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Robert Sullivan
E-Mail: rsullivan@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Principal
Educational Background:
B.S.- Business Administration- NV, Reno, MA- Educational Leadership, U. San Francisco
Years of teaching: 26
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Michael P. Edwards
E-Mail: mpedwards@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Dean
Educational Background:
BS-Science
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Varsity Football coach boys golf coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Tradition, work ethic
Linda Feroah
E-Mail: lferoah@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
BA Political Science, MA Ed. Leadership
Years of teaching: 7 yrs teaching/ 12 yrs admin
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
I started my teaching career here at RHS and plan to stay here until I retire because I think that Reno High School is the best school in the state. Go Huskies!
Kris Hackbusch
E-Mail: khackbusch@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
Undergraduate English/Social Studies from UNR and Master in Ed. Leadership from UNR
Years of teaching: 6 years teaching/ 4 years admin
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:Coached basketball in college and high school
Why are you at RHS?: I wanted to experience a new school with new responsibilities. Reno's admin., teaching staff and students have a wonderful reputation and I consider myself lucky to now be part of the team.
Brian Rothe
E-Mail: brothe@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
MA
Years of teaching: 28
Education/teaching honors received:
Who’s Who American Teachers 1993
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Return To TopCounseling
Loren Cowen
E-Mail: lcowen@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
BA, Masters in Counseling
Years of teaching: 16
Education/teaching honors received:
NBCC- National Board Certified
Extracurricular activities:
Chair-Reno College Fair
Why are you at RHS?:
I enjoy working with the Reno High students and parents. I believe that we produce world class scholars and athletes and I am honored to be part of the process.
Craig Lemons
E-Mail: clemons@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
Masters in Counseling
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:
Board Certified Counselor, Teacher of Year- Traner Middle School
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Sue Rodriguez
E-Mail: srodriguez@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
BA in Psychology (UNR) and MA in Counseling and Educational Psycholgoy (UNR)
Years of teaching: 16
Education/teaching honors received:
Nationally Certified Counselor. I am also an instructor for the University of Phoenix primarily in the School Counseling program (this is my 9th year teaching there).
Extracurricular activities:
School related: AP Coordinator and PSAT coordinator. I have coached for 8 years (Softball and Volleyball) in the beginning of my career. I love to play softball, watch the Broncos, and read. Love most sports.
Why are you at RHS?:
Because it is the best! Why else?! Okay...Great school and staff to work with. Strong AP program; Tradition. I plan to have my daughter attend here due to the strong academics we have and great teachers
Jeff Tomac
E-Mail: jtomac@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
MA
Years of teaching: 13
Education/teaching honors received:
NBCC
Extracurricular activities:
head wrestling coach, lead counselor, scholarship chair
Why are you at RHS?:
Where else would you possible want to be?
Cynthia Van Bavel
E-Mail: cvanbavel@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
BS in Bus. Adm., M. Ed. with specialization in Business, Master in Counseling
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:
National Certified Counselor
Extracurricular activities:
Tutoring
Why are you at RHS?:
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Jennifer Cameron
E-Mail: jcameron@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Administrative Assistant
Educational Background:
BA
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?: I love the “family” feeling you get when you walk through the front doors- each day
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Hannah Leveille
E-Mail: hleveille@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: The Company, Computer Literacy/Applications
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 3
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Tomas Macaluso
E-Mail: tmacaluso@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: The Company, Computer Literacy/Applications, CEO 1879 Student Store
Educational Background: Art (Digital Media) - University of Nevada, Reno, Masters – Educational Administration – Grand Canyon University
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received: Excellence in Education Award Winner, National Board Certified Teacher
Extracurricular activities: Senior Class Advisor, FBLA Advisor, CEO – 1879 (Student Store), JV Football Coach, JV Girls Head Basketball Coach
Why are you at RHS?: Where else could I inspire America’s youth to change the world.
