Name:  Cindy Satterfield

Title of Position:  Title I Teacher for K-2 at Winfield Scott

Education:  BS Ed in Elementary Education from PSU in 1988, MS in Education from Missouri State University in 1998, and an MS with Licensure as a Reading Specialist from PSU in 2008

Experience:  Retired from Missouri with 29 years of experience. Six years as a 2nd-grade teacher in Bronaugh, and 23 years with the Nevada RV School District with years as a 2nd-grade teacher, 3rd-grade teacher, 3rd-grade Title I teacher, Literacy Coach, and an Instructional Coach.

Age:  51

Family:  Husband  – Married to Gary Satterfield for 30 years, a Plant Engineering Supervisor at 3M in Nevada.  Two sons – Jeremy, 26 and lives in Omaha, Nebraska where he works for Turner Construction out of Kansas City as a field engineer. ” He is engaged to be married to Olivia Culbertson on September 1 and we are excited to have her as our daughter-in-law!”  Her second son, Ben, graduated from Nevada High School. He will be attehnding Missouri State University this fall as a sophomore and is considering a degree in Physical Therapy.

Affiliations: She is a member of the Vernon County Retired Educators Association, Hannon Free Will Baptist Church, and the Women’s Auxiliary, and am also involved with Vernon County Relay for Life Team.

Why did you choose to become an educator?

“I chose education as a career for several reasons.  First, I truly love teaching children and find it gratifying to be able to make a positive difference in their lives.  It is important to raise our future generation to be well-rounded individuals with the skills they need to be successful no matter what path they choose in life.  As an educator, I also appreciate the opportunity to be a lifelong learner as I advance my education, attend professional development, and work with colleagues.  Every day is different and holds opportunities to be a positive influence in the life of another person.”

What is your first priority on the job?

“My first priority as I begin a “second” career in Kansas is to build positive relationships with students, their families, and my colleagues.  Adapting to the Kansas curriculum and getting familiar everything in a new district is also important, but I know it will come with time.  I am looking forward to a great year!”