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Robert Sullivan
E-Mail: rsullivan@washoeschools.netSubjects: Principal
Educational Background:
B.S.- Business Administration- NV, Reno, MA- Educational Leadership, U. San Francisco
Years of teaching: 21
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Michael P. Edwards
E-Mail: mpedwards@washoeschools.netSubjects: Dean of 9th graders
Educational Background:
BS in Education, Masters in Admin.
Years of teaching: 6 yrs teaching/ 4 yrs admin
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Freshman Football coach boys golf coach
Why are you at RHS?:
I love to work hard, and make a differnece.
Linda Feroah
E-Mail: lferoah@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
BA Political Science, MA Ed. Leadership
Years of teaching: 7 yrs teaching/ 15 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@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
Undergraduate English/Social Studies from UNR and Master in Ed. Leadership from UNR
Years of teaching: 4 years teaching/ 8 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@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
MA
Years of teaching: 24 yrs teaching/ 8 admin
Education/teaching honors received:
Who’s Who American Teachers 1993
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
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Loren Cowen
E-Mail: lcowen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
BA, Masters in Counseling
Years of Counseling: 21
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@washoeschools.netSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
Masters in Counseling
Years of Counseling: 21
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@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Counselor
Educational Background: MA UNR
Years of Counseling: 18
Education/teaching honors received:
Nationally Certified Counselor.
Extracurricular activities:
AP Coordinator and PSAT coordinator.
Why are you at RHS?:
Because it is the best!
Jeff Tomac
E-Mail: jtomac@washoeschools.netSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background:
BA CA/ Poly slo/ MA UNR
Years of Counseling: 16
Education/teaching honors received:
NBCC/ NCE National Board Cat.
Extracurricular activities:
Head wrestling coach, Scholarship chair
Why are you at RHS?:
Where else is there?
Cynthia Van Bavel
E-Mail: cvanbavel@washoeschools.netSubjects: Counselor
Educational Background: Masters in Counseling, Saint Louis Univ., Msters In Education with specification in Business; Bachelor in Business Adm- UNR.
Years of Counseling: 14
Education/teaching honors received:
National Certified Counselor
Extracurricular activities:
Tutoring
Why are you at RHS?: Its the best High school in the distract.
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Linda Brady
E-Mail: lbrady@washoeschools.netSubjects: College Carrer Center
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Jennifer Cameron
E-Mail: jcameron@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administrative Assistant
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 11
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
Lynn Carlsen
E-Mail: lcarlsen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administrative
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Marilyn Johnson
E-Mail: mkjohnson@washoeschools.netSubjects: Registrar
Educational Background:
2 year college
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
I'm very lucky. Reno is the best.
Jeanine Mortensen
E-Mail: jmortensen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Bookkeeper
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 21
21
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
Valerie Rillon
E-Mail: vrillon@washoeschools.netSubjects: Attendence Clerk
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 15
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
Tina Rooker
E-Mail: trooker@washoeschools.netSubjects: Athletic Secretary
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?
Lori Sullivan
E-Mail: lsullivan@washoeschools.netSubjects: Office Clerk
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Cheryl Williams-Arobio
E-Mail: carobio@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Attendence secretary
Educational Background:
BA in latin american studies
Years with Washoe County: 27
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Grandmother of seven, gardening, active in church
Why are you at RHS?: To help students, teachers, parents of the best high school.
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Hannah Leveille
E-Mail: hleveille@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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: 7
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 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@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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
Sean McMurtry
E-Mail: smcmurtry@washoeschools.netSubjects: Computer Literacy
Educational Background: College dual degree
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Land sailing, hiking, sculpture
Why are you at RHS?: Best choice
Diana Quinlan
E-Mail: dquinlan@washoeschools.netSubjects: Web Design with Digital Media, Computer Literacy/Applications
Educational Background: BA business, Masters Tech in Education
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
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Marie Affinito
E-Mail: maffinito@washoeschools.netSubjects: English, A.P. Language and Composition
Educational Background:
UNR M.A.T.E.
