Social Studies and Reading
Mrs.Garrett is a 6th-grade social studies and reading teacher. She earned a master's degree in Teaching from Columbia College and has taught for fourteen years at Macon Middle School and is beginning her second year at WMMS.
Mrs. Garrett lives in the Kirksville School District with her husband, Brandon, and their two young girls, Clara and Alice. They enjoy spending time outdoors, being with their pets, and hanging out with their families on their farms.
You can contact Mrs. Garrett at dgarrett@kirksville.k12.mo.us .
English and Reading
Ms. Neff is excited to begin her first year as the 6th-grade English teacher on the CATS team. She holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on child studies from Truman State University and is currently completing her master's degree in elementary education at Truman. In addition to her academics, Ms. Neff is wrapping up her collegiate basketball career at Truman this year.
A Kansas City native and lifelong Chiefs fan, Ms. Neff enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family, and playing with her two French Bulldogs, Swish and Buckets -- fitting names for a basketball enthusiast!
Email Ms. Neff at gneff@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Science and Reading
Mrs. Spain is starting her 11th year as the CATS team science teacher, but is no stranger to science. She spent fourteen years teaching 5th grade math and science at Macon Elementary before becoming a CAT. She has a bachelors degree from Buena Vista University and a masters degree from William Woods University.
Mrs. Spain and her husband, Rob, have two children: Zoey 16 & Zaden 12. Her family loves camping and going on trail rides. Mrs. Spain enjoys going on walks and spending time with her family. She grew up in Kirksville and has always been a tiger.
Email Mrs. Spain at sspain@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Math and Reading
Mrs. Uselton is starting her first year as the CATS team math teacher. This is Mrs. Uselton's twelfth year teaching after receiving her bachelor's degree from Hannibal La-Grange University. She has taught many areas throughout her career, however, math has always been her favorite.
Outside of school hours, Mrs. Uselton and her husband enjoy spending time with family, competing in various activities, and watching a good movie. Mrs. Uselton loves cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs! Her husband, unfortunately, chooses other teams.
Email Mrs. Uselton at auselton@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Special Services
Miss Findling is starting her fifth year as a teacher on the CATS team as a special education teacher. She also has great joy in being the Student Council Sponsor. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University.
Miss Findling has a corgi named Margaux. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports (March Madness is her favorite season), being active, and adding to her shoe collection.
Email Miss Findling at avfindling@kirksville.k12.mo.us