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.
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UC Davis
B.A Zoology
Idaho State University
Secondary Teaching Credential
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.
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Idaho State University
Bachelors of Science in Biology
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California State University, Los Angeles
BA – English
California State University, Northridge
Master of Arts, Secondary English Education
I am a cardio fitness/spin teacher here at Twin Falls High school. Currently, I am the head coach in cross country and softball-Go Bruins! I am a Jerome graduate and have taught at Kranz Intermediate in El Monte, California and Caldwell High School in Caldwell, Idaho.
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Eastern Oregon University
BS Physical Education and Health
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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.
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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!
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I was born and raised in Ashton, Idaho. I attended North Fremont High School. I have been a math teacher and coach for the past 20 years. I am married and have 1 child. I am also an assistant wrestling coach.
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Boise State University
BA Spanish
Idaho State University
MA Athletic Administration
Hi, I’m Mr. Casperson and I love being a Bruin! I have the pleasure of directing our own JIVE show choir.
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21 years teaching, Bowling Club Advisor, Ski Club Advisor, School of Rock Advisor, 504 Coordinator.
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BA English/Secondary Education
MA Administration/Superintendent
I have been teaching at Twin Falls High School for 31 years. I teach Honors Chemistry, Chemistry and Physical Science. I also am the Quiz Bowl coach.
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Idaho State University
BS Biochemistry
Portland State University
Secondary Teaching Certificate
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.
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Utah State University
BA – French/English
University of California at Santa Barbara
MA – French
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I began working for the Twin Falls School District in 2004 at O’Leary Middle School where I taught Reading. After one year, I moved to Twin Falls High School and starting teaching English 10. Over the years, I have altered my teaching schedule, and I currently teach English 10/Finance Academy English 10/Honors English 10/Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition/Adviser for the Bruin News. Additionally, I have been District Department Chair for over nine years.
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BA Secondary Education; English
MA Curriculum Development with an Emphasis on Literacy and Writing
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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Hi, I’m Mr. Fonnesbeck and I love being a Bruin.
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Boise State University
B.A. Political Science, History, Secondary Education
University of Idaho
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Hello everybody! My name is Jerry Forster.
I have been teaching for 20 years at Twin Falls High School. I enjoy lifting weights at the gym, working out, and long walks with my wife, Kristy, and my dog, Kitty. My wife Kristy is also a teacher, but at Filer High School. I also enjoy reading and grading papers for fun on my free time. I also enjoy baseball. I LOVE the LA Dodgers. They’re my favorite team!!!!
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Northwest Nazarene University
BA
University of Idaho
MA
Hi my name is Mr. Fox and I love being a Bruin. I am the Debate and Speech coach.
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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.
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Boise State University
Bachelor of Science Political Science
TFHS Librarian
Favorite Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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BA German
MA International Management
My name is Brett Graham. This is my fifth year at Twin Falls High School. I have been in education for the last 18 years. I enjoy sharing our countries history and hope to help students develop a life-long desire for learning history.
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Associates in Arts and Sciences
BYU-Idaho (Ricks College)
Bachelors in Physical Education (History Minor)
Utah State University
Masters Degree Educational Leadership
University of Idaho
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! I have a bachelor’s degree in Geo-Science Education from WGU. I have one daughter that also attends TFHS. We have a dog, Scarlett, who is our adventure buddy and loves to go everywhere with us. We love to explore the great outdoors and recreate all summer. I have studied geology in Yosemite National Park, Hawaii, and Iceland. I have brought back many samples from my travels for students to study in class.
I teach Earth Science and Honors Earth Science.
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Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science in Geo-Science Education
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I’m going into my 29th year of face to face teaching at Twin Falls High School and I’ve been teaching online for the IDLA for the last 16 years.. I’m also the head basketball coach at Twin Falls. I have an awesome wife and 3 great kids. Our last daughter just graduated from high school so we are empty nesters. I love the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and golfing. I just wish I had more time in the Summer and Fall to fit it all in.
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Meile Harris currently teaches both Algebra I and Algebra II at Twin Falls High School. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Idaho (Go Vandals!) and her graduate work at Boise State University. Mrs. Harris is married and has four adult children.
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University of Idaho
BS Secondary Education-Math
Boise State University
MA Education, Curriculum, and Instruction
Hi I am Mrs. Harshman. I am the Head Varsity Volleyball coach! I am proud to be a Bruin!
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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. 🙂
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Boise State University
BA Theatre Design
Carnegie Mellon University
MFA Costume Design
Hi my name is Mr. Hillman and I love being a Bruin!
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This is my first year teaching SPED at Twin Falls High School!
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Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science in Special Education K-12
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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 Co-President for the Idaho Art Education Association. I completed my M.S.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction, from the University of Kansas in 2016. I consider myself a life-learner in all things: as a teacher, a student, and an artist. #makemorepots
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University of Kansas
M.S. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
Boise State University
BA, Art Education K-12
Teaching in Twin Falls School District since 1990; have also taught at Lincoln Elementary, Oregon Trail Elementary and O’Leary Middle School. Have coached basketball in the Twin Falls school district as well (O’Leary MS from 2002 – 2007), Twin Falls HS from 2007 – present). Currently, 1/2 time as interim Vice Principal and 1/2 time as the Athletic & Activities Director.
