Noel Elementary
Name: Amber Harrison
Family: Todd (husband), Caden, 10, Aidan, 9, Jovi, 7, Jedi, 4, Silas, 2 (children)
High School Attended: Eldorado High School (Albuquerque, N.M.)
Colleges Attended: Concordia University and New Mexico Highlands University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary and Junior High School
Grade or Subject: Self-Contained Special Education
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m ready to rock and roll!”
Name: Emilee Sumler
Family: Daniel (husband)
High School Attended: McDonald County High School
Colleges Attended: Baker University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Art, Volleyball coach
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I am excited to be back in the county and ready to teach and learn from such a wide variety and diverse area.”
Name: Ladonna McClain
Family: Andy (husband) and Eli and Dalton (sons)
High School Attended: McDonald County High School
Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University, Austin Peay State University, William Woods University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Assistant Principal
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “Proud to be from McDonald County and looking forward to this new experience.”
Name: Janet Denise Glenn
Family: Roger (husband) and 12-yearold son, Joshua
High School Attended: Norman High School (Norman, Okla.)
Colleges Attended: University of Oklahoma (Planning on pursuing Masters Degree from Columbia College)
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: English/ Language Arts
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I am blessed and so excited to be part of the McDonald County School District! This is going to be a great year and every child, every day, is my business!”
Name: Jeff Lawrence
Family: Sandy (wife of 32 years), twin daughters (28) and younger daughter (19)
High School Attended: Hulbert High School
Colleges Attended: Northeastern State University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Math and Science
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “Very excited to begin new journey, learn and experience new things from my students, peers and community.”
Name: Christopher Kane
Family: Alissa (wife) and 18-monthold daughter, Emereson
High School Attended: West Chicago High School (Chicago, Ill.)
Colleges Attended: Northern Illinois University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Physical Education
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “Looking forward to teaching at Noel and helping to develop the high school football team into a quality program that develops our boys into men of character.”
Name: Samantha Buckridge
High School Attended: Aurora High School
Colleges Attended: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Principal
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I love the county and Noel so much already. I am very blessed to work here!”
Name: Melissa Woods
Family: Five-yearold daughter, Emmalyn
High School Attended: Pea Ridge High School
Colleges Attended: Arkansas State University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Reading
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m very excited to begin my journey at Noel elementary and to be a new member at McDonald County! I cannot wait to meet my students and help them achieve their best!”
Name: Kya Thomas
Family: Dylan (husband) and Kenny and Jean Buckner (parents)
High School Attended: McDonald County High School
Colleges Attended: Crowder College and Missouri State University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Special Education
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I am so excited to teach in the district that taught me. I love McDonald County and ready to spread the school spirit.”
Name: Stacey Kirk
Family: Aric (husband) and Kendyl (daughter)
High School Attended: Welch High School
Colleges Attended: Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Third Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “It will be an honor to serve the children and families of McDonald County.”
Name: Ashley Luper
Family: Cameron Luper (spouse)
High School Attended: Springdale High School
Colleges Attended: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Third Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I cannot wait to meet my students. This year is going to be a blast!”
Name: Samantha Whited
Family: Kevin and Betty (parents), Megan (sister), Brooklea and Hadlea (nieces) and Jensen (nephew)
High School Attended: McDonald County High School
Colleges Attended: Crowder College and Missouri State University
Attendance Center: Noel Elementary School
Grade or Subject: Third Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m very excited to get started. I worked as a paraprofessional at Noel, so I’m glad to be coming back.”