Dear Families of the Waynesville Sixth Grade Center,

My name is Ruth Ann Justus.  I have been with Waynesville School District since 2001. I first started out as a paraprofessional in the Autism room at Pick Elementary. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught 1st and 2nd grades, both on and off post. I have been at WSGC since 2018.

I am excited to be working with sixth-grade students as they begin their journey into middle school. It is my belief that this age is a very pivotal one and one where great strides can be made in empowering all students to reach their highest potential. I am a strong proponent of teamwork and teaching the “whole” child.

I have been married to my husband, Jay, for 17 years. We have two sons, Colton and Dian.  Colton graduated from Waynesville in May of 2021. He is working with a local Heating and Cooling company. Dian will be a 10th grader at Waynesville High School. I also have one granddaughter, Presley. When I am not at school, I enjoy watching Dian play sports, spending time with my family, and serving alongside my husband in his real estate business.

Again, I am very excited to be serving the community at the Sixth Grade Center. Please feel free to contact me anytime at rjustus@waynesville.k12.mo.us.

Email Terisa Pearce
573-842-2350

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. This is my 24th year in education. My experiences have taken me from the elementary classroom to the college classroom. I've taught 4th through 6th, education classes at the University of North Texas, and most recently art K-5. I've loved them all and learned so much. I've had wonderful experiences as an instructional coach, curriculum writer, and professional development presenter, but my best times were in the classroom with my students. I've been at the 6th grade center since 2022. My husband, Don, and I moved to Missouri four years ago to build our forever home on our land, and I found my new education family in Waynesville. We have two children, Baylee and Connor. Baylee is a teacher and mom in Texas, and my son, Connor is in the HVAC business. I have one grandson, Oliver, who is toddling all around and is his MiMi's favorite person! I am always looking for an adventure, a good book, and an opportunity to create art. I look forward to working with our amazing staff, students, and families.