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
Vanessa Fitz-Kesler
Executive Director
Audra Morales
Business Manager, HR, and Registrar
Sally Yakimovich
Receptionist and Registrar
Special Services Support
Potoula “Pete” Pappas
Special education director
Kristine Coons, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language pathologist
April Ater, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Helen Schulz
special education support, and response to intervention
Angie Allen
Reading Specialist, and Special education support
Teachers
Corrie Gonzales
Kindergarten
Heather Parkinson
grades 1 & 2
Taylor Welson
Grades 3 & 4
KC Hershey
Physical Education
Instructional Support
Bree Andersen
Kindergarten aide
Laura Hoffman
1st & 2nd grade aide
Josefina Acedo
Grades 1 & 2, and Bridges number corner
Travis Crawford
Grades 3 & 4
Sue Wagner
Grades 3 & 4, and Bridges number corner
Maggie Abeyta
Instructional coach