Student Speakers Highlight Summer Basic BIST 2018
Two students who have experienced significant positive change thanks to the BIST program shared their stories at this summer's Basic BIST Training at John Knox Pavilion on July 23-27 in Lee's Summit, Mo. Each experience featured adults willing to partner with them to help them problem solve and grow through a relationship of grace and accountability.
Pictured (left to right): BIST Director Marty Huitt; 6th grader AK; AK's Godfather, Mike; 5th grader Karissa; and Karissa's mother, Christina.
From Defiant to Most Improved

Using the BIST model and smaller class sizes, Turner Middle School aids students with behavior modification. Clearly struggling with social situations and considered defiant, Alexis was one such student. But teachers partnered with Alexis to help her become the best version of herself, and now she will be receiving the GROWTH award at the end of the year.
Meet Our Newest Team Member

Please welcome Stephanie Griesinger, who joined our BIST team in July.

Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Northwest Missouri State University, then went on to earn her Master’s of Art Degree in Education from the University of Central Missouri. Spending the majority of her teaching career at the secondary level teaching ELA, she most recently taught 3rd grade. As a classroom teacher, Stephanie utilized BIST for 11 years and was a leader of her school’s Vision Team, providing support for staff and helping with the implementation of BIST. Welcome, Stephanie!
Upcoming BIST Trainings

  • October 4-6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • RSECC Raytown Schools Education Conference Center (10750 E 350 Hwy; Raytown, MO)

  • January 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam Campus (421 E 137th St; KCMO)

  • January 24-25, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral (415 W 13th St; KCMO)

  • January 31, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam Campus (421 E 137th St; KCMO)

  • February 7, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam Campus (421 E 137th St; KCMO)

  • April 26-27, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Location TBA
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