Hello! My name is Miss Stacy Baute. This is my eighth year teaching at Southwestern Elementary. I have taught in fourth and third grade. I am very excited to be part of the Southwestern Family as a teacher. I attended Southwestern from Kindergarten until I graduated in 2008. I love being involved at school. I love to attend as many sporting events as possible. I am the Spell Bowl Team Leader. Outside of school, I love to travel, read, attend concerts, watch sports, drink Starbucks, and take care of my dog, Oakley. I graduated from Purdue University in 2012. Go BOILERS!!!! If you ever have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to email me! I'm looking forward to another fabulous school year!

I currently teach first grade. I have taught eleven years. I've been a Spartan for five years.

Hi, my name is Matt Campbell. I am originally from Seymour, IN. I graduated from Johnson University in 2010 and went through the Transition to Teaching program at Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in Secondary English Education. This is my first teaching job and I am excited to work with everyone in the Southwestern community.

I'm originally from Greensburg and was raised on a farm 20 minutes west of town. I went to University of Indianapolis and graduated with Chemistry Education. This will be my third year teaching and am very excited about the upcoming 15-16 school year at Southwestern. I can't wait for the year to get underway!

Hello, My name is Brady Days. I am the Athletic director/Assistant Principal and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Southwestern. This is my tenth year at the school. I taught Physical Education and Health my first seven years. Before I came to Southwestern I taught one year at Mt. Vernon and assisted with the varsity boys basketball team. I went to college at Ball State University where I earned my B.S and my M.S. While at Ball State I worked with the basketball team. I did my student teaching at Muncie Southside and also was the varsity assistant at Blackford High School. I grew up on a hog farm in a small town called Ashley, Indiana. I have four brothers that all live back home close to my mom and dad. I graduated from DeKalb High School. I currently live in Indianapolis with my daughter. In my free time I enjoy watching the Cubs, Colts, Pacers, Purdue and Ball State along with Movies (currently working on my top 1000 movies of all time) and reading books.

Hi, my name is Carolyn Dunigan and this is my ninth year as PLATO Lab Instructor. I enjoy working with students “one on one” in grades 9-12, helping them prepare for their ECA tests and doing credit recovery classes. I am so proud of each and every one that I have had the privilege to assist. Being a co-sponsor of S.A.D.D. is also a nice way to get to know students out of the classroom. Both of my sons are Southwestern graduates, and we recently welcomed a new granddaughter who may someday be a Spartan as well!!

I am the math and social studies teacher for all 6th grade students. Please contact me via email or by phone with any questions you may have. I look forward to a great year!

Hello! I'm Ashley Fivecoat, the third grade Reading/Language Arts teacher! This will be my 8th year as a teacher at SWE. I graduated in 2014 from IUPUC. I love to read and spend time playing with my dog. I absolutely love being a teacher and I'm excited to see what this year has in store for us! :)

I teach Life Skills at SWE!

Go to the Southwestern music web site at http://sites.google.com/a/swshelby.k12.in.us/swhs-music/

Our 5th Grade website provides insight into what your child is doing in class. You will be able to stay up to date on upcoming events, newsletters, and Spelling Packets. www.swe5thgrade.weebly.com/

My name is Brad Guidi. I have been the physical education teacher at Southwestern Elementary for 16 years! My job is to get your children excited about Health and Fitness!!

Hello, my name is Chris Ingels. This is my first year as a teacher at Southwestern, however I spent four winters here as a basketball coach while I was in college. Upon graduation from Franklin College I spent four years at South Dearborn High School and two years at Perry Meridian High School. I will be the boy's JV basketball coach this winter. In my free time I enjoy traveling, watching sporting events, and playing golf. I am excited to be a Spartan!

My name is Mrs. Kohrman. I am the Speech-Language Pathologist for Southwestern Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School. In addition, I am also the Special Education Coordinator for the district. I attended Southwestern Elementary and graduated from Southwestern High School in 2003. I earned my Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Ball State University. I hold my Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I am extremely proud to be a Spartan!

