Staff Directory
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I started teaching for the Twin Falls School District in 1985, and have enjoyed sharing my love of mathematics with students for more than 30 years! During this time, I have taught every math course from middle school mathematics through Calculus and have had the privilege to work alongside and learn from many outstanding colleagues. My husband, Dennis, recently retired after 32 years teaching music in this district, and we have two grown children. We enjoy biking, hiking, skiing, music, gardening, and traveling.
Jeff Bowman has been teaching at Twin Falls High School for 14 years. In that time he has taught Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science. He currently is teaching Earth and Physical Science. Mr. Bowman is also the assistant JV Boys Basketball coach for TFHS. Mr. Bowman lives in Twin Falls with his wife and 3 kids.
Idaho State University
Bachelors of Science in Biology
I am in my 4th year teaching here at Twin Falls High School. I am a Jerome graduate and have taught at Kranz Intermediate in El Monte, California and Caldwell High School in Caldwell, Idaho.
Eastern Oregon University
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My name is Mr. Campbell. This is my 18th year of teaching. I am the Advisor for FFA. I teach plant science, animal science, and Ag mechanics.
College of Southern Idaho
AA General Studies
University of Idaho
BS Agriculture Science
Grand Canyon University
MA Education
Hi, I’m Mr. Carson and this is my first year at Twin Falls High School. I’m excited to be a Bruin!
Hi, I’m Mr. Casperson and I love being a Bruin! I have the pleasure of directing our own JIVE show choir.
21 years teaching
Bowling Club Advisor, Ski Club Advisor, School of Rock Advisor
504 Coordinator
BA English/Secondary Education
MA Administration/Superintendent
I began my teaching career at Twin Falls High School in 1982, where I have taught both French and English. I have a stepson who teaches in Meridian. I love to spend time with him and his family 🙂 ! When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time at our cabin in Prairie, Idaho. I am lucky to be able to share my passion for language and literature with students and colleagues each day.
Utah State University
BA – French/English
University of California at Santa Barbara
MA – French
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My name is Charlotte Dolecheck and I teach Spanish 1 and 2 at Twin Falls High School. Before moving back to Twin Falls to teach Spanish, I taught English as a foreign language for three years in a high school in northern Japan. In my free time I can often be found outside exploring the outdoors with my dog, Quincy. If the weather is bad, I like to grab a hot cup of tea and do some knitting or reading.
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Mrs. Meagan Glorfield is a Government and History 10 teacher at Twin Falls High School. Mrs. Glorfield graduated from Boise State University with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in History. After teaching at other districts in the area including Wendell High School and Jerome Middle School, Mrs. Glorfield is so excited to be joining the Bruins of TFHS. Government is one of Mrs. Glorfield’s huge passions and you will often find her obsessing over the latest elections. Mrs. Glorfield is married and has two wild, amazing kids.
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science Political Science
TFHS Librarian
Favorite Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
BA German
MA International Management
I am passionate about tactile learning in earth science. I love teaching students what land forms are around them, how they formed, and where they came from! My have a bachelor’s degree in Geo-Science Education from WGU.
I teach two classes of Freshman Foundations and four classes of Earth Science.
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science in Geo-Science Education
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My name is Mrs. Harris and this is my third year teaching Math and Twin Falls High School. Go Bruins!
Hi I am Mrs. Harshman. I am the Head Varsity Volleyball coach! I am proud to be a Bruin!
Mr. James Haycock is the current teacher and director of the TFHS Drama Department and Bruin High Players, “a professional theatre company staffed by high school students.” Mr. Haycock earned his MFA in Costume/Scene Design from Carnegie Mellon University, a BA in Theatre Design from Boise State University, and Secondary Teaching Certificate from Lewis-Clark State College. After a brief stint in Los Angeles working in film and television, he returned to Twin Falls where he has taught for 13 years. Haycock has also served IHSAA/ISATA as District IV President, ISATA Vice President and President and currently State Drama Commissioner. Haycock is an avid swimmer, cyclist, undercover therapist, and workaholic. He believes he has a wife and three kids, but is unsure of their whereabouts over the past 16 years. 🙂
Boise State University
BA Theatre Design
Carnegie Mellon University
MFA Costume Design
I’ve been a Bruin for quite some time as a 1985 graduate. It’s exciting to be back offering assistance to students as they plan their journey and contemplate their future. I am a graduate of the College of Southern Idaho where I received national honors as a member of the forensic team, and later finished my bachelor’s degree with Idaho State University. I am inspired by my wife Jenny and our three children. Our daughter achieved valedictorian here at TFHS, and our two boys are currently attending TFHS and let’s just say, giving it their best effort. I love being active, still playing soccer in the Magic Valley Master’s League, cycling, kayaking, hiking and anything outdoors. I am truly excited about the challenges and opportunities here and sharing my experiences with the students and staff here at TFHS. I am currently the head JV soccer coach for TFHS. GO BRUINS!
