• Stephanie Myers

    Pre-Kindergarten
    [email protected]
    B.S. Southwest Baptist University

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  • Jaden Moore

    Pre-Kindergarten
    Middle & Upper School Assistant Cross Country Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Grand Canyon University

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  • Michele Dunker

    Kindergarten
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    Gesell Developmental Assessment Certified

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  • Amanda Beard

    Kindergarten,
    Upper School Cheer Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Pittsburg State University
    Gesell Developmental Assessment Certified

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • David DeWelt

    Pre-K – 5th Grade Spanish
    [email protected]
    BBL Ozark Christian College
    M.Ed. Hope International University

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  • Amanda Almich

    Pre-K to 4th Grade Art, Theater
    [email protected]
    B.F.A. William Woods University

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  • Jerome Eldrige

    Jerome Eldridge

    EC/LS Physical Education
    US Basketball Assistant Coach
    Track and Field Head Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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  • Gretchan Moss

    Library and Information Technology Teacher
    [email protected]
    B.S. Colorado Christian University

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  • Stephanie Francis

    1st Grade
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    M.S. Missouri State University

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  • Kerri Myers

    2nd Grade
    Middle School Tennis Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Mary Arnold

    3rd-5th Grade Social Studies
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    M.S. Southwest Missouri State University

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  • April Billings

    3rd-5th Grade Math
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University
    M.A. Walden University

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  • Jessi Vacca

    Jessi Vacca

    3rd-5th Grade Language Arts
    [email protected]
    B.A. Michigan State University

     

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  • Margot Patterson

    Lower School Science
    [email protected]
    B.S. Drury University
    M.L.I.S. Dominican University

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  • David DeWelt

    Pre-K – 5th Grade Spanish
    [email protected]
    BBL Ozark Christian College
    M.Ed. Hope International University

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  • John Atteberry

    Vocal & Instrumental Music
    Concert Hall Director
    [email protected]
    B.M. University of Missouri
    M.M Rutgers University

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  • Rebecca Cutler-Metzger

    Lower, Middle, & Upper School Strings,
    3rd and 4th grade General Music
    [email protected]
    B.M. Pittsburg State University
    M.M Illinois State University

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  • Amanda Almich

    Pre-K to 4th Grade Art, Theater
    [email protected]
    B.F.A. William Woods University

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • Gretchan Moss

    Library and Information Technology Teacher
    [email protected]
    B.S. Colorado Christian University

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  • Jerome Eldrige

    Jerome Eldridge

    EC/LS Physical Education
    US Basketball Assistant Coach
    Track and Field Head Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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  • Shauna Tharp

    Director of Middle and Upper School
    Middle and Upper School History
    [email protected]
    B.A. Michigan State University
    M.Ed. Baker University

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  • John Atteberry

    Vocal & Instrumental Music
    Concert Hall Director
    [email protected]
    B.M. University of Missouri
    M.M Rutgers University

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  • Paula Bohm

    Middle & Upper School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. University of Texas-San Antonio
    M.S. Pittsburg State University

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  • David Harris

    Middle & Upper School History
    High School Debate Coach
    [email protected]
    B.A. Hendrix College
    M.A. University of Central Arkansas

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  • Christopher Rupar, Ph D.

    Middle & Upper School Science
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    Ph.D. University of Arkansas

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  • Charles Curtis, Ph D.

    Middle and Upper School Math
    [email protected]
    B.S. University of Washington
    M.S. University of Washington
    Ph.D. University of Washington

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  • Syeda Greenlee

    Middle School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri State University,
    M.S. Arkansas State University,
    Ed. Specialist Southwest Baptist University

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  • Katherine Lynch

    Dean of Upper School
    Middle and Upper School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    M.S. Pittsburg State University

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  • Shannon Bickford

    Middle & Upper School Science
    MS Academic Bowl Team Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Erin Fledderman

    Middle & Upper School Science
    [email protected]
    B.S. Marian College

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  • Daniel Tharp

    Dean of Middle School
    Middle & Upper School English
    Director of Summer Discovery Academy
    [email protected]
    B.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.F.A. University of Notre Dame