Matt MacKay
E-Mail: mmackay@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Technology Coordinator, Department Chair, CyberCorps
Educational Background: BS Business - University of Nevada, Reno, Masters - Technology in Education Lesley University
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received: Outstanding Student Teacher
Extracurricular activities: FBLA Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor, Freshmen Football Coach, School Improvement Committee, Safety Committee Planning Chief, Code Blue Team
Why are you at RHS?: Tradition of excellence, outstanding students, exemplary staff members
Diana Quinlan
E-Mail: dquinlan@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Web Design with Digital Media, Computer Literacy/Applications
Educational Background: BA business, Masters Tech in Education
Years of teaching: 15
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Return To TopEnglish
Christy Briggs
E-Mail: cbriggs@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English, Journalism, Speech & Debate, Creative Writing
Educational Background:
MA
Years of teaching: 8
Education/teaching honors received:
Certified Journalism Educator, WCSD mentor teacher
Extracurricular activities:
The Mirror, The Red & Blue, Speech & Debate Coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Reno High School is the best school in the district! From the leadership of our admin all the way down to the students, there is a love for learning and an unmatched collegiality. This is an amazing school, and it’s an honor to teach here.
Brad McClellan
E-Mail: bmcclellan@washoe.k12.nv.usPersonal Website: http://teacherweb.com/nv/reno/brad/
Subjects: English
Educational Background:
Baston University, Snow College, UNR
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Marie Affinito
E-Mail: maffinito@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English Dept. Chair A.P. Language and Composition
Educational Background:
UNR M.A.T.E.
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Scholarship Committee
Why are you at RHS?:
Brent Busboom
E-Mail: bbusboom@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: AP English Lit., English 7-8
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Reno Gazette Journal 2004 Runner-Up Best High School English Teacher, 2007 Best High School Teacher in Northern Nevada – Reno News & Review
Extracurricular activities:
Advisor, Young Democrats
Why are you at RHS?:
Sparrow Malvino
E-Mail: smalvino@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
UNR Juvenile Boot Camp, Washoe High, Dilworth Middle School, RHS
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Excellence in Education 2004
Extracurricular activities:
Amnesty International, Drama
Why are you at RHS?:
I wanted to be part of the best high school in the county. I wanted to surround myself with positive and hard working people.
Lizabeth Walsh, M.J.E.
E-Mail: ewalsh@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English, Adv. Journalism-Yearbook
Educational Background:
Masters in teaching Grand Canyon University, AZ, Bachelor’s English UNLV
Years of teaching: 16.5
Education/teaching honors received:
Teacher of the Year 2000 Las Vegas Master Journalism Educator
Extracurricular activities:
Yearbook
Why are you at RHS?:
This school has a tradition of excellence, and the students are internally motivated to work harder in order to achieve better results.
Theresa McKillip
E-Mail: tmckillip@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA in Sec. Ed.
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
As a Reno High graduate, I know firsthand the quality education one can receive here. I want to give back to the great community that gave me the education that shaped my life.
Crystal Edwards
E-Mail: cmjohnson@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English / Leadership
Educational Background:
Masters Admin Bach. Sec. Ed.
Years of teaching: 3
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
leadership advisor, advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
Reno High is the only place I would want to be. It is the best and the tradition is inspiring.
Joan Rudolph
E-Mail: jrudolph@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BS- Lewis & Clark College, UNR- graduate classes
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Rebekah Foster
E-Mail: rfoster@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA in English
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Who’s Who in 2006
Extracurricular activities:
Freshmen Advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
I am here because it is home to me. I graduated from Reno in 1996 and completed my student teaching in 2000. I can’t imagine not teaching here as to me Reno High is the definition of school.
Gabrielle Poole
E-Mail: gpoole@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Christian Club
Why are you at RHS?:
Jamie Priddy
E-Mail: jpriddy@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA at UNR, pursuing masters at UNR
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Book Club
Why are you at RHS?:
I graduated from RHS in ’96 and love this school! I love the traditions here and how dedicated the teachers, administrators, and students are to making this a great school.
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Cody Forcier
E-Mail: cforcier@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Band
Educational Background:
BME, MM, RHS Diploma, UNR, U of Oregon
Years of teaching: 2
Education/teaching honors received:
Adjunct Professor of Low Brass Linfield College, U of Oregon Athletic Bands Graduate Teaching fellow, outstanding graduate performer in Brass
Extracurricular activities:
Jazz, Concert Bands, Marching Band, Pep Band, Drumline, University of Oregon Summer Music Camp, Lake Tahoe Camp Low Brass Instructor
Why are you at RHS?:
Tradition! Reno High is home. The students are talented and dedicated, and the parents, faculty and staff are genuinely concerned about providing the best educational, social, and athletic possibilities for the students.
