Download August 14, 2014 Subject: Math and Project Lead the Way Changes

July 14, 2017
Subject: Math and Project Lead the Way Changes/Updates
Dear Parents,
We were excited to welcome your students to PCHS to start the 2014-15 school year today! This letter’s purpose is to inform you of
a few modifications to your student’s instructors and/or courses in the Mathematics or Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Departments.
These modifications were necessary based upon staff adjustments occurring over the summer.
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Patricia Kissinger, Mathematics Teacher, is a new staff member at PCHS, and will be teaching Algebra 2 and Geometry
courses. Ms. Kissinger holds a Mathematics and Secondary Education degree from Rockhurst University, a Master of
Arts in Guidance and Counseling in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and brings more
than 30 years of teaching math as a private tutor and teacher.
Jessica Anderson, Mathematics Teacher, will teach two Algebra 2 courses and all Honors Algebra 2 courses. Mrs.
Anderson has taught at PCHS for six years and received her Mathematics and Secondary Education degree from
Missouri Valley College and a masters in Curriculum Instruction from Park University.
Mark Blakley, PLTW Teacher, is a new staff member, and will be teaching PLTW’s Introduction to Engineering Design
(IED) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) courses. The CIM course provides opportunities related to
understanding manufacturing, including the manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. The
CIM course has replaced the Digital Electronics/Engineering Design and Development Course. Mr. Blakley received a
Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and Secondary Education, both from Northwest
Missouri State University. He has been teaching since 1981, and has served as PLTW/Industrial Technology
Instructor/Coordinator at Mill Valley High School in Desoto, Kansas; Liberty North High School, Liberty, Missouri; and
Benton High School, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Roberta Rudolph, former PCHS Mathematics Teacher, will be
teaching PLTW courses (two IED and two Principles of
Engineering [POE] courses). Mrs. Rudolph has been certified
to teach PLTW course and has previously taught POE classes.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and was
employed as an engineer for six years at Chevrolet
Engineering in Michigan. She earned a Masters of Art degree
in Curriculum and Instruction at Austin Peay State University
in Clarksville, Tennessee, and has been teaching
Mr. Blakley and Mrs. Rudolph welcoming PLTW students today.
mathematics at PCHS since 1996.
No schedules have been changed with these modifications;
changes to your student’s teacher are outlined below:
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If your student had Roberta Rudolph for Algebra 2 or Geometry, he/she will have Patricia Kissinger.
If your student had Roberta Rudolph for Honors Algebra 2, he/she will have Jessica Anderson.
If your student had Mark Blakley for PLTW (hours 4-7), he/she will have Roberta Rudolph.
We are excited about the new opportunities for your students at PCHS and welcome your input. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact us at 816-858-2822.
Sincerely,
PCHS Administration
1501 Branch Street | Platte City, Missouri 64079 | (816) 858-2822 | plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Dr. Chad Sayre
Principal
Shari Waters
Assistant Principal
Matt Messick
Assistant Principal
1501 Branch Street | Platte City, Missouri 64079 | (816) 858-2822 | plattecountyschooldistrict.com