Hello! My name is Emma Dickey. I teach Art at SWHS and have been teaching here since mid-way through the 2012-2013 school year. Currently, I teach two advanced art classes, two introductory art classes, and a semester course for seventh and eighth grade. In the future, I will be offering AP Art Studio for dedicated students who are interested in the arts. I grew up and attended school in Batesville, IN and still live there currently. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts Education from Ball State University. My specialization is ceramics, so I try to incorporate at least one clay project per class during the school year. I am engaged to my fiancé Josh who I've been dating for three years. I enjoy sewing, costuming, table top gaming, and creating art in my spare time.

Hello, I am Mrs. Macaluso, I have the priviledge of teaching 6th Grade at SWE. The subjects that I teach are Reading, Grammar, Spelling,and Writing.I look forward to this year. There is always something new to learn!

I, Pam Meyer, am the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor and I have been since the fall of 1996. My BS and MS are from PURDUE and I started my teaching career at Eminence High School. After 9 years at Eminence, I married Rob and we raised hogs near Fairland. We have two daughters that are nearly finished with their college educations. If I had spare time, I woud read and travel.

Hello! I am the Art teacher for kindergarten through sixth grade students at Southwestern Elementary.

I am a transplant from San Antonio, Texas where I had lived all of my life. My wife, Sara, and I moved here when she began her job for Cummins in June of 2012 and I began working for Shelbyville as a temporary English teacher in August. After finishing the year with Shelbyville, I decided to look for another job and, luckily, ended up here. In our free time, my wife and I enjoy traveling, watching movies and sports. I am really pleased to have landed here at Southwestern and can't imagine a better group of teachers and students to work with! PLEASE VISIT MY 'PAGES' AND CHECK OUT THE LINKS TO OUR CLASS GOOGLE SITES!

This is my first year teaching at Southwestern Elementary. I am a graduate of Indiana University and Nova Southwestern University. I have taught many grades at the elementary level. I look forward to a great year with my students.

My name is Mrs. Shively. I teach first grade at SWE. I attended Southwestern Elementary and graduated from Southwestern High School in 2000. I also earned degrees in Elementary Education from Butler University and Ball State University and a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University. I have been teaching for 17 years. I am so excited to be a Spartan and to help my students learn and grow!

Mr. Swigert teaches music, band, and choir at Southwestern Elementary.

Hello! My name is Caleb Tennell! I am a 2017 graduate of Southwestern High School. I attended Franklin College and Western Governors University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I love sports, spending time with friends and family, food, and of course, teaching! I am so excited to continue my life as a Spartan! Welcome to Kindegarten!

I am from New Castle Indiana and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2008. During high school I was secretary of student government, a member of show choir, and worked at Mancino's Pizza. Every summer from 7th grade to senior year I detasseled corn. After high school I made the big 20 mile move to Muncie where I attended Ball State University. While going to Ball State I was an active member of Cardinal Association of Teacher of Science and Phi Mu Sorority. I graduated in December of 2012 with a degree in Biology Education. I have taught at Southwestern for the past two years and have really enjoyed my time here. Last year I started as the science academic team coach.

Hello! I teach sixth-grade math, eighth-grade Pre-Algebra, as well as high school Geometry and Algebra 2. I really enjoy teaching each of these classes and I also am happy to be the faculty sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I welcome any contact from parents or guardians, so feel free to call (ext. 508) or email me with any questions, comments or concerns you might have.

Hello! My name is Kim Williams. This is my 12th year at Southwestern. The first few years I was here, I had EVERY student from 1st grade through 10th grade for PE and/or Health. Over the years, my classes have changed and now I get the pleasure of teaching all the 7th through 10th grade girls for both PE and Health. I LOVE teaching about food and nutrition because I love to eat and cook! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have 3 children...the oldest two go to school in Waldron. They are also very active with Cub Scouts/Boys Scouts, tennis, basketball, and 4-H.