Launch partners with Missouri State University and Drury University to offer students dual credit options. When it comes to the benefits of taking a dual credit course in high school, the list is quite long. Students are exposed to advanced … Read More
Summer Learning for Every Student: Camdenton
A summer job and off-season colorguard activities helped Camdenton High School student Carmalita Leuenberger earn her Launch PE credit. Meet Carmalita Leuenberger. The Camdenton High School sophomore worked and attended an off-season band camp last summer, and she earned her … Read More
Summer Learning for Every Student: Jackson
Jackson High School student Charles Collins attended Boys State—and four other leadership academies—last summer, all while taking Launch’s government course online. It would be hard to find a student more motivated than Jackson High School’s Charles Collins. “I always joke … Read More
Launch Teacher Profile: Chris Bodoin
Launch physical fitness teacher Chris Bodoin, who attended 45 schools before his own high school graduation, shares how his journey helped him develop a passion for helping students. This is my tenth year as a teacher. I taught at Springfield … Read More
Launch teacher profile: Bethany Laws
Launch Business Teacher Bethany Laws values the time she spends working one-on-one with students. Spending more than six years in post-secondary education helped Bethany Laws discover her true passion: spending one-to-one time with students. “I was an academic advisor and … Read More
Launch Teacher Profile: Christopher Kensinger
Christopher Kensinger, a full-time Launch English Language Arts teacher, shares his passion for the teaching profession. As Christopher Kensinger discusses why he chose to be an educator, it’s obvious that his passion for the profession runs deep. “I’m a teacher … Read More
Launch Teacher Profile: Matt Burke
Matt Burke, who teaches for Launch and works as a Graduation Advisor, shares his passion for connecting with students. After graduating from Southwest Baptist University, Matt Burke moved from a quiet corner of southwest Missouri to the hustling, bustling borough … Read More
Launch Teacher Profile: Megan Walcher
Taking Science Statewide Megan Walcher combines her love of science and passion for teaching to instruct Launch’s Earth Science, Astronomy and AP Physics courses. “My dad was in the military. I grew up in California, but then my dad actually broke … Read More
Teacher Talk: Kazumi Holcomb
Kazumi Holcomb, a native of Japan, shares the story behind developing and teaching Launch’s Japanese I and II courses. I was born in Japan. My hometown is called Yokohama, which is the second largest city. I went to college also … Read More
Why We Launch: Everton
While the Everton School District is small in size, it aims to provide big opportunities for students—Launch helps by greatly expanding the high school’s course catalog. Every August, Mr. Kip Spalding welcomes a group of Everton High School freshmen … Read More
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