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 Counselor
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

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
Patrick Joseph
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: MA in school administration; BA in political science
Interests and hobbies: running, fitness, reading, music, family

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

Teacher, grades 7–12
Hannah Stewart
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Education: BS in environmental studies; BA in geography
Teaching credential: Multiple Subjects (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: hiking, baking, cooking, mountain biking, climbing,
hanging with her dog and friends

Teacher, grades 7–12
Luke Molnar
lm[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: BA in psychology; pursuing Multiple Subjects and
Education Specialist credentials
Interests and hobbies: hiking, writing, reading, philosophy, cooking

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. 

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 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 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, grades 1&2
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
Sara Sotomayor
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2021
Education: BA in English
Interests and hobbies: hiking with her dogs, cooking, and ceramics.

Instructional Aide
Veronica Ruvalcaba
vruvalcaba@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education: BS in Outdoor Adventure
Interests and hobbies: trail running, hiking, backpacking, reading, journaling,
drawing and going to the river.

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

SPED Teacher
Andre Essue
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: MA in special education; BA in human services
Teaching credentials: Education Specialist Instruction (mild to moderate disabilities;
moderate to severe disabilities); Education Specialist
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, hiking, gardening, camping

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

Teacher
Jennifer Van Acker
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: BA in liberal studies, with child and family studies focus
Teaching credential: Multiple Subject (English, general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: riding horses, hiking

Kindergarten Teacher
Cindy Taylor
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2017
Education: MA in Spanish
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subjects (English, general subjects); Crosscultural,
Language and Academic Development Certificate (Spanish)
Interests and hobbies: tennis, hiking

Instructional Aide
Karen Oglesby
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2009
Education: BA in speech pathology and audiology
Credential: Multiple Subject (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: gardening, outdoor activities

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.

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

Instructional Aide/Enrichment Instructor
Katie Morris
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2019
Education: AA in early childhood development; pursuing BA in childhood development
Interests and hobbies: dancing, reading, writing

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

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

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

Outdoor Education Assistant
Helen Lewis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: Undergrad in progress: Recreation
Interests and hobbies:whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, yoga, guitar,
spending time with friends and family. 

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