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Ms. Paula Kunkel
Education: High School Diploma. LeMars Community H.S. LeMars, Iowa Bachelor of Science Degree in Park Management from South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.
Other Interests: Quilting, cross-stitch, reading and spending time with her family.
Personal Information: Paula has been married to Tom Kunkel since February 8, 1986. He is a horticulturist for Stemilt Growers. She has two children - Leo(Zach) and Sarah.
Paula is a 2009 Blue & White Excellence award winner presented by the Manson School District School Board for " hard work and dedication to the students of the Manson School District."
Position: Manson Elementary School Secretary
Phone: 687-9502
Fax: 509-687-9537
Email: pkunkel@manson.org
Food Service/Attendance and Office Assistant
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Ms. Luz Segura
Professional Experience: Office Internship at Spokane Falls Community College
Education: Manson High School Graduate, Spokane Falls Community College
Outside Interests: Likes spending time with family, watching movies, going on walks and loves baking especially during the holidays.
Personal Information: Luz has been married to Claudio Segura since April 12, 2003 and has a son, Sebastian A. Segura who is 8 yrs. old and a daughter Lexie I. Segura who is 6 yrs. old.
Position: Food Service/Attendance and Office Assistant
Phone: 687-9502
Email: lsegura@manson.org
Health Sevices
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Ms. Michelle Rogge
Pledge to Clients: I hope to help maintain the health of the students at Manson through immunization management, care planning, health education, office visit management & assisting with access to health care resources.
Professional Experience: I worked 14 years in the long-term care industry before taking a few years off to be at home with my kids. 2015-16 is my 4th year as the school nurse here in Manson.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Oregon Health Sciences University
School Nurse ESA Certificate
CTE Certificate
Outside Interests: I love to knit, read, sew, embroider, scrapbook, watch football, make cards, spend time with family! Enjoy the beauty of this area.
Personal Information: I am married to my husband Dave & have two wonderful children who are both adopted. We enjoy having my parents living close & being a regular part of our lives.
Position: Health Room Nurse
Phone: 509-687-9502
Fax: 509-687-9537
Email: mrogge@manson.org
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Ms. Maria Zaragoza Gallegos
Position: Health Room Assistant
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: mzaragoza@manson.org
Library
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Ms. Heidi Griffith
Pledge to Clients: As the Elementary librarian, it is my focus to ignite a passion for reading by making a difference each day - with the magic of a story, or in sharing facts of the world around us. It is so rewarding to see the expression on a child’s face when they are excited about a story they have heard or have read.
Professional Experience: Manson Elementary has been a part of my life for 16 years. I have worked in the Library for 9 years. Prior to that, I worked as a Para Educator in the Speech and Language Department for 5 years, and 2 years in the Preschool program. I worked as a Dental Assistant for 6 years locally, and worked for Nordstrom in San Diego for 4 years.
Education: I am a 2nd generation Manson Alumni - 1984; Balboa Institute - San Diego 1986
Outside Interests: Associate Buyer for Allisons of Manson, a home interior boutique. Floral Designer for Weddings in the Valley and jewelry designer hobbyist.
Personal Information: Heidi was born and raised in Manson. She and her husband Earl both graduated from Manson High School. They have two sons, Devon and Derek.
Position: Librarian
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: hgriffit@manson.org
School Counseling
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Ms. Stephanie Tichelaar
Home/School Liason
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Ms. Rosie Rodriguez
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Position: Home/School Liason
Phone: 509-687-9502
Fax: 509-687-9548
Email: rrodriguez@manson.org
Technology
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Mr. Aaron Kollmeyer
Pledge to Clients: To keep the school as high tech as possible!
Professional Experience: 15 years professional experience as a Computer Technician and IT Specialist.
Education: Whitman college
CompTIA
Outside Interests: *Science Fiction in all forms
*Video Games
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Position: Technology
Email: akollmeyer@manson,org
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Mr. Jose Fernandez
Position: Computer Repair and I.T.
Professional Experience: After graduating from Wenatchee Valley College,he worked at Chelan Computer Repair for almost 9 years repairing all kinds of computers and cellphones.
Education: A Manson High School graduate and 2012 graduate of Wenatchee Valley College with an Associates Degree in Computer Technology and Networks Administration.
Personal Information: Mr. Fernández came to the United States in 2002 from Mexico. Graduated from Manson High School in 2008 and went to Wenatchee Valley College. He now lives in Chelan with his wife and loves working for the Manson School District.
ECEAP Instructor
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Mrs. Honorina Ramirez Morales (De Jesus)
Position: ECEAP Lead Teacher
Education: ATS Degree from Wenatchee Valley College in Early Childhood Education. Additional state certifications in specific areas of specializtion required for the ATS Degree. I am currently working towards my B.A. in Early Childhood Education.
Professional Experience: For over 15 years, I volunteered for the Manson School District in preschool, administration, translating, and as Co-President of PTAC. I was hired in 2019 in the elementary special education department and I am currently in the pre-school program.
Personal Information: I am originally from Mexico City and moved to Manson in 2001. I am married to Erasmo De Jesus and together we have two wonderful children, both of whom graduated from MHS and went on to college. Evelyn is currently a 3rd year student at Central Washington University and Ivan is employed as a manager at Shoreline Watercraft and Boat Rentals. Erasmo is a senior maintenance employee with the Manson Parks and Recreation District.
Hobbies: I enjoy watching basketball and soccer. I enjoy swimming, reading, singing, watching movies, hiking, and travelling. I love spending time with my family.