I started playing the violin in 5th grade in the Boise School District. In 6th grade I began studying privately with Leah Telford. From junior high through high school, I studied with Dr. Walter Cerveny at the College of Idaho. I played in the school orchestras as well as in the district honor orchestras. As a sophomore in high school, I was selected for the All Northwest Honor Orchestra and as a junior I participated in the Idaho All State Honor Orchestra. As a senior in high school, I played with the Boise Philharmonic which I did all through my college years at BSU as well. I began studying the viola as a student at BSU. Since the Fall of 1986, I have been the principal violist in the Magic Valley Symphony.
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My name is Camille Johnson and I am a mother, a teacher, a student, an artist, a bibliophile, a Francophile, an Idahoan, a skier, and a Mudslinging Pyromaniac. I am the Twin Falls High School Pottery Teacher, District Department Head for the Visual Arts Program, Building Leadership Team Participant, and President-Elect for the Idaho Art Education Association. I recently completed my M.S.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction, from the University of Kansas. I consider myself a life-learner in all things: as a teacher, a student, and an artist.
University of Kansas
M.S. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
Boise State University
BA, Art Education K-12
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Mrs. LaMarche joined the Bruin staff in 2016 with over 20 years of industry experience. She has worked in Technical Management & Support for Fortune 500 companies as well as organized and executed small scale design and development projects as an entrepreneur. She has spent many happy years coaching high school and competitive soccer in the Magic Valley. Her favorite things include non-profit support, being outdoors, all things sports, and especially spending time with her family. She resides with her best friend and husband of nearly 20 years along with their three beautiful children: Ashley, Andrew and Allen.
I originally grew up in Casper, Wyoming, but with my dad being in the Army, we have also lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and El Paso, Texas. I learned what it was like to be in the minority group when we were stationed in Texas during the first part of my seventh grade year. I have two brothers, a half- brother, and a half- sister. I have 2 nieces and 8 nephews along with two great-nephews. Family has always been important to me. My parents moved to Boise a couple of years ago to take care of my grandma.
I was active in high school in the band, choir during my senior year, gymnastics, and I managed the track team. I met my husband when I went to college in 2000. He was helping his best friend move into the dorms. We started dating in 2003. He proposed to me while I was knee deep in a snow drift in the Snowy Range Mountains, east of Laramie, Wyoming.
Other than 8 months when I lived and worked in Joplin, Mo, I lived in Laramie for 10 years for college and the 6 years after before moving back to Casper to teach at CY Middle School. I was a 1 to 1 paraprofessional in Laramie at Spring Creek Elementary School for four years. Due to the political climate in Casper in the school district, my teaching position was eliminated and I subbed for the next two years while looking for a full time teaching job. Idaho and Washington were the other two states besides Wyoming that we were willing to live in.
My husband and I adopted a dog from the local shelter just over two years ago. I have been training with our dog, Trex, and she has earned to Canine Good Citizen Certificates from the American Kennel Club. She loves to go for walks and car rides and travels longer distances very well. When I am not in my classroom teaching, my husband and I go exploring and take Trex for walks. I can also be found knitting, reading books, or playing in the CSI Symphonic Band.
My mom and three of her siblings, and two of her brother-in-laws attended Twin Falls High School in the 1960s- 1970.
University of Wyoming
B.A. Psychology
Grand Canyon University
M.A. Special Education
I joined the Bruin staff in 2017. I am currently serving as the TFHS attendance officer.
Hi I’m Ms. Lincoln and I love being a Bruin!
