Meet our 1st Grade Team

Name: Mrs. Candi Buckman

Role: First Grade Teacher (2021-2022 School Year)

Education: I have a bachelor's in Elementary Education from Mizzou and a Master's in Elementary Education from UMSL.

Share something no one knows about you: I have lived and taught in Los Angeles, California before getting my teaching position in the Webster Groves School District.

My Family: My husband, Bob, is an architect and we are from a small town in Northeast Missouri. We have 3 children: Aubry(21) is a junior at Rockhurst University, Brenna (17) is a junior at WGHS, and Dominic (14) is an 8th grader at Hixson. As a family, we enjoy music and outdoor activities.

What I am looking forward to: I am excited to grow our community with our new students and families and work together to make Givens Elementary a great place for children.

A quote I like: "Don't judge each day by the harvest that you reap, but by the seeds that you plant."-Unknown

Name: Mrs. Amy Jauer

Role: First Grade Teacher

Education: I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Missouri State University and my Master's Degree in Teaching from Webster University.

Share something no one knows about you: I learned how to waterski at 6 years old and I can still do it if challenged!

My Family: My husband, Rob, and our children, Emily and Nick, live in South County. We have a two-year-old German Shepard named Gus who entertains us all! Emily plans on attending Mizzou in the Fall. Nick is a freshman in Highschool and plays on the ESports Team. We enjoy vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks and along the Florida Panhandle.

What I am looking forward to: I look forward to welcoming more amazing families to our school!

A quote I like: "Optimisim is the faith that leads to achievement"-Helen Keller