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Amy Beischel
E-Mail: abeischel@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background: Master, BA in English
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Junior Class Advisor
Why are you at RHS?: Reno excels in everything, and i want to be part of the schools excellence.
Brent Busboom
E-Mail: bbusboom@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Crystal Edwards
E-Mail: cmedwards@washoeschools.netSubjects: English 3-4 (H) / 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.
Rebekah Foster
E-Mail: rfoster@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA in English
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Who’s Who in 2006, NNfl Double Diamond coach, NNFL coach of the year 2007
Extracurricular activities:
Freshmen Advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
Other then Disneyland, it's the happiest place on Earth and it's my home.
Kyle Gordon
E-Mail: krgordon@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 1
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Christy Larson
E-Mail: clarson@washoeschools.net
Subjects: English, Intor to Journalism, Speech & Debate, Creative Writing, Newspaper
Educational Background:
M.A. Administration
B.A. Secondary Ed
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Certified Journalism Educator, NNFL president
Extracurricular activities:
Newspaper, Literary Coach, Speech & Debate
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.
Sparrow Malvino
E-Mail: smalvino@washoeschools.net
Subjects: English
Educational Background:
Masters of Educational Administration
Years of teaching: 13
Education/teaching honors received:
Excellence in Education 2004
Extracurricular activities:
Roller Derby with Battle Born Derby
Why are you at RHS?:
Its the best school on the district
Brad McClellan
E-Mail: bmcclellan@washoeschools.netPersonal Website: http://teacherweb.com/nv/reno/brad/
Subjects: English
Educational Background:
Baston University, Snow College, UNR
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Asst. Varsity girls basketball
Why are you at RHS?:
I love it here! Great kids, great colleagues.
Theresa McKillip
E-Mail: tmckillip@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA in Sec. Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching:9
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
As a Reno High graduate (class of '97), I know what a great school this is, and I am thrilled to be here as a teacher, continuing our tradition of greatness.
Gabrielle Poole
E-Mail: gpoole@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BA
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Christian Club
Why are you at RHS?:
Joan Rudolph
E-Mail: jrudolph@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background:
BS- English & Education-Lewis & Clark College, UNR- graduate classes
Years of teaching:11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Rhs consistantly focuses on students!
Jamie Stone
E-Mail: jastone@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
Lizabeth Walsh, M.J.E.
E-Mail: ewalsh@washoeschools.netSubjects: English, Yearbook
Educational Background:
Masters in teaching Grand Canyon University, AZ, Bachelor’s English UNLV
Years of teaching: 19.5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Its's my neighborhood school, and I love the atmosphere!
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Lauren Gandolfo
E-Mail: lgandolfo@washoeschools.netSubjects:
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
David Gaunt
E-Mail: dgaunt@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Judy Hasperis
E-Mail: jhasperis@washoeschools.netSubjects: Art
Educational Background: M. education
Years of teaching: 14
Education/teaching honors received:
B of A, Masters
Extracurricular activities:
Art Honor Society
Why are you at RHS?:
Midori Ishibashi
E-Mail: mishibashi@washoeschools.netSubjects: Art
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Hannah Neace
E-Mail: hneace@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Franz L. Nenzel
E-Mail: fnenzel@washoeschools.netSubjects: Art/ Computer Art
Educational Background:
UNR BA Masters
Years of teaching: 25
Education/teaching honors received:
National Boards
Extracurricular activities: Ski, Jeep, Rescue dogs
Why are you at RHS?:
Students, Staff, and cause we care
Tim Wood
E-Mail: Tewood@washoeschools.netSubjects: Band
Educational Background:
BA Music Ed. UNR
Years of teaching: 0
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Bike riding, yoga, Nevada wstory
Why are you at RHS?:
Best kids and parents in WCSD.
Gerald Willis
E-Mail: gwillis@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
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Barbara Whiteley
E-Mail:bwhiteley@washoeschools.netSubjects: Library
Educational Background: BS. M. Ed.
Years of teaching:24
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Reading! And skiiing, gardening, pets and family
Why are you at RHS?:
Whats not to like?
