We are so excited to be your teachers!  My name is Kelly Arnold and this will be my 20th year to teach second grade.  I was born and raised in Lyons, Kansas.  In 2004, I received my Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.  I received my Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Emporia State University in 2011. On a personal note, my husband and I just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.  We have two very busy and fun boys, Graham (an 8^th Grader at Mill Creek Middle School) and Caden (a 5th grader at Horizon). Then our sweet little girl McKenna is a First Grader here at Horizon Elementary!  I love to spend time with family and friends, travel and attend K-State football games!  Go Cats! I am beyond excited for this school year! 

Welcome back to school!  My name is Ashley Augustine, and I’m so excited to be one of your child’s teachers! I was born in Guam (Military Child), but grew up later in Basehor, KS. I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University in 2008 and I completed my Master's Degree in Special Education from Emporia State University in 2010. I am on my 13^th year of teaching. In between teaching I stayed home with my children for 3 years.  

My husband’s name is Ben. We have four children who keep us busy! Brody is a 10^th grader at DeSoto High School, Bella is an 8^th Grader at Mill Creek Middle School, and Bruce is a 4^th grader here at Horizon this year. We also have Banks, our 3 year old that was born the day the Chiefs won their 1^stSuperbowl. I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel, be outside with my children, have family movie nights, and run!! I’m beyond excited for this school year!

My name is Allie Hardin, and this will be my 22^nd year of teaching! I grew up in Lenexa, and I graduated from Kansas State University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. My family proudly wears purple and cheers for the Wildcats! I also received my Master’s Degree in Education at Mid America Nazarene University.  

This will be my 13th year of teaching second grade. I have previously taught first grade for four years at Clear Creek Elementary and three years of first grade at Horizon.  I also taught Kindergarten for two years in Topeka. I look forward to a wonderful school year! 

Hi! My name is Karly Roush and this is my 20th year of teaching! I graduated from KSU (Go Cats!) in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and moved back to Western Kansas where I taught my first two years and got married to my husband, Mike. Mike and I moved to Shawnee in 2006. I also completed my Master's degree in Education at Baker University in 2008. Mike and I have a 13-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, who will be in 89th grade at Mill Creek Middle School. We also have a 9-year-old daughter, Charlee, who will be in 4th grade here at Horizon. They both stay plenty busy with cheer and tumbling!

Also, don't be fooled...you are not seeing double... my twin sis teaches at Horizon too! Mrs. Lovejoy is our Reading Specialist. 

Looking forward to our year together!

Hi! My name is Janelle Stockwell and this is my 20th year of teaching! Wow, time flies when you're having fun! I graduated from Empria State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I went on to get my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Kansas in 2012. I have been married for 20 years to my husband, Jim. We have a 15-year-old son, Landon, is a sophomore at Mill Valley High School. We have an 11-year-old daughter, Hailee, who is in the 6th grade at Mill Creek Middle School. The kids are super busy in football, powerlifting, track, soccer and basketball. We love our time watching the kids do what they love!

Our family also has two dogs: an 8-year-old rescue Aussie-doodle dog named Brooke and a snuggle-bug miniature poodle named Bennie.