para professional
My name is Amy O'Donnell. I live in the country with my husband and three boys who all attend school in Riceville. I was born in Germany while my dad was stationed there during his time in the Army. I like to read, camp, and play with my boys in my spare time.
The Road to Awesome Darrin Peppard was our guest speaker for our kickoff day with the staff. Darrin is the author of the book, The Road to Awesome in which he encourages school staff to be game-changers by making connections with kids. He gave an inspiring and encouraging message. | Welcome back! Chris Nelson of Nelson Media was here to shoot a video welcoming back our Wildcats. Look for it soon to be posted on social media! | New outdoor equipment Nurse Berentsen is pictured showing off the new play/motion equipment placed along the Wildcat Trail. Riceville won the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative in 2021 which funded this project. |
The Road to Awesome
Darrin Peppard was our guest speaker for our kickoff day with the staff. Darrin is the author of the book, The Road to Awesome in which he encourages school staff to be game-changers by making connections with kids. He gave an inspiring and encouraging message.
Welcome back!
Chris Nelson of Nelson Media was here to shoot a video welcoming back our Wildcats. Look for it soon to be posted on social media!
Principal Squared
Associate Principal Marcia Grimm and PK-12 Principal Heather Suckow