Hays USD 489

Laycie Haas has been with USD #489 for 5 years! I love so much about USD 489–the staff is amazing in each of the school’s my three children are in and my facility - Early Childhood Connections is so much like family it makes working with them and the kids everyday fun and memorable! Fun Fact: My all time favorite movie is Wizard of Oz and I have been collecting WOZ things since I was a little girl!—I also love cows 🐮💗

Kay Shippy has been with USD #489 for 30 years!! Favorite thing about working in USD 489: It’s the people (kids and teachers)! My colleagues have become some of my closest friends—I wouldn’t be the teacher I am today without all the collaboration and support over the past 30 years. Fun Fact: I was raised in Hays—attended USD 489 at 2 buildings which are no longer open-- Jefferson Elementary and Kennedy Middle School. I also went to TMP and then became a KSU Wildcat where I got my degree and finally returned “home” to teach. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Amy Arnhold has been with USD #489 for 20 years!! I enjoy working at USD 489 because of all of the wonderful coworkers and watching our students grow into amazing adults! Fun Fact: I enjoy getting up and running on the treadmill to start my day off. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Lindy McDaniel has been with USD #489 for 5 years!! The best part about working for 489 is the opportunity to advocate for the success of all students. Fun Fact: Something interesting my husband and I got married in Mexico.... Not sure we are actually married as the documents are all in Spanish:) #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Valerie Colip has been with USD #489 for 5 years! My favorite part of working for USD 489 is the family environment at my school. We work together and truly care for one another. Fun Fact: I love to snowboard and I wish I could do it more often! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Janae Atkerson has been with USD #489 for 20 years! My favorite things about USD 489 is the people I work with and helping students. A fun fact: I was born and raised in Hays and I am a 1999 graduate of Hays High School

Marci Lisman has been with USD #489 for 15 years!! My favorite thing about working for USD 489 is to see my kids grow. From their first steps, to their first words and then their personality’s blossoming. I also enjoy getting to know the parents and seeing them grow and succeed. Fun fact about myself is that I will be married 30 years this year in August. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Ryan Quimby has been with USD #489 for 5 years! My favorite thing about working for USD 489 is getting the opportunity to build relationships with so many awesome students in the district. I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible whether its hunting, hiking or just getting exercise in different ways. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Holly Creamer has been with USD #489 for 5 years!! My favorite thing about working with USD 489 is the commitment to student achievement and success in all avenues of life! Academic, social/emotional, and most of all relationships. Meeting our kids where they are at and celebrating them each and everyday! A fun fact about myself is I used to work at Disney World when I lived in Florida! I returned to Western Kansas in 2012 where I grew up, to raise our family and I’m so thankful I did! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Brian Schauf has been with USD #489 for 5 years! Favorite thing about USD489: I get to work with so many incredible staff members, and I get to learn something new every day. Fun Fact: I love to cook for my family and friends! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Julie Brown has been with USD #489 for 5 years! I have been blessed to work with amazing colleagues! I was on the Price is Right many, many years ago 😊 #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Larissa Whitney has been with USD #489 for 5 years!! My favorite thing about working at USD 489 is the strong connections we have with the community. There are many resources available and it’s much appreciated! Fun fact: I’ve never kept a plant alive more than a month or so... (and my mom’s a horticulturist) until this year!! I have an aloe Vera plant, succulents, and a fern going strong in my classroom! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Vicki French has been with USD #489 for 25 years! The best part is working with the kids and watching them grow. I have been here long enough to see them from kdg. to High School. Then after high school I have seen them working in the community which is awesome. Fun fact: My husband and I love to go on motorcycle trips the farthest we have went was to Las Vegas and back 2600 miles total for our 25th anniversary. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Sarah Desaire has been with USD #489 for 5 years! My absolute favorite thing about working at USD489 is being able to see the kiddos, they always make me smile. I also love the people I work with. Fun Fact: I love the mountains, last summer I was able to visit Yellowstone with my husband and 3 boys! It was amazing! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Debbie Braun has been with USD #489 for 20 years!!! My favorite thing about working for USD #489 has been the great coworkers I interact with daily and being able to connect with staff at other locations in our district! Fun Fact: Jim and I just celebrated our 40 + 1 wedding anniversary!! #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Candace Sage has been with USD #489 for 30 years!!! My favorite part of working for USD489 is being part of a phenomenal team. Collaborating with other people in USD489 has made my work more meaningful and impactful. Being surrounded by the amazing people in this district has made teaching a true pleasure. Fun Fact: Every member of my family has graduated from a Kansas school. My husband Scott – Kansas State and Creighton Myself – Kansas State and FHSU Stephen – University of Kansas Sam – Kansas State #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Haley Wolf has been with USD #489 for 5 years!!! I love working for USD 489 because I get to work with awesome colleagues, as well as with great kids. It is also important to me that I am close to family. A fun fact is that I have run 4 half marathons, and hope to eventually run a full marathon. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Ted Foster has been with USD #489 for 15 years! There are many favorites! I love my students and the energy they bring in our learning of history. I also enjoy my Team and our Staff in general. Fun fact: I’m a Buckeye by birth, but Kansan at heart. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Elizabeth Nelson has been with USD #489 for 20 years!! I love about working in the school district is watching the students make progress in their learning and making strong relationships with my colleagues. A fun fact about myself would be that I played college volleyball. #EveryStudentEveryDay489

Joan Crull has been with USD #489 for 15 years!! Favorite thing: I love the hard- working staff at every school I teach at. Everyone works so well together, and puts the students’ needs first! Fun fact- I relax by riding my motorcycle- a 750 Virago. #EveryStudentEveryDay489