Archives: People


  • Mrs. Michelle Harris

    Michelle Harris graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1999. She also has a minor in Spanish.  In 2004, she earned a master’s degree from Ball State University. Michelle has been teaching for over 20 years. Currently, she teaches fifth grade at Burris Laboratory School.  Her interests include STEM, writing, […]

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  • Mr. Jack Kwiatkowski

    When growing up near Toledo, Ohio, Jack developed a love for the outdoors as he and his family were active in the Boy Scouts and avid campers.  Jack graduated from Maumee, Ohio and went on to play football at Ohio Wesleyan where he majored in accounting.  He spent over thirty years as a supervisor for […]

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  • Dr. Peggy Rice

    Dr. Peggy S. Rice, Associate Professor of Elementary Education at Ball State University, graduated from Western Illinois University with a BS in Psychology. Since teaching was in her heart, she returned to college at the University of Texas-El Paso. First, she earned a Texas Lifetime Grades K-8 certification; then, a Masters in Education that includes Texas […]

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  • Dr. Ruth Jefferson

    Dr. Ruth Jefferson holds many teaching and administrative certifications, most notably in the areas of reading, learning disabilities, mild disabilities, elementary education, and special education administration. She has extensive experience in PreK-12 education, both in teaching and in administration, and discovered early in her career a passion for helping reluctant readers become avid ones. Dr. […]

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  • Mr. Gavin Wilson

    Gavin Wilson is a senior Elementary Education major at Ball State University. He is also pursuing two minors in Psychology of Human Development and Strategic Communications. He serves a member of several leadership organizations at BSU. These include: Kappa Delta Pi, Future Educators Peer Mentoring, and Teachers College Dean’s Student Advisory Committee. Gavin is an […]

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  • Mr. James Leslie

    Mr. Leslie was the Challenge Education Coordinator for Muncie Community Schools and Caretaker for Camp Adventure from 1995-2020.  Mr. James  would often be seen leading nature hikes, facilitating ropes courses/team building activities, and giving “roller-coaster” like wagon rides. Now, he can be found relaxing in his dream retirement home in Virginia and taking 7 mile […]

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  • Mr. David Lamb

    Mr. Lamb has been teaching for 15+ years, most of that time in third grade at Wes-Del Elementary School.  He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ball State University. In his spare time you’ll likely find him outside fishing, hiking, or camping.  He is passionate about science and mathematics, and loves to see students […]

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  • Mrs. Stacey Allred

    Stacey Allred graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has a master’s degree in Learning Disabilities and Education Administration. Her areas of interest include classroom management, instructional strategies, and family engagement. Her work has been featured in both the 4thand 5th editions of The First Days […]

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