Staff

Stepping on the campus of Chelan School, you enter an extraordinary place for children. It is a place where all of our energies are dedicated to helping children become their best selves. We purposefully create an environment to meet their needs from early childhood to emerging adolescence.

ANDREWS, AMY

Position: CMS AFTERS LEAD
Email: andrewsa@chelanschools.org
CMS AFTERS LEAD

ANDREWS, AMY

ARNOT, TIMOTHY

Position: CMS DEAN OF STUDENTS/TEACHER
Email: arnott@chelanschools.org
CMS DEAN OF STUDENTS/TEACHER

ARNOT, TIMOTHY

BANKSON, JOANIE

Position: CMS 7TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: banksonj@chelanschools.org
Family: Hubby: Timmy and Two sons that I call Dorkface 1(Sakeus) and Dorkface 2(Jakey). Trust me, they have most definitely earned those nicknames! But, yes, I still love them just the same. And four doggies!
Birthplace: Rockford, Illinois
Chelan Resident Since: 1987
Education: Guilford High school in Rockford, IL, North Park College/University in Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Swimming, riding my bike, hiking/going on walks, visiting the Dorkfaces, reading good books, watching good movies, listening to music and dancing to it, and of course, EATING CHOCOLATE!
Favorite Saying: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Sooooo true.
CMS 7TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER

BANKSON, JOANIE

Family: Hubby: Timmy and Two sons that I call Dorkface...

BERTOMEU, CYNTHIA

Position: CMS 8TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: bertomeuc@chelanschools.org
CMS 8TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER

BERTOMEU, CYNTHIA

CMS COUNSELOR

BREMMEYER, NESHA

Counseling Website

BURDICK, STEVE

Position: MUSIC TEACHER- CHS, CMS, MOE 5TH
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: burdicks@chelanschools.org

TEACHER WEBSITE

Family:  Carolyn (Wife), Jayden (Son), Sarah (Daughter), Bailey (D-O-G)
Birthplace:  New London, New Hampshire
Chelan Resident Since:  2006
Education:  
  • Bachelor of Trumpet Performance – University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA (1999)
  • Masters of Music Conducting – Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX (2010)
  • National Board Certified Teacher (2010 & 2020)
Hobbies:  Water Skiing, Snow Skiing, Snowmobiling, Music
Favorite Saying:  “Don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong.”
MUSIC TEACHER- CHS, CMS, MOE 5TH

BURDICK, STEVE

TEACHER WEBSITE Family:  Carolyn (Wife), Jayden (Son), Sarah (Daughter), Bailey...

Callero, Tony

Position: CHS Social Studies/ CMS Health
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: callerot@chelanschools.org

TEACHER WEBSITE

Wife Nikki

Sons: Josh, Max, Trey

Born: Seattle
BA English CWU; MS Sports Management Nova Southeastern University
Hobbies: Coaching Basketball
“Nothing great was ever accomplished without first overcoming adversity”
CHS Social Studies/ CMS Health

Callero, Tony

TEACHER WEBSITE Wife Nikki Sons: Josh, Max, Trey Born: Seattle...

CHRISTOPHERSON, MELINDA

Position: CMS 6TH GRADE MATH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: christophersonm@chelanschools.org
CMS 6TH GRADE MATH TEACHER

CHRISTOPHERSON, MELINDA

COLLINS, ANGELA

Position: CMS 6TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: Collinsan@chelanschools.org

TEACHER WEBSITE

Family: Husband- Kevin & Sons- Mason, Braden & Conner
Birthplace: Columbus, OH
Chelan Resident Since: 2018
Education: South Whidbey High School, Central Washington University with a BA in Education and Early Childhood Education, Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Creative Arts in Learning
Hobbies: Daily walks on big hills, cooking, baking, socializing with friends, enjoying as much time as possible with family, listening to music, interior decorating, event planning, hanging around in Chelan, pampering our retired race dog, Gem and taking care of our nearly 20 year old cat, Selah.
Favorite Saying: Always look on the bright side of life!
CMS 6TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER

COLLINS, ANGELA

TEACHER WEBSITE Family: Husband- Kevin & Sons- Mason, Braden &...

