Colleen White | 3rd grade teacher

Colleen received her Bachelor of Arts in studio art with an emphasis in lens-based media from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She previously tutored for the Literacy Lab and then joined Kansas City Teacher Residency where she gained teacher training and elementary certification. She received her master’s degree in urban education from Park University. This is her second year at AFIA, her third year teaching 3rd grade, and her fifth year working with Kansas City youth. Colleen lives near AFIA with her husband, stepdaughter, dog, snake, and two cats. She likes to grow plants, make art, and go to live concerts in the Kansas City area.