2025-2026 New Staff

Hello! My name is Jill Kupronis.  I will be the high school life sciences teacher and STUCO sponsor for the upcoming school year. I attended Missouri State University for my undergraduate degree in Biology. I attended Avila University for my Master's in Education. This year will be my 13th year in education. Previous to education, I worked in medical research. My three elementary-aged daughters will also be starting the new school year at Archie with me. We are very excited to make new friends. I am always ready to talk about book recommendations or favorite travel destinations. 

My name is Tim Hollingsworth, and I will be a secondary Special Education teacher this year. I graduated from Missouri State University and will be entering my 12th year of teaching.  I enjoy sports (playing and watching), spending time with my daughter and traveling.  I am very excited to begin this new chapter in my professional life. I am looking forward to meeting my new coworkers and students.

 My name is Vicki Wehmeyer.  I will be the 5th grade teacher this upcoming year.  I attended the University of Phoenix and have been in education for 18 years.  My husband and I have four boys and enjoy doing things outside.  I am very excited to get to know the students and everyone in the Archie community.

My name is Rachel Hufferd. I will be teaching second grade. I received my undergraduate degree from UMKC and my graduate degree from Graceland University. This is my 17th year of teaching. I am married to Zak, and we have two children, Waylon and Autumn. I love cooking and making all kinds of yummy food! I enjoy being outside - finding four-leaf clovers, chilling in the hammock, watching hummingbirds, looking at clouds, fishing, gardening or just playing with my kids. I can't wait to be part of #ArchieStrong and help kids have fun learning and become incredibly successful students!

I’m Aisha Ford, and I’ll be teaching Precalculus, Algebra 2, Geometry and College Algebra.  I’m a Pittsburg State University graduate, currently working on my Master’s Degree in Mathematics.  I am from Kansas City, KS, and have a big, dynamic family that keeps life interesting!  

My background is rooted in tutoring and service management. I will be bringing that same support and spirit, strategy and passion into the classroom.  I’m on a mission to help students slay the mathematical dragon and grow to become independent thinkers and confident problem solvers.   

I know that math may not always add up to fun for everyone, but I am here to prove otherwise!  My ultimate goal is to make math less of a problem and more of a solution for Archie.  I’m super excited to flex my geekiness, enthusiasm and belief in every student’s potential within this amazing community.  I want my kiddos to gain a savvy persistence and a curiosity that keeps their desire of learning alive.  Get hype. Let’s GO! #ArchieStrong  💪📐🔥

My name is Anna Hall. I am so excited to begin working at Archie as the new administrative assistant and lunchroom cashier! We moved to Archie two years ago and love it here. I have a son, Easton, who will be in second grade and a daughter, Sutton, who will be in kindergarten. I am looking forward to being a part of the team and community as well as getting to see my kids throughout the day!

My name is Jennifer Watson, and I will be teaching Special Education K-3. I attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education.  I will be completing my Master's in Educational Technology this coming school year.   This year will be my 8th as an educator.  I previously taught for one year in the Hickman Mills School District and six years in Adrian.  I stepped away from the classroom for the last five years. I am very excited to be coming back to the classroom here in Archie.  

My husband, Tony, and I celebrated 16 years of marriage this past July. I have lived in Archie since 2005. Together, we have had six children. Five of them attended and graduated from Archie, and one graduated from Shawnee Mission East.  We have five grandchildren and one on the way.  We enjoy spending time together with our children and grandchildren. We are active members of Evangel Church here in Archie.  Being a part of the Archie School District in one aspect or another since 2005 has been a blessing. I could not be more excited to serve the students and families of the community that I love and live in.  

My name is Hannah Jacobs. I will be working as a paraprofessional for the upcoming school year. I am getting ready to start my senior year of college at Fort Hays State University, where I am going to get my degree in Elementary Education. I grew up in Archie for practically my whole life. I attended Archie Pre-K through 12th grade. I have also subbed at Archie for the past three years. My mom is the 5th grade teacher at Archie, and my sister (Brooke) is going to be a senior this year. I have two brothers. Austin is 19 and graduated from Harrisonville. Andrew is 22 and graduated from Archie. My dad is a sergeant for the HPD and has been there for a while. I’m most excited to be a part of the Archie staff and to make a difference in students’ lives. 

 My name is Jordan Parrott. I will be working as a paraprofessional this year. I graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BSE in secondary English. I worked at Archie last year as a substitute teacher, and this is my first year working full-time in the American school system. Prior to this, I spent four years in South Korea teaching English as a second language to elementary and middle school students. I enjoy reading in my free time and spending time with my two dogs. I have a niece in third grade and a nephew in sixth grade who attend Archie. I look forward to getting to know the students I met as a substitute teacher on a deeper level. I'm also looking forward to getting to know the students I didn’t have an opportunity to meet last year. I am excited to join the Archie staff and start helping students on their journey to achieving both their academic and personal goals.

My name is Angela Donald. I will be working in Student Services. I am reuniting with the Archie Staff as I was the High School Secretary from 2011-2017. I have two adult children who are Archie graduates. I have been blessed with three amazing grandsons, and I love to spend as much time with them as possible.  My husband Gary and I live in Harrisonville.  I am excited to return to Archie and be a Whirlwind again. I feel like I’m back home.

My name is Hannah Schilling. I will be a nurse paraprofessional this coming year. I am finishing my Associate of Applied Science degree at Johnson County Community College. I currently live here in Archie with my 10 year old son Liam, who’s a big part of my life. Family and community mean a lot to me. I’m grateful to be in a role where I can contribute to both. This school year, I’m most excited to get to know our students and staff. I am also excited to support our nurse in keeping everyone safe, healthy and ready to learn. I’m looking forward to reflecting Archie’s commitment to its students in the care I provide each day.