Mrs. Lanning, Room 13

   Educational Experiences: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UMSL.  This is my 22nd year teaching, my 5th year in Hazelwood, and my 2nd year at       Lusher. 

   Favorite Quote:  "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world for the better." 

   I'm inspired by... hope and humanity.

Contact information:  dlanning@hazelwoodschools.org

Ms. Ryan, Room 15

Educational Experiences:   I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UMSL.  This is my eleventh year of teaching, my fourth with Hazelwood and my first at Lusher!  

 Favorite Quote:   "My teacher gave me the best gift of all....believing in me."

 I'm inspired by... the resilience of children. 

Contact information:  nryan1@hazelwoodschools.org

Mrs. Withington, Room 16

Educational Experiences:    I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of MO-St. Louis, and a Master's Degree from Arkansas State University in Curriculum Instruction and Design.  This will be my 35th year teaching, and my 27th year at Lusher.  I have taught middle school, 6th grade, 4th grade, and 2nd grade.  

Favorite quote:    "When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine."  

I'm inspired by...    students that are willing to try their best and have positive attitudes.

Contact information: kwithing@hazelwoodschools.org