Meet Mrs. Bryant
Alma Mater: Truman State University
Degree(s): Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Years of Experience: 5
Years at The Summit: 2
Rachael Bryant graduated from Truman State University with her Masters in Elementary Education. After graduation, she taught 3rd grade in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City for four years before moving to Springfield with her husband to be closer to family. Rachael started subbing for the Lower School at the Summit the following school year and became captivated by the school culture and early childhood education. She is thrilled to be part of the community full time.
Outside of education, Rachael loves to spend quality time with pets and family members. She also enjoys diving into ebooks, working on embroidery designs, and tackling the next exciting house project. Staying active is another key part of her routine, whether it’s walking in nature, lifting, or yoga.
Meet Mrs. West
The assistant teacher is Halina West. She grew up in the North of England, attending Didsbury Teacher Training College. She obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in 1974 and taught first grade in England and The Bahamas before relocating to Springfield in 1988. In 1994, she opened and ran a state licensed preschool until she retired in 2012. Halina enjoys traveling to England and Europe and spending time with her sisters, and her four great nieces. She is married and has two daughters, a step son, a step daughter, a 2 year old grandson, and two step-grandchildren who live in Louisiana. During her spare time, Mrs. West loves to garden, work on crossword puzzles, and has started learning to play pickleball.
We are eager to do a lot of learning, laughing, exploring, creating and growing together with each other this school year!