Staff Spotlights

We are pleased to shine the spotlight on David Coons, the 5th and 6th grade Math Intervention teacher at Toddy Thomas Middle School. David joined the district in 2023 and has quickly become a

We are excited to share a little about Mackenzie Medearis, a 4th-grade teacher at Linell K. Walker Elementary who, in her first year as a classroom teacher, is making a strong, positive impression

We are pleased to highlight Ken Misener, a custodian who serves both Linell K. Walker Elementary and Fortuna Middle School. Ken has been with the district for four years, and in that time, he has

We’re excited to highlight Tory Pumpkin, a dedicated and creative kindergarten teacher at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary. Tory has been teaching for more than 25 years, most of which have been spent

In this spotlight, we’re excited to introduce Kaycee Hull, a caring and dependable recess and cafeteria monitor at Ambrosini Elementary. Kaycee joined the Ambrosini team in the fall of 2023, and in

This month, we are proud to feature Monica Dekat, an Education Specialist at Fortuna Middle School who brings energy, heart, and dedication to everything she does. Monica has a fantastic rapport

Staff Spotlight: Zharina Smith We’re excited to introduce Zharina Smith, the Lead Cook at Fortuna Middle School, in this month’s Staff Spotlight! Zharina joined the FMS team in November 2023 and

Staff Spotlight: Brenna Russ This month, we are proud to spotlight Brenna Russ, the dedicated GATE and ELD teacher at Toddy Thomas Middle School. With over 20 years of experience in the Fortuna

Staff Spotlight: Lori Coppini This month’s Staff Spotlight shines on Lori Coppini, the dedicated and cheerful custodian at Toddy Thomas Middle School. Lori brings positivity and pride to her work

Staff Spotlight: River Taylor We’re proud to spotlight River Taylor this month. He is a passionate and dedicated educator who currently serves as a Resource Teacher at Walker Elementary and