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Joy Beth Scammahorn-Orr - Principal + Special EducationJoy Beth Scammahorn-Orr has been working in the education field for over 20 year and her experience includes work with children ages: birth thru secondary education. Most recently she has been working as a special education teacher in the Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley School District. Joy Beth holds a BA in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Kansas State University and a Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration from Emporia College. In addition, she has teaching endorsements in: K-9 General Education, K-12 in Special Education, and K-12 English Language Learners. In addition, to her educational teaching experience Joy Beth has served as a CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate, volunteer and Board Member since 1989. Along with her husband, Michael, they welcomed numerous foster placements in their home for ten years. Ultimately, they adopted their youngest child through the foster care system. They also have 3 older sons in the home, keeping her busy. In addition, to her work with young people, Joy Beth enjoys time with her family, vacations at the lake, and snow skiing.
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Sarah Frohmberg - Special Education + MathematicsSarah Frohmberg has been in education since 2003. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master's Degree in Adaptive Special Education. She loves finding ways to make math fun for our students. When not teaching, she is reading, blogging, tracing her family history, and exploring Kansas City with her puppy, Finn.
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Kerstin Amandola - AdministrationAs a graduate from the Plaza Academy, Kerstin is an integral part of the PA family and work tirelessly to make the school run smoothly.
Kerstin is a '12 graduate and this is her sixth year at the Plaza Academy as an administrative assistant, working behind the scenes to help every staff member and student at PA, everyday! |
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Tiffany Young - TherapistTiffany Young is a Licensed Master of Social Work, earning her B.S.W. from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and her M.S.W. from the University of Pennsylvania. As a Kansas City native with over 25 years of experience in the field of social work, her expertise and experience make her a perfect fit at Plaza Academy!
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Tina Dailey - ScienceTina Dailey is currently working towards degrees in Neuropsychology with an emphasis on researching cognitive impairments, and secondary education. She is a member of three Collegiate honors programs and has been published for her research in both Alzheimer's disease and changing the idea of genius. Tina has a passion for science and art that she wishes to share with her students. Her plan is to bring activities and labs to life in the classroom to further engage your children and enrich the science experience. Tina believes so much in our school that her own son graduated from Plaza Academy in 2018.
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Cecilia Cuevas - Multiple SubjectsCecilia Cuevas has worked in the education field for the past twelve years, in both instructional and administrative positions. She holds a BA in English Literature from UMKC, an MA in Ethnic Literature from UNL, and an MA in Educational Administration from UMKC. In addition to being a part time teacher at Plaza Academy, she is also a small business owner and a proud mother of a bright and empathetic kindergartener.
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Austin Penca - Paraprofessional + Physical Education InstructorAustin Penca has been a part of the Plaza Academy family for 2 years and is an integral part of ensuring our students and staff have the support they need throughout each school day. Austin provides supervision, mentoring, along with helping to make sure the building runs smoothly.
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