Maggie Jackson
BS in Secondary Mathematics Education- University of Missouri-Columbia
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M.A. Leadership and Policy Analysis- Univ. of MO, B.S.ed Secondary English-Univ. of MO
Read MoreLeeanne Hedrick
BA English, BA Writing, BA Education-Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA
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BA Business Finance & History – University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Sussex England
Read MoreMelissa Wakefield
I have received two Bachelor’s of Science from SEMO, one in Political Science and one in Education. I taught in Missouri’s public school system since 1998,. I began my career in education by teaching GED in the Prison system. I loved the idea of the Excel center since I heard about it. I see a…
Read MoreJohn Kennedy
Entering fourth year at the Excel Center and teaches high school courses in English, theatre, and dual credit courses in history, religion, and English. Trained as a historian of religion at the University of Iowa and is completing a graduate certificate in English at Western New Mexico University. Enjoys introducing students to the rigors of…
Read MoreHeather Harden
My name is Heather Harden, I am the College and Career Readiness Specialist at The Excel Center. I came to The Excel Center with 20 years of public school experience, ranging from early childhood education, middle school classroom teacher, Title I Reading teacher, Federal Programs Director, to K-12 Principal. In my current position, it is…
Read MoreJo Hamilton
Studied at: Missouri State University and University of Kansas. Previously employed at: Charleston High School in Charleston MO; performed student teaching at Parkview in Springfield under M. House. I enjoy working for Goodwill because I’m afforded autonomy and support, both personally and professionally. Employers are willing to discuss curriculum changes and ideas, respectful of identity…
Read MoreMatt Gravelin
B.S. Ed Missouri State University “The Excel Center is a great place for a second chance at education.”
Read MoreTracy Glenn
Been with MERS Goodwill for 12 years. Attended: North Arkansas College, Missouri State University, Drury University. “I love being a small part of an organization that allows me to serve in a variety of different roles.”
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