Kindergarten
Hoffmeyer, Christine
mailto:hoffmeyerc@ritenourschools.org
Welcome to Kindergarten!! My name is Christine Hoffmeyer, and I am your child’s Kindergarten teacher. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. This will be my twenty-eighth year teaching at Wyland. I have been a classroom teacher in second, third, fourth, and fifth grade at Wyland. I have also worked as an additional first-grade teacher to support students in small groups. I am very excited to work with kindergarteners this year! My family includes my husband, my three children, and my two dogs, Finn and Charlie.
In our classroom, you will find a safe and friendly environment where we encourage, support, and care for each other. We will work together as a team to make this year enjoyable and successful. I am looking forward to a year filled with exciting learning experiences!
Katie Lange
mailto:langek@ritenourschools.org
Hello, my name is Katie Lange and I am so excited to be teaching your kindergartener this year! This is my 6th year at Wyland and 13th year of teaching. I have had the joy of teaching kindergarten for 12 of the 13 years. As a Kindergarten Teacher, I strive to create a classroom that incorporates play and discovery into the learning process, as well as helps students grow both socially and emotionally.
I graduated from the University of Central Missouri where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I am also certified in Early Childhood Special Education.
I have lived in St. Louis my entire life and enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends. I love being outside, especially hiking, playing sand volleyball, and doing yoga.
There are so many wonderful learning milestones that happen during Kindergarten, and I look forward to working with our newest Wyland students as they begin their school journey.
Madison Neil
@ritenourschools.org
My name is Maddy Neil and I am so excited for another great year of learning! This will be my fourth year teaching Kindergarten at Wyland Elementary. I graduated from Maryville University, where I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I also received my Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on receiving my LETRS certificate as well. As a kindergarten teacher, I encourage discovery through play as well as help my students love learning about their world around them.
In my free time, I love to go to local coffee shops where I can read and also travel. I love animals and I have three cats Butter, Fin, and Winnie who loves to be at the center of attention. I enjoy spending time with my family and we love going to brunch together. I like to think of my classroom as one big family where we laugh and grow together! I am so excited for this upcoming year!
Pam Shirrell
shirrellp@ritenourschools.org
Hello, my name is Pam Shirrell and I LOVE teaching Kindergarten! This will be my 13th year teaching at Wyland. I have been teaching for a total of 30 years and have all been in Kindergarten. Every year my goal is to help every child reach their highest potential, see their amazing progress, and to find joy in learning.
I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have also attended Maryville University where I received my Master's in Education and I went to several different universities to achieve my +30.
I have lived in St. Louis since I was 3 years old and I come from a family of teachers, including my parents, who are both retired teachers. I have been married for 25 years to my husband, Travis, and have twins, Trevor and Kailey. My twins will be seniors this year at Mizzou.
I am a dog lover and we have two dogs, Cash and Dobby. I love to play the card game Pinochle with my family, kayak with my father in the summer, do puzzles with my mother, and drink a nice hot French vanilla coffee every morning.