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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Kim Thacker taught Headstart for three years before becoming Daycare Director for the Poplar Bluff Goodwill Excel Center. Prior to her career working with children, she worked for 12 years as a nurse. She has a Bachelors in Educational Studies and an Associates in Elementary Education.
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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…
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I am passionate about education and have 30 years of experience in the Ozark School District. With a Masters in Secondary Administration from Missouri State University and a Specialist degree from Lindenwood University, I have held various roles in education, including Special Education Teacher, Alternative School Director, JH Principal, and Executive Director of Special Services.…
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…
Read MoreMykel Chambers
“I am worthy enough to follow my dreams and manifest my desires.” Mykel is from St. Louis, MO born and raised in Pine Lawn and a graduate of Normandy High School C/O 2015. A HBCU grad from the Illustrious Lincoln University of Missouri with his Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and pursuing his Master’s in Adult…
Read MoreRiley O’Neill
I have my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social work. I chose these studies because I want to help individuals become the best versions of themselves. I am very excited to be a part of the Excel Center/SkillUp team and can’t wait to help anyone who needs it!
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