Meet the new staff as we return to isolation

Jim Mayfield, Grounds Worker Grounds worker Jim Mayfield joined the staff from Pierremont Elementary to manage and take care of landscaping. Making the switch to high school, Mayfield enjoys building connections with  coaches and athletes.  “I know a lot of the football players. [They] really appreciate all that [we] do for them and I try to work closely with the coaches and see if there's any...

Sonya McGowin, Spanish When she learned about a higher level teaching position, Spanish teacher Sonya McGowin applied, got hired and transferred from Parkway Central Middle School to teach high school for the first time.  “I decided that it would be nice to try it because I thought it'd be like a new adventure teaching older students,” McGowin said. “It's high school students so they can use...

Kaleb Schumer, English  English teacher Kaleb Schumer switched his teaching career from middle to high school as well. Changing schools in the midst of a global pandemic has been an unconventional transition. “It's been weird doing it all virtual, so it's hard to feel a part of [the school] in that way, but the kids have been really awesome,” Schumer said. Teachers were in-person for ei...

Brionne Smith, Sophomore Principal Starting her Parkway career, sophomore Principal Brionne Smith oversees the class of 2023 and works with the larger school community.  “When it came down to it, I had a decision between an elementary school and West. I spoke to another individual that was going through everything with me and asked them where I would be a better fit and where I was most nee...

Erin Sternberg, Counselor  Counselor Erin Sternberg joined the faculty after graduating from the University of Missouri with a Masters of Education and a certification in school counseling. “I was particularly wanting to work in a high school,” Sternberg said. “I just loved my experience in high school and the age group and my internships. So I ended up just applying and interviewing fo...