Directory
Administrators
In Overland Park, KS, "piece of mind" can go a very long way. Providing a safe and learning environment is an important step in providing that comfort level- "piece of mind".
Administrators make a real difference in independent private schools. They set the stage for a creative and enriching environment throughout the school.
Our administrators know each child and welcome open communication. Parents and families should always feel "in the loop" at BDS. We know how important it is to communicate in a timely fashion.
Dr. Carol Savage
FOUNDER
University of Missouri / University of Kansas / P.H.D. Early Childhood Education
Rod Savage
VICE President/Owner (Former Student)
University of Missouri / B.S. Business
Mary-Anna (Mia) Oma
PRESIDENT
Franklin University / B.S. Business Administration
Katie Shonkwiler
PRINCIPAL
Northwest Missouri State University / BS Elementary Education – Early Childhood
Marla Kassen
Preschool Director
B.A. Psychology and Human Development
Office
Our staff at Brookridge Day School in Johnson County, KS is second to none. They are well qualified and eager to serve your family in making your experience with us the best that it can be.
Our staff members play an integral part in cultivating a learning environment. They get to know each child well and clearly communicate with parents on a daily basis. We are proud to say that we rank in the top 40 private elementary schools Nationally and seventh best in the midwest.
Janessa Zamora
Office Manager
Angela Brown
Activities Director/P.E. teacher
Miles Holliday
School Coordinator
Charlotte Beaupain
School Coordinator
Support Staff
Our staff at Brookridge Day School in Johnson County, KS is second to none. They are well qualified and eager to serve your family in making your experience with us the best that it can be.
Our staff members play an integral part in cultivating a learning environment. They get to know each child well and clearly communicate with parents on a daily basis. We are proud to say that we rank in the top 40 private elementary schools Nationally and seventh best in the midwest.
Ms. Edson
Support Staff
Ms. Rose
Support Staff
Ms. Schultz
Support Staff
Grade School Teachers
All of the grade school teachers at Brookridge day School (BDS) in Johnson County are degreed in either early childhood or elementary education. They care deeply about their student’s success.
It’s a common theme but many of our teachers attended Brookridge Day School as a child. That says a lot! Some have returned to deliver the same experience they received in their early stage of development.
There is very little turn-over at Brookridge Day School. We believe that we attract better, more dedicated teachers than most local private schools.
Ms. Miller
KINDERGARTEN Teacher
Ms. Shawano
First Grade Teacher
Kansas University/ BS Early Childhood Education – Special Education
Mrs. Long
First grade Teacher
Monmouth College/ BS Elementary Education K-9
Concentration in Language Arts and Spanish
Mrs. Wilson
Second Grade Teacher
Avila College / BS Elementary Education
Mrs. Moore
THIRD GRADE Teacher
North Park University / BS Elementary Education
Preschool Teachers
Everyone knows that getting started the right direction can make all of the difference in the world. The preschool teachers at Brookridge Day School (BDS) in Johnson County are dedicated in giving preschoolers the head-start they need. Many of the preschool teachers are degreed in either early childhood or elementary education and actually attended BDS. Each of them care deeply about their student’s success and have returned to deliver the same experience they received in their early stage of development.
Mrs. Efurd
BEGINNING PRESCHOOL
Ms. Atkinson
Beginning Preschool
Ms. Niño
Beginning Preschool
Ms. Catarino
Preschool
Ms. Reynolds
PreSCHOOL
Ms. Reyes
PRESCHOOL
Mrs. Albert
PRE-K
Specialty Teachers
This is a special group of teachers that bring reading, art, music, P.E. and Spanish to the students at Brookridge Day School (BDS). Johnson County’s premier private school, BDS, offers the advantage to children from preschool to 3rd grade.
Ms. Wrede
Art Teacher
Wichita State University/ BS Elementary Education
Mrs. Holman
SPANISH
BA from William Jewell College in Spanish K - 12, Secondary Education, and Business
Ms. Booth
Music Teacher
Stephens College/ BS Early Childhood Education
