Meet Our Staff & Teachers
We strive to provide a safe, caring, and supportive community together with teachers, families, and students. When children are in a healthy environment, feel safe and are loved they will value their own learning.
Administrative
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Vanessa Fitz-Kesler
Executive Director
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Gina Andress
Principal
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Audra Morales
Business Manager, HR, and Registrar
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Sally Yakimovich
Receptionist and Registrar
Special Services Support
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Potoula “Pete” Pappas
Special education director
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Kristine Coons, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language pathologist
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April Ater, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Helen Schulz
special education support, and response to intervention
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Angie Allen
Reading Specialist, and Special education support
Teachers
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Pily Pantoja
Kindergarten
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Corrie Gonzales
Kindergarten
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Caroline Pisani
Grade 1
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Heather Parkinson
grades 1 & 2
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Diane Wagemaker
grade 2
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Julie Frost
Grade 3
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Taylor Welson
Grades 3 & 4
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Melissa Bond
grade 4
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Ashley Fell
Grade 5
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Faith Bast
grade 5
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Michelle Galloway
spanish
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Sheri Lenegan
Art
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Maggie Weidinger
Music
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KC Hershey
Physical Education
Instructional Support
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Bree Andersen
Kindergarten aide
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Laura Hoffman
1st & 2nd grade aide
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Josefina Acedo
Grades 1 & 2, and Bridges number corner
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Travis Crawford
Grades 3 & 4
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