CROSBY, KAYLI

Position: CMS 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: crosbyk@chelanschools.org
CMS 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

CROSBY, KAYLI

DeMOTTS, MICHELLE

Position: CMS/CHS LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: demottsr@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR

DeMOTTS, MICHELLE

DOEDE, AMBER

Position: CMS/CHS NURSE
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: doedea@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS NURSE

DOEDE, AMBER

DUMONT, JESSICA

Position: CMS/CHS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TEACHER
Email: dumontj@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TEACHER

DUMONT, JESSICA

EINSPAHR, KIRK

Position: CMS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER/ CHS Science Olympiad Coach
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: einspahrk@chelanschools.org
Family: I was hatched from a rotten egg 3 older brothers,  1 younger sister (all are teachers/professors)
Birthplace:  Oklahoma 
Chelan Resident Since: 2002
Education: BA (Secondary Education)- Concordia University; MS (Biology – Genetics & Immunology) Univ. of Nebraska – GO HUSKERS! 
Hobbies:  woodworking, gardening, hiking, biking, traveling, camping, jogging…way too many! 
Favorite Saying:  Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Here’s my most recent (and 2nd) canoe that I made/finished:
CMS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER/ CHS Science Olympiad Coach

EINSPAHR, KIRK

Family: I was hatched from a rotten egg 3 older brothers,  1...

ESPINOZA, DANIELA

Position: ONLINE LEARNING COORDINATOR/WEBSITE SPECIALIST
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: espinozad@chelanschools.org
ONLINE LEARNING COORDINATOR/WEBSITE SPECIALIST

ESPINOZA, DANIELA

FIELD, BREANNA

Position: LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 5096824061
Email: fieldb@chelanschools.org
LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR

FIELD, BREANNA

FROMAN, MELANIE

Position: CMS MATH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4031
Email: fromanm@chelanschools.org

Teacher Website

Family: Nick (husband), Kailynn (daughter), Bode (son),  Leighton (daughter)

Birthplace: Okanogan

Chelan Resident Since: 2004

Education: BA: Washington State University (Go Cougs!!), EL Endorsement: Seattle Pacific University, MA: Grand Canyon University

Hobbies: sports, lake time, reading, sports, working out, yoga, spending time with family and friends, traveling, did I mention sports?

Favorite Book: Alchemist

Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Ghandi

CMS MATH TEACHER

FROMAN, MELANIE

Teacher Website Family: Nick (husband), Kailynn (daughter), Bode (son),  Leighton...

FRY, TRISH

Position: CMS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: fryt@chelanschools.org
Birthplace: Lebanon, Missouri
Chelan Resident Since: 2005
Education: Wenatchee Valley
Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, boating, gardening, crafts, and love to travel.
CMS PARAEDUCATOR

FRY, TRISH

Birthplace: Lebanon, Missouri Chelan Resident Since: 2005 Education: Wenatchee Valley...

GRANADOS, ALBERTO

Position: CMS MATH TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4031
Email: granadosa@chelanschools.org
CMS MATH TEACHER

GRANADOS, ALBERTO

JEFFERS, GARY

Position: CMS/CHS LIFE SKILLS/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Email: jefferesg@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS LIFE SKILLS/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

JEFFERS, GARY

JEFFERS, STACY

Position: CMS/CHS LIFE SKILLS TEACHER
Email: jefferss@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS LIFE SKILLS TEACHER

JEFFERS, STACY

JONES, CAMDEN

Position: CMS SCIENCE TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: jonesc@chelanschools.org
CMS SCIENCE TEACHER

JONES, CAMDEN

KURLE, ERIKA

Position: CMS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Email: kurlee@chelanschools.org
CMS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

KURLE, ERIKA

LARA OROZCO, EDITH

Position: CMS/CHS LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: larae@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR

LARA OROZCO, EDITH

LAUGHLIN, GILDA

Position: STUDENT NUTRITION
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: laughling@chelanschools.org
STUDENT NUTRITION

LAUGHLIN, GILDA

LUND, NELS

Position: 7TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: lundn@chelanschools.org
7TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

