Ann Curtis Lead Teacher Phone: (530) 622-6212, extension 1005 Bio is PENDING! |
Patricia Braun School Secretary Phone: (530) 622-6212, extension 0 Patty is originally from Idaho. She graduated from Boise State University with an Associates of Science degree and an ART (accredited records technician) in medical records. She has two children, one boy and one girl. Her son graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology and currently lives in Eureka, CA. Her daughter received her bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Colorado State University and is currently attending Penn State for her doctoral degree. Patty and her husband moved to California six years ago for her husband’s job and they both love living in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Patty is passionate about preserving the incredible trails in our area and spends every weekend riding her horses on the trails. She said the students are definitely the best part of her job at SHS. |
Trish Stoddard Advisor Phone: (530) 622-6212, extension 1057 Trish is originally from El Dorado Hills. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Biological Science and then moved to Texas and earned her master’s degree in Education. She has five children, four boys and one girl. Her eldest son is a junior at Texas A&M University and is studying Aerospace Engineering and her youngest son is in 6th grade. She recently moved back to California to be with her family. She’s really excited about the opportunity to work with the students at SHS. The reason she chose our school is because of the opportunity to give back to the community she grew up in and to advise students as they pursue their interests. She said that the best part of her job is building relationships with students as they grow and learn.
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Tara Hopkins Advisor Tara Hopkins was born and raised in Placerville. She graduated from Ponderosa High School and then moved to San Diego to go to college. With her degree in Social Science from University of California San Diego she decided to get her teaching credentials and move back home to be with her family. After teaching at Ponderosa last year Tara transferred to Shenandoah because she believes in the idea of "One Student at A Time" In addition, Tara likes the more personal, and individualized learning experience. