Directory

Administrators

In Overland Park, KS, "peace of mind" can go a very long way.  Providing a safe and learning environment is an important step in providing that comfort level- "peace of mind".


Administrators make a real difference in independent private schools.  They set the stage for a creative and enriching environment throughout the school.


Our administrators know each child and welcome open communication.  Parents and families should always feel "in the loop" at BDS.  We know how important it is to communicate in a timely fashion. 

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Dr. Carol Savage

FOUNDER

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University of Missouri / University of Kansas / P.H.D. Early Childhood Education

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Rod Savage

VICE President/(Former Student)

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University of Missouri / B.S. Business

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Mary-Anna (Mia) Oma

PRESIDENT/OWNER

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Franklin University / B.S. Business Administration

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Katie Shonkwiler

PRINCIPAL

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Northwest Missouri State University / BS Elementary Education – Early Childhood

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Marla Kassen

Preschool Director

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B.A. Psychology and Human Development

Office

Our staff at Brookridge Day School in Johnson County, KS is second to none. They are well qualified and eager to serve your family in making your experience with us the best that it can be.
 
Our staff members play an integral part in cultivating a learning environment. They get to know each child well and clearly communicate with parents on a daily basis. We are proud to say that we rank in the top 40 private elementary schools Nationally and seventh best in the midwest.
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Pandora Thacker

Tuition Accounts

JCCC

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Janessa Zamora

Office Manager

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Angela Brown

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

a.brown@brookridgedayschool.com

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Miles Holliday

School Coordinator

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Hannah Krogsgaard

School CoOrdianotr

Support Staff

Our staff at Brookridge Day School in Johnson County, KS is second to none. They are well qualified and eager to serve your family in making your experience with us the best that it can be.


Our staff members play an integral part in cultivating a learning environment. They get to know each child well and clearly communicate with parents on a daily basis. We are proud to say that we rank in the top 40 private elementary schools Nationally and seventh best in the midwest.

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Ms. Holzer

Support Staff

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Ms. Stephens

Support Staff

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Mrs. Jones

Support Staff

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Ms. Carson

Support Staff

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Ms. Khaleel

Support Staff

Grade School Teachers

All of the grade school teachers at Brookridge day School (BDS) in Johnson County are degreed in either early childhood or elementary education. They care deeply about their student’s success.


It’s a common theme but many of our teachers attended Brookridge Day School as a child. That says a lot! Some have returned to deliver the same experience they received in their early stage of development.


There is very little turn-over at Brookridge Day School. We believe that we attract better, more dedicated teachers than most local private schools.

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Mr. Smith

KINDERGARtEN

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Ms. Neeld

KINDERGARtEN

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Mrs. Long

First grade Teacher

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Monmouth College/ BS Elementary Education K-9 

Concentration in Language Arts and Spanish

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Mrs. Wilson

Second Grade Teacher

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 Avila College / BS Elementary Education

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Mrs. Moore

THIRD GRADE Teacher

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North Park University / BS Elementary Education

Preschool Teachers

Everyone knows that getting started the right direction can make all of the difference in the world. The preschool teachers at Brookridge Day School (BDS) in Johnson County are dedicated in giving preschoolers the head-start they need. Many of the preschool teachers are degreed in either early childhood or elementary education and actually attended BDS. Each of them care deeply about their student’s success and have returned to deliver the same experience they received in their early stage of development.

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Mrs. Beer

Beginning Prechool

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Ms. Niño

Beginning Preschool

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Mrs. Efurd

BEGINNING PRESCHOOL

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Ms. Atkinson

Beginning Preschool

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Ms. Mynatt

Preschool

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Mrs. Binder

PRESCHOOL

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KSU/ B.S Elementary Education

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Mrs. Fields

PreSCHOOL

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Mrs. Grevillius

Pre-K

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Mrs. Campbell

Pre-K

JCCC/Childhood Development Associates

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Mrs. McCarthy

Pre-K

JCCC/Certified nurse’s Aid

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Specialty Teachers

This is a special group of teachers that bring reading, art, music, P.E. and Spanish to the students at Brookridge Day School (BDS). Johnson County’s premier private school, BDS, offers the advantage to children from preschool to 3rd grade.

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Ms. Wrede

Art Teacher

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Wichita State University/ BS Elementary Education

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Mrs. Booth

Music Teacher

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Stephens College/ BS Early Childhood Education

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Mrs. Holman

SPANISH

BA from William Jewell College in Spanish K - 12, Secondary Education, and Business