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      Elementary

      ph: 360-466-3172          fx: 360-466-2171

      Principal ~ Heather Fakkema
      Secretary ~ Annie McCoy
      Counselor ~ Shegay Vanderpool
      Custodian ~ Mariah Coulter       
      Social Worker ~ Tammie White   


      Kindergarten Teachers:
      Katie Wigal 
      Judy Zimmerman

      First Grade Teachers:
      Michelle Avila 
      Lisa Hedlund

      Second Grade Teachers:

      Stacy Silver
      Becky Swanson

      Third Grade Teachers:

      Susanne Bruland
      Christi Malcomson

      Fourth Grade Teachers:

      Cammy Alumbres
      Megan Funk

      Fifth Grade Teachers:
      Jan Auman
      Keith Hunter


      Computers ~ Eric Adam

      Librarian ~ Beth Clothier

      Fitness/Health Teacher ~
      Lisa Thomas

      Intervention Specialist-Reading/Math
      Heidi Palmgren

      Music/Band Teachers:
      Shegay Vanderpool
      McKenzie Clark

      Special Education/Title I /LAP Teachers:
      Kelly Gilkey
      Kerry Salaz

      Danielle Reynolds
      Naomi Wiliams
      Nikki Cecconi

      Intervention Specialist/Dyslexia
      Jennifer Gudmunson

      ParaEducational Assistants
      Sally Azure
      Laraine Drye
        
      Debbie Forrest
      Bette Johnson
      Clarice Traylor
      Ashton Tveter 
      Naomi Wiliams
      Lauren Weatherford

      Braves' Club/ The Learning Hub
      Director ~ Marlene Brenton
      Heidi Justice
      Ashton Tveter
      Olimpia Zuniga

       

      Middle School

      ph: 360-466-3173 or 360-466-4113

      Principal ~ Christine Tripp
      Assistant Principal/Athletic Director ~ Mikki Gifford
      Administrative Assistant ~ Juli Olson
      ASB/Athletic & Attendance Administrative Assistant ~ Kirsty Croghan
      Counselor ~ Lori Buher
      Prevention-Intervention Specialist ~ Christine Valdez, CPP, SUDP  
      K-12 Registrar ~ Linda Pierson
      Custodian ~ Judy Rowell


      Art Teacher ~ Jackie Nickel

      Aviation Teacher ~ Vince Cicotte

      Computer Science/Math Teacher ~ Emily Souders

      Drama ~ Alicia Pedroza

      Fitness/Health Teacher ~ CJ Woods - 6-8

      Language Arts Teachers:
      Scott Novak  - 6
      Alyse Sehlin - 7, 8 

      Leadership Advisor ~ Sarah Shipley

      Math Teachers:
      Scott Novak - 6
      Galen McKnight- 7, 8 

      Music Teacher ~ McKenzie Clark

      Science Teachers:
      Vince Cicotte  - 6
      Madison Huscher - 7, 8

      Social Studies Teachers:
      Vince Cicotte - 6
      Sarah Shipley - 7, 8

      Special Ed/Title
      Crista Landworth
      Anny Clark
      Heather DeGroot

      Shop ~ Daniel Castillo

      Swinomish Tribal Education Partners:
      Supervisor ~ Loran James
      Advisor ~ Theresa James
      High School Credit Retrieval Specialist ~ Kristin Huizenga
      Tribal Therapist ~ Laura Lindberg
      Prevention Intervention Specialist ~ Christine Valdez
      Intervention Specialist ~ Jennifer Gilland

      Brittney Bill
      Lexi Bobb
      Mandy Buck
      Kahneesha Casey
      Zanetta Cayou
      Lena Joe
      Erica John
      Delia Kaubin
      Sunee Lagerwey
      Jenny Peters
      Lauren Reynolds
      Mia Villaluz
      Amber Waldron


      High School

      ph: 360-466-3173 or 360-466-4113

      Principal ~ Christine Tripp
      Assistant Principal/Athletic Director ~ Mikki Gifford
      Administrative Assitant ~ Juli Olson
      ASB/Athletic & Attendance Administrative Assistant ~ Kirsty Croghan
      Counselor ~ Lori Buher
      Prevention-Intervention Specialist ~ Christine Valdez, CPP, SUDP
      K-12 Registrar ~ Linda Pierson
      Custodian ~ Carol Tankersley


      Art Teacher ~ Jackie Nickel

      Career and Technical Educational Programs:
      Automotive Instructor ~ Randy Swift
      Construction/Shop Teacher ~ Daniel Castillo
      Culinary Art Teacher ~ Peter Voorhees
      Robotics Teacher ~ Vince Cicotte
      Technical Teacher ~ Ryan Hiller

      Community & Cultural Liaison ~ Clarissa James

      Between Two Worlds
      Jennifer Willup
      Dean Dan


      Drama ~ Alicia Pedroza

      English/Language Arts Teachers:

      Suzann Keith
      Bryan Milliren

      Fitness/Health Teachers:

      Suzanne Marble
      CJ Woods

      Languages and ELL Teachers:
      Spanish ~ Joel Hingston
      ASL ~ Michelle Slater 
      Lushootseed ~ Kyle Bailey

      Librarian/Research:
      Beth Clothier
      Laraine Drye

      Math Teachers:
      Liz Baun
      Donna Morris 

      Migrant Specialist ~ Heidi Darling 

      Music Teacher ~ McKenzie Clark

      Science Teachers:

      Steve DeLeon
      Todd Hinderman

      Social Studies/History Teachers:
      Erin Lisser
      Peter Voorhees 

      Special Education/Title I Teacher ~ Linda Sovie
      Jennifer Featherstone
      Sherri Kiser

      Yearbook Advisor ~ Ryan Hiller



      District Office

      ph: 360-466-3171.                         fx: 360-466-3523

      Superintendent ~ Will Nelson
      Executive Assistant to the Superintendent ~ Cherri Kahns
       
      Director of Finance and Operations, Human Resources, Risk Management ~ Brian Gianello
      HR Payroll Specialist ~ Laurie Crothers
      Fiscal Assistant (Accounts Payable & Cash Receipts) ~ Jessie Nelson-Eisen 


      School Security Specialist/Maintenance Technician ~ John Aguilar

      Director of Operations & Planning ~ TBD
      Custodian Auxiliary ~ Clay Reeves
      Grounds:
      Andy Otis
      Bill Cook

      Food Service Supervisor ~ Kelly Kjarstad
      Food Service Staff ~ Lori Reeves 

      Health Nurse ~ Monica Cook
      Health Aide ~ Loree Hornbeck

      Occupational Therapist ~ Kelley Wells

      School Psychologist ~ Jennifer Moyer 

      Special Programs Director ~ Andrew Wheeler

      Special Services Administrative Assistant ~ Mandi Barnett

      Speech and Language Pathologist ~ Ellen Benetti 

      Teaching and Learning Director ~ Beth Clothier

      Technology/Computers:
      Ryan Hiller
      Eric Adam
      Joshua Hanstad 

      Transportation Supervisor ~ Kim Pedroza
      Transportation Mechanic ~ Randy Swift
      Transportation Staff:
      Curtis Cole
      Kathleen Cole
      Annie Drake
      Jim Hernandez
      Barb Howlett
      Nancy Lomsdalen
      Priscilla Wills
      Randy Wills

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    La Conner School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee handles questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, Andy Wheeler, Special Services Director (360) 466-3171, Address: PO. Box 2103, La Conner, WA 98257.
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