Welcome New MPS Teachers!

On Aug. 23 all new teachers were invited to Central Office for New Teacher Orientation. Teachers met with members of the administration, support staff, and new colleagues to prepare for the first day of school. During the day, new teachers also took the time to tell us a little more about themselves!  

new teachers at orientation

 

Karla Rivadeneira

School/Position: Polson Middle School – 7 and 8 Spanish Teacher

Fun fact about yourself:  I’m a singer! I’m Ecuadorian.

Sarah Raynold

School/Position: Hand High School/Polson Middle School – Art Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I am a Hand 2002 Grad!

Kerri Kohlun

School/Position: Ryerson Elementary and TCLC – Music Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I sang at the White House with my high school choir.

Amanda Abbott

School/Position: Daniel Hand High School – English Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I learned snowboarding last year and hope to continue.

Betsey Flanagan

School/Position: Polson Middle School – Special Education Teacher Grade 6

Fun fact about yourself: My 4 children and husband all went through MPS. 

Carol Parker-Sprankle

School/Position: Ryerson Elementary School - Special Education Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I love to read and travel with family.

Ivana Sain

School/Position: Polson Middle School – School Psychologist

Fun fact about yourself: I lived on Maui for 9 years.

Megan Bucknall

School/Position: Daniel Hand High School – English Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I love going to Cape Cod every summer.

Jourdan Milardo

School/Position: Daniel Hand High School – School Counselor

Fun fact about yourself: I have climbed to the top of Mt. Etna in Sicily, Italy.

Lesley Young

School/Position: Jeffrey/Polson - Spanish Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: My family adopted two kittens this summer. Their names are King Bob and Steve Herrington.

Stefanie Hunt

School/Position: Ryerson Elementary - Grade 1 Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I live in Madison with my husband and two children. My husband and I are high school sweethearts.  

William Card

School/Position: Polson Middle School - Chorus and 8th Grade Band Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I just bought my first car!

Maryssa Romano

School/Position: Polson Middle School – School Counselor

Fun fact about yourself: Sharks are my favorite animal.

Brenda Schull

School/Position: Ryerson Elementary- Grade 2 Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I have been through the Bermuda Triangle 8 times.

Isabelle Muller

School/Position: Ryerson Elementary – Art Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I’ve just returned from a week-long pottery workshop in Italy.  

Lauren-Ann E. Konopka

School/Position: Daniel Hand High School – Math Teacher

Fun fact about yourself: I ride horses (English & Western). I also rock climb.