Executive Director
Taletha Washburn
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2004
Education: MA in education with curriculum and instruction focus; BA in ecology
Teaching credential: Single Subject (science: biological sciences); Supplementary Authorization in
introductory mathematics
Interests and hobbies: ceramics, gardening, swimming, being a mom, taking walks

Office Manager
Maggie Hennessy
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Interests and hobbies: photography

Registrar
^{Mandi Fullerton}
mfullerton@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2015
Interests and hobbies: Volunteering, being outside, reading, researching, and
spending time with family

Administrative Assistant
^{Sarah Novak}
snovak@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education: BS in business administration with an option in marketing from Chico State
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, sports, fitness

K-12 Pathway Coordinator
Lisa Kelly
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: PhD in curriculum and instruction
Teaching credential: Career Technical Education (business and finance),
Lifetime Teaching Credential California Community Colleges (hospitality management)
Interests and hobbies: horseback riding, photography, equine guided learning, line dancing

School Nurse
Career Technical Education Pathway Coordinator
Danielle Wagner Plocki
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: Registered Nurse
Teaching credentials: School Nurse; CTE Health Science and Medical Terminology
Interests and hobbies: theater, singing, dancing, gardening, skiing, camping

School Therapist
Becky Powers
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: Marriage and Family Therapist, MS in marriage and family therapy
Interests and hobbies: dancing, hiking, spending quality time outdoors
with loved ones and her dog

Technology Specialist
Ryan Willis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2019
Interests and hobbies: computers, electronics, 3D printing, general tinkering

Community Resource Coordinator
Rhonda Wayson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Education: MS Human Development and Family Studies; University of Nevada, Reno
Interests and hobbies: working with and supporting children and families, hanging out
with my own kids, hiking with friends, walking and cuddling with my dog, floating and 
swimming in the river, being on an ocean beach, party planning and hostessing,
true crime and mystery, and good live music and dancing. 

Public Relations Specialist
Rachel Goings
rgoings@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education: BA in Communication Public Affairs
Interests and hobbies: reading, dancing, and spending time with my family

Site Director
Phil Rader
prader@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2023
Education: MS in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement Administration Focus, 
University of Arizona Global. BA in Social and Criminal Justice, University of Arizona Gobal,
BA in Social Science, emphasis in Health Science, Chico State University
BA is Sociology, Chico State University
Interests and hobbies: Hiking, training, working out, reading, camping. 

Student Services Coordinator
Lori Hahn
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BA in political science
Teaching credentials: Education Specialist Instruction; Multiple Subject (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: gardening, cooking, photography, travel

SPED Teacher
Melanie Strahm
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2014
Education: BA in mathematics
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject (general subjects); preliminary Education Specialist Instruction
(mild to moderate disabilities)
Interests and hobbies: hiking, cooking

7–12 Site Coordinator
Teacher, grades 7–12
Brittini Wade
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Education: MA in teaching mathematics; BA in mathematics
Teaching credentials: Single Subject (mathematics); VPSS in English
tiers I & II, science tier I
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, hiking, reading, baking

Teacher, grades 7–12
Casey Peters
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BA in sports management
Teaching credential: Single Subject (social science)
Interests and hobbies: sports, the outdoors

High School English Teacher
Emily Read
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education:  MA: Educational Leadership/ BA: English
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject & Single Subject English
Interests and hobbies: spending time with my pop-out in nature, road trips,
concerts, camping, painting, cooking, reading, songwriting, yoga and guitar. 

High School Teacher
Karen Miller
kmiller@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 202
Education:  BS in Human Development from University of California, Davis
Teaching credentials: Single Subject English
Interests and hobbies: I have lived in Plumas County for 40 years, 30 of which
were spent teaching high school English. I have two grown children and four
grandchildren. My current obsession is learning Spanish. I love traveling to
Mexico and the Caribbean with my husband and to Disneyland with my 
grandchildren. 

Guidance Counselor
Melissa Washburn
[email protected]
Rehired with PCS in 2021
Education:  BA in History/Social Science
Teaching credentials: Single subject in Social Science
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, reading, traveling

Teacher, grades 7&8
Marlyn Marincas
mmarincas@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2022

Teacher, grade 6
Cindy Thackeray
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2010
Education: BA in English
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject (special preparation for teaching middle level students:
grades 5-8; English; general subjects); Supplementary Authorization in English/language arts
Interests and hobbies: scrapbooking, running, softball, basketball, reading

Teacher, grade  3&4
Katelyn Johns
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Education: MA in teaching; BA in psychology
Teaching credential: Multiple Subjects (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: sports, volleyball coaching

Teacher, grade 2&3
Sierra Gallagher
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2010
Education: BA in liberal studies
Teaching credential: Multiple Subjects (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: gardening, cooking, camping, skiing

Teacher, grade 1
Tina Thorman
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: MS Education/ BA Liberal Studies
Teaching credential: Multiple Subjects
Interests and hobbies: art, gardening, theater, dancing and hiking

