I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE third graders. I started teaching in 1989 and have spent almost all of that time with 8 and 9 year olds!!!! All but my first year has been firmly planted in third grade. When I am not busy at school, I am busy at home!!!! I have 4 children, most are all grown. My youngest will graduate from DHS in 2025. Please know that I will always strive to be an incredible teacher for your children, as I have always wished for my own. I LOVE being outdoors and being WARM!!!!! I spend a ton of my summers mowing and treating myself to lots of  POOL TIME!!!  I also have a deep love for exclamation points and gel pens!!!!!

    Hey there! My name is Lynnsey Keehn! I'm an Overland Park, KS native and a graduate of Kansas State University. I earned my bachelor's degree in science of education with a minor in Biology and am in the process of completing this degree with a bachelor's in marine biology and sustainable aquaculture. I recently completed my first-year teaching Kindergarten at Horizon Elementary. I absolutely love working with children and helping them grow and learn. When I'm not in the classroom, you can find me exploring the great outdoors, reading a book, playing with my dog Tucker, or booking time to travel to the beach...I like to stay warm! I can't wait to begin teaching 3^rd grade and help them grow into brilliant leaders!

I absolutely love teaching 3^rd grade and have for many years now!!! I graduated from KState (EMAW!) in 2000 and have taught both 2nd and 3rd grade. I earned my Master’s in 2006 from Baker University with an ELL endorsement as well. I feel very fortunate to have taught for 23 years and 16 of them have been as a classroom teacher at Riverview!!! When I’m at home, I’m usually reading, watching movies, or hanging outside with my husband Brandon, our 2 kiddos; Addy who is 11, Dax who is 9 and our 3-year-old German Shepherd Bella! My motto that I teach all of my students is “work hard and have fun!”

Hey there! My name is Lexi Knappen and I am a 1^st year third grade teacher this year! I was born and raised in the DeSoto school district, so teaching here is a dream come true! I graduated with my degree in Elementary Education from K-State in 2022. Go Cats! I've been lucky enough to experience subbing in various grade levels at various schools in the district and am thrilled to call 3^rd grade here at Riverview Elementary my home. I believe the most important part of being an educator is creating trustworthy, genuine relationships with your students, which is what I am looking forward to doing most this upcoming year. I love to play games, travel, and spend time with my family and friends. I cannot wait to start my teaching journey! 

Hi! My name is Amanda Smith and this is my third year at Riverview and my twelfth year at USD 232. I graduated from Emporia State with both my Bachelor’s and my Master’s degrees. My family and I live in the area. We have two girls – a third grader and a 2-year-old. Outside of school, you can find me attending my oldest daughter's sporting events, being outside, and enjoying time with my family.