North Missouri Adult Learning Centers
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Meet the Team
Meet our Macon AEL teachers and staff.
All teachers are certified Adult Education & Literacy instructors.
MACC - Kirksville
Cinnamon St Clair
B.S. Business Administration : Northwest Missouri State University
Cinnamon plans to pursue a masters in English online. In addition to AEL, she tutors college students at MACC-Kirksville. She grew up in La Plata, MO, and loves the small town atmosphere. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, writing, and outdoor activities!
Monroe City Literacy Center
Cheryl Patterson
B.S. Elementary & Special Education : Quincy University
Cheryl began her career working with persons with disabilities in a variety of capacities. She spent 20 years living in Brazil and Mexico, where she tutored children enrolled in home school programs. During this time, she earned her Master's Degree in Health Care Administration. Cheryl's current interest include herb gardening, antiques, and raising monarch butterflies.
Grand River Technical School, Chillicothe
Amy Botts
B.S. Education : Missouri Western State University
M.S.E : Elementary Administration : William Woods University
Amy retired from teaching PreK-12th grade Special Education in public school after 26 years. Amy also works at the Chillicothe Correctional Center as an AEL/Title I teacher. She has two children, Matthew & Emily. Amy and her husband are now empty nesters and live on a small farm north of Meadville. She enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time with her family.
Grand River Technical School, Chillicothe
Kelly Howery
B.S. Mathematics : Missouri Valley College
M.S. Adult Education : Ashland University
Kelly is a site director at Ashland University for the correctional education program at Chillicothe Correctional Center. She taught mathematics for 5 years at Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO and adult education classes in corrections for 12 years. Prior to teaching, she worked with people with developmental disabilities and victims of abuse. A lifelong learner herself, she plans to pursue her doctorate of education in the near future. She enjoys her grandchildren, auctions, church activities and of course, doing mathematics for fun!
Missouri Career Center - Hannibal
Elise Burch
B.A. English : Hannibal-LaGrange University
Elise began teaching in adult education in 2018. Elise loves the downtown Hannibal area and enjoys being involved in the community. She currently volunteers at Birthright, Harvest House, and the local jail ministry, God's Harvesters. She is an active member of Christ Fellowship Church in Hannibal and is a member of the Business Women of Missouri, Hannibal Chapter.
Missouri Career Center - Hannibal
Rexenne Lowes
B.S. Elementary Education : Northeast Missouri State University
Rexenne works as a part-time Orientation Coordinator for Hannibal AEL. She has always enjoyed serving students of all ages, teachers and staff in educational settings. She has been involved in various educational positions in both public and private educational settings. She loves spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, gardening, healthy cooking and bird watching. She is a member of Clover Road Christian Church in Hannibal, MO.
Shelby County Literacy Center
Stacy Davis
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Linn County Area Career & Technical Center
Jinny Moore
B.S Speech &Theatre, Furmon University of South Carolina
Jinny has been and instructor with the Adult Ed program since 2012 and sees as her mission the opportunity to assist each person in her classes to She is Council Chairperson at Trinity United Methodist Church- Brookfield, where she also teaches adult Sunday school classes, participates in vocal and handbell choirs, and plays music professionally with a music ensemble in Chillicothe. Jinny and her husband have two adult children with whom they enjoy lots of travel and leisure time.
Linn County Area Career & Technical Center
Brandon Doss
B.S. Criminal Justice & Psychology, Missouri Western State University
Brandon has previously taught at the Chillicothe Correctional Center. He resides in Brookfield with his wife Jessica and daughter Shaylie. He enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, being outdoors, and coaching his daughter's youth teams.
Family Literacy Center, Macon
Meggan Henry
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Meggan is certified in Secondary Language Arts, Adult Education & Literacy, and STAR (Student Achievement in Reading) to help clients develop their reading and language skills. Meggan develops her instruction to have a personal meaning to students. She teaches high school equivalency classes four mornings and two afternoons a week.
Family Literacy Center, Macon
Lorri Davis
B.A. Mathematics : Culver-Stockton College
Lorri has taught most of her 27 years in the Missouri public school system in the Shelby County R-IV District. Lorri enjoys teaching the mysteries and beauty of mathematics to her students. She also enjoys reading, needlework, crafts, and working in her flower gardens.
Family Literacy Center, Macon
Bradley Turnbull
B.A. Music : Truman State University
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration : University of Kansas
Bradley teaches English Language learner courses, in addition to working full-time as a Support Coordinator for Macon County Commission for the Developmentally Delayed Citizens. Brad is passionate about working to remove barriers to education, and facilitating an inclusive classroom environment. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends.
Family Literacy Center, Macon
Julie Bonuchi
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Julie serves as an aide for the instructors by maintaining records, contacting students, and scoring exams. Julie researches and writes grants, maintains financial records, and coordinates the daily operations of the Family Literacy Center. She is very active in her church and community.
MACTEC, Macon
Lydia McClellan
B.S. Economics : Missouri Western State University
Lydia is the Adult Education & Literacy Director for the Macon AEL program. She has worked as a business teacher in the Macon school district. Lydia has four children, Grace, Adam, Dean, and Rachel and resides in Macon with her husband David. Together they own a local business, Agri-Systems, Inc. and a variety of rental properties. She enjoys reading, fashion, Cardinals baseball, and attending her kids' sporting and 4H events.
MACTEC, Macon
Kallie Harlow
B.A. Public Administration : Columbia College of Missouri
Kallie is the AEL Student Services Assistant for the Macon AEL program. In addition to working with Macon AEL, she also works as a Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager for a variety of clientele. She enjoys playing video games, spending time with her family, and watching her children participate in various sport activities.