Noel Primary
Name: Susan Hope
Family: Daughters, Madison, Regan and Sydney
High School Attended: McLouth High School (McLouth, Kan.)
Colleges Attended: University of Arkansas, University of Wisconsin, University of Kansas
Attendance Center: Noel Primary and Noel Elementary
Grade or Subject: K-3 Counselor
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m thrilled to be working in the McDonald County School District and can’t wait to start building relationships with students, families and staff.”
Name: Kristi Smith
Family: Jamey Smith (husband) and Ava Smith, daughter
High School Attended: Seneca High School
Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary and Noel Elementary
Grade or Subject: Speech
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “Very excited to be part of this very supportive team.”
Name: Julie Postle
High School Attended: Memorial High School (Joplin)
Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University and Drury University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: Early Childhood
Name: Samantha Thompson
High School Attended: Seneca High School
Colleges Attended: Crowder College and Missouri Southern State University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School Grade or
Subject: Early Childhood Special Education
Name: Kayla Deere
High School Attended: Rogers High School
Colleges Attended: Northwest Arkansas Community College and University of Arkansas
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: First Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m very proud and excited to be a part of the McDonald County family. This year will be outstanding.”
Name: Marieta Hurtado
Family: Two brothers and a sister
High School Attended: Rogers High School
Colleges Attended: Northwest Arkansas Community College and University of Arkansas
Attendance Center: Noel
Primary School Grade or Subject: First Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m super excited to work for McDonald County.”
Name: Bailey Davis
High School Attended: El Dorado Springs High School
Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: K-2 Special Education
Name: Kathleen Allen
High School Attended: McDonald County High School
Colleges Attended: Crowder College and Missouri State University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: Kindergarten
Name: Rebecca Travaglini
Family: Quinn (fiancé)
High School Attended: Vanden High School (Fairfield, Calif.)
Colleges Attended: University of Arkansas
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: Kindergarten
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I am so excited to be a teacher in McDonald County and look forward to being a part of this community!”
Name: Alissa Kane
Family: Chris (husband) and 18-monthold daughter, Emerson
High School Attended: Wheaton Academy
Colleges Attended: Greenville College
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: Second Grade
Name: Katie Rogers
High School Attended: Braggs High School
Colleges Attended: Connors State College and Northeastern State University
Attendance Center: Noel Primary School
Grade or Subject: Second Grade
Comment on being hired and the upcoming year at McDonald County: “I’m very excited to be working at McDonald County and can’t wait to begin the year!”