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Idaho State University
Elementary Education – Math and English Emphasis
American Board of Certified Teachers Education
Secondary Education Mathematics
Hi My name is Mrs. Jund and I love being a Bruin!
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I am currently teaching in my 13th year at Twin Falls HS. I am also an assistant coach for the Bruin Football team.
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Western State College – Colorado
BA – Kinesiology / Education
Minor – Business Administration and Coaching
Baker University – Kansas
MA – Education
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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 50 companies as well as organized and executed small scale design and development projects as an entrepreneur.
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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.
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University of Wyoming
B.A. Psychology
Grand Canyon University
M.A. Special Education
Hi I’m Ms. Lincoln and I love being a Bruin!
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I am originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, but I have lived in Twin Falls since 2001. I have been teaching Language Arts at Twin Falls High School since 2011.
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B.A. English
University of Utah 1998
Secondary Education Certification
Utah State University, Idaho State University 2009
Hi I’m Ms. Merkely and I am currently teaching Algebra Topics, Algebra 2 and College Algebra. I also coach Volleyball and Track.
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Idaho State University
Major – Secondary Mathematics, Minor – Coaching
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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
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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! I have been serving as Vice-Principal at TFHS since 2013. 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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Hi, My name is Ms. Peterson. I teach Business Computer Applications. GO BRUINS!
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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 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.
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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!
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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.
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BYU – I
BS Art Education Minor: Journalism Education
Mr. Price lives in Twin Falls with his wife and two children. He has taught Biology and Dual Credit Biology for 13 years at Twin Falls High School and also coaches volleyball for the Bruins.
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Boise State University
BS Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Here is how Mr. Price and his family spend their free time:
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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.
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Idaho State University
BA Business Education
Boise State University
MS Economics Education
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 !
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!
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Utah State University
B.A. Major: Spanish Education | Minor: English
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Hi, I’m Mr. Schwartz and I love being a Bruin. I teach History 9 and US History 11.
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BYU – I
BA
This is my first year teaching orchestra at Twin Falls High School.
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Brigham Young University – Idaho
Bachelor of Music Education, Orchestra Emphasis
Mr. Showers currently works for Twin Falls High School as a Health Science Instructor, St. Luke’s Magic Valley and Memorial Hospital as an Advanced EMT and the College of Southern Idaho as an EMT Lab Technician. Mr. Showers is the Instructor for the following courses: Orientation to Health Occupations, Medical Terminology, and Emergency medial Technician.
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Eastern Oregon University
BS History
University of Phoenix
MS in Public Administration
I was born and raised in Stone, Idaho. I attended Malad High School where I was a three-sport letter winner (Wrestling, Cross Country, and Track). I was also a district FFA president and the Student Body President. I have a wife and three children and also am the Head Wrestling Coach.
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Idaho State University
BS Major: Mathematics, Minor: Spanish
Hi I am Mr. Stadelmeir and I teacher Body Development and Lifetime Sports.
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Concordia University
BA
Grand Canyon University
MA
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Hi, I’m Christa Tackett, I teach Family Consumer Science and I love being a Bruin!
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This is my 25rd year of teaching and 29th year of coaching baseball. I started out at Salesian High School in Richmond, California. I have taught World History, Government, Honors and Dual Credit Government, PE and Economics in my high school career and also have been a Dean of Students for 5 years. In addition I have designed multiple online courses and taught Western Civilization, World History, Political Science, US History and Teacher Training for the College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho, Idaho State University and Northwest Nazarene. The city of Twin Falls is a great place to live and work. I have been fortunate enough to have two daughters go through the district and both were more than adequately prepared to succeed in two different four year colleges.
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Loyola Marymount University
BA History
University of Arkansas
MA History
Hi I’m Ms. Taylor. I love being a Bruin!
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Hello! I am Mrs. Patti Tucker and I have been teaching at Twin Falls High School for 15 years. I currently teach Chemistry and Biology II. I really enjoy my career because I love to help students learn!
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science – Secondary Education – Life Science
Minors – Physical Science and Math
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I am starting my 28th year in teaching. I have a BS in Physical Education from BYU and a Masters in Kinesiology from California State University in Fullerton. For the last four years I was a principal at Kimberly H.S. I am a coach for the Bruins football team. I teach Health and Dual Credit Health.
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Education and Credentials
BYU
BS – Physical Education
California State University, Fullerton
MS Kinesiology
Cal Poly Pomona
School Administration Cr
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.
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Brigham Young University – Idaho
B.S. English and History Education
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!
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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.
Hi I am Mrs. Wicks and I am originally from Lewiston, Idaho and I am a Mother of two.
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Lewis-Clark State College
BA English
Born in Moscow, Idaho.
Married and has six children.
Enjoys running, reading, writing, hiking, camping, travel, and sailing.
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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.
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Certified Welder
I was born In Lewiston Idaho. Raised in Council Idaho. My family has been in Idaho before it was a state. That is where I got my love for History, listening to great aunts and uncles.
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University of Idaho
B.S. Geography, Minor History
Northwest Nazarene University
Masters in Curriculum Instruction
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona. I earned my undergraduate degree in Physics from Princeton University and my doctorate in Astronomy from Boston University. After working as a civilian researcher on an air force base, I moved to Idaho in 2003. I have been teaching at TFHS ever since, and I love being a Bruin! When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time outdoors biking, hiking, and skiing with my family.
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Princeton University
A.B. Physics
Boston University
Ph.D. Astronomy