Meridian Elementary

🍎 Meet Our Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Christiaens!

Mrs. Christiaens is one of our fantastic 3rd grade teachers and is beginning her 3rd year of teaching, and her first year at Meridian. She loves those special “light bulb” moments when something finally clicks for her students—it’s what makes teaching so rewarding!

💛 Fun Fact: When she was in high school, she broke both of her ankles at the same time!

🎧 Outside of school, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, staying active, music, gardening, crafting, gaming, volunteering, and listening to audiobooks.
We are so lucky to have Mrs. Christiaens bringing energy and excitement to learning each day! 💙

🍎 Meet Our Staff Spotlight: Kimmy Rhode!

Kimmy is one of our wonderful Kindergarten teachers beginning her 3rd year of teaching. She believes every child is capable of learning and deserves a safe, supportive classroom environment. Her favorite part of teaching is building strong connections with her students—she knows trust is the foundation for meaningful learning and loves being a Mustang!

💛 Fun Fact: Kimmy is a big SpongeBob fan!

🌼 Outside of school, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, staying active, music, gardening, crafting, gaming, and volunteering in the community.

We are so lucky to have Kimmy bringing positivity and connection to our classrooms each day! 💙

🍎 Meet Our Staff Spotlight: Heather Hopper!

Heather is our Building Blocks 3s teacher and brings 3 years of experience to our early childhood program. She believes school should be a fun and welcoming place where children can explore, play, and be themselves while learning something new every day. She is passionate about creating a safe and joyful environment for her students to grow and thrive.

💛 Fun Fact: Heather lived in Iowa for 3 years!

🌼 Outside of school, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, staying active, music, gardening, crafting, gaming, and volunteering in the community.

We are so lucky to have Heather helping our youngest learners feel safe, happy, and excited to learn each day! 💙

🍎 Meet Our Staff Spotlight: Diana Williams!

Diana is part of our Advantage Preschool team and brings 8 years of experience supporting our youngest learners. She is passionate about nurturing social-emotional growth by helping children build confidence, form positive relationships, and learn how to manage their feelings. Through guided play and meaningful interactions, she fosters kindness, independence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

🌼 Outside of school, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, staying active, music, gardening, crafting, gaming, and volunteering in the community.

We are so lucky to have Diana helping our students grow and thrive each day! 💙