Having started in the middle of the 2016/17 school year, bob busby is looking forward to his second full year with city garden! In addition to his outdoor education role, he will provide supplemental small group science instruction for third through sixth graders.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom he has 20 years’ experience working with students pre-K to 8 th grade in science and sports. He attended central missouri state university and lindenwood university to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education/science.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom he is a proud dad of twins! Jude and bennett will attend sappington elementary with mom, dori busby. His kiddos are adopted from taiwan and china.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom they are proud to be travelers from other countries and residents of missouri and arizona; yet, they are super excited to be back in the land of the gateway arch near family and old friends.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom dori has been an elementary counselor for 10 years and a classroom teacher for 5 years. They love their pets, parks, and opportunities to make memories!Cognitive learning theory in the classroom they moved to AZ for family reasons four years ago. They survived the scorpions, cactus, and melt-your-face- desert heat. They are glad to be back and experiencing life in the city (the city museum is their backyard)!Cognitive learning theory in the classroom bob's family lives in st. Charles county – it feels like a road trip to visit them. Bob thanks city garden for the opportunity to work with the community, families, and scholars!Cognitive learning theory in the classroom rbusby@citygardenschool.Org ext. 238 ×

Cathy bain has been teaching since 1987 and working at city garden since 2011. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in special education from the university of kansas.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she obtained her reading specialist certification from webster university. As an avid reader, it is not surprising that she specializes in teaching all areas of language including: decoding, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, handwriting, vocabulary, and study skills.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she performs two roles at city garden. Cathy teaches title I reading services to the lower elementary students and is the director of special education.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom in her spare time she can be found needlepointing on the sidelines as she cheers on her sons in all of their sporting endeavors. Her oldest son, jonathon, is an attorney in chicago and still finds time to play touch football, basketball, and softball.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom her middle son, trevor, attends college at lake forest college in chicago and plays football. Jake, her youngest son, attends john burroughs school and plays football, basketball, and runs track.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she is a natural cheerleader and advocate for all of our students at city garden. Let’s go team! Cathy@citygardenschool.Org ext. 218 ×

Hilary began working with children as the artist-in-residence for hope montessori infant-toddler community.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom it was with the littlest children that she began learning about and loving the montessori method. She received her montessori certification shortly thereafter and has worked with preschoolers for the past twelve years, as both an art teacher, a primary lead guide, and a city garden primary assistant guide.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom in 2010, she completed her master's in elementary education at UMSL. She also has the pleasure of teaching adult learners as an instructor for hope montessori educational institute, an accredited montessori teacher training center.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she has taught classroom leadership, parent-educator partnership, art, and sensorial. Hilary is deeply committed to montessori and social justice. She was humbled to become the lead guide of primary 2 in 2017 and excited to continue being a part of this community along with her husband and two young sons!Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she is so looking forward to growing alongside everyone in the city garden community. She still has much to learn and is excited by new opportunities and challenges.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom hilary@citygardenschool.Org ext. 206 ×

Norman williams III is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, composer, music director, audio technician, computer technician, father, and husband.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom he was born and raised in st. Louis, missouri. Over the past 20+ years, he's had the pleasure of sharing the stage or performing with various local, national, and international artists, including rodney bryant, bobby jones, robert ray, and brian mcknight.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom as a young child, he learned music by ear and was able to perform across the united states, but his formal training didn’t occur until he attended central visual performing arts high school.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom after graduation in 2002, norman decided to pursue a career in instrumental music studies. In 2007, he received a bachelor of arts in jazz percussion music.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom afterwards, he continued working towards a master of arts in teaching with K-12 certification in instrumental music. Currently, he is the senior tech leader at the new church located in south st.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom louis. He is the music director for his own band dre-dre & coast, as well as keyboardist for local groups, honeyvox, E.N. Hodge & the O.G.O’s, and a freelance musician.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom norman also has experience as a substitute teacher from parallel education. In his free time, he loves composing original music, bowling, working on cars, and spending time with his family.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom his mission as a teacher is to help students explore music and stimulate their creative minds. He joined city garden in 2017 as music specialist.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom norman@citygardenschool.Org ×

A native of chicago, IL, rahviance robinson is a multi-disciplined visual and performing artist, in the specialties of graphic design, photography, voice over, and spoken word.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom an initial graduate of st. Louis university, additional credentials and certifications in these disciplines herald from otis school of art & design (los angeles), school of visual arts (NYC) and the international academy of design (chicago).Cognitive learning theory in the classroom an active performer both nationally and internationally, her previous tenure includes that as an adjunct instructor in the literacy of graphic design, a teaching artist to early childhood students, and the voice for educational apps for children aged 2-6 in the appystore kids learning videos.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom utilizing her disciplines as tools, she's created a bridge connecting different methods of learning to the retention and expression of said lessons within early childhood students.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this is where her passion lies, in advancing knowledge and confidence in the minds that will shape our tomorrows. Rahviance joined the city garden staff in 2017 as assistant guide in primary 3.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom ext. 207 ×

Sandi bowers is an elementary educator from st. Louis, MO who enjoys planning community outreach programs, visiting local parks and attractions, and spending time with family and friends.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she is a mother of two very busy children and a member of the islamic foundation of greater st.Louis. She's very outgoing and enjoys meeting new people and sharing her experiences as a muslim-american to those who are curious.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom after graduating as the valedictorian of her high school class, sandi continued her education at truman state university. While completing a psychology degree, she worked three jobs that she believes improved her personal and professional development.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom working as an international student affairs office student assistant, at the maritz inc. Call-center, and as a substitute teacher for the kirksville school district, she realized her passion for making connections with as many different individuals as possible to foster mutual understanding.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom sandi received her masters degree in elementary education at truman state university and completed student-teaching in 4th & 5th grade classes in the pattonville and affton school districts.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom her first years of teaching included teaching intermediate grades in a private school in ballwin, MO and public school in the st. Louis public school district.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom her experience working with culturally and developmentally unique student populations has further prepared her to meet the needs of each student in her class.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom outside of working and being a mother, sandi enjoys volunteering at local sustainability events with the missouri botanical gardens and attending professional workshops provided by education organizations and local libraries.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom she considers herself to be a life-long learner, critical-thinker, and problem-solver, and is excited to provide learning opportunities for each student that reflect these crucial academic and life-skills.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom joining the staff in 2017, she looks forward to guiding the growth of the unique individuals at city garden montessori school and having a FUN and productive school year!Cognitive learning theory in the classroom sandi@citygardenschool.Org ext. 211 ×