Gallatin R-5 welcomes new teachers for next school year
Aug 12, 2020 | School News |
Harris Cameron, 22, Gallatin, will teach high school special education for grades 9-12. He will also be assistant varsity football and assistant varsity basketball coach. Harris was born and raised in Gallatin and graduated from GHS. He went to college at Northwest Missouri State University where he received a B.S. degree in middle school social science. He previously taught at Hamilton Middle School.
Jessica Leigh (King) DeVaul, 35, was born in Greenfield, IA. She was raised in Gallatin and graduated from GHS. Jessica will teach fourth grade English Language Arts (ELA) and social studies. She received her associate degree from North Central Missouri College and her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education from Graceland University. She previously taught at Winston and Kingston. She also previously ran/directed a childcare and preschool in Hamilton. Jessica currently lives in Hamilton, but will be moving back to Gallatin. Her husband Colby DeVaul is a boilermaker for the union. They have two children, Ryleigh Kay, 9, and Grayden Bryce, 7.
Kayliss Livengood, 23, Winston, will teach first grade reading, writing, math, and phonics. Kayliss was born and raised in Ames, IA. She graduated from Winston High School. She received a B.S. degree in education from Missouri Western. Kayliss taught preschool at Kansas City public schools for two years before student teaching in Gallatin.
Garrett Peterson, 23, Chillicothe, was born and raised in Chillicothe, where he graduated from high school. He will teach choir and general music for kindergarten to sixth grades and 9-12. Garrett received his Bachelor of Music degree-vocals from Missouri Western State University. He student taught in Trenton. His previous work experience was primarily in food service at Hy-Vee and as a Dominos delivery driver.
Trisha Sprague, 32, Jameson, will teach elementary physical education for kindergarten through sixth grade. Trisha was born in Chillicothe and raised in McFall. She graduated from Gallatin R-5. She received her B.S. degree in business management/middle school business from North Central Missouri College and Northwest Missouri State University. She was previously at South Harrison Elementary. Her boyfriend, Andrew Adkison, owns Adkison Barber Shop. Her children are Gavin Wilmes-Sprague, 12, stepson, Raylan Adkison, 7, and stepdaughter, Rylynn Adkison, 6.
Deanna Wiederholt, 36, Hamilton, will be school counselor for kindergarten through sixth grade. Deanna graduated from Seymour, IA. She received her B.S. degree in psychology and sociology and M.S.Ed. in school counseling from Northwest Missouri State University. She served for five years at Worth Country R-3 as the K-8 counselor, and the last seven years at South Harrison R-2 as elementary counselor. Her husband Vincent is middle school social studies teacher and coach at Hamilton R-2. They have a one-year-old daughter, Max.
Josie Williamson, 23, Cameron, will teach ELA/social studies for fifth grade. Josie was born in Wisconsin and raised in Kansas City and Kearney. She graduated from Kearney High School. She received her BS degree in elementary education from Missouri Western State University. She was previously at Bishop Hogan Memorial School in Chillicothe.
Lauren Wingate, 55, Breckenridge, will teach biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology for grades 10-12. Born and raised at Lake Lotawana, Lauren graduated from Lee’s Summit. She has a B.S. degree with a major in biology, minor in chemistry/MAE-emphasis science ed./Ed.S.-educational leadership. She attended Southwest Missouri State University, Truman State University and William Woods University. She has taught many places in her 24 years. The two most recent were Braymer for two years and Breckenridge for 14 years. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.
Pictured, front from left, Jessica DeVaul, Kayliss Livengood, Josie Williamson; second row, Deanna Wiederholt, Trisha Sprague, Lauren Wingate; back row, Garrett Peterson, Harris Cameron, and Vicki France.
Vickie France, 51, Gallatin, will teach special education for grades 2-4. Born in California, she was raised in Utah and Idaho. Vickie went to high school at Sugar-Salem High School in Sugar City, ID. She received her degrees from Brigham Young University and later in life graduated from Western Governor’s University. She taught five years at Winston Elementary, 2015-2020, and before that was a paraprofessional at the Gallatin school. Her husband, Jason Ray France, is a life coach and author. He runs an online website, Stressbusters Academy. Their children are Avery, 25, married to Jake; Adam, 23, Theresa, 21, married to Jack; and Jordan, 18.
