My name is Jon Huntley. I am the 8 Math (Pre-Algebra) & Algebra 1 teacher on 8 Green.
I’m originally from Topeka but would prefer that not get out. After graduating with Honors (she sat next to me in the alphabetical lineup) at Kansas State, I began teaching in Blue Valley in 1995. In the fall of 2006, I came to SLMS and have been here since.
My wife Leah teaches Kindergarten in Shawnee Mission, and I have two boys (Sam, 18 and no longer interested in listening to my terrific advice, and Gus, 14 and my new favorite son.) who are expensive.
I love listening to music and going to see live music whenever possible. Now that enjoying live music is back in the fold, I'm not nearly as grumpy as I might have been last year.
I wouldn’t say I have a “philosophy”, because that makes me feel like I have a beard down to my knees. But I do believe that forming a positive relationship and connection with my students will be the most significant component to their success as a student and my success as a teacher. Mistakes are expected, inspected and respected, and asking questions will be celebrated.
I can’t wait to get to know all of you this year.
8 Silver Mathematics
Email: madison.huser@lsr7.net
Voice Mail: 816-986-1499 ext. 8905
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Hello my name is Madison Huser. I teach 8th Grade Math Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 on team 8 Silver. This will be my first year teaching and I'm SO excited to begin my teaching career at Summit Lakes. I am a Lee's Summit Native. I was homeschooled through middle school and then graduated from Lee's Summit High School. I graduated from Missouri State University in December 2019 with my Bachelor's Degree in Middle School Education (Go Bears!!!).
I got engaged this summer and moved to Kansas City with my fiance, Adam, and our new puppy, Bentley. I love traveling and spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy going on walks, runs, doing puzzles, watching sports, and being outdoors.
As a teacher, one of my goals is to create a comfortable classroom environment where students can be brave and ask questions and know they are valued. I believe that creating positive relationships and connections with students is a key factor in their success. I want to help my students build confidence in their academics and as individuals. I encourage my students to become the best versions of themselves they can be.
I can't wait to meet everyone!!! Go Falcons!
7/8 Falcon Mathematics
Email:jill.phipps@lsr7.net
Voice Mail: 816-986-1499 ext. 8804
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Hello my name is Jill Phipps. I am so excited to be teaching math at SLMS! I will be teaching 7th math and 8th Algebra I on Team Falcon. I believe that everyone can learn math with time and patience. One of the keys to learning math is feeling comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. I try to build relationships with students so that each student feels comfortable working with me. One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
I grew up in Nauvoo, Illinois (small town on the Mississippi river). After graduating high school, I attended Graceland University and studied math and computer programming. I graduated in 1987 with a degree in math with a certificate to teach secondary education and a computer science minor. I completed my master’s in Educational Technology from MU in 2001. I have taught math for over 30 years in 4 different states: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. The local teaching jobs were at Lee’s Summit High (1998-2003) and at MCC Longview (2011-2018).
I have been married since 1998 to my wonderful husband, Kelly. We have 2 children who both were fortunate to attend Summit Lakes Middle School. Andrew is at Kansas State University and Emily is at Lee’s Summit West.
Modified Curriculum Mathematics
Email: dawn.holder@lsr7.net
VM: 816-986-1499 ext.