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August 4, 2012

Schools bring in new teachers

Brandi Thomas Woodward News

Woodward, Okla. — Area schools were busy this summer filling open positions in their districts.

While some schools just had a couple to replace retirements, others had several due to increased class sizes, adding positions or replacing staff who left to pursue different careers.

The following is a list of new teachers, categorized by the area schools at which they will be teaching.



Vici Public Schools

Nikki Albert, 3rd Grade

Randa Hazelbaker, Elementary Special Education

Michele Perky, High School Special Education

Craig Taliaferro, High School Social Studies, Softball Coach

Kody Wilson, High School Baseball Coach



Seiling Public Schools

Michelle Meyer, 1st Grade

Amanda Templin, 3rd Grade

Anna Nelson, 5th Grade

Sara Billings, 6th Grade

Travis Templin, Athletics/History

Amanda Fisher, English

Brad Spurlock, Athletics/Science

Daniel Powers, Band

Bryan Gore, Athletics



Mooreland Public Schools

Julie Focht, High School English/Computers

Todd Beer, Elementary Physical Education/Coach

Julee Meliza, Elementary Teacher

Jimmie Miller, Elementary/High School Special Education

Rebecca Dewald, High School English/Reading/History

Amanda Nielsen, Elementary Teacher

Donna Seabourn, High School Science

Glenda Houchin, Elementary Teacher

Merri Halderman, High School FACS Teacher

Micah Spena, Elementary Music



Gage Public Schools

Stuart Kinsey, Coach

Elizabeth Schantz, Special Education

Roxie Kinsey, Elementary Teacher

Kara Pence, Elementary Teacher



Freedom Public Schools

B.J Baker, Math

Katy Ferguson, 1st and 2nd Grade

Brett Hill, Principal



Fort Supply Public Schools

Susan Brunson, Pre-K

Katie Wilburn, History/Economics

Garrett Eaton, English/Grade school Coaching



Fairview Public Schools

Ashlee Bernard, High School Math

Angela Krieger, Assistant Band/Elementary Music

Craig Krieger, Head Band

Rebekah Rich, 2nd Grade

Christy Parkins, 4th Grade

Jerrod Lundry, Agricultural Education

Megan Mayfield, Pre-K

Rachel Lowder, 2nd Grade

Brent McKee, ALCA Trainer/Content Development

Robert Bernard, High School Online Director/Computer/Coach



Arnett Public Schools

Jared Lindefelser, Agricultural Education

Dustin Bennett, Science

Natalie Bennett, Elementary Teacher

Clint Ford, History Teacher

Travis Long, Physical Education/Alternative Education/Baseball Coach



Fargo Public Schools

Chelsey Simpson, Agricultural Eduction

Jennifer Scroggins, Pre-K



Sharon-Mutual Public School

Chris Syms, High School Principal

Terri Hopper, Counselor

Annie Park, High School Science

Lee Elder, High School Math

Tiffany Elerick, BITE Teacher

Terrell Hurst, Tech Engineering/Computer Maintenance

Leticia Hurst, Special Education Director and Teacher

Jana Hill, Pre-K

Shannon Wickware, 1st Grade

Lesa Rauh, 3rd Grade

Jack Braud, Part-Time Elementary PE Teacher

Sherry Braud, Elementary Aide

Deah McGowen, Speech Pathologist

Woodward Public Schools

Early Childhood Center

Delanini De La Cerda, Kindergarten

Susan Scott-Chambers, 1st Grade

Jessie Pingry, Music

Kayla Overton, Kindergarten

Cedar Heights Elementary

Lora Rutledge, 4th Grade

Horace Mann Elementary

Brittney Gaisford, 3rd Grade

Angela Levings, 5th Grade

Larricia Bishop, 2nd Grade

Ryanne Woodard, 5th Grade

Highland Park Elementary

Marcy Garcia, 4th Grade

Steffani Wilson, 4th Grade

Danna Kent, Counselor

Marcus Mead, Physical Education/Coaching

Shirley Laubach, 5th Grade

Middle School

Chad Elerick, English/Coaching

Ben Hall, Physical Education/Coaching

Jill Simmons, English

Sarah Hall, Assistant Principal

Kinzie Didier, Math/Coaching

Kimberly Gann, Title I

Jana Endersby, Special Education

High School

George Roach, Special Education

Brad Logan, Assistant Principal

Daci Crockett-Fletcher, Band (will teach middle school as well)

Jandolyn Overton, English

Robert "Chip" Laubach, Agricultural Education

Kim Long, Art

Kala Mead, Science/Coaching

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