Governor visits Richland R-1

Monday, February 18, 2019

By Liza King/Standard Democrat

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa, visited Richland R-1 Schools on Friday afternoon to celebrate the Elementary School's Blue Ribbon they were awarded in November. The pair visited classrooms and learned about the Youth Coding Program and the robotics program among other things. The Sikeston Career and Techonology Center assisted Richland senior Brad Billingsley who presented the Parsons a metal cutout signed by Richland staff and students.

Richland Elementary School fifth grader Addyson Williamson explains to Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife, Teresa, the process of the sprint she is working on through the Youth Coding League on Friday afternoon in Essex, Mo. Williamson also showcased some of her previous projects to the Governor and his wife. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)
Richland Elementary School fifth grade teacher Lori Anderson and Missouri Governor Mike Parson discuss what students have been working on in class. In particular, Anderson told Parson about their robotics program as well as the Youth Coding League. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)
Richland High School sophomore Austin Thompson shows Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife Teresa part of his figurine that he made with a 3D printer located in the maker space on Friday in Essex, Mo. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)
Richland High School freshmen Alexis Kemp and Jalen Rodgers explain to Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife Teresa, the game they created as they learn how to code on Friday in Essex, Mo. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)

Missouri Governor Mike Parson greets Stoddard County deputy John Atkinson during his walk-through at Richland R-1 Schools on Friday in Essex, Mo. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)
Richland pre-schooler Tripp Mulcahy shows Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson how he plays his letter matching and sound recognition game Friday at Richland Elementary School. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)
Richland pre-schooler Tripp Mulcahy shows Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson how he plays his letter matching and sound recognition game Friday at Richland Elementary School. (Liza King/Standard Democrat)