Amee Alioto
Special Ed, Dance
aalioto@sonomaschools.org
Room: 502
Email: aalioto@sonomaschools.org
Amee Alioto, Special Ed, Dance
Department(s): Special Ed Electives
Degrees and Certifications
Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, Autism Authorization, CLAD, Certified Dance Educator through Dance Masters of America
Experience
Began teaching with SVUSD in the year 2000, Dance Educator/Choreographer for over 25 years
Special Interests
When I am not teaching my amazing students, I enjoy spending time with my family, dancing, and traveling.
Shauna Aubin
Campus Supervisor
saubin@sonomaschools.org
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Email: saubin@sonomaschools.org
Shauna Aubin, Campus Supervisor
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Brianna Barajas
Science Teacher
bbarajas@sonomaschools.org
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Email: bbarajas@sonomaschools.org
Brianna Barajas, Science Teacher
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Monica Battaglini
Instructional Aid, Front Office
mbattaglini@sonomaschools.org
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Email: mbattaglini@sonomaschools.org
Monica Battaglini, Instructional Aid, Front Office
Department(s): Staff
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Eric Brockway
Science, Projects Science
ebrockway@sonomaschools.org
Room: 402
Email: ebrockway@sonomaschools.org
Eric Brockway, Science, Projects Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Science: Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, Masters of Arts in Teaching: Curriculum Design from University of San Francisco. Single subject credential in General Science, Chemistry, Chemistry Specialized.
Experience
5 years
Special Interests
My special interested are mountain biking and spending time with my family,
Sonia Castaneda
Spanish Language Arts, English Language Development
scastaneda@sonomaschools.org
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Email: scastaneda@sonomaschools.org
Sonia Castaneda, Spanish Language Arts, English Language Development
Department(s): Spanish Language Arts ELD
Degrees and Certifications
I have a Bachelor's of Education from the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A Masters in Education Administration from the Sonoma State University. I am BCLAD Certificated, Multiple Subject Credentialed, Single Subject Spanish Credentialed, and TESOL Certificated,
Experience
I have been teaching for over 19 years, 15 in Sonoma Valley. I have taught from 6th grade through Adult School and College Level. This year I will be teaching 6th Grade Spanish Language Arts and ELD at Adele Harrison Middle School
Special Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband Mark and my twenty-one old son Marcos. I love working with technology, traveling, dancing and cooking. I believe that every student has the ability to learn and succeed.
Silvia Castelan
Front Office, Instructional Aid, Translation
scastelan@sonomaschools.org
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Email: scastelan@sonomaschools.org
Silvia Castelan, Front Office, Instructional Aid, Translation
Department(s): Office Admin
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Cheryl Coldiron
Art
ccoldiron@sonomaschools.org
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Email: ccoldiron@sonomaschools.org
Cheryl Coldiron, Art
Department(s): Electives
Degrees and Certifications
Teaching Credentials - Sonoma State University (art, French, multi-subjects); Undergraduate Degrees in International Business, French, Art
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2007
Special Interests
Art, gardening, traveling, walking my dog, reading, movies, the beach.
