Meet the Teachers
Tierney Berger
Tutoring Hours: 2:45- 3:30 every day (Must be picked up on time as I have to get my own kids.)
I've been teaching middle school social studies for over 20 years - the majority of which has been here at Smithville Middle School. I have had National Board Certification in Social Studies for Adolescents and Young Adults for about 14 years. I have my Master's in Education with a focus on global studies. My degree in Social Sciences focused on genocidal acts. I am certified to teach elementary, middle, and high school but love my middle schoolers :) Yee haw.
We will be spending this year learning about places around the world, global current events, historical events that still impact our world today, and all this stuff. YOLO.
I have a husband and two sons that also attend the Smithville School District. Yeet.
Jarrod Herbers
Tutoring Hours: Please Email to Set up a Time -- After School Tutoring at 2:45pm from Nov 1 - Mar 1 (Fall and Spring I coach MS Football and HS Track). During the Normal Week the Entire Year I am available, Tues & Thurs at 7:00am
Class Syllabus: Challenge Math, 7th Grade Math
Educators run in our family and it started with my Mom. I discovered my love of teaching through coaching sports. I grew up in an agricultural community in Western Kansas. I have a BS in Business Administration from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where I played football and ran track. I am currently in year two of pursuing my Masters in Art of Teaching from University of Central Missouri.
My wife Christie and I have a soon to be 5 year old girl, Kaylee, who is full of energy and compassion. We also have two dogs, Kota and Zeus who keep us very active.
The Warrior Family has been great to us. I look forward meeting all of you and continuing to serve our community as an educator and coach!
LET'S GO WARRIORS!
Megan Palmer
Tutoring Hours: 2:45- 4:00 Monday-Thursday (by appointment only)
I've been teaching middle school science since 2014. I graduated from the University of Kansas with my Bachelor's in Middle School Science Education in 2014 and I received my Masters of Education from Northwest Missouri State in 2022. My first 6 years in education were in Kansas, but I've been teaching in Smithville since 2020. I am incredibly excited to be here where I've seen how strong the community is together!
Middle School is an exciting time in a student's life and I truly enjoy helping them navigate the ups and downs. Science is my favorite subject due to the hands on nature of the content!
I have been married to my husband Josh since 2016 and we have two amazing sons, Ollivander and Phoenix!
Noelle Zule
Tutoring Hours: by appointment
About Me:
This is my second year teaching middle school! I taught 5th grade in Atchison middle school for 3 years.
I love to read and spend a lot of time doing so.
I've been married for almost 2 years and we have 2 dogs, a cat, and a cow!
I'm excited to share my love of reading and learning with my students!