Updates on Pathway Academy K-8 School:

The Meet the Principal event will be July 2, 2009 at Pathway Academy from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. for all the folks in the neighborhood to stop by and say “hello”.



Updates on Pathway Academy K-8 School:


Meet our principal, Mrs. Lori Butler!

Your browser may not support display of this image.Mrs. Lori Butler has 11 years experience in the field of education. She is a knowledgeable and experienced leader, and a dedicated supporter of urban education and the opportunities urban students must be provided to achieve at the highest levels.

Lori serves as the Intermediate Academy Principal for University Academy Charter School, a leading public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, she works closely with teachers and other administrators to research and implement high quality instructional strategies that positively impact the academic, social, and emotional development of youth. Lori ensures that the students in her academy are receiving quality instruction from teachers that are proficient in utilizing best instructional practices while establishing a culture that is student centered and devoted to developing future leaders in the community.

Before coming to work for University Academy Charter School, Lori was a well respected employee of the Kansas City Missouri public school system. She began her career as an elementary classroom teacher where she learned that high expectations and best teaching practices transcend race, gender and socioeconomic status. Lori later became an instructional coach and in 2004 she became a literacy coach with the district.

Lori strongly believes that the social/emotional needs of students remain a central focus, as they are directly attributed to academic success. She cultivates strong relationships with her students, families and stakeholders to achieve relationships built on trust and commitment-key components for success.


A message from Mrs. Butler:

“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Pathway Academy. I am honored to be the principal of a new school with so many great possibilities. I am extremely passionate about the art of teaching and learning and I am excited that you have chosen Pathway Academy for your child’s education. I look forward to partnering with you in your child’s future educational endeavors.”


Call (816) 960-7290 to enroll or to get more information.

Completed enrollment forms can be dropped off in the Academy of Kansas City office at 2015 East 72nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64132 or mail to 550 N. 159th St. East, Ste. 1000, Wichita, KS 67230.