ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTORS

I graduated from Central Methodist University with a BS in Child Development. I have minors in Accounting, Business Administration and Early care & Education. I have been the director and teacher of my bilingual program for 15 years in a small setting with young children. I have two daughters, who are Dayspring Alumni. They attended DaySpring from Kindergarten through high school with me as their at-home teacher. As a DaySpring family, we are very familiar with the DaySpring's teaching method, the materials, and the wonderful education that DaySpring offers.

My name is Kim Risch and this is my second year teaching at DaySpring.  Prior to this, I homeschooled my 4 kids for 20 years, some of them attended DaySpring as students, and one is now teaching here!  I took 4 years of Spanish in high school and loved it so much, I decided to continue to study it in college.  I have a BA in Spanish and spent 2 summers studying in Mexico.

Dr. Tracie is a practicing chiropractor with a deep passion for science and a commitment to lifelong learning. She lives in Maryland Heights with her husband, their cat, and their dog, while her three horses enjoy country life nearby. An avid animal lover, gardener, and nature enthusiast, Dr. Tracie believes that science is everywhere! With a passion for teaching, she fosters curiosity, cultivates critical thinking, encourages meaningful discussions, and shows her students that science is not only important—but fun!

Having begun her own theatrical training at Dayspring, April has a unique understanding of the program and how to help students achieve their full potential in a limited amount of time, all while passing on her love for theater to the next generation. With a BFA in Theater from Stephens College April has directed more than 30 musicals here at DaySpring. Some of her favorites include Finding Nemo (2024), Les Miserables (2021), Beauty and the Beast (2018), and Jane Eyre (2015).