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Amanda Moore is a committed teacher who takes her love of Earth science into the classroom to inspire students to explore the world around them. In her 10 year of teaching, Amanda does her best to create a learning atmosphere where students are not afraid to try and fail to achieve more than they thought possible. She has an associate of Science in Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1998) and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Idaho State University (2009). Amanda has a great enthusiasm for teaching science concepts and collaborative skills to students
Education & Credentials
AS Engineering – Montana Tech of the University of Montana
BA Secondary Education – Idaho State University
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Hello and Welcome to Twin Falls High School! This is my 6th year as Vice-Principal at TFHS. Previously I worked for one year as the Vice-Principal at Burley High School, and before that I taught Science and Spanish in the Kimberly School District. I am a 2003 graduate of Twin Falls High School. I enjoy working with our great staff, and I am proud to be a Bruin. I believe that at Twin Falls High School we promote a culture of high expectations that helps our students to be successful in their future endeavors after high school. I enjoy raising my family in the great Twin Falls community, and look forward to continue working with our students, staff, and patrons. Go Bruins!!!
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I have worked for the Twin Falls School District for the past 6 years. I am currently the STEP room supervisor.
Utah State University
B.A. Science-Special Education
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Hi, My name is Ms. Peterson. This is my first year at Twin Falls High School.
This is my third year teaching Freshman Foundations at TFHS. I love it!!!!! The kiddos are great and excited to be a high school student. Most of my students learn to love my 4 goats and 3 cows. The The goats have become our mascots. GREATEST OF ALL TIMES. My two children John and Annie are both TFHS graduates. Each time they come to visit the noticed how some things have not changed since they were students here.
University of Idaho
BS in Political Science | Secondary Teaching Certificate
Hi I’m Mrs. Ploss and I love being a Bruin! I am the Student Leadership and DECA advisor. GO BRUINS!
I grew up in the Magic Valley in Gooding, Idaho. I attended Brigham Young University-Idaho, where I majored in Art Education with a minor in Journalism Education. I teach pottery and drawing/painting at Twin Falls High School and Canyon Ridge High School. I’ve worked professionally as a graphic designer since 2012, and I own an online photo card company.
I’ve been married for almost 13 years, and I’m a mommy to three beautiful, little girls. I love summertime, boating, ice-cream, volleyball, Chipotle, and DIY projects. I hate mayonnaise, frogs, organizing my office, and dried-up tubes of paint. My goals for the future include continuing my education, learning to sew, and traveling more.
BYU – I
BS Art Education Minor: Journalism Education
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Mrs. Rapp has been teaching for 24 years. She is the co-director of the Academy of Finance and the advisor for the student organization, Business Professionals of America. Mrs. Rapp enjoys watching her academy students take their skills and talents from the classroom and apply them in a real world setting through their job shadow and work internship experiences.
Idaho State University
BA Business Education
Boise State University
MS Economics Education
I grew up in Butte, Montana. I graduated from Butte High School, then earned my B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University.
I have been in education 30 years. I started my career as a sixth grade teacher at Navajo Elementary School in Navajo, New Mexico. I spent two years there. I was also an assistant football coach for Navajo Pine High School my first year there, and was the head coach the next year. My family wanted to get back closer to Montana, so I took a seventh grade teaching job at Mount Hall Elementary School in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. I spent the next twelve years teaching eighth grade science. I was an assistant football coach for Bonners Ferry High School for six years, and then the head football coach for seven years. I also coached eighth grade boys basketball, and was the Middle School Athletic Director.
I decided I wanted to become an administrator, so I started my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Idaho. I accepted the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director position at Bonners Ferry High School and was in that position for eight years.
I decided it was time for a change, so I accepted the Athletic Director/Vice Principal position at Middleton High School and was there for six years. I accepted the Activities Director position at Twin Falls High School last April and hope to finish my career here.
I have been married to my wife Lori for thirty years. She is the librarian and reading teacher for Robert Stuart Middle School. We have two children. Our daughter Kylee is a nurse for St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise and our son Carey is a golf pro and currently works for Verizon in Boise.
When I am not spending time in a gym or supervising an activity, I love to play golf, hunt, and camp whenever possible. I also enjoy attending AD conferences at the national and state level. I am the Section 8 Chairman for the National Emergency Network for the NIAAA. I received my CAA certification in the spring of 2013. I am currently working on my CMAA certification and hope to have that completed by the end of the summer.