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Jennifer Alexander
E-Mail: jalexander@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background:BS in math education
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Sophomore class advisor/ National honor Society advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
the Students and staff make it a wonderful place to be!
Christine Bonine
E-Mail: cbonine@washoeschools.netSubjects: Algebra & Trig/Pre Calc
Educational Background: B.S. & M. Ed
Years of teaching: 21
Education/teaching honors received: M. Ed. Univ of South. Miss.
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:I love teaching at RHS. The students are terrific and the math dept. is fantastic.
Sheryl Dankworth
E-Mail: sdankworth@washoeschools.netSubjects:
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Cathleen Evans
E-Mail: cevans@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Math
Educational Background: BA in Mathematics, Carroll College Montana, MA in Teaching Mathematics, University of Nevada Reno
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received: National Board Certification
Extracurricular activities: Science Bowl, Academic Olympics, Volleyball Books
Shane Foster
E-Mail: sfoster@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA accounting- Santa Clara University, MA- Grand Canyon University
Years of teaching: 21
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Why are you at RHS?:because RHS is the best academic school in the Great State of Nevada.
Paul Goodfellow
E-Mail: pgoodfellow@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: B.S. Sec Ed (Math), Masters in administration.
Years of teaching: 15
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: family (3 kids), kayaking/canoeing, avid outdoorsmen
Why are you at RHS?:"Found the best place on Earth... and it's not Disneyland!"
Bill Liessmann
E-Mail: bliessman@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA in Finance, Masters in Education
Years of teaching:5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Gulf, coaching, being with family
Why are you at RHS?: I wanted to be at the best high school.
Jason Mattick
E-Mail: jmattick@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Christopher Mortara
E-Mail: cmortara@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS in Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Ski Club Advisor
Why are you at RHS?:
Michael Potter
E-Mail: mcpotter@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Keri Powers
E-Mail: kpowers@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
Bryon Worthen
E-Mail: bwworthen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math Department Chair ( AP Statistics, Alg. 1)
Educational Background: MS in Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 13
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Football Coach. (Varsity Defensive Cordinator)
Why are you at RHS?:
Because it is the greatest school in the district. the students, teachers and administration are the most caring and hard working around.
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Dan Avansino
E-Mail: davansino@washoeschools.netSubjects: Ell/Weights
Educational Background:
BA- Spanish, Philosophy, MA-Admin
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Head Varsity Football coach, Lip Sync (2yrs), school play
Why are you at RHS?:
Enrique Camacho
E-Mail: camacho@washoeschools.netSubjects: ROTC
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Robin Johnson
E-Mail: rjohnson@washoeschools.netSubjects: Weights, Power Walking, PE, Dl for PE/ ROTC health
Educational Background:
BA in phys. Ed and health from UNR
Years of teaching: 13
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Reno High is part of my family, I love my principal Bob Sullivan, my faculty i work with everyday and the kids :)
Scott Maryott
E-Mail: smaryott@washoeschools.netSubjects: JROTC
Educational Background:
MA- History
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
JROTC Rifle Team Coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Sue Marin
E-Mail: smarin@washoeschools.netSubjects: PE/Yoga
Educational Background:
Masters
Years of teaching: 25
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Freshman volleyball coach
Why are you at RHS?:
Love to teach with our fabulous staff!!
Ron Rillon
E-Mail: rillon@washoeschools.net
Subjects: ROTC
Educational Background:
Masters in Administration
Years of teaching:
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Joe Sellers
E-Mail: jsellers@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Weights/PE
Educational Background:
B.A. History
Masters in Administration
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Varsity Football Coach-Weight Lifting team
Why are you at RHS?:
Monica Spalka
E-Mail: mspalka@washoeschools.netSubjects: Health
Educational Background:
BA in PE, MA in marriage & family therapy
Years of teaching: 26
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: flag teams
Why are you at RHS?:
I love kids and believe I can make a difference in someone’s life
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Mike Chambers
E-Mail: mchambers@washoeschools.netSubjects: Physics
Educational Background: BS, MS Geophysics, Physics
Years of teaching: 17
Education/teaching honors received:NBOT
Extracurricular activities:
Water skiing
Why are you at RHS?:I LOVE IT!
