Administration
Principal
My name is Ashley Wolfe, and I am delighted to be a part of the Bryan and Benton Elementary School family and serve as your new principal. I am highly honored to join this extraordinary school community. My personality is approachable, light-hearted, and cheerful. I am passionate about education, and I love what I do. I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best.
My professional background is rooted in education and leadership. For the past 16 years, I have worked in public education as a leader, teacher, mentor, paraprofessional, and assistant principal. I look forward to using these collective experiences as your new principal.
I am committed to embracing the positive traditions and practices already in place while supporting a dedicated and talented group of educators. Together we can help our students excel and provide an education that leads them to success.
"If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there." -Roy T. Bennett.
Assistant Principal 2023-2024
Gins Naas
Bryan/Benton Elementary
gnaas@nevada.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal 2024-2025
Jeni Hearting
Bryan/Benton Elementary
jenihearting@nevada.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal
My name is Gina Naas, and I have taken on a new role at Bryan and Benton Elementary School as the Assistant Principal! I am excited about this new opportunity and am eager to apply my leadership skills and experience to this important position. I just completed my 25th year in education, and have been working as a Counselor at Bryan and Benton Elementary for the last 8 years. Before that, I worked as a Counselor and a Science Teacher at Northeast Vernon County R-I.
My role as a counselor has prepared me for helping students and parents work through both behavior and academic challenges. So please feel free to reach out to me if I can assist you and your child in any way. I am confident in our teachers and their abilities and I am knowledgeable about the many resources our school and community has to offer. I am looking forward to working more closely with our Principal, Ms. Wolfe, and assisting her in her efforts to continue to provide the best learning environment possible at our schools.