Iris Wheatley

Grade 4 Teacher

Middle Grades Enrichment Teacher

Miss Iris’s first job was assisting in the kindergarten and parent toddler classes in the early days of City of Fountains. Since then she has worked as a Supplemental Instructor at Penn Valley Community College, obtained administrative experience as a property manager, and had the pleasure of nannying for several families during her time in Austin, Texas.

When she moved back to Kansas City, she felt drawn to work at the school again and started out in the administrative office, although quickly found herself filling in as a substitute in many classrooms and programs. To prepare for her first lead teaching experience, Iris completed an Essential Waldorf grades course, as well as in-house training with Robyn Brown during the summer of 2022.

She has always loved working with children and it was this experience of working with the children at the school that led her to want to teach. Getting to see each child’s unique perspective and personality unfold is something that inspires her and she is honored to be part of an organization that facilitates this kind of creativity and learning.

As a child Iris, was homeschooled and exposed to Waldorf-inspired education at an early age. This experience has given her an appreciation for art, nature, independence and community. In her free time Iris enjoys visiting the Nelson, going for walks, watercolor painting and reading.