3rd Grade Classrooms
Josie Chapman
chapmanj@ritenourschools.org
Greetings, I am Josie Chapman and I am thrilled to be teaching at Buder Elementary! My extensive experience serving as a Math Interventionist and Paraprofessional for in Pattonville School district has provided me with creative strategies to captivate students by immersing them in authentic learning situations. My zeal for teaching extends beyond the confines of the classroom,. I have served as a basketball coach, after school club sponsor; implementing clubs such as chess, Black History studies, Wonder Women empowerment, and basic crocheting. I take pleasure in establishing meaningful connections with my students, serving as a mentor, offering a sympathetic ear, and cultivating a supportive classroom environment. Motivating students to reach their potential is an endeavor that brings me immense joy. In my free time, I enjoy decorating my home, reading historical literature, traveling, and watching Marvel and Disney movies with my children.
Heather O'Brien
obrienh@ritenourschools.org
Hello! My name is Heather O’Brien and I am excited to be a part of the Buder family. My goal as a third-grade educator is to motivate, inspire, encourage, and support students by providing a safe, secure, and loving environment to educate the students socially, emotionally, and cognitively so they can continue to build a foundation for lifelong learning. Outside of school, I love to spend time with my husband and two boys. We have a dog (Thor), a cat (Kat), a Boa Constrictor (Kaa), and we are currently fostering a dog named Arizona.
Mary Sutherland
sutherlandm@ritenourschools.org
Hello! My name is Ms. Sutherland. I have been a resident of Saint Louis, Missouri all of my life. One of my greatest accomplishments is becoming an educator. I take great pride and joy in being able to work with young people. Children are precious gifts. I am honored to be able to influence lives in a positive way and make lasting impressions like those that my second-grade teacher did for me. I am a proud aunt of six. I love my nieces and nephews as my own. I enjoy spending time with my family. Two of my favorite hobbies are karaoke and bowling.
Kim Zayas-Scott
zayasscottk@ritenourschools.org
Hello! My name is Kim Zayas-Scott. I have been teaching at Buder for the last 7 years and am excited to be teaching third grade. In the past, I lived in Arizona where I taught 5th grade, 6th grade, and 6th/7th grade special ed.
I have two daughters named Amanda and Marisa. I also have two dogs named Cooper and Layla. In my free time, I love to hike, camp, read, spend time with my family, and ride bicycles. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Technology.