Science | Math

Ms. Ambuehl believes all students deserve the same opportunities to thrive and grow in school, and will do anything she can to help them reach their academic and personal goals. She is an avid reader, tabletop gamer, and Dr. Mario virus obliterator. Ms. Ambuehl is also the sponsor for GSA.

“Legacy is not what I did for myself. It’s what I’m doing for the next generation.” -Vitor Belfort

Science | Math

Mr. Anderson’s goal is to encourage and support his students through success and struggle as they cultivate grit within themselves. He enjoys coaching baseball, spending time with his family, and going on road trips to new destinations. Mr. Anderson also teaches math intervention and is the science team lead.

Language Arts

Ms. Baker believes all students can learn and should be given every opportunity to do so to their fullest potential. She loves baking and collects cookbooks. Ms. Baker loves the color green and cute little frogs.

"Kids don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care" -Unknown

Social Studies | AVID

Mr. Samuel Belsan is passionate about students enjoying learning as they explore history. He focuses on building connections between the past and the present. Mr. Belsan believes that everyone can be a historian. His goal is to empower young people to discover history in a way that helps them become an active member of society. Mr. Belsan enjoys reading books of all genres, playing boards games, spending time with friends, and going through life with his wife and their twin daughters.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt

🏆 Mr. Samuel Belsan received the Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award in 2020 (New Teacher, Secondary category) and 2024 (Middle School category)!

ESOL/Language Arts | AVID Excel

Mrs. Garretson believes that all children are capable of learning. She is dedicated to doing all she can to tap into what works best for her students so they can be as successful as possible. In her free time, Mrs. Garretson likes to cook, read, and watch movies with her family. Her personal mantra is: “There’s always hope.”

“Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than to fear, to try rather than not to try.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

Math | AVID

Mrs. Ines believes that all students can accomplish anything they want to and that they learn through doing. She wants her students to know that it is okay and important to make mistakes and learn from them. Mrs. Ines works to support her students and encourages them to never give up. She pushes them to continue trying because sometimes it takes more than once to understand something. Mrs. Ines loves Harry Potter and thinks she would fit best in Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. She also enjoys watching sports like football, basketball, and volleyball. Mrs. Ines values time with her family and friends and playing different board games.

“Mistakes Allow Thinking to Happen”

Science | Nature Champions | AVID

Mr. Newingham believes learning goes beyond the classroom. He feels it’s important for students to understand multiple perspectives and build critical thinking skills. It is his job to encourage students to be diligent and strive for growth in their learning. Mr. Newingham enjoys vacationing with his family. He also likes to up-cycle and repurpose things into something new. He is a collector of many things. Additionally, Mr. Newingham enjoys gardening and canning fruits and vegetables.

Newcomer Social Studies

Dr. Perez always encourages students to go home and teach their families what they learned. The encouragement and support families can offer their students will help them tremendously. Dr. Perez knows that students will live up to their expectations, so she sets the bar high! Her family loves being outdoors. The Keeper of The Plains is one of their favorite places to visit in Wichita. Dr. Perez is also a big Kansas City Chiefs football fan.

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." -Dr. Seuss