Hello! My name is Britany Burkart and I am so excited to be leading CKZ!

Hello, my name is Jill Callis. I am a second grade teacher. I am excited about being your teacher this year.

Hello! I'm excited that you are going to be a part of ''The Best School in the Universe'', Sommer Elementary! Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions about 5th grade. Thanks!

Hello! I am Ms. Smith, second grade teacher at Lester B. Sommer Elementary School.

My name is Mrs. Gephart and I am the Principal of Sommer Elementary. Before becoming the Principal here I taught for 21 years. I taught 6th grade at Northridge, K-5 Art at Sugar Creek and Sommer and then I taught 4th grade at Sugar Creek for 13 years. School is a great place to be and I am blessed to be a part of the Sommer Elementary Team!

Hello, my name is Sondra Hardisty and I am now in my 11th year of teaching music here at Sommer Elementary. I attended Butler University for my undergrad and Anderson University for my Master's in Music Education. In the music room, I utilize the elemental approach to teaching music known as Orff Schulwerk and am certified with all 3 levels of training in this teaching method. I currently serve as the Indiana Orff Schulwerk Association's Treasurer, perform in several local ensembles (the Clown Band!), and teach private lessons on saxophone and clarinet. I live in Avon with my husband, Ross, and son, Hadley.

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

Welcome to my page. This is my 13th year teaching, my 10th year at Sommer Elementary. I am married to Jairo, who is from the Dominican Republic. I do speak Spanish and continue to improve by practicing Spanish with my husband. We have a daughter, Brielle, who is two years old. My sister inspired me to become a teacher because I saw her struggles in school as a student with a mild cognitive disability, and I wanted to help students who faced similar challenges. All students can learn! I love teaching and watching students come alive when they learn something new, are excited about their learning, or reach a goal they have been working for.

Hello! My name is Dawne Peterson and I am one of the 3rd grade teachers at Sommer. A graduate of North Montgomery and Purdue University, this is my 12th year at Sommer Elementary. I am looking forward to a great year in 3rd!

Hello! I am Mrs. Reichert, one of two fifth grade teachers at Sommer Elementary. This is my 23rd year teaching and 20th year in 5th grade. I teach math to all 5th grade students.

Hello! This is my fifth year at Sommer teaching Art and ninth year teaching. I graduated from Purdue (Boiler Up!) and started my career teaching in Lafayette. I am excited to see your child's creativity shine in the art room! You can see what is going on by connecting to Artsonia. Ask me how if you are not already connected!

Welcome to First Grade!! My Name is Katlin Rhoten, and I am thrilled about being your child's teacher. I was born and raised in Logansport, IN but relocated to the North area in 2014. I am a 2009 Ball State University graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a licensure in Reading.

Welcome to 1st grade! My name is Mrs. Snellenbarger and I am so excited to be your teacher this year!!!! We are going to have a fabulous school year!

Hello! My name is Nikki Stigall & I teach 4th grade at LBS! I am a proud graduate of Indiana State University. My husband & I have 4 dogs. We are avid Saints fans. I enjoy being outside, traveling, doing Lego building, & scrapbooking.