Franz L. Nenzel
E-Mail: fnenzel@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Art
Educational Background:
UNR
Years of teaching: 23
Education/teaching honors received:
Masters/National Board cert
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Laurie Macfee
E-Mail: lmacfee@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Art
Educational Background:
BA Liberal Studies, BFA Fine Art, MAEd (2009)
Years of teaching: 8
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Art Club
Why are you at RHS?:
The kids, the atmosphere, the awesome Art dept. (and faculty), the high expectations for achievement in everything our students accomplish.
David Gaunt
E-Mail: dgaunt@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Choir
Educational Background:
Masters Degree in Composition
Years of teaching: 9
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
ASpring Musical, Cheering for son and daughter
Why are you at RHS?:
Hannah Neace
E-Mail: hneace@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Theater/Alt Ed.
Educational Background:
Masters in Education, Admin, Bachelors In Eng. And Theater education
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Drama Club, all Drama based activities at RHS
Why are you at RHS?:
Gerald Willis
E-Mail: gwillis@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Orchestra
Educational Background:
BM, M, M
Years of teaching: 31
Education/teaching honors received:
WCSD Teacher of the year 1998
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Judy Hasperis
E-Mail: jhasperis@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Art
Educational Background: M. education
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
B of A, Masters
Extracurricular activities:
Art Honor Society
Why are you at RHS?:
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Shane Foster
E-Mail: sfoster@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA accounting- Santa Clara University, MA Art of Teaching- Grand Canyon University
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Why are you at RHS?: I wanted to be part of the best academic high school in the state of Nevada
Paul Goodfellow
E-Mail: pgoodfellow@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: family (3 kids), kayaking/canoeing, avid outdoorsmen
Why are you at RHS?: I found my long lost “staff” family. What is a job of a lifetime, w/o true friends
Cathleen Evans
E-Mail: cevans@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA in Mathematics, Carroll College Montana, MA in Teaching Mathematics, University of Nevada Reno
Education/teaching honors received: National Board Certification
Extracurricular activities: Science Bowl, Academic Olympics, Volleyball Books
Christine Bonine
E-Mail: cbonine@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS Univ. of New Orleans
Years of teaching: 17
Education/teaching honors received: M. Ed. Univ of South. Miss.
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Patrick Ouellette
E-Mail: pouellette@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS Math (UNR)
Years of teaching: 4
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Tutoring
Why are you at RHS?:To help the greatest students in Washoe County succeed in life and as citizens I love RHS!
Keri Powers
E-Mail: kpowers@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS UNR
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Honor Society
Why are you at RHS?: I love teaching at Reno. The students & staff are great to work with. A lot of tradition, spirit, and pride is at Reno.
Christopher Mortara
E-Mail: cmortara@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS in Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Football Coach, Ski Club Advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
Michael Potter
E-Mail: mcpotter@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: UC Davis 1980 BS Engineering, 2003 UNR for teaching credential
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Coach Girls Golf
Why are you at RHS?:
Jennifer Stefonowicz
E-Mail: jstefonowicz@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS, working on MS
Years of teaching: 3
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Sophomore class advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
Jason Mattick
E-Mail: jmattick@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA Sec. Ed. Major in math at UNR, MA Ed. Admin.
