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
^{Helen Hall}
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family and reading

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
Sarah Bamberger
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

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 hostesting,
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. 

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

7–12 Site Coordinator
Teacher, Jr/Sr High School
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, Jr/Sr High School
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, Jr/Sr High School
Marlyn Marincas
mmarincas@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2022

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

Teacher, grade 5&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
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. 

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&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, TK & Kindergarten
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
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

SPED 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
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.

SPED Instructional Aide
Emily Fullerton
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Education: Pursuing BA in Psychology at Northern Arizona University and
SpEd Credential at Cal-Poly Humboldt
Interests and hobbies: Spending time outdoors, riding, training horses and
giving riding lessons to kids. Spending time with my family, friends and partner,
going to concerts and helping others. I am eager to learn new things and also
volunteer for Horses Unlimited.

Instructional Aide
Meggin Poh
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Interests and hobbies: I enjoy taking my children outdoors; camping
swimming and walks in the forest. I do photography on my off-time of 
nature, wildlife, portraits and family photos. I love to go fishing and kayaking 
around the lakes near Quincy. 

Instructional Aide
Tessa Coffee
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: BS in Environmental Science
Interests and hobbies: Anything outdoors; mountain biking, skiing, 
climbing, whitewater kayaking, sewing, cooking and crafting! 

Instructional Aide
Jes Tamargo
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: Pursuing BA in Elementary Education
Interests and hobbies: Glass art, backpacking and reading.

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

IVA School Secretary
Lisa Smith
 [email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
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 Dunnington
[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

Teacher
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

Instructional Aide
Ashlyn Bustamante
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: BS in Kinesiology
Interests and hobbies: I have a passion for coaching! I love living in the 
mountains where I can hunt and fish with my husband. I have two dogs, like to go  
on trips, go to concerts and enjoy quality time with friends and family. 

SPED Teacher
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

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

Instructional Aide
Megan Graham
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education:  BA in Liberal Studies Elementary Education
Interests and hobbies: Gardening, hiking, camping and exploring beautiful
Plumas County! Spending time with my family and friends. 

SPED Teacher
Amy Branch
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: MA in Special Education
Teaching credential: Education Specialist
Interests and hobbies: I love being outdoors hiking, exploring or relaxing by the 
lake! I love to cook and bake. I've recently began making sourdough bread,
so if I'm not outside, I'm likely making something in the kitchen. 

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

Outdoor Education Instructional Support
Daniel Perry
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: MS in Physics
Interests and hobbies: I'm a fan of rock climbing, tending my garden and learning 
new recipes. I'm interested in all forms of land management and learning how to 
integrate pre-contact practices into our modern world we all live in. 

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 & Design, Visual & Media 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