The Bulldogs are Back at CF Russell Friday!
🏈Gates Open at 5:30 for the public, no reserved seating.
🏈All kids 8th grade and under MUST be accompanied and sit by an adult.
🏈No skateboards, sports balls, or pets
🏈Lawn chairs are to be used in grassy areas only.
🚌Please use the link for an important message concerning Bus Transportation at Trenton R-IX.
https://5il.co/ycpe
Mrs. Mercedes West
We want to welcome Mrs. Mercedes West to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. West will be a paraprofessional at Rissler Elementary School.
We want to welcome Mrs. Melissa VanDusseldorp to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. VanDusseldorp will be a counselor at Trenton Middle School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I had several people influence my decision to become an educator and counselor. For example, my coaches and a few teachers always encouraged me to continue to push myself to be better and my parents for believing I could. As I grew older, I remembered some classmates didn't have that encouragement of support from home or at school for whatever the reasons though they could have been just as good or better than those that had the encouragement. I always wanted to give back and also reach those who get left behind.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I always wanted to teach. Even when I was little, I always got to be the teacher when playing with my friends. (Ok, I might have told them if I did not get to be the teacher I wouldn't play.) When I was in high school, I was a lifeguard for three years. Teaching kids and adults how to swim and watching them apply what I taught them for successful swimming confirmed in my mind that I wanted to teach on a regular basis. At my previous school, I started an at-risk program; however, I was given so many classes to teach that I only had one hour to work with those that needed extra encouragement and patience. In order to have more time to work with those needing someone to believe in them, I decided to earn a second master's degree in school counseling with licensure and have been a counselor ever since.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I am excited to have been given the opportunity to join the Trenton R9 team and am looking forward to getting to know all the students, coworkers, and community!”
We want to welcome Mrs. Lynn Griffin to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Griffin will be teaching fourth grade at Rissler Elementary School.
What are you looking forward to this year?
“I am looking forward to teaching at a different grade level.”
We want to welcome Mrs. Emily Lasley to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Lasley will be a paraprofessional at Trenton Middle School.
What are you looking forward to this year?
“I am looking forward to meeting new people and helping students learn!”
We want to welcome Ms. Laura Black to the Trenton R-9 School District! Ms. Black will be a paraprofessional at Trenton Middle School.
What are you looking forward to this year?
“I am looking forward to being in a new work environment and helping kids see the potential that they have.”
We want to welcome Mr. Brad Ewald to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mr. Ewald will be teaching science and coaching volleyball at Trenton High School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I was inspired to teach and coach when I did some tutoring and coaching younger kids when I was in high school.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I started my education career as a paraprofessional at Trenton High School for two and a half years. After that I taught second grade at Rissler for two years. I then went to Hamilton (Penney High School) and taught second grade one year and fifth grade for two years while also coaching high school volleyball. I am excited to finally be back at Trenton and teaching high school science and coaching volleyball.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I’m excited to teach a subject I love and work with such a great group of hard working volleyball players!”
We want to welcome Mrs. Marjorie Keuhn to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Keuhn will be teaching special education at Trenton Middle School.
We want to welcome Mrs. Bethany Streiff to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Streiff will be a counselor at Rissler Elementary School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
"My mother is my inspiration to become a counselor. My mother was a Family and Consumer Science (FACS) teacher and then transitioned to a high school counselor. She was a teacher and counselor for a combined 37 years. In addition to my mother, I come from a long line of teachers!"
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
"This is my 10th year as a counselor. I earned my bachelor's degree in elementary education from College of the Ozarks outside of Branson and my master's degree from Evangel University in Springfield. I worked eight years as a high school counselor in a school outside of Branson and last year as an elementary counselor at South Harrison in Bethany. "
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
"I am excited to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the students here at Rissler Elementary and in the community of Trenton!"
We want to welcome Mrs. Mary Woodson to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Woodson will be teaching sixth grade math at Trenton Middle School.
What are you looking forward to this year?
“I am looking forward to small classes, being back in the classroom, and new opportunities with a new grade level!”
We want to welcome Mr. Anthony Webb to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mr. Webb will be the Band Director at Trenton High School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“All of my previous music teachers have inspired me to pursue a career in music education.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I am in my twelfth year of teaching. I received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Culver-Stockton College. I taught for two years at Knox County, five years at Sweet Springs, four years at Bowling Green, and now I am at Trenton.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I am most excited about representing the band, school, and community at competitions and games.”
We want to welcome Mrs. Kayla Roberts to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Roberts will be teaching fifth grade ELA at Trenton Middle School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I had some great teachers growing up that pushed me and helped me to be the best student that I could be! Their influence inspired me to become a teacher.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“This is my seventh year teaching. I spent the last six years at Bucklin R-2. I taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade science and social students for four years, and I taught 7th-12th grade history for the last two years.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I am most excited to work with fifth grade students again! I am looking forward to building new relationships with my students!”
Happy First Day Of School Bulldogs!! ☀️ Let’s make this journey a great one, together!
We want to welcome Mrs. Cassandra (Casie) Marshall to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Marshall will be teaching fourth grade at Rissler Elementary School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I have always loved interacting with children. As a child, I wanted to grow up to be a babysitter. As I went through high school, I had some fun teachers and enjoyed learning so decided on the education path.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“This is my twelfth year teaching. My previous 11 years were with the St. Joseph School District. I have taught first, second, and third grades as well as reading intervention.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I look forward to getting to know and working with the Trenton community. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life!”
We want to welcome Ms. Jennifer Elrod to the Trenton R-9 School District! Ms. Elrod will be teaching second grade at Rissler Elementary School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I had many great teachers throughout the years! Mrs. C was one of my all-time favorites. She was an excellent example of making learning fun!”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I worked at a juvenile center for several years before going back to school to get my teaching certification. This will be my fifth year of teaching, and I couldn’t be more excited about my change in careers!”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I am so excited to meet my new second graders at Rissler and show them how to have fun with learning!”
Trenton R-IX Wants You!
We want to welcome Ms. Maddie Cotton to the Trenton R-9 School District! Ms. Cotton will be teaching music at Rissler Elementary School and is the Assistant Band Director at Trenton High School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“Mr. Tim Gilham, my high-school band director, inspired me to be a music teacher.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I taught music at Newtown-Harris for one year as their PK-12 music teacher.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I am so excited to start bringing instruments out of the cabinets and start playing!”
The first draft of 21-22 Bus Routes is available. Use the below link to access the AM and PM stops and bus numbers. Routes are subject to change. Students must wear a mask on buses due to Federal regulations.
https://5il.co/xl8c
We want to welcome Mrs. Stacey Russell to the Trenton R-9 School District! Mrs. Russell will be teaching at the Success Center at Trenton High School.
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher?
“I have known since I was a young girl that I was made to work with at-risk children. In the past, I have worked with the Trenton R-9 School District through children’s division using my social work degree.”
Tell us about your path to a career in education:
“I received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and after 18 years in the social work field, I returned to school and attended Graceland University to complete a degree in elementary education. Unfortunately, due to life events, I couldn’t finish the student teaching portion of the degree. I have worked at NCMC for the past 11 years as a Student Support Services Academic Advisor and Tutor Coordinator. I am currently working on DESE certification.”
What are you the most excited about or looking forward to this year?
“I’m looking forward to meeting new students and the challenges that may come.”
