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Social Studies
Special Education
World Languages
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Kris Hackbusch, Principal
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
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.
Why are you at RHS?:
Mitch Chubb
E-Mail: mchubb@washoeschools.netSubjects:Administration
Educational Background:BS Biology, MA Ed. Leadership
Years of teaching: 17 teaching, 3 years Dean of Students
Why are you at RHS?: Reno High has deep-rooted traditions with highly motivated staff and high achieving students.
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
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!
Robert LeVitt
E-Mail: rlevitt@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administration
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
CJ Waddell
E-Mail: cwaddell@washoeschools.netSubjects: Dean of Students (I used to teach French and Spanish)
Educational Background: BA – Knox College, MA – Arizona State University
Years of teaching: 13 in WCSD
Extracurricular activities: Swimming, paddle boarding, watching and attending all sporting events, hanging out with my family.
Why are you at RHS?: I’m here because I want to be a part of all the wonderful things that are happening 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
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.net
Subjects: 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., Masters In Education with specification in Business; Bachelor in Business Adm- UNR.
Years of Counseling: 15
Education/teaching honors received:
National Certified School Counselor
Extracurricular activities:: IAT Coordinator and Tutoring.
Why are you at RHS?: It's the best high school in the district.
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Linda Brady
E-Mail: llbrady@washoeschools.net
Subjects: College and Career Center Facilitator
Educational Background:: B.S. Applied Mathematics, Missouri School of Science and Technology
Years in education: 10
Education/teaching honors received:Certified Data Processor
Why are you at RHS: It is the best place to explore future possibilities.
Marilyn Johnson
E-Mail: mkjohnson@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Principal's Secretary
Educational Background:
2 year college
Years of teaching: 20
Why are you at RHS?: I'm very lucky. Reno is the best.
Lynn Carlsen
E-Mail: lcarlsen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Administrative
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 11
Why are you at RHS?:
E-Mail: @washoeschools.net
Subjects: Registrar
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Why are you at RHS?:
Jeanine Mortensen
E-Mail: jmortensen@washoeschools.netSubjects: Bookkeeper
Educational Background:
BA
Years in education: 21
Why are you at RHS?:
Valerie Rillon
E-Mail: vrillon@washoeschools.netSubjects: Attendence Clerk
Educational Background: BA
Years in education: 15
Why are you at RHS?:
Tina Rooker
E-Mail: trooker@washoeschools.netSubjects: Athletic Secretary
Educational Background: BA
Years in education: 7
Why are you at RHS?
Lori Sullivan
E-Mail: lsullivan@washoeschools.netSubjects: Office Clerk
Educational Background:
Years in education: 11
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
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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Lafayette Webb
E-Mail: LWebb@washoeschools.netSubjects: School Police
Educational Background: BA
Years in Law Enforcement: 15
Why are you at RHS?: To help serve and protect the greatest students, faculty and administrators in Nevada.
Return To TopCareer and Technical Education
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: 14
Education/teaching honors received: 2012 NV Outstanding Career & Technical Educator Award
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
Traci Scichilone
E-Mail: tscichilone@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Web Design and Computer Literacy
Educational Background: : Undergraduate: University of Nevada; Graduate degree: Lesley University
Years of teaching: 12 years
Extracurricular activities: Being with my family, Watching my kids participate in sports and clubs, watching baseball on TV, but preferably live (Go Sox!).
Why are you at RHS?: This is my home! Reno High School is not only the best place for students to get an education in Washoe County School District, but it is the best place to work as well.
Diana Quinlan
E-Mail: dquinlan@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Digital Media, Digital Video and Photography, Computer Literacy/Applications.
Educational Background: BA business, Masters Tech in Education, Masters in Administration.
Years of teaching: 18
Extracurricular activities: Red House Project, PBiS, Safety Committee.
Why are you at RHS?: The RHS community continues to inspire me. I still love coming to work every day.
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Marie Affinito
E-Mail: maffinito@washoeschools.netSubjects: English, A.P. Language and Composition
Educational Background: UNR, MA for the Teaching of English, BA Speech Communication and Journalism.
Years of teaching:14
Education/teaching honors received:Educator of Distinction 2004, National Society of High School Scholars; Distinguished Educator 2004, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Why are you at RHS?: I love the positive energy of the Reno High Community. Students are here to learn, to excel, to challenge, and to grow, and I learn something valuable from them every day.
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 school's excellence.
Brent Busboom
E-Mail: bbusboom@washoeschools.netSubjects: AP English Lit., English 7-8
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 13
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 and AP English Literature National Exam Reader.
Extracurricular activities: Advisor, Young Democrats
Why are you at RHS?: Because it is, without question, the best high school in the state.
Crystal Edwards
E-Mail: cmedwards@washoeschools.netSubjects: English 3-4 (H) / Leadership
Educational Background: Masters Admin Bach. Sec. Ed.