Annabel Crews
Health Assistant
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Annabel Crews, Health Assistant
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Michele Echeverria
Kitchen
mecheverria@sonomaschools.org
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Email: mecheverria@sonomaschools.org
Michele Echeverria, Kitchen
Department(s): Staff
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Rebecca Fitch
Music Teacher
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Rebecca Fitch, Music Teacher
Department(s): Music
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Teresa Gearhart
History, Projects History
tgearhart@sonomaschools.org
Room: 401
Email: tgearhart@sonomaschools.org
Teresa Gearhart, History, Projects History
Department(s): History
Degrees and Certifications
B.A. in history and B.S. in elementary education
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2001
Special Interests
Golfing, walking, travel
Ellen Gruenhagen
English Language Arts & Development, Performing Arts
egruenhagen@sonomaschools.org
Room: 201
Email: egruenhagen@sonomaschools.org
Ellen Gruenhagen, English Language Arts & Development, Performing Arts
Department(s): English Language Arts English Language Development
Degrees and Certifications
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, English Credential, Language Development Specialist
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2001; taught at Altimira 1992-2001
Special Interests
Theater, gardening, hanging out my grandkids
Nadine Harmon
Read 180 Teacher
nharmon@sonomaschools.org
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Email: nharmon@sonomaschools.org
Nadine Harmon, Read 180 Teacher
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Elizabeth Heffernan
Special Ed Teacher
eheffernan@sonomaschools.org
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Email: eheffernan@sonomaschools.org
Elizabeth Heffernan, Special Ed Teacher
Department(s): Special Ed
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Laura Hoban
Math
lhoban@sonomaschools.org
Room: 403
Email: lhoban@sonomaschools.org
Laura Hoban, Math
Department(s): Math
Degrees and Certifications
Teaching Credential- Humboldt State University
Experience
Taught elementary school is Napa 1998-2006, taught math at Adele Harrison MS 2006-present
Special Interests
Traveling, reading, math, spending time with my children
Kelly Kriss
Principal
kkriss@sonomaschools.org
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Email: kkriss@sonomaschools.org
Kelly Kriss, Principal
Department(s): Office Admin
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Jamie Laster
Resource Teacher
jlaster@sonomaschools.org
Room: 501
Email: jlaster@sonomaschools.org
Jamie Laster, Resource Teacher
Department(s): Special Education
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Experience
Special Interests
Josephine Lee
Math Teacher
jlee@sonomaschools.org
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Email: jlee@sonomaschools.org
Josephine Lee, Math Teacher
Department(s): Math
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Aimee Lucchetti
Math Teacher
alucchetti@sonomaschools.org
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Email: alucchetti@sonomaschools.org
Aimee Lucchetti, Math Teacher
Department(s): Math
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Mariana Madrigal
School Community Liaison
mmadrigal@sonomaschools.org
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Email: mmadrigal@sonomaschools.org
Mariana Madrigal, School Community Liaison
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Adrianne Medeiros
Instructional Aid
amedeiros@sonomaschools.org
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Email: amedeiros@sonomaschools.org
Adrianne Medeiros, Instructional Aid
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Christine Mettler
Counselor
cmettler@sonomaschools.org
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Email: cmettler@sonomaschools.org
Christine Mettler, Counselor
Department(s): Counseling
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Jean Mickens
Instructional Assistant
jsmickens@sonomaschools.org
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Jean Mickens, Instructional Assistant
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Liz Mills
Attendance and Welfare Technician/Office Assistant
lmills@sonomaschools.org
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Email: lmills@sonomaschools.org
Liz Mills, Attendance and Welfare Technician/Office Assistant
Department(s): Office Admin
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Maria Moreno
AVID, History, Citizenship
mmoreno@sonomaschools.org
Room: 200
Email: mmoreno@sonomaschools.org
Maria Moreno, AVID, History, Citizenship
Department(s): History Electives
Degrees and Certifications
Masters in Teaching, B.A. in History and Latin American/Latino Studies, Social Studies BCLAD Secondary Credential
Experience
Began teaching in 2001, teaching at Adele since 2008.
Special Interests
I love all kinds of history, traveling to new places, reading outside in the shade, great meals, time with family, and working with teens.
