Plumas Charter School Staff
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Main Office
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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
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Office Manager
Maggie Hennessy
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Interests and hobbies: photography
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Registrar
Mandi Fullerton
mfullerton@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2015
Interests and hobbies: Volunteering, being outside, reading, researching, and
spending time with family
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Technology Specialist
Ryan Willis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2019
Interests and hobbies: computers, electronics, 3D printing, general tinkering
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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
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Quincy Learning Center
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Teacher, grades 7&8
Marlyn Marincas
mmarincas@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Teacher, grades TK & K
Inge Stock
[email protected]g
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
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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
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Instructional Aide
Kenjah Cummings
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2021
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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.
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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.
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SPED Instructional Aide
Dani Smith
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: BA in History
Interests and hobbies: learning about anything I find interesting. Enjoying the outdoors;
camping, hiking, wakeboarding and snowboarding. Gardening and painting. |
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Instructional Aide
Alya Jay
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Interests and hobbies: Traveling, camping and exploring the outdoors with loved ones.
Loves the ocean, gardening and playing video games with family. |
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Instructional Aide
Katelyn Wood
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Interests and hobbies: Health and fitness, hiking and cooking |
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Instructional Aide
Cynthia Roper
[email protected]rterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2022
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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.
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Speech Therapist
Carol Miles
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: MA, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Clinical Rehabilitative Services with
Special Class Authorization. Licensed by California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance
-Speech Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competence-American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Interests and hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, boating, tubing, gardening, skiing, bird watching, reading and visual arts. |
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Afterschool and Food Service Coordinator
Alyia Pilgrim
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: Massage Therapist & Health Educator
Interests and hobbies: Tent camping with friends and family, going to concerts and shows, reading, art,
general tomfoolery, personal growth. |
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Indian Valley Academy
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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
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Administrative Assistant
Pam Lyman
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2010
Education: BA in business management
Interests and hobbies: gardening, walking, camping, sewing, travel
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Chester Learning Center
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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
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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
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TK–8 Instructional Aide
Kim Flores
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Interests and hobbies: studying the Bible, reading, cycling, cross-country skiing
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Instructional Aide/Enrichment Instructor
Katie Morrison
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2019
Education: AA in early childhood development; pursuing BA in childhood development
Interests and hobbies: dancing, reading, writing
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9–12 Instructional Aide
Mindy Nicholson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Interests and hobbies: baking, kayaking, hiking, walking her dog
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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
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Career Technical Education Pathway Coordinators
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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,
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climbing, dance, meeting new people
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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