Amanda Kessler teaches 5th and 6th Grade Homeroom at Martin Luther School in Joplin, Missouri — bringing an energizing combination of advanced academic credentials, real-world experience, and a genuine passion for STEM education to the students ready for middle school’s bigger challenges. Amanda Kessler is a distinctive voice at MLS: analytical, enthusiastic, and deeply invested in each student’s growth.
Originally from Northern Wisconsin, Mrs. Kessler led a wonderfully nomadic life while her husband Adam served in the U.S. Army — living in Washington, Texas, Alaska, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Kentucky before the Kesslers settled in Joplin. Along the way she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Finance, worked as an elementary math and reading tutor, homeschooled with Saxon Math and Khan Academy, and volunteered in classroom settings, crisis hotlines, and trauma prevention programs. Her favorite work of all: mentoring middle and high school robotics teams.
Mrs. Kessler has a genuine passion for STEM education — she lights up teaching math and science and lives for the moments when something finally clicks. She and Adam have five children ranging in age from 18 to 25, and a sheep-a-doodle named Loki. In her free time she enjoys reading, knitting, quilting, and hiking with her family. She brings all of that curiosity and warmth into her 5th and 6th grade homeroom every day alongside the full MLS faculty and under the leadership of Principal Mollie Ramstad.
Education & Credentials
Mrs. Kessler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Finance — bringing academic depth that helps middle school students build rigorous, analytical thinking skills. Her tutoring background spans elementary math and reading, with hands-on experience in Saxon Math and Khan Academy curricula. Her volunteer experience in classroom settings, crisis hotlines, and trauma prevention programs gives her a broad and empathetic lens on student growth.
A Passion for STEM & Robotics
Mrs. Kessler’s favorite volunteer work has been mentoring middle and high school robotics teams — and that enthusiasm carries directly into her classroom at MLS. She gets genuinely excited teaching math and science, and she especially loves the lightbulb moments when a concept finally clicks. Her STEM background makes her a distinctive voice in MLS’s mission to kindle curiosity and ignite learning through the light of Christ.
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 (ESV)
Martin Luther School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation. Enroll your child or schedule a tour.