Staff Favorite Things – Vista Ridge High School PTSA

English Language Arts

Nicole AkersESL
Sara ButlerEnglish I, Advanced English I
Natalie ChamblessEnglish II, Advanced English II
Amber FunderburghEnglish I, Advanced English IAlso: UIL Literary Criticism
Kellidawn GilillandAP English IV, Journalism, YearbookAlso: National English Honor Society sponsor
Shad GreenDebate CoachAlso: Head Coach Girls Soccer, Debate Club Sponsor
Jessica HemannEnglish II, Advanced English II, English IV
Phillip HendersonELDA
Derek KrauseEnglish IV, AP English IV
Nicole MizeEnglish I, Advanced English IAlso: CARE sponsor, VistaLit sponsor
Carrie NanceEnglish IV, AP English IV
Vincent NguyenMath, English as a Second Language (ESL) TeacherAlso: Tech Team
Jennifer NicholsonEnglish III, English III APAlso: English Department Chair
Katrina OwenEnglish II ADV, AP Capstone SeminarAlso: D&D Club Sponsor, Poetry Club Sponsor, EcoImpact Club Sponsor
Danielle SpataroEnglish III, AP English IIIAlso: Creative Writing Club sponsor
Lynsey ThomasEnglish III
Dana ThompsonEnglish II, Advanced English II

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Tyler Jackson (VRTV Director, Gupton Stadium Video Manager)

Math

Kennedy AdamGeometry, Advanced GeometryAlso: Asst. Cheer Coach
Julie BrownStatistics, AP Statistics, Money MattersAlso: Asst. Tennis Coach, Asst. Golf Coach
Nurten CableAlgebra II, PreCal
Kayla DybaPreCal, AVIDAlso: Volleyball Coach, Soccer Coach
Catie McGillAlgebra I, AP Pre-CalAlso: Cheer Coach
Nell McGowenAlgebra I, Advanced Algebra I, Advanced Geometry
Shalini MuruganGeometry, AP Calculus AB
Tracy PalmerAdvanced Algebra I, Advanced Geometry, Algebra IIAlso: AVID
Kevin PerezCollege Prep MathAlso: Asst. Boys Basketball
Vanessa RamirezAlgebra I, Advanced Algebra I, AP Stats
Wendi RushingAdvanced Geometry
Erika ScovillAdvanced Geometry, AP PreCalAlso: Mu Alpha Theta Sponsor
Megan SimoneauBC CalculusAlso: Asst. Girls Basketball, Asst. Girls Track
Christine SmyersGeometry, Advanced Algebra II
Shawn SullivanAlgebra II, AB Calculus

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Science

Jennifer AnchetaEarth Systems, IPC
Marlene BlanchettChemisty, Advanced Chemistry
Terry BlaszakEarth Space Science and Environmental Science
Rhonda ChristmanAnatomy & Physiology, Medical Microbiology, AP Research
Cori CrandusBiology, Advanced BiologyAlso: StuCo Co-Sponsor, Esports Sponsor
Alexandra FriestmanBiology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry
Christie GambleBiology, AP Environmental Systems
Brett GuttormsonPhysics, AP Physics IAlso: Women in Stem- Sponsor
Jacob HinsonEnvironmental Systems, Earth SystemsAlso: Head Golf Coach, Asst. Football Coach
Jacob HoffmanAP Biology, Advanced Bio, Scientific Research & DesignAlso: Biology Team Website, Science Fair Club & Science Olympiad
Lorraine KyleAP Chemistry, Advanced ChemistryAlso: UIL Science Coach, UIL Academic Coordinator
Jesse LeakePrinciples of Biomedical SciencesAlso: Asst. Volleyball / Asst. Softball. NHS Sponsor, HOSA Sponsor, LISD Biomedical Sciences PLC Lea
Denise MondragonAP Environmental Science, Environmental Systems
Tanima MukherjeeAP Physics C, AP Physics 1, Physics On-level, Multivariable CalculusAlso: UIL Science Coach, Robotics Coach
Lauren MyrickAP Biology, Medical InterventionsAlso: Asst. Softball Coach, Asst. Swim Coach
Lorn SchultzICap TeacherAlso: Special Programs & Services
Nick SmithInclusion Teacher Biology/Chemistry
Johanna TudtudChemistry, Advanced Chemistry
Jonathan VanLiewBiology, Advanced BiologyAlso: Football, Track
Austin WilliamsonChemistry, Advanced ChemistryAlso: Chess Club Sponsor

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Chad Scott (Athletic Coordinator)

