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Staci is originally from Nebraska. She graduated from Black Hills State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After graduation, Staci and her husband Mike moved to Nevada. She completed her Master's degree in Creative Arts from Lesley College. Staci has taught third grade at St. Teresa School since the 2007-2008 school year, switching to middle school for 2011-2012. She began her teaching career in 1989 in the first, second, and third grades. She lives in Carson City with Mike, her three children, and two dogs. Staci says watching the spiritual growth of the children is one of the most rewarding aspects of each day at St. Teresa School.
Teya was born and raised in the Carson Valley/Lake Tahoe area, graduated from Douglas High School, and was an active member of St. Gall’s Parish in Gardnerville. She attended college at California State University Long Beach and received a degree in Design. Teya and her husband, David, have three children: James, Aidan and Sarah, and a dog named Sophie. As an active parent-volunteer, Teya has volunteered as the St. Teresa School Librarian. When her family lived in Orange County, California, Teya volunteered in the catholic school library and learned its systems. She wants to use these skills to create a great library experience and make reading fun for St. Teresa students.
Cathy's educational training was completed at the University of Nevada, Reno. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and minor in Business. She also has a Social Studies endorsement. She taught 5th through 8th grades at St. Teresa School from 1989-1998. She worked in the public schools in Carson City for nine years. She currently teaches Literature (grades 6, 7, 8); Language Arts (grades 7, 8); and Geography (grade 7).
Mary taught for the South Tama School District in Tama, Iowa in upper elementary grades from 1971-2004. She also taught 4th-8th grades at the Carson City Montessori Charter School for the school year 2004-2005. She attended Drake University Graduate School of Education. She has a Masters Degree from Drake University (1991). She served as Co-Director, Summer School for 1st – 8th grades, 1981-1994. Currently, she is the Fourth Grade teacher at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School.
Neal is one of three new staff members who came to the school in 2008 from Jacks Valley Elementary School in neighboring Douglas County. Prior to that, he could be found at Zephyr Cove Elementary School working with St. Teresa’s esteemed leader, Chris Perdomo. Neal hails from Texas A&M University and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (Houston, Texas).
Julie was very fortunate to have transferred to St. Albert’s Catholic School in the eighth grade and to continue that excellence in education graduating from Bishop Manogue High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sierra Nevada College, with a major in Humanities and an emphasis in Psychology. It has always been her goal to continue her education and to graduate again from Sierra Nevada with a full teaching credential. With that accomplished, she is now working hard to complete her master's degree in education.
On her journey to becoming a teacher, Julie ventured off the path a little and began a business adventure. She opened a bridal shop, A Beautiful Bride, LLC, in Reno, Nevada. She believed the real life experience of owning her own business and being an entrepreneur would enhance her ability to teach for the real world. After five years, she sold A Beautiful Bride to continue her dream of teaching and was eager to find a position at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School. Julie thinks that being a business owner taught her true dedication. Working with brides and their families taught her to work closely with all different types of families and beliefs, working with her staff taught her how to be a team leader and player, and running her own company taught her how to work with others to accomplish our goals together.
She has been blessed with two children who attend St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School and Child Development Center. Julie believes a strong family and a strong community will make her dedication as a second grade teacher at St. Teresa's successful. Please make sure to stop in to second grade and say hello.
Having attended catholic schools from the first grade through college, Kathy personally experienced the benefits of catholic education and feels that it is a privilege for her to be able to teach in an environment where she can share her faith and Catholic doctrine. Prior to joining St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School she taught for 10 years in the public school system, and then took time off to be a “stay at home mom." She and her husband have been married for 22 years and have 4 children currently attending Catholic schools.
Kathy believes that, as educators, we have the power to help students to realize their ability to make a difference in their world and it is through our Catholic social teachings and our school service projects that we are able to do this. For Kathy, It is an honor to be involved in a Christ-centered school; rich with academic excellence, ethics and morals, and faith-filled experiences.
Blessed, I am truly blessed! God blessed me with a successful career in the United States Air Force. God blessed me with a loving family and good health. God blessed me with a desire to teach and share what I know. God blessed me with a son whose love knows no ends. God blessed me with the opportunity to join the loving, caring, faith-based staff of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School! God blessed all of us at St. Teresa of Avila with your most precious of gifts - your children and the opportunity you have given us to make a profound difference in their lives. I'm sure I join my fellow teachers when I say I will do my best to ensure your children receive the best Catholic education possible. A little now about my background. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Reno and have been issued a license to teach kindergarten through eighth grade by the Nevada Department of Education. I was born in Yerington, Nevada. After moving to Carson City, I spent eleven-and-a-half years in Carson City schools. Following graduation from Carson City High School I reported for active duty in the United States Air Force, spending the next 21 years with much of it overseas. I have been retired for fourteen years, during which time I completed my degree and became a father...truly, I am blessed! I spent a number of years as a substitute teacher as well as spending one year teaching 8th grade math and one year teaching 8th grade science. This year I am teaching middle school science as well as physical education. I look forward to sharing what God has shared with me in the coming years and helping your children reach their fullest potential.