Years of teaching: 6
Education/teaching honors received:NASC New Advisor of the Year 2009-2010, WEA Most Influential Teacher 2008 and 2009
Extracurricular activities: Leadership 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: Freshman Advisor, Assistant Speech and Debate Coach, Freshman Seminar Coordinator
Why are you at RHS?: Other than Disneyland, it's the happiest place on Earth and it's my home.
Kyle Gordon
E-Mail: krgordon@washoeschools.net
Subjects: English
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 1
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 Magazine, 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.
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?: It's the best school in the district.
Brad McClellan
E-Mail: bmcclellan@washoeschools.net
Personal Website: http://teacherweb.com/nv/reno/brad/
Subjects: English
Educational Background: Boston University, Snow College, UNR
Years of teaching: 10
Extracurricular activities: Asst. Coach Girls Varsity Basketball and Meditation Club.
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
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.
Joan Rudolph
E-Mail: jrudolph@washoeschools.netSubjects: English
Educational Background: BS- English & Education-Lewis & Clark College, UNR- graduate classes
Years of teaching: 11
Why are you at RHS?: Rhs consistantly focuses on students!
Jamie Stone
E-Mail: jastone@washoeschools.netSubjects: Freshman and Junior English
Educational Background: BA from UNR, M.Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 11
Extracurricular activities: Junior Class Advisor.
Why are you at RHS? I graduated from RHS in 1996. I love the traditions and school spirit here!
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: 20
Education/teaching honors received:Selected as 2011 Distinguished Yearbook Adviser by the Journalism Education Association. Nominated for Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Gold Key for significant contributions to scholastic journalism
Extracurricular activities: Adviser of Re-Wa-Ne yearbook, 2011 winner of CSPA Gold Medal and NSPA All-American, Member, Journalism Education Association’s Curriculum/Development Commission & Certification Commission, Balfour Yearbook Journalism Camp Faculty Member.
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
Why are you at RHS?: When your job is for and with the best….it isn’t a job – it is pure enjoyment!
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
Extracurricular activities:
Drama Club, all Drama based activities at RHS
Why are you at RHS?: I am at RHS because it has one of the best groups of people to work with faculty and students alike.
Tim Wood
E-Mail: Tewood@washoeschools.netSubjects: Band
Educational Background:
BA Music Ed. UNR
Years of teaching: 0
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
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
Extracurricular activities:
Reading! And skiiing, gardening, pets and family
Why are you at RHS?: What's not to like?
Toni White
E-Mail:twhite@washoeschools.netSubjects: Library
Educational Background:
Years of teaching:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?:
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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.
Why are you at RHS?: I love teaching at RHS. The students are terrific and the math dept. is fantastic.
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
Why are you at RHS?:
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: wliessmann@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BA in Finance, Masters in Education
Years of teaching: 5
Extracurricular activities: Golf, 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: 8
Education/teaching honors received:National Society of High School Scholars: Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
And Congressional Youth Leadership Council: Honorary Member
Extracurricular activities: JV football head coach, ski club
Why are you at RHS?: It’s the best school in Northern Nevada, and some of my closest friends are also teachers here.
Christopher Mortara
E-Mail: cmortara@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS in Ed. from UNR
Years of teaching: 7
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:8
Extracurricular activities: Faculty Advisor for Math Competitions, Anime Club, and Rotary-Interact Club.
Why are you at RHS?: I love the academic excellence at Reno High. It is truly cool to be smart here.
Keri Powers
E-Mail: kpowers@washoeschools.netSubjects: Math
Educational Background: BS UNR
Years of teaching: 14
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
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:
Why are you at RHS?:
Robin Johnson
E-Mail: rjohnson@washoeschools.netSubjects: Weights, Power Walking, PE, DC for PE/ ROTC health
Educational Background: BA in phys. Ed and health from UNR
Years of teaching: 13
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 – Secondary Ed (Social Studies), UNR
Years of teaching: 4
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities: Rifle Team Coach and Assistant “We the People” Coach.
Why are you at RHS?: : I am honored to be a part of the Reno HS community. We are fortunate to have an amazing staff, faculty, and student body.
Sue Marin
E-Mail: smarin@washoeschools.netSubjects: PE/Yoga
Educational Background:
Masters
Years of teaching: 25
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:
Why are you at RHS?:
Joe Sellers
E-Mail: jsellers@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Weights/PE
Educational Background: BA in History and a Masters in Administration.
Years of teaching: 11
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
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 and AP 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
Extracurricular activities: Outdoor Recreation- fishing, hunting, raising livestock
Why are you at RHS?:
Scott Jordan
E-Mail: sjordan@washoeschools.net
Subjects: AP Biology, Honors Biology and Biology
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts; University of Nevada, Reno. Major: Biology Minor: Spanish
Years of teaching: 18
Education/teaching honors received:National Board of Professional Teaching Standards-Adolescent & Young Adult-Science.
Extracurricular activities: Freshman Football Coach, Wrestling scoreboard, and Vice President of the Reno High School Alumni Museum. Hanging out with my beutiful wife and wonderful boys.
