Champagne Minx
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.
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Mother of two, soon to be three. I have worked with the Excel Center Daycare for 4 years and have been the lead teacher for 3. I love being able to help the children learn and play while their parents are working on getting their education.
Read MoreNatalie Soucy
Natalie is a Life Coach at The Excel Center-Florissant. Her degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Maryville University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lindenwood University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has over 10 years working in the social services field. “I want to empower students to reach…
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 MoreKristin Williams
Kristin is a Life Coach at the Florissant Excel Center. As a lifelong learner herself, she loves to work with adult learners to further their education and work through barriers to achieve success. She earned her BS in Psychology and Human Resources from Webster University, her MBA from Webster University and most recently her Masters…
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Ramona has been with the Excel Center since the doors opened. She has 16 years of experience in education. Her degrees include Secondary English Education (BA), Curriculum and Instruction (MA), Educational Specialist (S. Ed.), and Educational Leadership (D.Ed.). “Being an educator is not only my passion but, more importantly, it is one of the purposes…
Read MoreJacki West
B.Ed. Southwest Baptist University I’m Jacki West, a Life Coach here at Excel. I earned a BA in Psychology at Southwest Baptist University. I have been blessed in my career working with children, adults and families, as an advocate and teacher. I am passionate about helping students at Excel succeed with their goals.
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