Ingalls USD 477 Elementary Staff
Preschool Teacher
Debbie Jury
Mrs. Jury is currently receiving her Bachelors in Early Childhood from Wichita State University. She began teaching at Ingalls in 2016.
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Kindergarten Teacher
Erica Pelischek
Mrs. Pelischek graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Psychology. She began teaching at Ingalls in 2020.
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1st Grade Teacher
Ty Poer
Mr. Poer graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. He started teaching at Ingalls in 2022
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2nd Grade Teacher
Jennfier Beach
Mrs. Beach received her Associates in Science and Education at GCCC, and then received her Bachelors in Elementary Educations at Fort Hays State University. She has taught 2nd grade at Ingalls since 2004.
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3rd Grade Teacher
Terri Meis
Mrs. Meis has a Business degree from Fort Hays State University. She also has a K-9 Education degree from Newman University. She has taught 3rd grade at Ingalls since 2003.
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4th Grade Teacher
Tiffany Wilkison
Mrs. Wilkison attended Fort Hays State University and majored in Elementary Education and later earned a Masters in ESL. She has taught 4th grade at Ingalls since 2008.
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5th Grade Teacher
Rietta Thomas
Ms. Thomas attended Fort Hays State University where she majored in Elementary Education. 2024 is her first year teaching at Ingalls and in general. Ms. Thomas teaches 4th and 5th Grade Mathematics and Science.
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Elementary and Middle School Principal
Skyler Lightner
Mrs. Lightner graduated from Newman University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has a Master of Science in Building Leadership from Emporia State University. She became Elementary Principal in 2020. ​
Elementary School Counselor
Stacy Salem
Mrs. Salem earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Kansas State University. Following this, she received her Master of Science in Community Counseling at Fort Hays State University. She started working at Ingalls in 2018. ​
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Elementary Music
Luke Johnson
Mr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Art and a Masters of Library Science in music from Fort Hays State University. He began teaching at Ingalls in 2021.
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Elementary School P.E.
Terra Simon
Mrs. Simon earned a degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University. She also has a Masters in ESL. She began working at Ingalls in 2009.
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Elementary Interrelated Room
Lyndi Meier
Mrs. Meier attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University where she received a Bachelors in Psychology. She began working at Ingalls in 2020.
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Intervention Paraprofessional
Emily Richardson
Mrs. Richardson graduated from Garden City Community College with a major in Art and General Studies. Mrs. Richardson began working at Ingalls in 2021.
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Intervention Paraprofessional
Heidi Markel
Mrs. Markel graduated from Garden City High School in 1999. She began working as an Intervention Paraprofessional at Ingalls in 2020.
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Intervention Paraprofessional
Bulma Galaviz
Ms. Galaviz graduated from Ingalls High School. She attended Garden City Community College where she studied Science and Art. She began working at Ingalls in 2019.
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Elementary IRD Paraprofessional
Kelli Littrell
Mrs. Littrell attended Seward County Community College where she received an Associates in Accounting. She began working at Ingalls in 2024.
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Elementary School Secretary
Jessica Radcliff
Mrs. Radcliff graduated from Garden City Community College with a degree in Business Management. She began working at Ingalls 2022.
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Custodian
Juana Robles
Juana has worked at Ingalls Schools for 25 years. She commits her time and energy to creating clean learning environments in our elementary wing.
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Custodian
Nidia Robles
Nidia graduated from Ingalls High School in 2003 and has been working at Ingalls Schools for 7 years. She compassionately keeps a clean atmosphere for elementary students.​
Speech Language Pathologist
Ashyln Dewey
Mrs. Dewey obtained her Bachelors and Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Fort Hays State University. Mrs. Dewey started teaching at Ingalls in 2024.​
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Food Service Director
Jeanette Loewen
Jeanette precisely plans and coordinates nutritious breakfasts and lunches to appeal to all ages. She has worked at Ingalls for 17 years.
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Food Service
Melissa Smith
Melissa has worked at Ingalls Schools for 8 years. She graciously cooks and prepares meals for a variety of appetites.
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