I teach 6th grade Science and Reading. This is my 16th year in education. I have a daughter, Mrs. Gray that teaches 2nd grade at the elementary. My son Thatcher is 19 and enjoys his job as a landscaper. When I'm not at school I enjoy hanging out with family and friends. We love to play games like pickleball, badminton, and cards.
I teach 6th grade Math (including Accelerated Math) and PLTW - Design and Modeling. This is my 4th year in education. I have 3 kids; Connor (7th grade), Liam (5th grade) and Jackson (4th grade). All three boys are very involved in a variety of sports so we spend a lot of time at practices and games. When we are not on a sports field we like to watch movies and play board/card games.
I teach 6th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies. I am in my second year of teaching, and I am looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year! I love reading books, spending time with my two children, watching TV and listening to podcasts. I love learning new things, and I hope I can pass that love on to my students.
You can easily reach me by email, vbatton@lonejackc6.net. I'm also available by phone at (816) 697-3539. Welcome to class!
I am the Middle School Principal, and I am so excited to welcome you to Lone Jack Middle School! My name will be changing from Miss Beck to Mrs. Crews. I have two dogs named Harold and Millie. I love to travel, workout, hike, and read books. Please know that I am always here to support you in any way I can to help your child feel successful.