McCarthy April

April McCarthyApril McCarthy

4th Grade Teacher
Siegrist Elementary

Hello! I am excited to be a part of the Platte R-3 Community. I have five children and a son-in-law! Two are in college and three are in secondary.  I grew up in the Northland and graduated from Liberty High School. I earned my BA in Administrative Management from Missouri State and my Master’s Degree in elementary curriculum instruction from the University of Phoenix. I have been teaching since 2005 and have taught all levels PreK-5th grade. In my spare time you will find me cheering for the Chiefs and Royals, traveling, spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks and loving my dogs! I have two dogs, Ruby and Heidi. My favorite quote is "Never, never give up!" ~ Winston Churchill 

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Mrs. McCarthy Daily Schedule 2023-2024

  • 8:30-8:50 -Arrival
  • 8:50-9:00 - Morning Meeting
  • 9:00-9:50 -LEAD Time
  • 9:50-10:40 - Math Workshop
  • 10:40-11:30 - Special/Teacher Plan Time
  • 11:30-12:30 - Readers Workshop 
  • 12:20-12:50 - Lunch
  • 12:50-1:10 - Science/Social Studies
  • 1:10-2:00 -Writers Workshop
  • 2:00-2:30 - Recess
  • 2:30-2:50 - Independent Reading
  • 2:50-3:25 - Small Groups
  • 3:25-3:35 - Closing Circle
  • 3:35-3:50 - Dismissal

Contact Information

Email: venablea@platteco.k12.mo.us
Phone: 816-858-5977 ext.1415