Teacher, grades TK & K
Inge Stock                  
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Education: MA in elementary education; BA in therapeutic recreation
Teaching credentials: Child Development Program Director Permit; Multiple Subjects
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, hiking, biking, skiing, floating down rivers,
reading, playing ukulele

Instructional Aide
Esa Morrison
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: BS in environmental science, technology, and policy with minors in environmental education
and outdoor recreation and service learning
Interests and hobbies: spending time with her pup, hiking around the mountains, skiing,
boating any stream or river she can get on

Instructional Aide
Kenjah Cummings
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2021

Instructional Aide
Anika Cooke
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Education: AA Liberal Studies, College of the Redwoods
Interests and hobbies: Art, reading, nature and music

Instructional Aide
Rhiannon Brooks
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Interests and hobbies: Hiking, reading, spending time with family and my dog, Ash. I enjoy
working with children because they are the future and are so fun to be around. Helping
the molding and growing of children is such a rewarding job. 

Instructional Aide
Joiandrea McKenzie
j[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Interests and hobbies: Playing with and loving on my five kids. Listening to music,
eating good food and helping others. 

Site Director
Teacher
Ryan Schramel
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2014
Education: BS in psychology
Teaching credential: Single Subject (social science)
Interests and hobbies: skiing, hiking, climbing, running, scuba diving, barbecuing

Administrative Assistant
Pam Lyman
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2010
Education: BA in business management
Interests and hobbies: gardening, walking, camping, sewing, travel

Teacher
Tirrell Baum
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: pursing MEd; BS in applied mathematics
Teaching credential: Single Subject (mathematics)
Interests and hobbies:

Teacher
Shalyn Goss
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Education: BA in liberal arts
Teaching credential: Multiple Subject (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: reading, camping, hiking, gardening, family time

Teacher
Veronica Tilton
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BS in animal science
Teaching credential: Designated Subjects Vocational Education: Full Time
(animal production, computer systems operation)
Interests and hobbies: team roping, quilting, reading, attending rodeos with family

Science Teacher - Quincy Site & IVA
Career Counselor - IVA & Chester
Jess DeVan
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2021
Education:  BS in Kinesiology, MS in Special Education
Interests and hobbies include skiing, reading, flying, and discovering new foods

Elementary Teacher
Lauren McIntyre
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2017
Education: BA in early childhood education
Credential: preliminary Multiple Subject (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: hiking, playing piano

Instructional Aide
Grace Kingdon
 [email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: Pursuing BS in Elementary Education
Interests and hobbies: teaching, coaching and outdoor activities like hunting, fishing and gardening.

Instructional Aide
Beth McDonald
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

Independent Study Teacher
Suzanne Stirling
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Education:BA Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 
Supplements: English and Social Studies through Grade 9
Interests and hobbies: I'm a new Grammie! Hiking, biking, skiing, gardening
and traveling. 

Site Coordinator
Teacher, grades 9–12
Keri Reed
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BA in mathematics
Teaching credentials: Single Subject (mathematics); VPSS in social studies tiers I & II,
English tiers I & II, science tier I
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, reading, mountain biking, water sports

Teacher, grades 2-5
Emily Foy
efoy@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education:  BS in Organization Communications/minor in Career and Life Planning
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject 
Interests and hobbies: hiking, biking, camping, lake time, cooking, and all the time I can get with my family

TK–8 Instructional Aide
Kim Flores
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Interests and hobbies: studying the Bible, reading, cycling, cross-country skiing

9–12 Instructional Aide
Mindy Nicholson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Interests and hobbies: baking, kayaking, hiking, walking her dog

SPED Instructional Aide
Nikita Bengaard
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

Enrichment Instructor: Art
Suzan Bengard
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: fine art at the college level
Interests and hobbies: art in all forms, all types of crafts

Enrichment Instructor: Music
Cassidy Sylvester
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

Design, Visual, and Media Arts
Rebecca Glaspy
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: BA in art
Teaching credential: preliminary CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Interests and hobbies: making art and music, sewing, crafting, mountain recreation,
rock climbing, dance, meeting new people

Forestry and Natural Resources
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Courtney Gomola
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: MS in ecology
Teaching credentials: preliminary CTE Agriculture and Natural Resources;
preliminary CTE Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Interests and hobbies: hiking, biking, gardening, paddling, sleeping under the stars

Patient Care
Danielle Wagner Plocki
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: Registered Nurse
Teaching credentials: School Nurse; preliminary CTE Health Science and Medical Terminology
Interests and hobbies: theater, singing, dancing, gardening, skiing, camping

Performing Arts
Greg Willis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: BA in music/composition
Teaching credential: preliminary CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Interests and hobbies: music, year-round backpacking, DIY projects, learning new skills

Manufacturing
Jesse Lazzarino
 [email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Owner of Lazzarino Machine Works in Quincy, CA and is a Welding instructor at
Feather River College