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:Distinguished Intern
Extracurricular activities: JV football head coach, ski club
Why are you at RHS?:
Bryon Worthen
E-Mail: bwworthen@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS in Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:Distinguished Intern
Extracurricular activities: football coach
Why are you at RHS?:
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Scott Maryott
E-Mail: smaryott@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: JROTC
Educational Background:
MA- History
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
JROTC Rifle Team Coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Monica Spalka
E-Mail: mspalka@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Health
Educational Background:
BA in PE, MA in marriage & family therapy
Years of teaching: 2
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Dance Club presently was freshman class advisor, coached cheer, dance, flag teams
Why are you at RHS?:
I love kids and believe I can make a difference in someone’s life
Robin Johnson
E-Mail: rjohnson@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Weights, Power Walking, PE
Educational Background:
BA in phys. Ed and health from UNR
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Department Chair for PE
Why are you at RHS?:
Sue Marin
E-Mail: smarin@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: PE/Yoga
Educational Background:
Masters
Years of teaching: 21
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Freshman volleyball coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Joe Sellers
E-Mail: jsellers@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Weights/PE
Educational Background:
BA/Masters
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Football-Weight Lifting team
Why are you at RHS?:
Dan Avansino
E-Mail: davansino@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Ell/Weights
Educational Background:
BA- Spanish, Philosophy, MA-Admin
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Varsity Football coach, Varsity Track coach, Lip Sync (2yrs), school play
Why are you at RHS?:
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Adam Shoda
E-Mail: ashoda@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects:Science
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science
Years of Teaching:6
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:Honor Society
Why are you at RHS?:
Trish Lucas
E-Mail: plucas@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Environmental Science, PLATO
Educational Background: BS Biology and Master's Literacy
Years of teaching: 14
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:Key Club, Bowling Club, Environmental Club
Why are you at RHS?:I graduated from RHS & love the teachers, the students, and the yellow tiles!
Valerie Porter
E-Mail: vporter@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS Biology
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
volleyball
Why are you at RHS?:I graduated from RHS & love the teachers, the students, and the yellow tiles!
Scott Jordan
E-Mail: sjordan@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Honors Biology/Biology
Educational Background: Reno High/ UNR
Years of teaching: 15
Education/teaching honors received:UNR Biology and Spanish, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards-Adolescent & Young Adult-Science
Extracurricular activities:
freshman football, wrestling scoreboard
Why are you at RHS?:I am Reno High School. This year, after 15 teaching, 1 student teaching & long term subbing, 4 years as a student I have spent more than half of my life in the yellow tiled walls. I would never go anywhere else.
Mike Chambers
E-Mail: mchambers@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Physics
Educational Background: Physics
Years of teaching: 13
Education/teaching honors received:NBPTS
Extracurricular activities:
Chain Gain Football
Why are you at RHS?:I graduated from RHS & love the teachers, the students, and the yellow tiles!
Tracy Armstrong
E-Mail: tarmstrong@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Anatomy
Educational Background: BS Kansas State University, MS U.C. Davis
Years of teaching: 22
Education/teaching honors received: National Board Certified Teacher
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Scott Huber
E-Mail: shuber@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Biology/Env. Science
Educational Background: BS Wildlife Mngmt, MS Animal Science
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Outdoor Recreation- fishing, hunting, raising livestock
Why are you at RHS?:
John Heywood
E-Mail: jheywood@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Chemstry/Biology
Educational Background: UNR
Years of teaching: 22
Education/teaching honors received: National Board Certification
Extracurricular activities: Night School Bowling
Why are you at RHS?: Best students, faculty, and staff in the state.
Mike Meinert
E-Mail: mmeinert@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Science
Educational Background: BS Geology, MS Hydrogeology
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received: Channel 4 Excellence in Education, Teacher of the Month Sept ‘99
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Amy Peel
E-Mail: apeel@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS/MS
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
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Richard Clark
E-Mail: rclark@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: AP American Government, We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, United States History
Educational Background: BS from UNR in secondary Education History/General Science, MA from UNR May of 09 MA in Teaching History
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received: Mayor of Reno Proclamation for Every 15 Minutes program
Extracurricular activities: Freshmen Football Coack, PA Announcer- Basketball Games, We the People Adviser
Why are you at RHS?: I am at Reno High School because, I live the pride, tradition and excellence this school has. I want to continue these characteristics by challenging my students to see the importance of historical and political scholarship while preparing them for life outside of these yellow-tiled wills.
Brien Karlin
E-Mail: bkarlin@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Social Studies
Educational Background: BS UNR
Years of teaching: 2
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Freshman Football Coach, Junior Class Co-Advisor, We the People Unit Coach
Why are you at RHS?: I teach at Reno High School simply because I believe it is the best school in the district. I find it to be a challenge to try and uphold this high standard of excellence.