Terrie is currently working with the first and second grade classroom as a teacher assistant. Terrie was a teacher’s assistant in the public schools for ten years. She worked as a preschool teacher for six years and was the director for two of those years. She is currently an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Community teaching first and second graders and advisor for the middle school youth group. She is a Eucharistic Minister and helps run the yearly Confirmation retreat. Terrie has been married to her husband Brett for twenty-five years, and are the proud parents of two children: Stanley and Cindy.
Chris attended elementary school at St. Brigid’s Catholic School in San Francisco, California. Moving closer to her family, she attended middle school and high school in Fort Bragg, California. After graduation, she attended Sonoma State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology. She married her husband, Fred, and together they traveled to the University of Idaho to attend graduate school. Both of them earned their master’s degrees in Special Education. Wanting to move back to California where their entire family resided, she and her husband decided to apply for teaching jobs on the way. Always loving the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the desert, they decided to apply in Carson City. Both were offered jobs in Carson City and have remained here ever since. Chris taught elementary school for 25 years in the Carson City School District and, after receiving her Educational Leadership Endorsement from the University of Nevada, was hired as an administrator in Douglas County. Chris worked there until she was hired as the principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School. Her love and commitment to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School has been a life long goal of hers and truly ministry of the heart. Working as the principal of this wonderful school is the best job of my life! Chris has been an active member of the St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community for more than 30 years and has served her faith in a variety of ways. As principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, she continues her life-long love and passion for teaching. She continues to hold high expectations for herself and others. This love of learning is transferred to all the students, staff, and parents of the school. She feels personally blessed to be the principal of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School. Chris and her husband have two children, Rick and Kathryn Perdomo.
Kathy grew up in Sacramento, California where she attended St. Mel’s Catholic School. She graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. She enjoyed the post-college years working in wildand fire as a firefighter and dispatcher in Craig, Colorado. In 1998, she and her husband, Tim, moved to Carson City to be closer to family. Kathy then got her Teaching Certificate from Sierra Nevada College. She is married, has 2 children, and a dog. She loves to ski, bike and hike with family and friends. Kathy says it is an honor to work with such a wonderful, dedicated staff and be a part of a positive, faith filled learning environment.
Rick Russell is a 17 year veteran of the Reno Diocese, having begun his teaching career with St. Albert's in Reno in 1994. In 1998 he transferred to Our Lady of the Snows and was the Social Studies and Computers teacher for the past twelve years there. Prior to going into teaching, Mr. Russell managed and supervised grocery stores in Colorado and Nevada. That line of work being a young man's game, at the age of 38 he decided to go back to school and take the classes necessary to get a teaching license in Nevada. He has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling & Guidance from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Russell's wife-Daun- is a nurse with Renown Medical Center in Reno, and he has three children: Miranda-a junior in Reno High; Mitchell-a linguist with the U.S. army; Rick jr.-who lives and works in Reno. He also has a step-daughter, Mendy---a doctor in Milwaukee. Mr. Russell is very happy to have become part of the St. Teresa's family and looks forward to getting to meet many of you as the year goes on.
As a St. Teresa’s alumna, I am honored to return to this school as a fifth grade team teacher! I’ve been teaching in elementary schools in Nevada and Alaska for more than thirty years following my graduation from UNR. My experience includes positions in grades K, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. I have served as a teacher trainer for elementary hands-on Science with the State of Nevada and have completed training in both CELL and EXLL literacy programs. My connections to Catholic education include my alumna status with Bishop Manogue High School, Religious Education Director, CCD teacher, Sonshine Summer Coordinator, Rainbows for All God's Children facilitator, and attendance by my two daughters at St. Teresa's with Jesuit university graduations for both.
Originally born in Buffalo, NY, Tracey's family moved to Nevada when she was very young. Raised mostly in Nevada and the Monterey Bay area, she has lived here ever since. She attended WNCC, earning an Associate's Degree in 1996 in Juvenile Justice. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education in 2003, and began teaching at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School in 2004. Tracey is currently the First Grade teacher.
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