Robinson Elementary School

We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Jennifer Moore, our Gifted Education teacher at Robinson Elementary, has been named a semifinalist for the Missouri Teacher of the Year! 🎉

This incredible recognition reflects the passion, creativity, leadership, and unwavering commitment Mrs. Moore brings to our students each day. She challenges students to think deeply, discover their strengths, and see the possibilities within themselves.

We are so proud to have Mrs. Moore representing Robinson Elementary and Kirkwood School District among this outstanding group of educators from across Missouri!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Moore and cheering her on as she continues this exciting journey!

🎉 Congratulations to all 16 semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Here’s the full list of educators recognized statewide today (alphabetical by last name):

✨ Alazé Chowning – All Subjects (Grade 2), Richmond R-XVI, Sunrise Elementary
✨ Nicole Crocker – Agricultural Education (Grades 9–12), Branson R-IV, Branson High School
✨ Heather Dunn – Media Production (Grades 6–12), Missouri School for the Deaf
✨ Trista Hance – Special Education (Grades 6–12), Newburg R-II
✨ Katie Huff – Special Education (9–12), Raymore Peculiar R-II, Raymore Peculiar High School
✨ Emily Klein – Social Studies (Grades 10–12), Bayless, Bayless High School
✨ Christine Logan Hollis – Science (Grades 7–8), Kingston K-14, Kingston K-14 Middle School
✨ Adriana Marble – Literacy Coach (Grades K–5), Blue Springs R IV, James Lewis Elementary
✨ Kristen McGauley – All Subjects (Grade 1), Ozark R-VI, Ozark South Elementary
✨ Vondra Miller – Reading (Grades K–4), Neosho School District, South Elementary
✨ Jennifer Moore – Gifted Education (Grades K–5), Kirkwood R-VII, Robinson Elementary School
✨ Sarah Moonier – Science (Grades 9–12), Rockwood R-VI, Rockwood Summit High School
✨ Sarah Newton – English Language Arts (Grade 7), Valley Park, Valley Park Middle School
✨ Sarah Steffens – Elementary (Grades K–4), Fort Osage R-I, Elm Grove Elementary
✨ Tamara Turner MacLean – Gifted/Enrichment (Grades K–4), Ladue, Old Bonhomme Elementary
✨ Bailey Womble – Special Education (Grades K–2), School of the Osage, Heritage Elementary

📰 Full news release: https://ow.ly/cexB50ZAuM6

📣 Thank you for celebrating these educators with us today. Finalists will be announced at the end of this month — stay tuned!

This week, we’re excited to introduce the newest faces joining our team!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ms. Zoe Jones, who will be stepping in as the second grade long-term sub for Ms. Green’s class.

Ms. Jones is entering her fourth year as a second grade teacher and is Kirkwood through and through! As a Westchester Elementary and Kirkwood High graduate, she’s thrilled to return and give back to the community that helped shape her.

We’re so glad to have you at Robinson, Ms. Jones! Drop a comment below to say hello! 👋❤️

Due to the heat advisory, we are shortening the Popsicles on the Playground event to just one hour today, August 11. We invite all grade levels to join us from 6pm - 7pm. Yard signs will be available for our Kindergarten and New to Robinson 1st - 5th grade families. Meet us at the OLC for a popsicle and then enjoy time on the playground. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations Mrs. Moore on being named a 2026-2027 Regional Teacher of the Year Honoree! We are extremely proud of you!

Read more at https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/news/~board/district-news-kirkwood-school-district-20775/post/jennifer-moore-named-a-2026-27-regional-teacher-of-the-year-honoree

Please join us in celebrating Jennifer Moore, Gifted Specialist at Robinson Elementary, who has been named a 2026-27 Regional Teacher of the Year Honoree! After being named the Kirkwood School District Teacher of the Year back in March, she is now one of just 10 exceptional educators chosen from across the St. Louis area. Thank you, Ms. Moore, for creating an environment where our students flourish and grow. We are so incredibly proud to have you representing Kirkwood!

Read more at https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/news/~board/district-news-kirkwood-school-district-20775/post/jennifer-moore-named-a-2026-27-regional-teacher-of-the-year-honoree

📚 Join us today, July 8, from 4:30 p.m. –6:00 p.m. at Meacham Park for our Summer Book Event! Children can choose a book, and everyone can enjoy a cold treat provided by our Robinson PTO. We hope to see you there!

That’s a wrap, Roadrunners!

Thank you for an incredible school year filled with learning, growth, and memories. We hope you have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer.

See you in August!

Adding more memories from our 4th grade fishing trip! 🎣🐟 Such a fun day on the water with this amazing crew. More smiles, more fish stories, and plenty of laughs!