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Ms. Donna Morris
Profile: Mrs. Morris has a diverse background in teaching Secondary Mathematics. She has five years experience teaching Middle School Math, eleven years of High School Math, and over twenty years as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Community College. She currently works at Bellingham School District as the K – 12 Math Curriculum Specialist. She also teaches math at Whatcom Community College in the evening.Subject(s) teaching: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Integrated I – III, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Pre-Calculus, Business Pre-Calculus, Statistics, S.A.T. Prep.
Degrees obtained: B.A. Mathematics – Southern California College M.A. Secondary Mathematics Education – Fresno Pacific University Principal Certification – City University.
Teaching Certification:WA State.
Interest/ Hobbies: Playing piano and singing, designing house floor plans, Seahawks fan
Mr. Rick Rodden
Profile: Mr. Rodden has been a science teacher at Toppenish HS at Toppenish, WA, since 1990. Prior to this he was a chemist for the soil survey team charged with mapping the 640,000 acre Yakama Indian Nation. During the 1970’s and 1980’s he worked as a research chemist at Montana State University and for a private soil testing company in Moses Lake Washington. Mr. Rodden is part of the online high school program at Toppenish, where he teaches interactive online classes to students from Toppenish and surrounding districts.Subject(s) teaching: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Lab Science Earth and Space Science, Algebra I and Algebra II Environmental Science.
Degrees obtained: B.S / M.Ed. plus 115 credits beyond masters.
Teaching Certification:WA State endorsements (K-8 elementary, 4-12 science, 4-12 Biology, 4-12 Earth Science) National Board Certified Teacher (Biology).
Interest/ Hobbies: Golfing, Fishing, Community Band Member.
Mr. Cruz Gonzales
Profile: Mr. Gonzales teaches math at the CATS Academy. He either works with students in the lab or online. He was a paraprofessional at Union Gap Middle School, before he returned to his Alma Mater, to teach at Toppenish School District. He is a two time state wrestling champion. He has two children with wife Lisa of seven years.Degrees obtained: BS in Computer Science.
Teaching Certification:Mathematics.
Interest/ Hobbies: Repairing computers and playing online gaming.
Ms. Laura Nunez
Profile: Ms. Núñez is a Math teacher at Toppenish HS in Toppenish, WA. Prior to this she used to work in Yakima translating Math and Science classes for 8th graders. Ms. Núñez is part of the online high school program at Toppenish, where she teaches interactive online classes to students from Toppenish and surrounding districts.Subject(s) teaching:Mathematics.
Degrees obtained: B.A. in Mathematics.
Teaching Certification: WA State.
Interest/ Hobbies:Reading & coaching and playing soccer.
Mr. Glen Newland
Profile: Mr. Newland is a Math teacher at Toppenish HS in Toppenish, WA.Subject(s) teaching:Mathematics.
Degrees obtained:B.A. in Mathematics
Teaching Certification: WA State.
Mr. Scott R. Dorr
Profile: Mr. Dorr has taught English from freshman level through Advanced Placement, in the Toppenish School District for 34 years, along with several stints of American Literature at Heritage University. Mr. Dorr is a published poet and short story author who enjoys fishing, reading and water color painting when not at school. He has three adult children and his wife, Doris, has also spent 34 years teaching in the Toppenish District. His current assignment is teaching English in the CATS program, Computer. Academy Toppenish Schools. Mr. Dorr has coached several different sports including the Head Varsity Ladies Basketball Coach for 25 years. He has been chosen "Teacher of the Year" by graduating classes 16 times.Subject(s) teaching: Freshman/Senior English.
Degrees obtained: B.A./ Education/English plus 135 credits.
Teaching Certification:WA State endorsements (K-12) Designated by district as "Teacher of Teachers".
Interest/ Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Wood Working, Community Affairs .
Mr. David Morrison
Profile: Mr. Morrison has been a long term substitute teacher in both Toppenish and Yakima School Districts. He continues to work today for the Toppenish School District as a certificated substitute teacher at the high school and middle school levels.Subject(s) teaching:All subjects.
Degrees obtained: B.A. in English-Washington State University.