John Heywood
E-Mail: jheywood@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
Scott Huber
E-Mail: shuber@washoeschools.netSubjects: Biology/Env. Science
Educational Background: BS Wildlife Mngmt, MS Animal Science
Years of teaching: 9
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Outdoor Recreation- fishing, hunting, raising livestock
Why are you at RHS?:
Scott Jordan
E-Mail: sjordan@washoeschools.netSubjects: Honors Biology/Biology
Educational Background: Reno High/ UNR
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:UNR Biology and Spanish, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards-Adolescent & Young Adult-Science
Extracurricular activities:
Freshman Football Coach, Wrestling scoreboard
Why are you at RHS?:I am Reno High School. This year, after 17 yrs teaching, 1 yr student teaching & long term subbing, 4 yrs as a student I have spent more than half of my life in the yellow tiled walls. I would never go anywhere else.
Trish Lucas
E-Mail: plucas@washoeschools.netSubjects: Environmental Science, Biology, PLATO
Educational Background: 1996 BS Biology UNR, 1999 Masters inLiteracy UNR
Years of teaching: 16
Education/teaching honors received: WEA teacher award
Extracurricular activities:Key Club
Why are you at RHS?:I graduated from RHS in 1987 & have always loved Reno high and it is the happiest place on Earth.
Mike Meinert
E-Mail: mmeinert@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Chemistry
Educational Background: BS Geology, MS Hydrogeology
Years of teaching: 21
Education/teaching honors received:National Board of Professional Teaching, Sept. 1999 KRNV Teacher of the Month
Extracurricular activities:
Hike, Bike, Ski, Kyak, Write
Why are you at RHS?:
Its a great place to work, and I love teaching science!
Amy Peel
E-Mail: apeel@washoeschools.netSubjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS/MS
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
Valerie Porter
E-Mail: vporter@washoeschools.netSubjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS Biology
Years of teaching: 14
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!
Adam Shoda
E-Mail: ashoda@washoeschools.netSubjects:Science
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science
Years of Teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:Honor Society
Why are you at RHS?:
Aaron Shoolroy
E-Mail:ashoolroy@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Anatomy
Educational Background: BA in Geophysics from Univ. of Colorado, Boulder; M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction from UNR
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received: Sincere “thank you’s” from students and parents every year.
Extracurricular activities: Skiing, mountain biking, road biking, reading, playing with my daughter, and climbing the odd mountain or two.
Why are you at RHS?: : Reno High School is the best high school in the state and the place where I developed a lifelong love of learning due to the outstanding education I received here. I jumped at the opportunity to come back and try to give that amazing gift to my students.
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Richard Clark
E-Mail: rclark@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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 Coach, 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@washoeschools.netSubjects: Social Studies, credit recovery
Educational Background: BS UNR
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:
I got 10 high fives on the last day of school.
Extracurricular activities: Freshman Football Coach, IAT committee, Extended Duty Committee, We the People Unit 1 Coach
Why are you at RHS? I want to teach the best students in Nevada and continue the one hundred and thirty plus years of traditional excellence.
Christopher McCart
E-Mail: cmccart@washoeschools.netSubjects: Advanced Placement European History, Economics, Government
Educational Background: BA - International Affairs/Economics, MA - Science, Technology, and Society, MA - Education
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received: WEA excellence in education award 2008
Extracurricular activities:International Affairs Club Advisor, Assistant Ski Coach, Model United Nations
Why are you at RHS?: The academic environment.
Laura Moberg
E-Mail: lmoberg@washoeschools.netSubjects: AP US History, an US History
Educational Background: Med.- secondary Ed. with emphasis in social studies- UNR. BA University of Washington- Journalism minor in political science.
Years of teaching:8
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Advisor-Mock Trial
Why are you at RHS?: The staff and students here are the very best!
