2nd Grade
Meet the 2nd Grade Team

Mrs. Lanning, Room 116
Educational Experiences: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UMSL. This is my 23rd year teaching, my 7th year in Hazelwood, and my 3rd year at Lusher.
Favorite Quote: "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world for the better."
I'm inspired by... hope and humanity.
Contact information: dlanning@hazelwoodschools.org
Ms. Ryan, Room 118

Educational Experiences: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from UMSL. This is my 13th year of teaching, my fourth with Hazelwood and my 3rd at Lusher!
Favorite Quote: "My teacher gave me the best gift of all....believing in me."
I'm inspired by... the resilience of children.
Contact information: nryan1@hazelwoodschools.org
Mrs. Withington, Room 119

Educational Experiences: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of MO-St. Louis, and a Master's Degree from Arkansas State University in Curriculum Instruction and Design. This will be my 36th year teaching, and my 28th year at Lusher. I have taught middle school, 6th grade, 4th grade, and 2nd grade.
Favorite quote: "When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine."
I'm inspired by... students that are willing to try their best and have positive attitudes.
Contact information: kwithing@hazelwoodschools.org
