Angela Hunt
Program Director

As Program Director for Morgan Hunter Education, Angela is somewhat of an operational guru—not only managing the day-to-day needs of her team but developing effective partnerships with both substitute teachers and school districts. She has more than 20 years of experience in management and higher education, and brings a reservoir of knowledge to the team.

After earning her bachelor’s in public relations from Northwest Missouri State University, Angela attended Grantham University for a master's degree in performance improvement. She’s the perfect mix of cheerful and hard-working, doing everything in her power for her team and clients.

Angela is married with two children, and the family loves to travel. With previous trips to Costa Rica, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, she’s always working on building her collection of passport stamps. When she isn’t traveling, Angela enjoys anything active – from walking to swimming – and knows her way around the kitchen.

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Brad Whitsell
Staffing Specialist

With a mind for great customer service and a dash of out-of-the-box thinking, Brad easily makes personal connections with his clients and strives to find placements that are unique to them. He views his work as more than a 9 to 5, and knows the profound impact substitute teachers have in students’ lives.

Originally from St. Joseph, Missouri, Brad attended Northwest Missouri State University for elementary education and educational leadership. After graduation, he spent 10 years in higher education in residential life and academic advising before making the switch back to K-12 education with Morgan Hunter.

Brad is married to a first-grade teacher, with whom he shares two daughters and a dog. Having completed two of his life goals – running a marathon and completing the entire Insanity workout – Brad is currently working on his next ambition: meeting Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons.

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Nicki Thompson
Staffing Specialist

Nicki believes in getting to know the substitute teachers she works with—not just placing them in any school, but finding them a classroom she knows will be a great fit. Her meticulous attention to detail and superhuman organizational skills make her prepared to meet any challenge head-on, and she’s devoted to the success of her team and the clients with whom she works.

Nicki earned a degree in office administration from West Virginia State University and has prior experience as an elementary school secretary, which means she knows the day-to-day demands of a school setting inside and out. She knows how important substitute teachers are for Kansas City schools and what qualifications make for a successful partnership.

Outside of Morgan Hunter, Nicki likes to feed her adventurous side with kayaking and white-water rafting, and she and her husband, Jason, also enjoy spending time with their two grown children.

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Emily Martinez
Staffing Specialist

Education is at the heart of everything Emily does. Whether she’s assisting students or those who strive to lead a classroom, Emily has a passion for helping others learn and thrive. 

As a graduate from UMKC, Emily earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in 2005 and then a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance in 2012. Before beginning as a staffing specialist at Morgan Hunter Education, Emily spent nine years working as an elementary school counselor, first in Kansas and then in Missouri. With first-hand knowledge of our local districts, Emily can prepare substitute teachers of all skillsets for any classroom setting. As a people person, Emily truly cares about the people she works with. She finds strength in collaboration and creating a positive environment for the substitute teachers she works with.

Emily is married with two children and three dogs. Not only does she have a knack for helping others grow, but Emily also has a green thumb and enjoys gardening, too. In her free time, she likes watching movies, spending time with her family and listening to music.

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Megan Friedman
Staffing Specialist

Passion for education of all ages shines through Megan. After working in insurance for 5+ years, she made the leap into education. She has worked in Education for the past 15+ years at all levels - higher education, the elementary level, and secondary level. From working as an Academic Counselor at local colleges, to teaching adults online at Baker University, to an elementary English Language Learning Teaching Aid, to a long-term high school paraprofessional substitute, Megan truly has been on all sides of the education process. The Staffing Specialist position really ties together her business background and all her experience in education.

Megan was born and raised in Iowa, once a Hawkeye always a Hawkeye! She attended the University of Iowa and earned her degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Human Relations. She earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix. She believes the key to success in education is passion, communication and relationship building.

Megan is married with two children who attend the DeSoto School District. Megan loves traveling, trying new things, movies, true crime podcasts, and supporting all our KC teams. If she isn’t on a field or court watching her son and daughter play sports, she loves to hang out with friends, family, and her dog.

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Catherine Beasley
Staffing Specialist

Catherine is committed to serving her community by building interpersonal relationships and creating environments that are healthy, safe, and creative for both kids and substitutes. She has a knack for digging deep and finding strengths in others, and she fully plans to use it.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Catherine graduated in 2020 from Missouri State University, and earned a degree in Communication Studies. With a love for kiddos, she spent time after graduation as the Director of Programs at a Camp and Conference Center. With firsthand experience of the ever-changing environment that is working with kids, Catherine is ready for the puzzle of finding the best fit for substitutes and students.

The outdoors is Catherine’s happy place. She is always looking for new places to explore and mountains to climb. If she isn’t exploring, you’ll most likely still find her outside reading a book, hammocking, or walking her pup.

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