ESOL / Language Arts

Mrs. Anderson believes that every child can and will be successful. She is willing to take the time to work with every single student to meet their needs. Outside of school, you can find Mrs. Anderson with her family enjoying the fresh air, playing games, or reading a book.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss

Social Studies

Mrs. Conduff believes every student is unique, and that they are shaped by their home, communities, and classrooms. She desires for students to grow through having ownership of their education. Mrs. Conduff strives to create a classroom environment focused on positivity and growth! She enjoys being outside and connected to nature. Mrs. Conduff likes to kayak, fish, hike, and camp. She aims to unplug during the weekends and breaks when possible.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela

Social Studies

Mr. Kinnevan is focused on creating a safe environment where all students can learn through experiences. He's excited to help students achieve their personal best in and out of the classroom. Mr. Kinnevan likes running, biking, hiking, and playing board games. He also greatly enjoys spending time with his family.

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” -Margaret Mead

Language Arts

Mrs. Kralicek has taught at multiple levels of education (middle school, high school, and college), but middle school is her favorite and is where she has spent the most time during her teaching career. She believes every student can achieve and learn to their fullest potential. Mrs. Kralicek loves to see her students have moments where they get it and it clicks for them. She wants her students to love learning and reading since they will need it throughout their life. Mrs. Kralicek enjoys reading, spending time with family, and being a softball and track mom.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin

Social Studies

Ms. Peterson believes that every child deserves to experience the excitement of learning and feeling successful in the classroom. Ms. Peterson enjoys being her family, reading, and being outdoors.

“All children need someone who is crazy about them."

Language Arts | Social Studies

Mrs. Suderman believes that teaching is all about building kids up to success and showing them their potential. She is passionate about giving students a safe place to challenge themselves and grow both academically and personally. Mrs. Suderman desires for every student to leave her classroom feeling like they are loved and matter to her. Mrs. Suderman really loves to read. She particularly enjoys reading fiction books and her favorite is Harry Potter. She is also a huge lover of movies and TV. She loves watching shows like The Office or Parks and Rec and loves to watch movies like Inception or Nacho Libre. Mrs. Suderman also loves music. She plays the piano and frequently sings on her church’s worship team.

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Science | AVID

Mr. Vaughn views building positive relationships and treating students with respect as the keys to a successful classroom. He wants science to an engaging and meaningful class that connects the content with real world situations.

Math | Middle School 101

Mrs. Weixelman focuses on equipping students with skills that will help them in real life. She knows that ten years from now, what will matter is the ability to think critically and creatively, respond to texts and media, communicate effectively with other humans, understand different perspectives, and use the power of mathematics to change your life and the world for the better. Mrs. Weixelman enjoys scrapbooking and gardening.

“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” -John C. Maxwell