My name is Chris Grandcolas, and I am a 3rd grade teacher at Lalumier. This is my 21st year of teaching in the district. I taught at Centerville (4th & 5th Grades), Oliver Parks (6th Grade), and Penniman (4th grade). My favorite part of teaching is having former students return and visit. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my parents, my five grown children, my five grandchildren, and the rest of my family. My husband and I love going hunting and fishing together. We also love spoiling our cat, Freddie. I enjoy traveling, and have been to 48 of the 50 states.  

My name is Carey Riley, and I am the Reading Teacher at Lalumier School. This is my 21st year of teaching. I taught kindergarten for 3 years in Belleville, but the rest of my career has been in Cahokia. I have taught  many different grade levels, in several of our schools, but I love teaching kids to read the most!        

My name is LaShonda Malone. I am a paraprofessional for Mrs. Kristina’s Pre-K class. This is my fourth year working in our Early Childhood program.  I have been married 24 years and have three children. I love my job. I love getting to know each child and helping them learn themselves. Each year, I grow more excited about the opportunity to help set the foundation for what I’m sure will be a fun and successful educational career.

My name is Christina Lynn Dockins.  I have 20 years experience teaching. I received my degree from SIUE in 2002. This is my 3rd year as a 2nd grade teacher. I have been in the district for 6 years plus a few more as a sub or lit assistant. I live in Alton, Illinois with my dad and sister. I also have 4 dogs that are my pride and joy. I love drawing, crafting and painting in my free time.

My name is Meagan Mendez and I am a PreK teacher at Lalumier Elementary School. I graduated from SIUe in 2019 with my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd grade).  I am in my 4th year of teaching, all of which has been in PreK in the Cahokia School District.  I absolutely love what I do and all the families I get to work with!

My name is Sara Johnson and I am the Resource Teacher at Lalumier. I graduated from SIUE in 2016 with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) with an endorsement in Special Education. This year is my 7th year of teaching and I have taught within Cahokia my entire career.

My name is Troy Cobb, and I am the Cahokia School Social Worker for Lalumiere elementary this 2022-2023 school year. I received my master of social work from Illinois State University and completed my undergraduate career at the Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. In my spare time, I enjoy participating in events with my Sorority Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, playing volleyball, reading books, and binge-watching television. I have been serving this district for three years at various schools. I am excited to build relationships with scholars and their families alongside assisting our scholars with their social and emotional needs. If you need to contact me at any time, my email is Cobbt@cusd187.org and a great number to reach me at is (618) 332-5144.

My name is Vicky Miller and I am the First grade teacher at Lalumier School.  I have been with Cahokia District 187 for 32 years.  I have taught Kg, 1st, 2nd and third grade.  I am married to David Miller and have three children.  Ashley is 22 years old, Britney is 20 years old, and Brett is 16 years old.