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.
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
ALVAREZ, NAYELI
ANAYA, MONICA
Birthplace: Renton, WA
Chelan Resident Since: 2007
Education: Graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a literacy endorsement
Hobbies: Cooking & traveling!
Favorite Saying:
Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better. – Maya Angelou
MOE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
ANAYA, MONICA
Birthplace: Renton, WA Chelan Resident Since: 2007 Education: Graduated from Eastern Washington...
MOE 4th GRADE TEACHER
AUSTIN, TAYLOR
MOE TEACHER
BURDICK, CAROLYN
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, NIKKI
Husband: Tony
Sons: Josh, Max, and Trey
Two Granddaughters: Nikky and Aza
Interesting Fact: My parents have owned a roller skating rink since 1976.
MOE 3rd Grade Teacher
CALLERO, NIKKI
Husband: Tony Sons: Josh, Max, and Trey Two Granddaughters: Nikky...
English Language Dev.
Castillo, Mayte
MOE 2ND GRADE TEACHER
COLLINS, MELISSA
CORRIGAN, AMBER
Family: My husband Todd and four children Colt (20), Cash (18), Denali (11) and Maycee (9)
Birthplace: Chelan Washington
Favorite City: Las Vegas
Education: BA from CWU and added endorsements through SPU.
Hobbies: Hiking, dirt biking, animals, sports and ANYTHING that has to do with my kids!
Favorite Saying: “Spread Kindness Like Confetti”
MOE 2ND GRADE TEACHER
CORRIGAN, AMBER
Family: My husband Todd and four children Colt (20), Cash...
MOE LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR
DART, NATALIE
MOE ART TEACHER
DEAL, JILL
MOE 5TH GRADE TEACHER
DOLS, MICHAEL
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
DOYLE, JESSICA
MOE DEAN OF STUDENTS
GIACOMAZZI, TAMMY
MOE Administrative Assistant
GRANGER, STEPHANIE
GREEN, KIMBERLY
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Chelan Resident Since: 2008
Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Reading, Cooking, Knitting
Favorite Saying: “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” -Annie Dillard
MOE TEACHER
GREEN, KIMBERLY
Birthplace: Seattle, WA Chelan Resident Since: 2008 Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking,...
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
GRESHAM, LISA
GUTIERREZ, CRISTINA
Birthplace: Wenatchee, WA
Chelan Resident Since: 1994 (Lived in Manson my whole life besides college years)
Education: Graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education
Hobbies: baking, watching movies, collecting Harry Potter items, traveling
Favorite Saying: “All was well.” – J.K Rowling
“Un día a la vez (One day at a time)”
MOE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
GUTIERREZ, CRISTINA
Birthplace: Wenatchee, WA Chelan Resident Since: 1994 (Lived in Manson...
MOE Special Education Paraeducator
GUZMAN CASTRO, CONSUELO
MOE TEACHER
HALE, AMANDA
MOE COUNSELOR
HARRIS, DIANNE
HEFLEY, JESSICA
Family: My husband Justin, daughter Carly and son Luke. I also have many cousins, aunts, and uncles in the Chelan valley.
Birthplace: Illinois
Chelan Resident Since: I became a Chelan resident at the age of two when my mother wanted to return to her hometown to be closer to her family.
Education: I received a bachelor of arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and a Kindergarten-eighth grade teaching certificate from Eastern Washington University.
Hobbies: Swimming, sewing, boating, snow skiing, reading, playing with my farm animals, and spending time with my family.
Favorite Saying: “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” -Alfred Mercier
MOE 3rd GRADE TEACHER
HEFLEY, JESSICA
Family: My husband Justin, daughter Carly and son Luke. I...
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
HOFFMAN, KENDRA
JACOBUS, CHAOKUAY
Chelan Resident Since: July 2020
Registered Therapy Dog through Pet Partners
Hobbies: Chewing on squeaky toys, playing in the snow, and getting belly rubs
Favorite Saying: “Do you want a treat?”
