Meet Our Team
Dede Pierce, Principal
It is an honor to serve as principal for Maize Early Childhood. This is my fourth year with the Maize school district and prior to coming to Maize I served as assistant principal, Title One Coordinator and Early Childhood Director for El Dorado Schools.
I started my educational career in the Wichita Public Schools as a kindergarten, vocal music, 1st and 2nd grade reading, and 5th grade teacher before serving as an MTSS Facilitator and Early Childhood Literacy Specialist.
I went to Goddard schools through my sophomore year and then transferred and graduated from Christian Challenge High School. My collegiate journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education along with minors in vocal music and mass communications from Friends University. I received my Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Emporia State University.
My husband, Scot, and I have three wonderful children and three spectacular grandchildren. Being Mimi and Papa is truly a blessing! As MECC Principal, it is my goal to give our students and their families the best beginning to their educational journey!
Contact Us
Please call the school office to notify employees of any after-school transportation/pickup changes for students. To report your child's absence from school, please call our school's front office at 316-722-3105 and leave a voicemail
Support Staff
Our secretaries manage administrative tasks, support communication between staff, students, and parents, and ensure the smooth operation of the school office. Our counselors support students' emotional, social, and academic development by providing guidance, resources, and a safe space to address their needs. Our school nurse cares for the health and wellness of students, including administering medication. Learn about health services in the district. The goal of the Pando Initiative is to to help students feel supported by their friends, family, school, district, and the community. Learn About our partnership with Pando. Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families from birth through age 5. Find more information about PAT on our Programs page.
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Paula Ashworth
Communications Secretary
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Tammy Stewart
Data Secretary & Enrollment Specialist
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Mandy Glasse
Counselor
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Michelle McAllister
Parents as Teachers Coordinator
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Allison Parkhurst
Nurse