Mrs. Stahlman, Room 108

Educational Experiences: Bachelors in Elementary Education and Special Education from Mizzou, Masters in Administration from Lindenwood University. This will be my 8th year at Lusher as the K-3 SSD Resource Teacher!  

Favorite Quote: "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."-Michael Jordan  

I'm inspired by...   the smiling faces of my students each year, their enthusiasm for learning, and willingness to challenge themselves and set meaningful goals. 

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phuddleston@hazelwoodschools.org

pchuddleston@ssdmo.org

Ms. Rix, Speech, Room 103

Educational Experiences: I have worked for the past 32 years as a speech-language pathologist.  My first 13 years were spent in Chicago working in a combination of early intervention, headstart and elementary schools.  I have been  in Hazelwood since 2003. Seventeen of those years have been at Lusher. 

Favorite Quote: "What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. -Jane Goodall 

I'm inspired by... the possibilities that come with each new year.  Every year I get a chance to be better, to try something new, to improve upon the year before with the ultimate goal being growth for my students and myself. 

Contact information: 

ttrix@ssdmo.org

trix@hazelwoodschools.org

(314)953-4631

Mrs. Kolesa, Speech, Room 118

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Ms. Castelli, Room 104

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Ms. Dorton, School Psychologist, Room 106

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Mrs. Blaylock-Solar, SSD Social Worker

Educational Experiences: Saint Louis University: Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Minor in Theology. Washington University in St. Louis: Master of Social Work 

Favorite Quote: “What we must do is commit ourselves to some future that can include each other and to work toward that future with the particular strengths of our individual identities. And in order for us to do this, we must allow each other our differences at the same time as we recognize our sameness.” —Audre Lorde 

I'm inspired by... I'm inspired by our innate ability to change and work toward self-defined goals. 

Contact information:  

dblaylock@hazelwoodschools.org

dlblaylock@ssdmo.org 

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Room 107:

Ms. Ashley

Educational Experiences: This is my 28th year working with children.  I joined Special School District at Lusher last year after transitioning from my position as a lead teacher and  Assistant Director at a local early childcare learning center where I served infants through adolescents.  I have also served as a site coordinator for the YMCA before and after school programs in the Hancock Place School District.  I work as a licensed home learning center provider during the summer months.  I am thrilled to support students' success in the Hazelwood community. 

Favorite Quote: "Live, Learn, Laugh, Love." 

I'm inspired by... having the opportunity to learn something new every day. 

Contact information: eashley@hazelwoodschools.org  enashley@ssdmo.org 

Ms. Carter

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Ms. Manning

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Room 104:

Ms. Davis

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Ms. Batiste 

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Room 24:

Mrs. Dickson

Educational Experiences: This is my 20th year serving students as a paraprofessional in the Special School District and my 12th year working at Lusher within the Hazelwood Partner District.  I have also worked in Ritenour, Normandy, Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview Gardens partner districts.  I have extensive experience supporting students in special education, resource and general education classroom settings.  Thank you for entrusting me with your most precious children this year.  You can count on me to love and guide them as if they were my own while fostering their social, emotional and academic growth. 

Favorite Quote: "Be Sweet." 

I'm inspired by...  My family is my greatest inspiration. 

Contact information: ydickson@ssd.org