MOE Counselling Support
JACOBUS, CHAOKUAY
Chelan Resident Since: July 2020 Registered Therapy Dog through Pet...
JACOBUS, RACHAEL
Chelan Resident Since: July 2020
Education: Master’s in Education
Hobbies: knitting, quilling, and hiking
Favorite Saying: “This is the way”
MOE COUNSELOR
JACOBUS, RACHAEL
Chelan Resident Since: July 2020 Education: Master’s in Education Hobbies:...
MOE 1st Grade Teacher
JAMES, MIKE
MOE/CMS/CHS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
JENKINS, DEENA
MOE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
KONSHUK, MADONNA
MOE LIFESKILLS PARAEDUCATOR
KRAUS, KRISTIN
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
LOPEZ V, ESMERALDA
3RD GRADE TEACHER
LOPEZ-VASQUEZ, LIZBETH
STUDENT NUTRITION
LUCAS, SHERRI
PARAEDUCATOR-MOE
LUDWIG, CARYN
MACK, JAMIE
Birthplace: Everett, WA
Three kids: Owen (7th) Olivia (5th) Colin (2nd)
Chelan Resident Since: 1998
Education: Masters of Education from CWU
Grades Taught: 4th and 5th
Hobbies: Yoga, Reading, Hiking, Boating and Skiing
Favorite Book: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk
CMS SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
MACK, JAMIE
Teacher Website Birthplace: Everett, WA Three kids: Owen (7th) Olivia...
PRESCHOOL Head Instructor
MARR, WHITNEY
MARTIN, CHELSEY
Chelan Resident Since: 2011
Education: Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education from Western (WWU), Masters in Special Education from Central (CWU)
Hobbies: Anything outdoors with my family
Favorite Saying: “Finish each day and be done with it. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered by your old nonsense.” -Emerson
MOE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
MARTIN, CHELSEY
Chelan Resident Since: 2011 Education: Bachelors in Elementary and Special...
PRESCHOOL Head Instructor
MARTINEZ, MARCIA
STUDENT NUTRITION
McCLERREN, SYDNEY
MOE 1st GRADE TEACHER
MCHARGUE, MISTY
HIGHLY CAPABLE COORDINATOR
MCLAREN, KARI
Migrant Student Advocate
MENDEZ, JUAN
MORIN, ERIN
Family – Married to Jason; Two children, one son and one daughter, enrolled at MOE
Birthplace: Raymond, Washington
Education: BA in Elementary Education and Psychology from Central Washington University, MA in Educational Technology from City University, Administrative Credentials from Seattle University
Hobbies: traveling with family, watching the Seahawks
Favorite Sayings:
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” – Yoda
and
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – The Dalai Lama
MOE PRINCIPAL
MORIN, ERIN
Family – Married to Jason; Two children, one son and...
MOE 4TH GRADE TEACHER
NELSON, KRISTIN
TEACHER WEBSITE
NELSON, KRYSTINA
Family: Husband Erik, children Olivia, Kole, and Finn. Fur babies Oscar (dog) and Brady (cat).
Birthplace: Anchorage, AK
Chelan Resident Since: Grew up here, moved back permanently in 2006.
Education: BA in English from Washington State University
Hobbies: Hiking, running, skiing, boating (can you tell I love the outdoors?) yoga, travel, and of course READING!
Favorite Saying: “The shortest distance between two people is a story”–Patti Digh
MOE LIBRARIAN
NELSON, KRYSTINA
LIBRARY WEBSITE Family: Husband Erik, children Olivia, Kole, and Finn. Fur...
MOE PE TEACHER
OSWALD, FRANCIS
PEREZ, SANDRA
Family: Husband- Rigo Daughter- Camila (2)
Birthplace: Renton, WA
Education: Eastern Washington University
Hobbies: Traveling and anything that makes my daughter happy.