Teaching Certification in English/Language Arts-Heritage University.
Teaching Certification:WA State.
Interest/ Hobbies:When not teaching, Mr. Morrison works in his vineyard. He also enjoys reading, cooking, music, and sports.
Ms. Amber Andrews
Profile: Ms. Andrews has been a Remedial Reading/English teacher at Toppenish High School since the fall of 2005. In the fall of 2010, after being awarded her Masters of English, she was also given the position of Reading Coach at the high school. Along with her responsibilities at the High School, Ms. Andrews is also teaching English classes at Heritage University on a part time basis.Subject(s) teaching:Remedial Reading; English.
Degrees obtained: B.A. Reading (minor in Psychology): Eastern Washington University; M.A. English: Heritage University.
Teaching Certification: WA State: Reading, ESL, Elementary Education, & English.
Interest/ Hobbies:Reading & Writing, Traveling, Cooking/Baking, Painting, & Arts and Crafts.
Ms. Margarita Tobias
Profile: Ms. Tobias is a Special Education teacher at Toppenish HS in Toppenish, WA. Ms. Tobias has 23 years teaching experience.Subject(s) teaching:English, Spanish.
Degrees obtained:Masters
Teaching Certification: WA State.
Mr. Frank A. Chandler
Profile: Mr. Chandler started his career in education as a substitute teacher in numerous districts of the Yakima Valley. He taught science classes at Heritage University for 10 years before returning to public education. In 2006 he became a science teacher at E.A.G.L.E. High in Toppenish, WA. Mr. Chandler is an educational co-representative for the Title VII Indian Education and is a MESA partner with Heritage University.Subject(s) taught: Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Field Biology, General Science, and Physics.
Degrees obtained: B.A. in Education from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, and M.A. in Education from Heritage University, Toppenish, WA.
Teaching Certification:Washington State Residency certificate with endorsements in Biology, Earth Science, Geography, History, Physics, and Science.
Interest/ Hobbies: Current interests are the effect of technology and after school programs on student achievement. In the classroom, classes research the effect of local diaries on groundwater quality and using natural mosquito control methods to economically reduce the outbreak of West Nile virus in the Yakima Valley.
As part of the E.A.GL.E. after school program, Mr. Chandler advises and mentors the school’s BoeBot teams as they compete with other schools twice a year.
Mr. Chandler’s hobbies include reading, nature walks, bird watching, and hobby farming. He cares for numerous cats, 3 dogs, a Beta fish, and a guinea pig.
Ms. Melissa Turner
Profile: Ms. Turner is a Science teacher at Toppenish HS in Toppenish, WA.Subject(s) teaching:Science.
Degrees obtained: B.Sc.
Teaching Certification:WA State.
Ms. Mindy Krejci
Profile: Ms. Krejci has been a History and Drama teacher at EAGLE School in Toppenish, Wa. since 2006. She previously taught History and Drama at Elsik High School in Houston, Texas and at Kennewick High School at Kennewick, Washington.Degrees obtained: B.A. + 15.
Subjects Taught :U.S. History, WA. State History, Drama
Mr. Kevin Barr
Profile: Mr. Barr is a Social Studies teacher at E.A.G.L.E. High in Toppenish, WA. He has 31 years of teaching experience. Mr. Barr has been associated with Red Comet since its inception. Mr. Barr guides students taking Red Comet courses at E.A.G.L.E. High, and is very familiar with our program.Subject(s) teaching:Social Studies.
Degrees obtained:Masters
Teaching Certification: WA State.
Mr. Jack Greaves
Profile: Mr. Greaves was a Special Education/PE/Health teacher for the Arlington (WA) School District from 1999-2007, teaching English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. He also taught online credit retrieval classes for Arlington during the summer session. He currently teaches at Bellevue College and works as a professional firefighter in Bothell, WA.Subject(s) teaching:TBD.
Degrees obtained: AA-Lower Columbia College; BAE-Eastern Washington University; MS-Walden University; AA-Bellevue College.
Teaching Certification: WA State.
Interest/ Hobbies:Golfing, reading, spending time with family.
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