Melanie Stoelting
Parents as Teachers Director/Parent Educator
I have been blessed to be a parent educator for 28 years. Partnering with families to ensure their children are ready for school is my favorite part of my job. Early childhood education is my jam and I love sharing milestones and parenting topics with families. I truly believe parents are their child's first and foremost teacher.
I have five grandchildren and love going to their homes in Springfield and Columbia to do “Nana’s Clipboard of Fun.” I am a wife, mother, parent educator, and PAT State Consultant, but my favorite title is Nana!
Debbie Blunt
Parent Educator
I am an Iowa native transplanted to Dexter 38 years ago. I have been blessed with five wonderful children and twelve grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, first and foremost. I also enjoy going for walks, swimming, hiking, and watching movies. I have had the opportunity to serve families for 28 years. In that time, I have enjoyed building rapport with many families and partnering in their parenting journey. I truly believe all children are born to learn and grow to their full potential.
Adam Clark
Parent Educator/Website Administrator
I am a third and fifth grade Title I reading intervention teacher at Central Elementary, and am very excited about working with the staff and families in the Parents as Teachers program! Early childhood education is a passion of mine; I began my career as a teacher for DAEOC Head Start and am thrilled to move back into the early childhood world.
Outside of school, I teach education classes for Hannibal-LaGrange University. I play trumpet in the Southeast Missouri Regional Jazz Orchestra, which performs in the summer. I am also an avid reader. My favorite genres of literature are science fiction novels, biographies, and mysteries.
I am not married, nor do I have any children of my own, but I have three nieces and a nephew - with another nephew coming in February - that I spoil as though they were my own. Of all the hats I wear and all the titles I have, "Uncle Adam" is my favorite!
Alexis Stafford
Parent Educator
Angela Watkins
Parent Educator
I am married and have two sons and four grandchildren. I grew up in Dexter and attended Dexter Schools. I enjoy swimming, reading, walking my dog, taking trips and going to restaurants.
I have been a Parent Educator for 19 years; my favorite part of my job is meeting families and supporting parents as they help their children learn.
Ashley Wheeler
Parent Educator
Hello, My name is Ashley Wheeler. I became a Parent Educator three years ago. I enjoy meeting new families and creating a lasting bond. I am currently the ISS and elementary computer teacher at Richland R-1.
I married my high school sweetheart 22 years ago. Together we have three amazing children, an awesome son-in-law, one grandson and three dogs. I enjoy traveling, watching my kids play sports, and being with family. God has blessed me in many ways.
Kim Williams
Parent Educator