SES

Mrs. Kristine Meinhardt

Hello and welcome to Parkland School! I’m so excited to begin another wonderful school year with you! I am the SES Math and ELA teacher, and this year marks my 35th year in education and my 33rd year at Parkland. Parkland holds a very special place in my heart because I am also a proud Parkland graduate!

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and later completed my Master’s degree at St. Xavier University. I also have an ESL endorsement. I truly love working with students and helping them grow, learn, build confidence, and discover their strengths.

When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, walking, and being outdoors with my Service Dog, Parker. I’m looking forward to getting to know each of you and making this a fun, positive, and successful year!

Welcome to Parkland—let’s make it a great year together!

Mrs. Kimberly Carlson

Welcome. My name is Kimberly Carlson, and I'm excited to be your SES Social Studies and Science teacher.  I graduated from SIU - Carbondale in 2007, and this year marks my 15th year in education.  This will be my 3rd year teaching at Parkland Middle School.  I feel very fortunate to be part of such a wonderful school community, and I look forward to getting to know each of you and helping you have a successful and enjoyable school year.

When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband and four children.  As a family, we love traveling, going on adventures, making memories, and simply spending time together.  Our family also includes two dogs, two cats, and a leopard gecko, so our house is definitely not boring.

I'm looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, laughter, new experiences, and plenty of adventures in the classroom.  I can't wait to see all that you will accomplish this year.  Here's to a great school year!

Mr. Zach Karr

I am excited to share that I am in my 5th year as the SES social worker at Parkland Middle School. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience working with vulnerable populations involving severe behaviors. Specifically, I spent a majority of my career working directly with trauma and high-risk needs. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring any new place in this world. When I’m not outside, you can find me reading, watching movies, or playing video games. 

I am thrilled to be here to support you all through your journeys and assist in any way possible!