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  • Gelmis Cole

    Middle & Upper School Spanish Language
    [email protected]
    B.A. Pittsburg State University

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  • Zina Lewis

    Middle & Upper School Latin
    [email protected]
    B.A. Monmouth College
    M.A. University of Iowa

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  • Johnny Wu

    Middle & Upper School Chinese Language
    [email protected]
    B.A. Chengdu University
    M.A. University of Manchester
    M.A. Michigan State University

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  • Natalie Wiseman

    Middle and Upper School Art
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Rebecca Cutler-Metzger

    Lower, Middle, & Upper School Strings,
    3rd and 4th grade General Music
    [email protected]
    B.M. Pittsburg State University
    M.M Illinois State University

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  • Amanda Almich

    Pre-K to 4th Grade Art, Theater
    [email protected]
    B.F.A. William Woods University

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  • Lindsey Showalter

    MS/US Physical Education, Volleyball Coach and
    Basketball Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Kerri Myers

    2nd Grade
    Middle School Tennis Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Gemma Saunders Photograph

    Gemma Saunders

    Middle School Language Arts
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University
    M.A. University of Arkansas

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • Kimmie Sowder

    Middle & Upper School History
    [email protected]
    B.A. Central Bible College/Evangel
    BSE Missouri State University

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  • Clayton Carnahan

    Middle and Upper School English
    MS/US Track and Cross Country Coach
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University
    M.A. Missouri State University

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  • Kimberly Gray

    MS History
    [email protected]
    B.S. University of Kansas
    M.Ed. University of Kansas

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  • Shauna Tharp

    Director of Middle and Upper School
    Middle and Upper School History
    [email protected]
    B.A. Michigan State University
    M.Ed. Baker University

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  • John Atteberry

    Vocal & Instrumental Music
    Concert Hall Director
    [email protected]
    B.M. University of Missouri
    M.M Rutgers University

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  • Paula Bohm

    Middle & Upper School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. University of Texas-San Antonio
    M.S. Pittsburg State University

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  • David Harris

    Middle & Upper School History
    High School Debate Coach
    [email protected]
    B.A. Hendrix College
    M.A. University of Central Arkansas

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  • Christopher Rupar, Ph D.

    Middle & Upper School Science
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    Ph.D. University of Arkansas

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  • Charles Curtis, Ph D.

    Middle and Upper School Math
    [email protected]
    B.S. University of Washington
    M.S. University of Washington
    Ph.D. University of Washington

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  • Katherine Lynch

    Dean of Upper School
    Middle and Upper School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    M.S. Pittsburg State University

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  • Johnny Wu

    Middle & Upper School Chinese Language
    [email protected]
    B.A. Chengdu University
    M.A. University of Manchester
    M.A. Michigan State University

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  • Shannon Bickford

    Middle & Upper School Science
    MS Academic Bowl Team Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Daniel Tharp

    Dean of Middle School
    Middle & Upper School English
    Director of Summer Discovery Academy
    [email protected]
    B.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.F.A. University of Notre Dame

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  • Zina Lewis

    Middle & Upper School Latin
    [email protected]
    B.A. Monmouth College
    M.A. University of Iowa

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  • Gelmis Cole

    Middle & Upper School Spanish Language
    [email protected]
    B.A. Pittsburg State University

    Read More
  • Amanda Almich

    Pre-K to 4th Grade Art, Theater
    [email protected]
    B.F.A. William Woods University

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  • Erin Fledderman

    Middle & Upper School Science
    [email protected]
    B.S. Marian College

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  • Natalie Wiseman

    Middle and Upper School Art
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Rebecca Cutler-Metzger

    Lower, Middle, & Upper School Strings,
    3rd and 4th grade General Music
    [email protected]
    B.M. Pittsburg State University
    M.M Illinois State University

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  • Kimmie Sowder

    Middle & Upper School History
    [email protected]
    B.A. Central Bible College/Evangel
    BSE Missouri State University

