Chelan Digital Academy
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.
CHS Biology Teacher
Anderson, Mark
BAKER, BREANNE
Family: Mom and dad both reside in Chelan. I have an older sister and younger brother. Married to Kristopher Baker (Chelan graduate), dog named Tanker, cats named Smokey and Patrick McAfee.
Birthplace: Chelan, WA (graduated from CHS in 2008)
Education: Eastern Washington University (undergrad) and Concordia University (master’s degree)
Hobbies: Walking my dog, puzzles, reading, listening to music, hiking, being on the lake or at the pool, and I love traveling!
School/Chelan Involvement: CHS Cheer Coach, Chelan FFA Assistant Advisor, Chelan FFA Alumni Secretary, Miss Lake Chelan Board Member
CHS ENGLISH TEACHER
BAKER, BREANNE
Family: Mom and dad both reside in Chelan. I have an...
CHS MATH TEACHER
Barnes, Kenneth
Bovingdon, Steven
Family: Wife/Co-pilot Julia Bovingdon
Birthplace: Richland, WA
Chelan Resident Since: 1994
Education: BA, Politics & Gov’t. University of Puget Sound; MA Theatre Production, CWU
Hobbies: Fitness, hiking, scuba diving, reading
Spirit Animal: Godzilla
Favorite Saying: “Puns are the droppings of a soaring spirit” –Victor Hugo
Preoccupation: Food. I think about food a lot.
CHS English Teacher
Bovingdon, Steven
TEACHER WEBSITE Family: Wife/Co-pilot Julia Bovingdon Birthplace: Richland, WA Chelan...
Boyd, Brandon
Family: Wife- Traci, Sons- Braiden, Braxton, Austin, Greyson
Birthplace: Mt. Vernon
Chelan Resident Since: 2011
Education: BA WWU, MS EWU
Hobbies: Baseball and Basketball
CHS PE Teacher
Boyd, Brandon
TEACHER WEBSITE Family: Wife- Traci, Sons- Braiden, Braxton, Austin, Greyson...
CHS TEACHER
BUHR, ANTHONY
BURDICK, STEVE
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
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 English Teacher
Callero, Tony
TEACHER WEBSITE Wife Nikki Sons: Josh, Max, Trey Born: Seattle...
CMS/CHS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TEACHER
DUMONT, JESSICA
CMS/CHS Math Teacher
FALETTO, ANDY
FINCH, AMBER
Family: Husband Jared, kids Aliyah, Arabelle & Maddoc. 5 dogs and a variety of other farm animals
Birthplace: Medford OR, but I lived most of my life in northern MN until we moved to Chelan in 2013.
Education: BA in Spanish/business-University of Minnesota-Morris, MA Education Bemidji State University. National Board Certified in English as a New Language.
Hobbies: Taking care of farm & animals, baking, cooking, outdoor activities-boating, camping, skiing (downhill & cross-country), walking & hiking with dogs, golfing and supporting kids’ sports.
CHS Teacher
FINCH, AMBER
Family: Husband Jared, kids Aliyah, Arabelle & Maddoc. 5 dogs...
CHS MATH TEACHER
FITZPATRICK, PAULA
CHS Teacher
FOX, HEATHER
CHS Teacher
GLEASMAN, RANDY
GONZALEZ MARAVILLA, SALVADOR
Family: Mikayla (Better Half) Kaylee (Daughter)
Education:
•B.A In Human Development -Washington State University (2020)
•ATA In Restaurant Management – Skagit Valley Community College (2017)
•Certificate in Professional Cooking – Skagit Valley Community College (2016)
•Chelan High School (2015) GO GOATS!!
Hobbies: Board Games, Video Games, Cooking, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Music
CHS CTE Family and Consumer Sciences TEACHER
GONZALEZ MARAVILLA, SALVADOR
Family: Mikayla (Better Half) Kaylee (Daughter) Education: •B.A In Human...
HIGH SCHOOL INCLUSION SPECIALIST
GREEN, MARY
CMS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
KURLE, ERIKA
CMS/CHS PE TEACHER
LEWELLEN, ABBIGAIL
CMS Health / CHS Social Studies Teacher
LEWELLEN, BYRON
CHS CTE TEACHER
MATTINGLY, AMANDA
CHS PRINCIPAL
PANCHO, JAMIE
CHS SPANISH TEACHER
PEARL, JEFFREY
ROTHLISBERGER, MARTY
Family: wife Christie, daughters Sierra, Elle and Caelan
Birthplace: Seattle
Chelan Resident Since: 2001
Education: UW and CWU
Hobbies: outdoor activities, athletics, guitar
Favorite Saying: “Your friends will either stretch your vision, or choke your dreams.”
CHS MATH TEACHER
ROTHLISBERGER, MARTY
TEACHER WEBSITE Family: wife Christie, daughters Sierra, Elle and Caelan...
CHS CTE TEACHER
SANDERSON, JASON
SLAGLE, APRIL
Family: I am grateful for having such a wonderful family!
Birthplace: West Virginia
Chelan Resident Since: 2016
Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Virginia University
Hobbies: mountain biking, nordic skiing, backpacking/camping, traveling and soaking up other cultures, climbing mountains, and spending time with kids and science
Favorite Saying: Work hard, be awesome
CHS SCIENCE TEACHER
SLAGLE, APRIL
TEACHER WEBSITE Family: I am grateful for having such a...
SMITH, DAMIAN
Family: Wife – Jamie (aka Mrs. Smith 2nd grade at MOE) Two Son’s – Judah and Micah
Birthplace: Ellensburg, WA
Chelan Resident Since: 2006
Education: Ellensburg High School – Wenatchee Valley CC – Central Washington University
Hobbies: Anything Creative, Coaching basketball and baseball, White Water Paddle Boarding
Favorite Saying: “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” – Bob Ross
CHS ART TEACHER
SMITH, DAMIAN
TEACHER WEBSITE Family: Wife – Jamie (aka Mrs. Smith 2nd...