Favorite Quote: Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. – Steve Jobs
MOE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
PEREZ, SANDRA
Family: Husband- Rigo Daughter- Camila (2) Birthplace: Renton, WA Education:...
MOE 2ND GRADE TEACHER
PERRY, MEGHAN
PARAEDUCATOR STEP-UP
PETERSEN, JODY
MOE 5TH GRADE TEACHER
PHELPS, AMANDA
POLLEY, JENNIFER
Family: Married to Coron Polley; daughters Ella and Celia
Birthplace: Roseburg, Oregon
Chelan Resident Since: 1998
Education: BA Pacific University, MA Eastern Oregon University
Hobbies: Running, CrossFit, Yoga, Skiing, Reading
Favorite Saying: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~Maya Angelou
MOE K-5 Learning Assistance Program TEACHER
POLLEY, JENNIFER
Family: Married to Coron Polley; daughters Ella and Celia Birthplace:...
MOE 1ST GRADE TEACHER
RAINVILLE, JENIFER
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
RAMIREZ, LEONOR
ASSESSMENT
ROBINSON, LISA
Preschool Paraeducator
RODRIGUEZ, VIOLETA
Preschool- Teacher Assistant
ROMERO, MARIA
STUDENT NUTRITION
SANTOS, ALICIA
MOE NURSE
SCROGGIE, ERIKA
MOE PE TEACHER
SILVA, RANDY
MOE 2ND GRADE TEACHER
SMITH, JAMIE
SOOST, BOB
Family: Married since 1987, one daughter.
Birthplace: Washington
Chelan Resident Since: 2001
Education: University of Portland, Central Wa. University.
Hobbies: Running, Fishing, Waterfowl Hunting, Boating, Performing Music, Camping, Hiking.
Favorite Saying: ‘Staying Positive, Testing Negative’
MOE MUSIC TEACHER
SOOST, BOB
Family: Married since 1987, one daughter. Birthplace: Washington Chelan Resident...
MOE 5TH GRADE TEACHER
St. Jean, ELLEN
STAMPS, SHELLY
FAMILY: Husband Steve (Orchardist) Daughter Zoee (attends University of Iowa), Sons Quinn (plays college football and baseball for College of the Canyons) and Reed (senior at CHS plays football, basketball, and baseball)
Birthplace: Aberdeen, WA
CHELAN RESIDENT: 30 years
EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Counseling and National Board Certified
HOBBIES: Sports, Horses, Travel, Reading, and Shopping
SAYING: Work Hard and Be Kind
CMS LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
STAMPS, SHELLY
FAMILY: Husband Steve (Orchardist) Daughter Zoee (attends University of Iowa),...
MOE 3RD GRADE TEACHER
STRUM, TORI
TODD, SARAH
Family: Husband – Derek Todd
Birthplace: Redding, CA
Chelan Resident Since 2017
Education: Whitworth University – Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Education
Favorite Saying: Be a Pineapple, Stand Tall, Wear a Crown and be Sweet on the Inside!
MOE 3RD GRADE TEACHER
TODD, SARAH
Family: Husband – Derek Todd Birthplace: Redding, CA Chelan Resident...
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
VENTIMIGLIA, SHAUNA
MOE 4TH GRADE TEACHER
VIEYRA MONTES, YESENIA
WARD, TONYA
Family: My husband and I have 3 children ( 2 sons and a daughter) Finley (7), Stella (4) and Rudy (2)
Birthplace: Independence, Iowa
Chelan Resident since: 2017
Education: High school in Independence, Iowa and Bachelors and Masters degrees from The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Hobbies: Boating, Paddle boarding, water skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, and being active.
Parent Resources:
American Speech and Hearing Association
National Stuttering Association
Autism Speaks
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families
Parent Informational Resources from Super Duper
MOE SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
WARD, TONYA
Special Education Website Family: My husband and I have 3...
MOE PARAEDUCATOR
Watson, Kristina
