- Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
- Meet the Teachers
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Ms. Sydney
Hi! My name is Sydney Neal.
As a recent graduate of Lindenwood University, I am thrilled to be working at KECC! I have my BA in Early Childhood Education and have worked with students for several years in different roles.
Growing up in Illinois, I have loved exploring what Missouri has to offer since moving here. In my free time, I love being in nature, hanging out with my family, or trying new restaurants!
I am so excited about getting to know all of the KECC families and look forward to becoming a part of
the community!

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Mr. Andy
Andy Raimist is thrilled to work with the children of KECC. He is an educator, architect, photographer, and author. He has taught architecture at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) and a Master's degree in architecture from Washington University (St. Louis, MO). Andy is also a graduate of the Community Arts Training (CAT) Institute, organized by the Regional Arts Commission. He's earned grants from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the Missouri Arts Council, and the American Institute of Architects.
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Ms. Michele
Hi! I’m Michele Loehr and have been involved in the Education field since 1989.
I have worked in various licenced childcare facilities, volunteering at various events such as PTO Boards, book fairs, helping in classrooms and tutoring kiddos.
I completed 3.5 years towards an Early Childhood BA and then graduated with a BA in Psychology. I also have a Masters in Education in K-12 School Counseling and Professional Counseling.
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Ms. Courtney

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Ms. Mel
I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a BS in Early Childhood Education. I've been teaching since 2009 and have completely fallen in love with a preschool setting. These kiddos have the best personalities and I adore getting the chance to watch them grow!
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Ms. Natalee
Hi there! My name is Natalee Irvin.
I am a flex staff member here at KECC! I started here at KECC in August 2022 and have already fallen in love, so I plan to be here a long time!
With a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development, I am also in the process of obtaining my Elementary Education certification and eventually attaining my Masters in Early Childhood Education.
In my free time, I enjoy watching true crime documentaries and spending time with my 4 pups at home. I'm looking forward to meeting you and working with your kiddos!!
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Ms. Nikki
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Ms. Sam
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I am Sam Fiock and since joining KECC in 2013, I have worked in various classrooms, most recently the Lion Room and currently, Penguin and Panda classes.
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Ms. Susan
Hello! My name is Susan Roberson and this is my first school year here (2022). I have my Associates of Arts in General Education and have been in the education field since 2018.