About Me

Who is Mrs. Werner?

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I grew up in Marysville, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School.  After high school, I attended K-State.  After graduating from K-State, I moved to  Axtell, Kansas and began teaching at Summerfield Elementary School.    I still reside in Axtell with my husband, Joe.

Family:

Husband Joe- owns and operates Little Joe's Service in Axtell, Kansas

Daughter Casey- graduated from Wichita State University and works as a Dental Hygienist in Kansas City, Missouri; On October 1, 2016 she married Donny Hulsing.  She and her husband have two children, our granddaughter, Ruby Elizabeth- (5 years old) and our grandson, Willum Joseph (2 years old).  

Daughter Paige-graduated from the University of Kansas, with a degree in English; She also studied ASL (American Sign Language) for 4 years; After being employeed with Lawrence Public Schools working with students who have special needs, she decided to pursue a Master Degree in Education.  She graduated from K-State in May 2020 and is a certified teacher. She is beginning her third year as an ELA teacher in Fayettville, Arkansas where she also hosts an ASL club for students.  Paige married Sam Haines on January 22, 2022 in Bella Vista, Arkansas. We welcomed our granddaughter, Etta Jane, January 25, 2024.

Daughter Alexis- graduated from Washburn University, with a degree in Forensic Investigation; she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority; after interning with Topeka Police Department, she decided to attend Topeka Policy Department Academy.  She graduated from the academy in July 2020 and is employed as a Police Officer with Topeka Police Department.  She and her fiance, Zach, who is also a police officer with TPD, plan to marry in April 2024.

Son Clark- graduated from Axtell High School in 2020.  He currently lives and works in Topeka, Kansas.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree from K-State, 1987

Master of Science degree from K-State, 1992

Career:

I have taught MTSS, Kindergarten and grades 2 through 6 at Summerfield Elementary (17 years), Bern Elementary (7 years), and SES (starting 12th year).

Interests:

Spending time with family, traveling (ask me about my trip to Alaska or Nashville!), reading, and attending local sporting events