Staff Directory

More information coming soon.

amandawondra-appl@smsd.org

(913)993-9380

 Mary Chris Blickhan has been a parent educator with the   Shawnee Mission Parents as Teachers program for 6 years.   She has a Bachelor’s Degree from UMKC in Sociology and   Administration of Justice, as well as a Master’s Degree in Social   Work from the University of Kansas.  Mary Chris has spent the   majority of her career working with children and families in   various situations.  She especially loves working with families   through Parents as Teachers, supporting families during the fun   and important early years of their children’s lives!  She and her   partner have a son in college and a son in high school and two   huge, wild dogs!  

marychrisblickhan@smsd.org
(913) 993-9380                                                          

Erin Flint is a passionate parent educator with 17 years of experience in early childhood education, including 6 years in preschool and 11 years in kindergarten in the Shawnee Mission School District. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University. As a mother of three, Erin brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her role, offering valuable support to new parents navigating the early stages of their children's development.

erinflint@smsd.org 

913-993-9380

 Kristin Fulghum loves working as a parent educator and   serving families in the Shawnee   Mission School District.   She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from   Texas A&M University and taught 2^nd grade, 4^th grade,   and preschool before joining the Parents As   Teachers   team. Kristin and her husband have three school-aged   daughters and an ornery but   well-loved boxer (Hank).

 kristinfulghum@smsd.org

 Lauren graduated from Portland State University with a   Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She went on to graduate   Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas with a   Master's in Business Performance Improvement. Her career   has focused primarily on mental health, behavior   management, parent support, and teaching both in a   classroom setting and home environment. Lauren is   passionate about early childhood development and   ensuring all students are provided with a unique curriculum   that meets their individual needs. Lauren and her husband   enjoy spending time with their two sons traveling, hiking,   and eating at new restaurants.

laurenrentschler@smsd.org 

(913)993-9380

 Suzanne Sawalich is proud to be a parent educator for the   Shawnee  Mission School District.  She is from a small town   in western Kansas.  She received a Bachelor's Degree in   Education from Fort Hays State University, and a Master’s in   Elementary Counseling  from the University of   Kansas. Suzanne taught third and fifth grade for 10 years   before becoming a parent educator in 2006. She loves   working with families and making a positive difference in   their lives.

 suzannesawalich@smsd.org
 (913) 993-9380        
 

 Laura began as a Parent Educator in 2024.   She has a   Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UMKC   and a Master's degree in Library Science from MU.  

 laurastarr@smsd.org

 Jennifer Wonderly has been a parent educator with the   Shawnee Mission School District since 2007.  Jennifer loves   providing support, education and helping empower young   families as they navigate parenting.  She received a   Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Life   from the University of Kansas.  She also received a Master's   of Science in Family Therapy from Friends University.  Jennifer lives in Prairie Village, is a wife to Sean and a busy   mother to two sons, Alex and Sam, and a terrier named   Wally. 
    
 jenniferwonderly@smsd.org  
 (913) 993-9380