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • Lindsey Showalter

    MS/US Physical Education, Volleyball Coach and
    Basketball Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Clayton Carnahan

    Middle and Upper School English
    MS/US Track and Cross Country Coach
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University
    M.A. Missouri State University

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  • Laura McDonald

    Head of School
    Director of College Counseling
    [email protected]
    B.A. Kenyon College
    M.Ed. Missouri State University

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  • Shauna Tharp

    Director of Middle and Upper School
    Middle and Upper School History
    [email protected]
    B.A. Michigan State University
    M.Ed. Baker University

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • Chris Myers

    Director of Athletics & Campus Operations
    Boys Basketball Coach
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Lauden Baker

    Director of Development & Alumni Engagement
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University

     

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  • Georgia Beauchamp

    Director of Student Recruiting and Admissions
    [email protected]
    B.S. Asbury University

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  • Debie Donica

    Business Manager
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Jon Cooper portrait

    Jon Cooper

    Director of Education Technology
    [email protected]
    B.S. Friends University
    M.A. Pittsburg State University

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  • Katherine Lynch

    Dean of Upper School
    Middle and Upper School Mathematics
    [email protected]
    B.S. Missouri Southern State University
    M.S. Pittsburg State University

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  • Daniel Tharp

    Dean of Middle School
    Middle & Upper School English
    Director of Summer Discovery Academy
    [email protected]
    B.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.A. Pittsburg State University
    M.F.A. University of Notre Dame

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  • Ursula Rincker

    Registrar and Administrative Assistant
    [email protected]
    B.A. University of Kansas

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  • Matt Fussell

    Matt Fussell

    Technology Coordinator
    [email protected]
    B.G.S. Missouri Southern State University

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  • Terri Davidson

    School Receptionist
    [email protected]

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  • Jeff Almich

    Plant Manager
    [email protected]

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  • Samuel Tapia portrait

    Samuel Tapia

    Technology Specialist
    [email protected]

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  • John Atteberry

    Vocal & Instrumental Music
    Concert Hall Director
    [email protected]
    B.M. University of Missouri
    M.M Rutgers University

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  • Molly Williams

    Director of Early Childhood & Lower School, Music
    [email protected]
    B.A. Northwestern University
    M.Ed. William Woods University

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  • Rebecca Cutler-Metzger

    Lower, Middle, & Upper School Strings,
    3rd and 4th grade General Music
    [email protected]
    B.M. Pittsburg State University
    M.M Illinois State University

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  • Amanda Almich

    Pre-K to 4th Grade Art, Theater
    [email protected]
    B.F.A. William Woods University

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  • Natalie Wiseman

    Middle and Upper School Art
    [email protected]
    B.A. Missouri Southern State University

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TJ’s Expert Faculty

Dedicated and supportive faculty challenge, nurture, and guide all students at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School. These highly qualified professional educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees, are experts in the subjects they teach. They exemplify intellectual curiosity, a dedication to truth, and the advantages of living the examined life.

By modeling TJ’s Mission and Honor Code, our faculty hold students accountable for their progress, and help each one of them develop a strong moral compass. These compassionate individuals encourage and support students as they learn to navigate transitions, develop self-discipline, and think critically.

Thanks to TJ’s impressive teacher-student ratio, all students receive the individualized attention they deserve so that they can achieve their full potential—academically, artistically, athletically, and personally.

Tutorial Sessions

TJ faculty members are available after school until 4 p.m. every day to provide their students with extra help, as well as to engage in enrichment. These sessions can help boost each child’s confidence, strengthen subject comprehension, and develop important learning skills.

Professional Development

TJ faculty are dedicated to improving and building their skills so they can inspire all of their students. Toward that goal, they continuously participate in professional development, taking courses, and attending conferences, seminars, retreats, and workshops.

70%

Approximate number of faculty who hold advanced degrees.

18

Advanced Placement courses.

14

Years your child can study foreign languages.

THOMAS JEFFERSON

PREPARATION FOR A MORE REMARKABLE JOURNEY

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.