Email: hdejesus@manson.org
ECEAP Instructor
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Ms. Nancy Dalen
Pledge to Clients: I will provide learning experiences that keep the children engaged and eager to learn more. Each child is unique and special. I want to get to know them and encourage them to also learn more about what interests them most.
Professional Experience: Chapter President of the Washington State Family Child Care Association, Licensed childcare business owner in Snohomish for 25 years. Participant in Early Achievers and practiced ECEAP and NAEYC standards. Member of the Early Childhood Advisory Board at Everett Community College for 14 years. GTE Data Services Main Frame Computer Operator
Education: AA Degree in ECE from Everett Community College. Currently attending the University of Washington, Early Childhood and Family Studies BA degree program.
Outside Interests: Swimming, road trips, reading about early childhood education, and enjoying a good cup of coffee outside over-looking the lake.
Personal Information: My childhood years were spent in Edmonds, Fairbanks, and Las Vegas. My hubby’s name is Mark. We have two grown daughters and four young grandsons in the Snohomish area. They love fishing on Lake Chelan with grandpa!
Para-Educator
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Ms. Avid Castro
Professional Experience: Avid has worked at Manson Elementary since 2000. She is a facilitator for Washington State University's Spanish Strengthening Families Program.
Outside Interests: Music, art, going to church, working with her church's youth group
Personal Information: Avid is married to Fernando Castro. They have a son, Gabriel, and a daughter, Alexis. She has lived in Manson since 1985.
Position: Para-Educator
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: acastro@manson.org
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Ms. Monica Marble
Position: Para-Educator
Phone: 687-9502
Email: mmarble@manson.org
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Ms. Gloria Martinez
Position: Para-Educator/Migrant Home Laision
Professional Experience: Gloria has worked for several years with the Manson School District.
Education: Some college
Outside Interests: Walking, crafts and quilting.
Personal Information: Gloria has four children and one grandson. She has lived in Manson since 1988.
Position: Para-Educator
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: gmartinez@manson.org
Para-Educator
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Mr. Johnny Rigg
Professional Experience: Johnny has worked as a para-educator since 1996. He has worked for two years with the Chelan School District, one year with the Wenatchee School District and ten years with the Manson School District. Johnny loves to work with challenging high needs students.
Education: AA Degree, classes at WVC and SPU
Outside Interests: Johnny likes to spend time with his family. He likes motorcycle road trips, cross country skiing, photography, and family vacations.
Personal Information: He has lived in Chelan since 1988. He has a daughter named Olivea. Johnny loves having family parties in his big front yard.
Position: Para-Educator/Special Services
Fax: 509-687-6109
Email: jrigg@manson.org
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Mr. Gilberto Romero
Professional Experience: Has been a paraeducator at Manson since 2000. 15 years at Chelan Prepatory Night School
Education: Wenatchee Valley College
Outside Interests: Coached soccer in Chelan for nine years, basketball, Spanish radio broadcasting for over 15 years, attending church and spending time with my wife and children.
Personal Information: two children, Brisa and Erik. Both children have attended Eastern Washington University in the Education Program. Brisa currently teaches Spanish at Chelan High School/Middle School.
Position: Para-Educator
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: gromero@manson.org
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Ms. Esther Peters
Professional Experience: I worked at The Boeing Company for 24 years and spent this time working within Uniformed Security and Human Resources. I spent the next 4 years working as a Para Educator within both elementary and middle school while employed by the Snoqualmie Valley School District. I supported Special Education, Kindergarten, and English Language Learners (ELL). I am a people person as you can see by my career positions, however, my favorite by far is working with children and seeing them grow, both emotionally and intellectually.
Education: I obtained my BA in Law and Justice from Central Washington University.
Outside Interests: I love exploring the mountains, playing with my two dachshunds, volunteering with community events, and attending sporting events. I love football whether is be high school, college, or the professionals.
Personal Information: I have two grown children, Brandy, and Bradley, and one very cool grandson, Bram. A little more background: I was a Military Police Officer (MP) in the US Army and served all my time in Germany, and then moved to Washington State in 1982, and lived in North Bend where my children were raised. I moved to Chelan two and half years ago and simply LOVE it here for both its people and gorgeous scenery.
Para-Educator
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Mrs. Diana Willoughby
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Ms. Mary Rios
Pledge to clients: To always try my best and learn as much as I can in whatever role I'm in. To keep each child engaged and have them eager to learn more.
Professional Experience: Some college
Education: Graduated from Lake Chelan High School.
Outside Interests: Love spending time with my family. Fishing, Crabbing, Soccer, Playing Cards, Dominoes. Sight Seeing, most outdoor activities.
Personal Information: Married for 14 years to my wonderful husband Johnny. Have two beautiful daughters, Mersadez and Zuleyka, who are my pride and joy. Moved to Manson in 2005.
Position: Para-Educator
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: mrios@manson.org
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Ms. Heidi Lindsey
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Position: Head Cook
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Mrs. Ginger Ewing
Professional Experience: Assistant cook since January 2002
Education: Chelan High School Graduate; BA Central Washington University
Outside Interests: Family, gardening, jigsaw puzzles
Personal Information: Ginger along with Husband Tim have lived and raised five children in the Manson community since 1980. They have 15 grandchildren
Position: Cook
Phone: 687-9502
Email: gewing@manson.org
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Ms. Kelly Gosvener
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Email: kgosvener@manson.org
Maintenance
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Mr. Margarito Barrios
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Position: Custodian
Phone: 509-687-9502
Email: mbarrios@manson.org
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