First row left to right: Rachel Russell, Jessica Wilkerson and Connor McKibben. Second row left to right: Brian Tester, Emilee Bean and Molly Ramirez

Name: Connor McKibben

Where are you from: Marshalltown, Iowa

Number of years in education: 1st year

Attended college at: University of Northern Iowa

Received degree in: all Social Sciences teaching

Classes you will be teaching: 8th grade U.S. History

Family: Lauren (wife), Bennie (dog), Milo (bird)

Hobbies: camping, music, reading

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “Getting to know students and teaching them about U.S. History.”

Name: Emilee Bean

Where are you from: Belle Plaine, Iowa

Number of years in education: 1st year

Attended college at: Coe College

Received degree in: B.A. in Elementary Education

Classes you will be teaching: 4th grade

Family: Marsha (mom), Craig (dad), Hannah and Grace (sisters)

Hobbies: Rodeos (team roping), boating (skiing, tubing)

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “Getting to know my students and making an impact in their lives!”

Name: Molly Ramirez

Where are you from: Traer, Iowa

Number of years in education: 1st year

Attended college at: University of Northern Iowa

Received degree in: Elementary Education and Criminal Justics

Classes you will be teaching: 5th grade

Family: Eric (husband), Scarlett (3 year old daughter)

Hobbies: staying active, spending time with my daughter

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “I am most looking forward to becoming a part of another community. Helping my kiddos grow and become independent young adults.”

Name: Jessica Wilkerson

Where are you from: Tama, Iowa

Number of years in education: 8 years in nursing, first year as a school nurse

Attended college at: Mount Mercy College

Received degree in: Bachelors of Nursing in 2010

Duties: Middle School Nurse

Family: Brent Wilkerson (spouse), Layla and Charlie (dog babies)

Hobbies: being with family and friends

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “Creating an environment where the students and staff feel comfortable. I want to be a positive influence to my students and peers.”

Name: Rachel Russell

Where are you from: Edwardsville, Illinois

Number of years in education: 4th year

Attended college at: University of Iowa and Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville

Received degree in: B.A. in Special Education

Classes you will be teaching: Trauma Informed Care program Kindergarten-6th grade

Family: Stuart (husband), Thomas, Tyler and Sophia (three step kids) Trystan, Trentyn and Thortyn (three little boys under three)

Hobbies: spending time with my husband and kids, outdoor activities, music

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “Working with students that have experienced trauma is my passion and I am excited to help start this new program.”

Name: Brian Trester

Where are you from: Vinton, Iowa

Number of years in education: 17 years

Attended college at: University of Northern Iowa

Received degree in: Sociology, Geography, Teaching

Classes you will be teaching: 7-12 Trauma Informed Care Unit

Hobbies: model rail roading, hunting, history

What are you most looking forward to about teaching at STC: “Helping students achieve their best.”