Maricela Moreno
Library Media Specialist
maricelamoreno@sonomaschools.org
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Email: maricelamoreno@sonomaschools.org
Maricela Moreno, Library Media Specialist
Department(s): Staff
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Elizabeth Ogaz
Instructional Aid
eogaz@sonomaschools.org
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Email: eogaz@sonomaschools.org
Elizabeth Ogaz, Instructional Aid
Department(s): Staff
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Amber Orozco
Teacher
aorozco@sonomaschools.org
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Email: aorozco@sonomaschools.org
Amber Orozco, Teacher
Department(s): History, Electives, English Language Development
Degrees and Certifications
BA in History and Teaching Credential from Sonoma State UniversitySingle Subject Credential in Social ScienceCross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2018
Special Interests
Spending time with my family, reading books, camping and hiking
Gina Parisi
Office Manager
gparisi@sonomaschools.org
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Email: gparisi@sonomaschools.org
Gina Parisi, Office Manager
Department(s): Office Admin
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Jose Pizano
Custodian
jpizano@sonomaschools.org
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Email: jpizano@sonomaschools.org
Jose Pizano, Custodian
Department(s): Staff
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Danna Rocca
Vice Principal
drocca@sonomaschools.org
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Email: drocca@sonomaschools.org
Danna Rocca, Vice Principal
Department(s): Office Admin
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Emily Romero
Language Arts Teacher
eromero@sonomaschools.org
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Email: eromero@sonomaschools.org
Emily Romero, Language Arts Teacher
Department(s): Language Arts
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Richelle Ryan
Algebra, Projects History, Math
rryan@sonomaschools.org
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Email: rryan@sonomaschools.org
Richelle Ryan, Algebra, Projects History, Math
Department(s): Math History
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Mathematics, Teaching Credential from Sonoma State
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2006
Special Interests
Family, Traveling, and Buckeye Football
Katy Shetka
Mentor Coordinator
kshetka@sonomaschools.org
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Email: kshetka@sonomaschools.org
Katy Shetka, Mentor Coordinator
Department(s): Staff
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Suzie Silverman
Science
ssilverman@sonomaschools.org
Room: 303
Email: ssilverman@sonomaschools.org
Suzie Silverman, Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
bachelor of science - major of wildlife biology, single subject teaching credential - biological sciences
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2002
Special Interests
birding, hiking, travel, nature
Jann Thorpe
Physical Education
jthorpe@sonomaschools.org
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Email: jthorpe@sonomaschools.org
Jann Thorpe, Physical Education
Department(s): Physical Education
Degrees and Certifications
7th/8th grade Physical Education Teacher Athletic Director @ Adele Harrison Middle School Credentials/Degrees: Graduated from Sonoma State with a BS in Kinesiology. Completed the teacher Credential program from SSU
Experience
I have been teaching in Sonoma Valley School District since 2001. I taught Physical Education at Sonoma Valley High School from 2001-2009 I then moved over to teach at Adele Harrison Middle School in August of 2009- current.
Special Interests
I coach the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams and the track team at Adele Harrison I coach the Varsity girls basketball team at SVHSI love to coach, run, workout, traveling to Hawaii as much as possible, walk my dog, eat ice cream, and visit my family as much as possible. I love watching almost all sports. ESPN is always on in my house :)
Carlos Uribe
Head Custodian
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Carlos Uribe, Head Custodian
Department(s): Staff
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Gene Ventura
History, Spanish History
gventura@sonomaschools.org
Room: F10
Email: gventura@sonomaschools.org
Gene Ventura, History, Spanish History
Department(s): History
Degrees and Certifications
Single Subject credentials (Social Studies and Spanish), Multiple-subject credential, Psychology, BA
Experience
Teaching at Adele since 2008
Special Interests
Traveling, Cooking, Learning!
My name is Gene Ventura, pronounced He-ne because it's a Spanish name. My parents are from Mexico. I am originally from Los Angeles, and have lived in the Czech Republic and Japan. I moved to Northern California ten years ago. I attended Occidental College for my undergrad, and Sonoma State for my teaching credential. I currently teach 6th and 7th grade Social Studies for the Dual Immersion program and the Traditional program.
Eric Wanous
English Language Development, English Language Arts, Lego, STEM
ewanous@sonomaschools.org
Room: 302
Email: ewanous@sonomaschools.org
Eric Wanous, English Language Development, English Language Arts, Lego, STEM
Department(s): English Language Arts English Language Development Electives
Degrees and Certifications
Single Subject English from Humboldt State, CLAD
Experience
Began teaching at Adele in 2007.
Special Interests
Reading and skim/snow boarding.
Cathy Wedell
English Language Arts, Yearbook
cwedell@sonomaschools.org
Room: 301
Email: cwedell@sonomaschools.org
Cathy Wedell, English Language Arts, Yearbook
Department(s): English Language Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Multiple Subject Credential, Secondary English Credential and CLAD
Experience
I have been a teacher since 1987 and have been teaching at Adele Harrison since 2004.
Special Interests
My husband, Robert, and I have lived in Sonoma for over 22 years. We have three grown sons who went through the Sonoma Valley Unified School District and are all college graduates. We have two rescue dogs, Rocky and Bonzo who love to take long walks in the valley. Reading is one of my passions and have been in the same book club for over twenty-one years. I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning. "There are many little ways to enlarge your child�s world. Love of books is the best
