What is a Spark Starter?

1. The Sunshine Spreaders - Teachers who spread joy and positivity.

2. The Courageous - The teachers who step out of their comfort zone without fear of failure.

3. The Encouragers - The teachers who inspire with courage, spirit, and confidence.

4. The Innovators -The teachers who seek new and/or better ideas.

When you combine these qualities together, it lights a spark that sparkles with passion and enthusiasm. As Tisha Richmond would say, "We can have the techiest tools and most innovative ideas in the world, but the fire for innovation won’t start without a spark."

Spark Starters are filled with passion; a passion that is contagious. A fire is starting in Olathe and it is a beautiful sight to see. Every two weeks we will shine a light on the amazing Spark Starters throughout Olathe.

Jessie Scalia

Jessie, educator at Harmony, was nominated for being an innovator. The teachers who seek new and/or better ideas.

Josh Stock

Josh, educator at Santa Fe Trail, was nominated for being an innovator. The teachers who seek new and/or better ideas.


Matthew Rentfrow

Matthew, educator at Olathe East, was nominated for being an innovator. The teachers who seek new and/or better ideas.

Caitlin Wilkes

Caitlin, educator at Central, was nominated for spreading sunshine. The teachers who spread joy and positivity.

Kristin Terrell

Kristin, educator at Forest View, was nominated for being an encourager. The teachers who inspire with courage, spirit, and confidence.


Jennifer Cullen

Jennifer, educator at Regency Place, was nominated for being an encourager. The teachers who inspire with courage, spirit, and confidence.