30+ hours of Graduate level Classes above Masters
May 2008 A Masters of Science in Education Classroom Teaching from 
Missouri Baptist University
A 2006 Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education from 
Missouri Baptist University
A 1991 Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems and Data Processing 
from Washington University
Associates Degree in Applied Science from St. Louis Community 
College - Meramec
1983 Fox High School Graduate


Classroom Experience:
2006-2009 6th grade - Three years teaching experience
Substitute teacher for Mrs. Lupo-Lowe's 3rd grade class
Substitute teacher for Mrs. Abernathy's 4th grade class
Substitute teacher for Mrs. Ervin's 2nd grade class
Student Taught in the Fox C-6 School District at Clyde Hamrick and 
Antonia - 16 weeks.


Volunteer Activities:
P.T.O. President at Clyde Hamrick Elementary 2000-2006
Boy Scout Troop Committee Member 2006-current
Cub Scout Pack 412 Committee Member/Treasurer & Den Leader 2000-2006
Clyde Hamrick Elementary Room Parent 1999-2006
St. John's Catholic Church Fundraiser Volunteer 

My Family:

I've been blessed.  I have been married for 18 years to Tom James. He works 
at IBM.  We have two wonderful boys. Tommy is 16 and in 10th grade at 
Seckman High School.  Michael is 13 and in 8th grade at Seckman Middle 
School. 

My mom, Mary is also a big part of my life.  She helps me with everything I 
do.  I have a brother who is a professor of Chemistry and Math at Quincy 
University, Dr. Scott Luaders.  He is married to Rochell and they have 2 
children: Julian & Beau.  I have a sister Linda Rigdon who still works at 
Macy's.  She has 2 children, Mathew and Maryssa Rigdon.  I have a 
VERY VERY WONDERFUL FAMILY!

My goal in the classroom is to give every student an equal opportunity 
for success.  I will provide a safe, positive learning environment where 
students will feel value and respect.  Students learn in different ways.  I 
will engage many teaching strategies to reach EVERY student in the class.  I 
will increase students social, personal and intellectual knowledge.  I will 
give students the tools they need to be a valued and productive member of 
the classroom and future community.  I will incorporate technology into all 
subject areas to better prepare students for the future.  I will encourage 
parents to be active participants in their child's education by keeping them 
informed and inviting them into the classroom.