Hi- I am Laurie Rierson, currently the Athletic Secretary @ TFHS. I am married with 2 children, one in her 2nd year of college, one in graduate school and one dog, Beau. I was born in Anchorage, AK. to a family of 8 and raised in Idaho Falls, ID. I graduated from Bonneville High School in 1986 and earned my BA Degree from Idaho State University. I enjoy running and doing anything outdoors and lastly, watching my Dallas Cowboys !
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I was born and raised in southern Virginia and moved to Twin Falls in 2016. I love teaching English 9 and English 9 honors here at Twin Falls High School and consider myself very fortunate to interact daily with such wonderful staff and students. Go Bruins!
Utah State University
B.A. Major: Spanish Education | Minor: English
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Hi, I’m Christa Tackett, I teach Family Consumer Science and I love being a Bruin!
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I am happy to be back in the Twin Falls area. Back in the 1970’s, I attended Morningside Elementary School. In the early 1980’s, I entered college working towards a theatrical arts degree. After a long career as an actor, I started my teaching career in Wyoming where I taught Sophomore College Preparation English in Evanston, Wyoming. I have 8 children, 2 were diagnosed with autism. Out of concern for them and others, I returned to school to earn my Master’s degree in special education. I then started teaching within a self-contained behavior classroom in Rawlins, Wyoming. I’ve been helping and teaching students with a disability since 2005. In 2014, I moved my family back to Twin Falls and started teaching in the S.T.E.P. classroom at Twin Falls High School. It has been a delight being back home and around family again. I am currently working on another Master’s degree. This time it is in educational administration.
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Born and raised on a ranch in Indian Valley, ID
Have 2 older brothers: Harmon – Mechanical Engineer for INL and Charles – Soil Conservationist for USDA
Have 4 older sisters: Maggie, Helen, and Jane – Stay-at-home-moms and Sarah – Hobby Lobby Fabric Dept.
Have 7 Nephews: Jaxson, Rylan, Mckade, Noah, Hank, Sam, and Tyree
Have 5 Neices: Macie, Grace, Maddie, Lilly, and Kadence
Birthday : October 29
Love Cooking, Reading, Writing, Music, Road Trips, etc.
Brigham Young University – Idaho
B.S. English and History Education
I am a 2001 TFHS alumni and returned in 2018 as the attendance secretary. I’m proud to be back!
I was raised near Caldwell, ID and graduated from Vallivue High School. I went on to attend Northwest Nazarene University and earned a B.A. in Social Science Education and completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the college of Idaho.
I have taught and coached for 5 years at West Jr. High School in Nampa, ID, 6 years at Dinuba High School in Dinuba, CA and 11 years at Twin Falls High School. Before I entered into administration , I was a counselor at Jerome High School. I have been a vice-principal at Twin Falls High School for 8 years and presently completing my sixth year as principal. My hobbies include being a huge sports fan and enjoying the outdoors.
My wife and I have two married children and one grandson.
I was born and raised in southern Nebraska and moved to Twin Falls in 2000. I love teaching Special Education here at Twin Falls High School and consider myself very fortunate to interact daily with such wonderful staff and students. Go Bruins!
Boise State University
BS Major: Criminal Justice Administration
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
Endorsements in Exceptional Child (K-12)
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After ten years as a secondary English teacher and coach of women’s athletics in Idaho’s public schools, Sue Wade spent ten years supervising K-12 student teachers for Boise State University. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of Idaho in Health/PE while minoring in English and Psychology. With an Athletic Administration master’s degree from Idaho State University, Sue has coached in various educational and transformational environments throughout the western U.S. As a seventh year instructional coach for the Twin Falls School District, she enjoys working with teachers at Twin Falls and Magic Valley High Schools.
Hello, my name is Shaun Walker and I’m an Assistant Principal at Twin Falls High School. This is my 18th year at TFHS and I have enjoyed every minute.
Born in Moscow, Idaho.
Married and has six children.
Enjoys running, reading, writing, hiking, camping, travel, and sailing.
University of Idaho
B.S. Spanish teaching major – Speech teaching minor.
Idaho State University
M.Ed. Educational Administration
I am a graduate of Twin falls High.
I went to Ricks College (BYU-Idaho)
for Manufacturing and Welding Technology.
I have been a certified Welder for 30 years.
Certified Welder
