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1st Grade

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Casey Covert
evansc@ritenourschools.org

Hello! My name is Ms. Covert, and I am so excited to be a first-grade teacher! This will be my third year teaching and my third year at Wyland Elementary! We’re going to have such a great year! 

I graduated from Missouri Baptist University with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and I recently completed my Master of Arts in Education and Innovation from Webster University.

I have two dogs: Percy and Ginger, who are both 7-year-old Siberian huskies. I absolutely adore my pups, they’re my world and there is never a dull (or dog-hair-free) moment with them! 

Outside of school, I love to read books, craft, complete D.I.Y projects, and spend time with my family. I love to take road trips and travel to new places, I'm always looking for my next adventure! 

I am so incredibly excited about this school year. I cannot wait to meet you all soon! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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J'von Halbert
halbertj@ritenourschools.org
Hello! My name is J'von Halbert and I teach 1st grade. This will be my 4th year teaching at Wyland. I taught 3rd grade my first year and have been in 1st grade ever since. Before coming to Wyland I taught Pre-Kindergarten for 3 years and worked in Kindergarten classrooms, as well. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in TESOL (Teaching Speakers of Other Languages).

I have 2 dogs, Marley and Alaska and I love to be outside with them! Outside of school, I love to read and hang out with friends and family. First grade is my favorite grade to teach! All year long, we learn so much together and make so much growth by the end of the year. I also have lots of books in my classroom, so we will all learn to become great readers! I am so excited about having a great year with everyone and I'll see you all very soon!!

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Sydney Trusty
trustys@ritenourschools.org
Hello!! My name is Mrs.Trusty and this will be my eighth year teaching at Wyland! This is my third year teaching first grade, before that I taught fifth grade for four years.

I have my Master’s in Education from UMSL and I am STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) certified. 

My husband’s name is Brandon and we have a 6-year-old daughter, Addison, and a 3-year-old son, Oliver. We have three dogs named Bowzer, Kevin, and Blaze and a cat named Smokey.

I really enjoy anything outside, we love going on hikes and exploring new areas!! The dogs also love to join us on these activities. I love to read books by the pool, go on camping trips, and spend time with my family. 

I cannot wait to meet and work with you all soon! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. 

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Maya Ware
warem@ritenourschools.org  
Hi there! My name is Maya Ware and I teach first grade here at Wyland Elementary. This will be my second year teaching and I am excited to continue in first grade! I graduated from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and with a certificate in Special education.   

When I am not teaching, you can find me reading a good book, hanging out with friends and family, watching Saint Louis City soccer games, traveling, or having a quiet night at home with my cat Luna!     

I am so happy I get to teach first grade! I fell in love with teaching first grade during student teaching as well as last school year so I cannot wait for another great year! I am looking forward to getting to know and work with all of you!