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.
MACTEC, Macon
Julie Perkins
B.A. Communications : University of Central Missouri
M.A. Communications : University of Central Missouri
Julie is the AEL Director for the Macon AEL program. She spent 23 years at Moberly Area Community College. She loves teaching and still teaches online college courses. She is a huge advocate of education and helping students succeed. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family. Her husband, Will, is a school superintendent; they have three amazing kids! She enjoys baking, thrifting, and going to concerts.
MACC Kirksville
Brenda Matheney
B.S. Fish & Wildlife Biology : Iowa State University
M.A. Education : Truman State University
Brenda Matheney is an educator with over 27 years of experience. She received her Bachelors of Science in Fish and Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University and her Master of Arts in Education from Truman State University. Her classes encourage students to think critically and inspire them to reach their highest potential. When she is not working, Brenda enjoys canoeing, horseback riding, reading, and spending time with family.
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.
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MACC, Kirksville
Michael Mitchell
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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.
Monroe City
Lisa Johnston
B.A. Journalism : Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A. Elementary Education : Hannibal LaGrange College
M.A. Curriculum & Instruction : Arkansas State University
> Married my best friend when we finished college in 1987.
> Worked for Mellon Bank to put us through his graduate schooling.
> Was a full-time pastor's wife, mother, in-home daycare provider, seamstress and lead household engineer until husband passed away in 2002.
> Returned to college to gain teaching credentials.
> Raised our three young sons as a middle school science teacher for 17+ years.
> Passionate about service, family, learning, animals, gardening, science, music and writing.
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 & Virtual Classes
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
Kallie Harlow
B.A. Public Administration : Columbia College of Missouri
Kallie is the AEL Student Services Assistant for the Macon AEL program. She enjoys playing video games, spending time with her family, and watching her children participate in various sport activities.