Patti McCoy
Patti McCoy retired from teaching in 2016 to begin a successful career in banking, which lasted until 2022 when she returned to her best destiny, teaching. Patti loves to travel and uses her travel experiences to enrich her classroom lessons. Past and future adventures include viewing the northern lights, hiking Mt. Vesuvius, a cooking class…
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I am a firm believer in the power of education to change a person’s life. Since graduating from UCM with a degree in Social Studies Education, I have taught for over 25 years at schools in rural western Missouri, Hangzhou and Wuhan in China, and joined the Excel Center when we opened in 2018. Health…
Read MoreDan Ingram
Dan began his teaching career at Lindenwood University in 2005 as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Director of Mathematics Refresher Programs. He also served as an academic instructor at the St. Louis Job Corps Center. Upon learning of the student-centered mission of the Excel Center, Dan was excited to join their team of amazing…
Read MoreAnastasia Hercules
Anastasia Hercules-Stone has worked in secondary education for 13 years before arriving to the Goodwill Excel Center. Although she is a St. Louis area native, she has her degrees (BS in history with a minor in literature and MA in education) from the University of Southern Indiana. She also has her National Board Certification and…
Read MoreAngie Werkmeister
Angie earned her BS in Education at Missouri State University and her MA in Computer Studies in Education at Webster University. She has taught for 28 years, most of which were teaching Middle School Math in the Fox C-6 School District. I am excited to be a part of the Excel Center and am passionate…
Read MoreChris Keisker
Chris retired from the Fox School District after 27 years of teaching. Along with being a classroom teacher, she was on the district’s Professional Development Committee, was a Grade Leader, and an administrator for one of the summer school sites. After retiring, she heard about the Excel Center and came to check it out. Within…
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Champagne Minx, joins the Columbia Excel Center for Term 1 of 2022 as our new full time Science instructor. Champagne has had 9 years classroom experience. She earned a Double major in Biology & Geography, holds a Master’s Degree in Education and is certified to teach Biology, General Science, Health & Social Studies.
Read MoreMelissa Blank
Melissa Blank earned her BS in Education, specializing in secondary Social Studies, Speech and Drama from Missouri State University. She received her MS in Education with a focus in American Studies from Lindenwood University. For the past nineteen years, Melissa has worked in museum education and historic site interpretation for Missouri State Parks and Colonial…
Read MoreBrad Marquardt
Brad earned his BA in Mass Communication from Lindenwood University. After two years working in video production, he returned to Lindenwood to complete his MA in Teaching with certifications in Elementary and Special Education. Brad taught for Special School District before becoming a Prevention Educator at PreventEd, where he worked with students from kindergarten through…
Read MoreMaggie Jackson
BS in Secondary Mathematics Education- University of Missouri-Columbia
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