Social Studies

Keith AllenU.S. HistoryAlso: Head Girls Basketball Coach, Girls Athletic Coordinator
Tim ByerlyWorld GeoAlso: Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Boys Soccer
Elizabeth DuncanAVID II, AP European History, AP World HistoryAlso: Dept Chair (Social Studies), Muslim Student Association, VRHS Archery Club and Korean Culture Club
Jonathan FlemingWorld HistoryAlso: Football Assistant, Baseball Assistant
Liz FloydEconomics, Micro Economics, Macro Economics
Jeff GambleWorld History, AP World History
Caitlyn GoodfellowAP Government & PoliticsAlso: Swim & Dive Coach
George (Travis) HardySociology, PsychologyAlso: Asst. Football Coach, Freshman Boys Basketball
Daniel HarrisAP Human Geo favorites coming soon
Justin HuddlestonUS History, AVID I
Cecil JohnsonWorld Geography, African American StudiesAlso: Head Freshman Football Coach, Asst. Boys Track
Ashyr KleistAP Human Geo, World GeoAlso: Asst. Volleyball Coach, Asst. Girls Soccer
Katie KyleArt I, Painting II, III, IV; AP Art History
Kenny MannGovernment, Economics, Study HallAlso: Head Boys Basketball Coach, Asst. Boys Track Coach
Cary McSwainWorld GeographyAlso: Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Baseball Coach
Brent PhillipsAP US History
Jackson PierceGovernmentAlso: Head Tennis Coach
Phillip ReusUS HistoryAlso: Head Boys Soccer Coach
Darren RushingAP Psychology
Amy SchlauderAP PsychologyAlso: Head Volleyball Coach, Asst. Girls Track
Damon TraxlerWorld History, AP World HistoryAlso: Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Boys Soccer Coach favorites coming soon

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Ryan Sas

World Languages

Stephanie EllisAdvanced Spanish II, Spanish III
Jill KostSpanish I, Advanced Spanish IIIAlso: Spanish Club Sponsor, Helping Hands Sponsor, and Cosplay and Convention Club Sponsor
Mario LunaFrenchAlso: National French Honor Society Sponsor
Mandy PartonSpanish I, Spanish II, Advanced Spanish II
Anna Saler-SanchezAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Teacher
Rosa UristaAdvanced Spanish III, AP Spanish IV, AP Spanish V
Jeffrey YacukSpanish II, Spanish III

Career & Technical Education

Gary AdamsAgriculture Science, Mechanics, WeldingAlso: FFA
Jeffery BrewtonIntro to Engineering and Digital Elect
Matt BuchhornBusiness Management, Business LawAlso: Head Cross Country, Head Girls Track favorites coming soon
Haleigh CarlileAgriculture Science
Meri CarlsonLifetime Nutrition & Wellness, Applied Nutrition & DieteticsAlso: FCCLA Co-Sponsor
Felipe Del RealNavy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Senior Naval Science Instructor
Stacy EberwineFamily & Consumer Sciences TeacherAlso: Ready, Set, Teach & Interior Design Teacher, TAFE Sponsor
Dana El ZeinComputer ScienceAlso: UIL Computer Science Coach
Stephan GeorgePrinciples of Marketing Finance, Career Prep
Amanda GreenFashion Design, Counseling and Mental Health, Interior DesignAlso: FCCLA Co-Sponsor
Chris HackerdFoundation of BusinessAlso: Head Wrestling Coach, Asst. Football Coach
Rebecca HellingerCTE Bookkeeper
Tyler JacksonA/V Prod. I - III, English I, Prof CommAlso: VRTV Director, Gupton Stadium Video Manager
Karl KnippaNavy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Senior Naval Science Instructor
Holly LambCollege & Career Transition Coordinator
Allison MarcuseFloral Design, Advanced Floral PracticumAlso: FFA Advisor, FFA Alumni
James MarcuseAnimal Science Teacher, Vet Med Practicum, Ag Engineering
Jill MarkusPALS I & II, Human Growth and Development
Israel MartinezPracticum in Business Management, Practicum in Accounting, Practicum in Marketing, Marketing, Money MattersAlso: DECA Advisor
Tony MoralesComputer Science, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Capstone
Lucas QuinteroAerospace, Algebra IAlso: Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Wrestling Coach
John RomeroEconomics, Personal Financial LiteracyAlso: Head Softball Coach, Asst. Girls Basketball
Linda ShihadehEntrepreneurship, Business Management, Business Law
Ken TylerAccounting 1&2, Money Matters, Algebraic ReasoningAlso: Math
Miguel ValenzuelaGraphic Design I, II and PracticumAlso: NTHS sponsor
Ivy WilliamsEngineeringAlso: Robotics

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Brett Guttormson (Women in Stem- Sponsor)

Fine Arts

Kate AllenAssistant Band DirectorAlso: Concert and Symphonic Bands favorites coming soon
Brad BilleaudeauxTheatre Tech, Auditorium Manager favorites coming soon
Tracy BurkePhotography II, III, IVAlso: Art Website
Todd GonzalesSculpture, Ceramics
Austin HartChoir Director, Musical Theatre
Robert HerringsBand Director
Courtney KellyChoir, AP Music TheoryAlso: @vrhschoir (Instagram)
Erin KosmanColor Guard Director
Araceli LopezDance InstructorAlso: Star Stepper Instructor, Fine Arts Department Chair
Kyle NorrisAssistant Band DirectorAlso: Marching Band Director
Brian PerezAssistant Band DirectorAlso: Percussion Director
Lia PolitiDrawing, AP Drawing, 2D DesignAlso: Art Team Lead and NAHS
Rhonda RobertsTheatre, Music Theatre, Productions
Jessica RosenthalArt I, Art II
Shannon StrempelAttendance Clerk
Julianne WayAssistant Dance DirectorAlso: Rubies, Star Steppers

