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We are pleased to introduce our new certified staff members, and welcome them to the Archie family!

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Susan Kedigh comes to us with a great deal of experience. She is excited to be a Whirlwind! It was wonderful to have her at Kindergarten Readiness Night in the spring! Mrs. Kedigh and Mrs. Setzer are excited about welcoming our kindergarteners!

4th GRADE TEACHER
Debbie Alford is joining our Archie team after retiring from Kansas just one year ago. Mrs. Alford spent some time at Whirlwind events last year and decided that she wanted to be a part of our team! Ms. Bradley will be teaching 4th grade alongside Mrs. Alford. They are ready to roll!

5th GRADE TEACHER
Jordyn New attended Archie High School for a brief period of time. Her husband is an Archie alumni, so they know what it means to be #ArchieStrong! This is Mrs. New's first year of teaching. She has been preparing throughout the summer. Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. New are ready for our 5th graders!

VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER
Lexi Bryson will be our new K-12th grade vocal music teacher. Ms. Bryson is excited to start her first year of teaching. She is eager to see our vocal music program grow and can't wait to meet the students.

PRESCHOOL/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Kim Short has been teaching for 25 years. Mrs. Short will be joining our early childhood team as the Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher. Mrs.Short stated that she is proud to join the educational team at Archie!

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Troy Schulte is returning to Archie after being gone for 7 years. Mr. Schulte will be the new JH/HS principal at Archie this year. You will see him at sporting events, in the front office, out in the community and around the building. He is ready to be a Whirlwind again!