Why are you at RHS?: I am Reno High School. This year, after 18 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 in Literacy 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?: It's a great place to work, and I love teaching science!
Amy Peel
E-Mail: apeel@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS/MS
Years of teaching: 20
Extracurricular activities: Golf, reading, camping, cooking and science experiments! Got to try things out, before we do them in class!!!!!!!!!
Why are you at RHS?: Integrity.
Valerie Porter
E-Mail: vporter@washoeschools.netSubjects: Biology
Educational Background: BS Biology-Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Years of teaching: 14
Education/teaching honors received:Excellence in Education Award-2011
Extracurricular activities: Science HSPE Interventionist.
Why are you at RHS?: I graduated from RHS & love the teachers, the students, and the yellow tiles! “Go Huskies!”
Mike Edwards
E-Mail: mpedwards@washoeschools.netSubjects:Science
Educational Background:
Years of Teaching: 10
Extracurricular activities: Sophomore Class Advisor, Freshmen Football, Boys' Golf
Why are you at RHS?:
Aaron Shoolroy
E-Mail:ashoolroy@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Chemistry and Physical Science
Educational Background: BA in Geophysics from Univ. of Colorado, Boulder; M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction from UNR
Years of teaching: 8
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 and I am a National Board Certified Teacher.
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 and 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, US History
Educational Background: Med.- UNR- Secondary Ed. with emphasis in Social Studies. BA- University of Washington- Journalism & Political Science.
Years of teaching: 8
Extracurricular activities: Advisor-Mock Trial, Secretary on the Northern Nevada Council for Social Studies Executive Board.
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:National Board of Professional Teaching
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: jlpace@washoeschools.netSubjects: World History
Educational Background: BA Criminal Justice
Years of teaching: 7
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
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
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: Bachelors in Secondary Education, Masters in Public Policy
Years of teaching:7
Education/teaching honors received:Education/teaching honors received: Voted 2nd best teacher in Reno News and Review 2009-2011
Extracurricular activities: GSA
Why are you at RHS?: To uphold the tradition of excellence that RHS is known for and to combat historical ignorance one teenager at a time.
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Dawn Colletto
E-Mail: dcolletto@washoeschools.netSubjects: Read 180/English/PLATO
Educational Background:B.S. Elementary Education M.A. Special Education
Years of teaching:10 years
Extracurricular activities: Cheer Coach
Why are you at RHS?:Love the people, the tradition, and being a part of something special
Kris Coli
E-Mail: Kcoli@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education Teacher Assistant
Educational Background:
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Michelle Lane
E-Mail: mclane@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background:: BS (UNR) – Regular Education K-8, Special Education K-12; MA (Lesley College)
Years of teaching: 20
Why are you at RHS?: I love Reno High School. I love the kids, the staff, the tradition and Mr. Sullivan. I guess I am just a Huskie at heart.
Morgan Leets
E-Mail: mleets@washoeschools.net
Subjects: Special Education
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Why are you at RHS?:
Suzanne Kreiger Lyon
E-Mail: skreiger@washoeschools.netSubjects: CLS
Educational Background: AA Degree
Years of teaching: 7
Extracurricular activities: Camping, Hiking
Why are you at RHS?: I enjoy working in the CLS classroom as an assistant. I love working with these students!
Patricia Lyon
E-Mail: plyon@washoeschools.net
Subjects: CLS, Special Education
Educational Background: Some College
Years of teaching: 12
Extracurricular activities: Reading
Why are you at RHS?:
Sandie Lysdal
E-Mail: slysdal@washoeschools.netSubjects: Pre-Algebra
Educational Background: BA
Years of teaching: 14
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
Why are you at RHS?:
Stephan Molder
E-Mail: smolder@washoeschools.net
www.redlom.com
Subjects: Foundations in English/ SSTS
Educational Background:
University of California Davis
Years of teaching: 11
Education/teaching honors received: 10 Year serrvice award, Differntiated Instuction.
Extracurricular activities: Backpacking, Kayaking, Car Camping.
Why are you at RHS?: The people. The tradition of excellence.
Eliah Nelson
E-Mail: Nelsonfamily5@sbcglobal.netSubjects: CLS
Educational Background:
Years of teaching: 1
Extracurricular activities:
Softball
Why are you at RHS?: It's 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.
Amy Freismidl
E-Mail: afreismidl@washoeschools.netSubjects: Special Education
Educational Background: B.A. Art
M. Ed Special Education
Ed. S. School Administration
Years of teaching: 5
Education/teaching honors received:
Extracurricular activities:
Why are you at RHS?: Reno High School is an excellent school and I believe in helping students prepare for college and career readiness.
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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: 18
Extracurricular activities: PBIS committee
Why are you at RHS?: Love the ambiance, the philosophy, and the kids.
France Deschenes
E-Mail: fdeschenes@washoeschools.netSubjects: French/AP
Educational Background: Master NBCT
Years of teaching: 10
Extracurricular activities: Traveling with students
Why are you at RHS?: High standards & the best administration and staff
Sra. Janet Hartman M.A.
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
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.