David Ross
E-Mail: dross@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Social Studies
Educational Background: Bachelor's and Master's Degree from University of Nevada
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Philosophy Club
Why are you at RHS?:
Jim Pace
E-Mail: jpace@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: World History
Educational Background: BA Criminal Justice
Years of teaching: 4
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Athletic Director, Head Softball Coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Laura Moberg
E-Mail: lmoberg@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: U.S. and World History
Educational Background: BA- Communications with an emphasis in Journalism, minor in Political Science from University of Washington; M.Ed.- Emphasis in Social Studies from University of Nevada, Reno
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?: The staff and students here are the very best!
Matt Ochs
E-Mail: mochs@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Social Studies
Educational Background: BS, working on masters (UNR)
Years of teaching: 3
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Academic Olympics, Basketball, Senior Class Advisor
Why are you at RHS?: Because it is the best high school in the state.
Kelly Wetzler
E-Mail: kwetzler@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: US + World History
Educational Background: UNR BA, working on masters
Years of teaching: 4
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Mock trial, GSA
Why are you at RHS?: To uphold the tradition of excellence that RHS is known for and because it is the best school in the world!
Peter Schouweiler
E-Mail: pschouweiler@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Gov/US History
Educational Background: BA UCSB
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Swimming coach
Why are you at RHS?:
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Stephan Molder
E-Mail: smolder@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Foundations in English
Educational Background:
B.A. English Special Education English teacher
Years of teaching: 8
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Backpacking, Kayaking, Car Camping, Yoga, Meditation
Why are you at RHS?:
Mary E. Peart
E-Mail: mpeart@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Teacher assistant
Educational Background: Special Education
Years of teaching: 15
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?: It is my pleasure to help students in all areas of education.
Jennifer deLongchamps
E-Mail: jdelongchamps@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Teacher assistant, Special Education
Educational Background: 4 year college
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Patricia Lyon
E-Mail: plyon@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: CLS, Special Education
Educational Background: some college
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Fund raising
Why are you at RHS?:
Jane Meranda
E-Mail: jmeranda@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: B.S., UNR
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Terry Morter
E-Mail: tmorter@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: Assoc. of Arts & Gen. Stud. Degrees
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received: National Dean's Honor Grad.
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:I am proud to be working at one of the top-rated schools. I enjoy working in Special Education and believe I can have a positive influence on each of the students I work with.
Suzanne Kreiger Lyon
E-Mail: skreiger@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: CLS, Special Education
Educational Background: AA, UNR
Years of teaching: 4
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Sandie Lysdal
E-Mail: slysdal@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Pre-Algebra
Educational Background: Bach. Degree
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:Because I love Reno High and Mr. Sullivan.
Polly Rapp
E-Mail: priley@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: BA History, Univ. of Oklahoma
Years of teaching: 3
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Michael Ellis
E-Mail: mellis@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background:Masters OR ’85, Master NV ’95, NV Admin., OR Special Education
Years of teaching: 22
Education/teaching honors received: Phi Kappa Phi, Nat. Honor Society
Extracurricular activities: Tutoring, occasional coaching
Why are you at RHS?:Reno High produces shakers and movers in society. I feel gratified to be able to help educate these people.
Amy Whitten
E-Mail: awhitten@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: BA Art, M Ed., Special Education
Years of teaching: 1
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Natividad Arriaza-Phillips
E-Mail: nphillips@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Spanish/French
Educational Background: BA Romance Linguistics, MA French Lit
Years of teaching: 14
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Extracurricular activities:Spanish Club
Why are you at RHS?:Love the ambiance, the philosophy, and the kids.
Janet Hartman
E-Mail: jhartman@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Spanish
Educational Background: Masters in Secondary Education in Art
Years of teaching: 15
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Extracurricular activities:Spanish Club, Mini Night-of-Nations
Why are you at RHS?:Because the school, parents, and students hold us to high standards. We are able to teach at the top of the curve.
France Deschenes
E-Mail: fdeschenes@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: French/AP
Educational Background: Master NBCT
Years of teaching: 10
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Extracurricular activities: Traveling with students
Why are you at RHS?: High standards & the best administration and staff
Danica Chapple
E-Mail: dchapple@washoe.k12.nv.usSubjects: Spanish/ELL
Educational Background: BA- UNR, Teacher/Education Cert.- Sierra Nev. College, Master’s equivalent from WCSD
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:Deans List- URR 1995-96, National Honor Society and Who’s Who in Amer. Colleges
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Why are you at RHS?: Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. High standards at school.