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.

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

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

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...

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...

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

LUND, NELS

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

LUND, NELS

MORGAN, KEVIN

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

MORGAN, KEVIN

PHELPS, ABBIGAIL

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

PHELPS, ABBIGAIL

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,...

SPANJER, JULIA

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

SPANJER, JULIA

YOUNG, ROSEANN

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

YOUNG, ROSEANN

309 E. Johnson Ave
PO Box 369
Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: 509-682-3515
Fax: 509-682-5842
Anonymous Tip Line: 509-682-5786

215 West Webster Avenue
PO Box 369
Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: 509-682-4061
Fax: 509-682-0558
Anonymous Tip Line: 509-682-5786

407 East Woodin Ave
PO Box 369
Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: 509-682-4031
Fax: 509-682-3373
Anonymous Tip Line: 509-682-5786

324 East Johnson
PO Box 369
Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: 509-888-8777
Anonymous Tip Line: 509-682-5786

HOLDEN

PO Box 369
Chelan, WA 98816
Email: morine@chelanschools.org
Email: jensen-youngj@chelanschools.org
Anonymous Tip Line: 509-682-5786

Questions or Feedback

The Lake Chelan School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discriminations: Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/HIB Compliance Officer: Jenann Ross, Human Resource Manger, Email: rossj@chelanschools.org, Phone:509-682-3515. Section 504/ADA Coordinator Kirk Marshlain: Director of Student Services and Inclusion, Email: marshlaink@chelanschools.org, Phone: 509-682-3515

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