Bailey Shore, M/W Assistant Teacher

Bailey has her Bachelors in psychology (emphasis on child/developmental psychology) from Loyola University Chicago. She holds a masters degree in elementary education from Maryville University. She lives in Kirkwood with her husband Josh, their three kids Matthew, Benjamin and Gabriella, their dog Sammy and two turtles Hockey and Baseball. She enjoys running, sports and playing outside with her kids. KUM … Read More

Tricia Buckley, Lead Teacher

Tricia joined KUM as an assistant and Lunch Bunch teacher in 2001. She recently became a lead teacher in 2014. Tricia majored in Public Relations at Southeast Missouri State University and is currently taking classes to complete a degree in Early Education. Tricia was born and raised in St. Louis. She has been married to her husband since 1993. She … Read More

Mary Cruz, Lead Teacher

Mary has been teaching at KUM since 2000. She previously taught the Movement Class, and was also a classroom assistant. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood from Louisiana State University. She is married and has three children. She enjoys exercising and activities which promote a healthy lifestyle.

Nancy Frissell, Assistant Teacher

Nancy Frissell has been a classroom assistant at KUM since 2021. Her degrees include a B.S., and an M.Ed., in special education from the University of Oklahoma. She has experience teaching at the elementary level in kindergarten through sixth grade. Nancy is married, and has two daughters. She enjoys spending time outside, and being with her family.