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Tallgrass Student Learning Center
5740 SW 61st St
Topeka, KS 66619
  • (785) 339-4270
  • (785) 339-4275

Administration

Chris Appuhn
  • Principal
(785) 339-4290
appuhchr@usd437.net

Office

Carolyn Popkess
  • Head Secretary
(785) 339-4276
popkecar@usd437.net

Counseling

Ashley O'Neal
  • Social Worker
(785) 339-4274
onealash@usd437.net

Nursing Office

Arielle Whisenhunt
  • School Nurse
whiseari@usd437.net

Special Services

Kari Baker
  • SPED Teacher
(785) 339-4277
bakerkar@usd437.net
James Bauck
  • SPED Teacher
(785) 339-4279
bauckjam@usd437.net
Michelle Dollahon
  • SPED Teacher
(785) 339-4278
dollamic@usd437.net
Victoria Sanders
  • SPED Teacher
(785) 339-4287
sandevic@usd437.net

Paraeducator

Jennifer Bombardier
  • Critical Case Manager
bombajen@usd437.net
James Lee
  • Critical Case Manager
leejam@usd437.net
Tinesya Russell
  • Critical Case Manager
russetin@usd437.net
Jesika VanFossen
  • Critical Case Manager
vanfojes@usd437.net
Duane Zlatnik
  • Critical Case Manager
zlatndua@usd437.net

Operations

Kimberly Frost
  • Custodian (Night)
frostkim@usd437.net
Tallgrass Student Learning Center •
5740 SW 61st St •
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4270   (785) 339-4275
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