This trimester, we are proud to feature Elizabeth Collins, the Health Aide at Fortuna Middle School. Elizabeth is in her second year with the district and has quickly become a vital part of the FMS

This trimester’s Staff Spotlight from Fortuna Middle School is Ryan Schlesiger, an Education Specialist at Fortuna Middle School. Ryan is currently in his sixth year with our district, though he

We would like to introduce Angel Ornelas, who serves our district as an ELD Aide at Toddy Thomas Middle School and a Monitor at Fortuna Middle School, as one of our Spotlight Employees. Angel joined

We are proud to feature Shannon Heavilin, a Special Education Teacher at Toddy Thomas Middle School. Shannon grew up in Arcata and attended Humboldt State University. He has been an educator for

Heather Griffis is a Kindergarten Aide at Walker Elementary and one of this trimester’s Spotlight Employees. Heather has been a dedicated part of the district for 28 years, during which she has

We are proud to feature Kristie Merrill, a 2nd-grade teacher at Walker Elementary. Kristie has been with the district and at Walker since 2015, serving in several capacities, including as a Special

We are proud to add Laura Ambrosi, a Monitor and Crossing Guard at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary, to this trimester’s Staff Spotlights. Laura has dedicated the last 26 years to working in

This trimester, we are proud to feature Jennifer Grimmett, a 2nd Grade Teacher at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary. Jennifer grew up in Eureka and returned to the area in 2004, which is when she first

We are proud to feature Madisyn Letter, a Climate and Culture Ambassador who serves both Linell K. Walker Elementary and Fortuna Middle School. Madisyn is known across both campuses for her

We are proud to highlight Chico Cortes, the 8th-grade Physical Education teacher at Fortuna Middle School and the district's Athletic Director. Chico has worked in education for the past four years,