Retiring teacher leaves her heart lessons at Dassa McKinney
CLAY TWP — Dassa McKinney Elementary School and the American Heart Association honored retiring physical education teacher Sue Scialabba on Wednesday, May 31, for her 28 years of promoting student heart health.
Kim McBryar, a STREAM teacher and longtime colleague, introduced Scialabba to a crowd of cheering students.
“This woman is amazing,” McBryar told the crowd. “Ms. Scialabba, you have taught generations of students here at the Moniteau School District — you’ve left an indelible mark on this educational community with your humility, your strength, your perseverance, kindness, positivity and your pure love of teaching.”
Scialabba said she has been with the school district for 32 years, starting as a substitute Moniteau High School teacher in 1991.
“Then I came to the elementary school, and I’ve been here ever since,” Scialabba said. “And I’ve coached volleyball, basketball, track, soccer, cross-country and golf at Moniteau.”