LUND, NELS

MARTINEZ, LIZ

Position: CMS ADMIN ASSISTANT
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: martineze@chelanschools.org
CMS ADMIN ASSISTANT

MARTINEZ, LIZ

MORGAN, KEVIN

Position: CMS COMPUTERS TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: morgank@chelanschools.org
CMS COMPUTERS TEACHER

MORGAN, KEVIN

NYGREEN, BENJAMIN

Position: STUDENT NUTRITION
Email: nygreenb@chelanschools.org
STUDENT NUTRITION

NYGREEN, BENJAMIN

NYGREEN, JESSICA

Position: CHS/CMS REGISTRAR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: nygreenj@chelanschools.org
CHS/CMS REGISTRAR

NYGREEN, JESSICA

PHELPS, ABBIGAIL

Position: CMS PE TEACHER
Email: phelpsab@chelanschools.org
CMS PE TEACHER

PHELPS, ABBIGAIL

RAINVILLE, ROB

Position: CMS/CHS PE TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: rainviller@chelanschools.org
Family: Married an “old goat”-wife – Jenifer, daughter Katie , son Ryan 
Birthplace: Lewiston, ID
Chelan Resident Since: 2002
Education: “The” Washington State University- B.A./ Masters in Education/ Principal Certification/Superintendent Certification 
Hobbies: watching my kids play sports/ time on the Lake/ walking my dog Lucy 
Favorite Saying: “Just win baby”- Al Davis 
CMS/CHS PE TEACHER

RAINVILLE, ROB

Family: Married an “old goat”-wife – Jenifer, daughter Katie ,...

REISTER, EVAN

Position: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: reistere@chelanschools.org
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

REISTER, EVAN

RIVERA, SIFRIDO

Position: CMS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: riveras@chelanschools.org
CMS PARAEDUCATOR

RIVERA, SIFRIDO

RODRIGUEZ, VIOLETA

Position: CMS/CHS Life skills/Special education Paraeducator
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: rodriguezv@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS Life skills/Special education Paraeducator

RODRIGUEZ, VIOLETA

ROGERS, CELINE

Position: Paraeducator-Music Assistant
Email: rogersc@chelanschools.org
Paraeducator-Music Assistant

ROGERS, CELINE

SANDERSON, SARAH

Position: CONSULTANT TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: sandersons@chelanschools.org
I have a husband, Jason, and three boys, Tristan, Wade, and Owen.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin, so I am a Packer fan!!
I have lived in Chelan since 2006!
I have a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s of Education degree both from the University of Minnesota.
I really enjoy baking, playing the piano, boating, and vacationing with family!
CONSULTANT TEACHER

SANDERSON, SARAH

I have a husband, Jason, and three boys, Tristan, Wade,...

SIBBERS, DONNA

Position: CMS/CHS NURSE
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: sibbersd@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS NURSE

SIBBERS, DONNA

SILVA, TERA

Position: CMS/CHS LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: silvat@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

SILVA, TERA

SPANJER, JULIA

Position: CMS 6TH GRADE TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: spanjerj@chelanschools.org
CMS 6TH GRADE TEACHER

SPANJER, JULIA

WHITE, LANA

Position: CMS/CHS PARAEDUCATOR
Phone: 5096824061
Email: whitel@chelanschools.org
CMS/CHS PARAEDUCATOR

WHITE, LANA

WOOD, BRIAN

Position: CMS PRINCIPAL
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: woodb@chelanschools.org
Family: Married to my wife Janell since August 2004 and parent to my four wonderful children 
Birthplace: Minot, ND
Chelan Resident Since: 2017
Education: B.S. Fisheries & Wildlife Mgmt. (University of North Dakota), M.A. Counseling Psychology (Northwest University), Principal Certification (Seattle Pacific University)
Hobbies: Golf, Pinochle
Favorite Saying: You get what you get, don’t throw a fit.
CMS PRINCIPAL

WOOD, BRIAN

Family: Married to my wife Janell since August 2004 and parent...

YOUNG, ROSEANN

Position: CMS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Phone: 509-682-4061
Email: youngr@chelanschools.org
CMS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

YOUNG, ROSEANN