Karen Johnson, Gallatin, will be secretary at the high school. Born and raised in McFall, Ms. Johnson graduated from Pattonsburg High School. She previously worked as court clerk for Daviess County Circuit Court and as manager at Farmhouse in Hamilton. Her husband, Randy, works at the Trenton Post Office and is also a farmer. Their children are Bailey Daniel, 24, Beau Johnson, 19, and Ally Johnson, 16.
Amy Holder, Cameron, will teach history and agriculure for grades nine through 12. She graduated from high school at Cameron R-1. Ms. Holder received her master’s of science in agriculture education from Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville. She has taught in the Pattonsburg and Jamesport school districts. Her husband, Josh, is an equipment technician. They have two children, Sullivan and Jameson.
Lindsey Bond, Galt, will teach English language arts and social studies for sixth grade. Born and raised in Laredo, Ms. Bond graduated from Trenton R-9. She attended college at Northwest Missouri State University-Maryville. She student taught at Trenton. Her husband, Seth, works in construction. They have one child, Taylor, one.
Kayce Terhune, 30, Gallatin, will be a paraprofessional for special education at the high school. Born and raised in Gallatin, Ms. Terhune graduated from Gallatin High School. She is currently enrolled at Central Methodist University at Fayette and is working towards a bachelor’s in business education. She previously worked as an office assistant at Gallatin Truck and Tractor for nine years. Her children are Kyre, nine, Anden, six, and Corwyn, four.
Kylie Cameron, 22, Gallatin, will be an elementary aide. Born and raised in Gallatin, Ms. Cameron graduated from Gallatin High School. She received her associate in arts degree from North Central Missouri College at Trenton. She previously worked in the mailroom at Gallatin Publishing Company.
Casey Sweatman, 27, Gallatin, will teach third grade. She graduated from Gallatin High School. Ms. Sweatman received a bachelor’s in elementary education from Missouri Western State University at St. Joseph. She student taught at Hamilton Elementary.
Monica Riley, 46, Gallatin, will be a library aid. Her children are Tyler Bracket, 25, Meredith Riley, 18, Savannah Riley, 16, and Addison Riley, 12.
Markay August, Lake Viking, will teach ninth grade English. Ms. August was born and raised in Gallatin. She received a bachelor of science in English and speech at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, and a master’s in curriculum and instruction; psychology of the adult learner at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. After college, Ms. August was a social worker in St. Louis County. When she returned to Gallatin, she taught all around the county, including Coffey, Gilman City, Jameson and 20 years at Gallatin High School. She also taught speech for N.C.M.C. for over 20 years.
Carly Boyd, 26, Gallatin, will teach third grade. Born and raised in Gallatin. She is a graduate of Gallatin R-5. She received a bachelor’s of social work and then a bachelor’s degree in art education at the University of Missouri at Columbia. She was previously a library aide at Searcy Elementary. She has one child, Carter, one.
Allie Dolan, 30, Gallatin, will teach fourth grade. Ms. Dolan was born in Oakland, Calif. Her father was in the Navy and so she was in Guam, Iowa, Indiana, and came to Gallatin during her seventh grade year. She graduated from Gallatin R-5. Ms. Dolan received her bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Governors College in Salt Lake City, Utah. She previously taught first and second grades in Kingston. Her husband Derek is a maintenance technician at Magna Seating in Excelsior Springs. They have two children, Haven, two, and River, 11 months.
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New teachers at Gallatin are pictured, left to right, Karen Johnson, Amy Holder, Lindsey Bond, Kayce Terhune, Kylie Cameron, Casey Sweatman, Monica Riley, Markay August, Carly Boyd and Allie Dolan.