PE & Athletics

Jose CarrilloAthletic Trainer favorites coming soon
Kylie DouglasStudent Engagement Specialist
Matt GarverHead Baseball CoachAlso: Asst. Football Coach, PE Teacher
Emily HernandezP.E. TeacherAlso: Asst. Track Coach, Asst. Basketball Coach
Kristen KellyInstructional Coach
Sophia MunozAthletic TrainerAlso: Sports Medicine
Chad ScottHead Football CoachAlso: Athletic Coordinator
Roderick ThompsonP.E. CoachAlso: Asst. Head Football Coach, Head Boys Track Coach

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Special Programs & Services

Karen AdamsCredit Recovery favorites coming soon
Shereen AlmouselyInstructional Assistant (IA)Also: ICAP
Tonya BennettSocial Communication Supports and Services (SCSS) Teacher
Rachel (Jacqueline) Bevill-BreedingMath Teacher
Neha BhargavaInstructional Assistant (IA) favorites coming soon
Kelly CarlEng. 2 - Resource/Inclusion & Eng. 4 Transition
Yumaira CedilloICAP IA
Linsey CerneroTesting, 504, Response to Intervention (RTI) Coordinator
Gregory ClaggettResource and Inclusion
Shelley CoppleAdmission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Specialist
Amy CornwellSCSS IA
Amy CravensSpecial Education Team Lead
Kim DavisSBS
Marvalee DeCambreSocial Studies Inclusion
Lindsey GarciaSCSS Teacher
Jessica GarnerICAP IA
Darolyn GonzalesSpeech Langauge Pathologist (SLP)
Lynn HagoodDyslexia Specialist
Seo-joo HongResource Math, Inclusion TeacherAlso: Math favorites coming soon
Margaret HuntInstructional Assistant (IA)
Jennifer Ivy BonnerSCSS Instructional Assistant (IA)
Deborah JohnsonEducational Diagnostician
Gloria JohnsonInstructional Assistant (IA)
Justin MillerSocial Communication Supports and Services (SCSS) Teacher
Ann MurphyASPIRE Teacher
Jeanette OmoICAP
Joe OttInstructional Assistant (IA)
Richard PaeseASPIRE
Julie RanelliVOC teacher
Oliviaann SalazarSchool Psychologist
Warren SalladeJob Coach
Kelly SanfordMath InclusionAlso: Math
Ryan SasSocial Studies Inclusion TeacherAlso: Social Studies
Hannah SchillerICAP
James SimsISS
Whitney SullivanIA
Kelly SvientyBehavior Instructional Assistant
Carolyn TaylorInstructional Assistant (IA)
Aleida VangeliInstructional Assistant (IA)Also: Inclusion
Jesus VillarealSPED IA, Science Inclusion

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Counseling

Deanna BakerLead Counselor (Mag-Ngu)
Victoria GarciaCounselor (A-Co)
Kevin MillerCounselor (She-Z)
Laurie RandelCounselor (Har-Mad)
Patty ReichCounselor (Ni-Sha)
Julie RochaLCSW / Therapist
Kristen SchneiderAdministrative Assistant - Counseling Services favorites coming soon
Natalie WindolphCounselor (Cr-Han)

Library & Technology

Stephanie BeasleyLibrarian
Rachel OgdenLibrary Assistant
Rudy RodriquezCampus Technologist

Clinic & Health

Marsha BucanekNurse
Lynn GniotClinic Aide

Administration & Office

Alma AlvaradoBookkeeper
Olga Angelo-DayDean of InstructionAlso: Advanced Placement
John BoehringerAssistant Principal (A-Eb)
Dena GiffordAssistant Principal (Kl-Pf)
Micah GillumAdmin Asst - Asst Principal
Alex GranaSchool Resource Officer (SRO) favorites coming soon
Cris HesterSchool Resource Officer (SRO) favorites coming soon
Ruth-Ann JohnsonAssociate Principal (Vi-Z)
Sara KellyAssistant Principal (Ph-Ve)
Keith MorganPrincipal
Eloise MyersRegistrar / PEIMS
Joanna NorlingAdmin Asst - Asst Principal
Patrick PeabodyAssistant Principal (Ec-Ki)
Kim RodriquezAdministrative Assistant favorites coming soon
Andrea ScottReceptionist
Shelbie SteigerRegistrar
Courtney TullyAdministrative Assistant – Principal favorites coming soon

Cafeteria & Nutrition

Nancy MurrayCafeteria Team Lead

Support Staff

Franklin VealParking Lot Attendant