Matt Ochs
E-Mail: mochs@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
Jim Pace
E-Mail: jpace@washoeschools.netSubjects: World History
Educational Background: BA Criminal Justice
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Athletic Director
Why are you at RHS?: Alma Mater
David Ross
E-Mail: dross@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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?:
Peter Schouweiler
E-Mail: pschouweiler@washoeschools.netSubjects: Gov/US History
Educational Background: BA History/ M.A. Counseling
Years of teaching: 23
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Swimming coach
Why are you at RHS?:
To be a part of the best educational community in Nevada.
Kelly Wetzler
E-Mail: kwetzler@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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!
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Kris Coli
E-Mail: Kcoli@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education Teacher Assistant
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Michael Ellis
E-Mail: mellis@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
Michelle Lane
E-Mail: mlane@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
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Suzanne Kreiger Lyon
E-Mail: skreiger@washoeschools.netSubjects: CLS
Educational Background: AA Degree
Years of teaching:7
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Extracurricular activities:
Camping, Hiking
Why are you at RHS?:
I am great with one on one with an autistic student
Patricia Lyon
E-Mail: plyon@washoeschools.net
Subjects: CLS, Special Education
Educational Background: some college
Years of teaching: 12
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Reading
Why are you at RHS?:
Sandie Lysdal
E-Mail: slysdal@washoeschools.netSubjects: Pre-Algebra
Educational Background: Bach. Degree
Years of teaching: 14
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Why are you at RHS?:Because I love Reno High and Mr. Sullivan.
Jane Meranda
E-Mail: jmeranda@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: B.S., UNR
Years of teaching: 20
Education/teaching honors received:
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Stephan Molder
E-Mail: smolder@washoeschools.netSubjects: Foundations in English/ SSTS
Educational Background:
University of California Davis
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received:
10 Year serrvice award, Differntiated Instuction- SCF
Extracurricular activities:
Backpacking, Kayaking, Car Camping
Why are you at RHS?:
The people. The tradition of excellence.
Terry Morter
E-Mail: tmorter@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: Assoc. of Arts & Gen. Stud. Degrees
Years of teaching: 7
Education/teaching honors received: National Dean's Honor Grad.
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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.
Eliah Nelson
E-Mail: Nelsonfamily5@sbcglobal.netSubjects: CLS
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 1
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Extracurricular activities:
Softball
Why are you at RHS?:
Its all about the kids. Hoping to finish school so I can teach.
I came with a student, and chose to stay as a teachers assistant.
Polly Rapp
E-Mail: priley@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: BA History, Univ. of Oklahoma
Years of teaching: 3
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Barbara Whiteley
E-Mail:bwhiteley@washoeschools.netSubjects: Library
Educational Background: BS. M. Ed.
Years of teaching:24
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Extracurricular activities:
Reading! And skiiing, gardening, pets and family
Why are you at RHS?:
Whats not to like?
Amy Whitten
E-Mail: awhitten@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: BA Art, M Ed., Special Education
Years of teaching: 1
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Why are you at RHS?:
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Natividad Arriaza-Phillips
E-Mail: nphillips@washoeschools.netSubjects: Spanish/French
Educational Background: BA Romance Linguistics, MA French Lit
Years of teaching: 14
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:Spanish Club
Why are you at RHS?:Love the ambiance, the philosophy, and the kids.
Danica Chapple
E-Mail: dchapple@washoeschools.netSubjects: 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.
France Deschenes
E-Mail: fdeschenes@washoeschools.netSubjects: French/AP
Educational Background: Master NBCT
Years of teaching: 10
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Traveling with students
Why are you at RHS?: High standards & the best administration and staff
Janet Hartman
E-Mail: jhartman@washoeschools.netSubjects: Spanish
Educational Background: Masters in Secondary Education in Art
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received: AP certified
Extracurricular activities:Spanish Club Advisor
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.
Jennifer Vanderpool
E-Mail:jsvanderpool@washoeschools.netSubjects: Spanish 1-2 and 3-4
Educational Background: B.S. - UNR; Teacher Licensor - UNLV; M.A. - UNI
Years of teaching: 11
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Why are you at RHS?:Reno High School is an excellent school and I feel honored to work with great students, a knowledgeable and hardworking staff, and supportive parents.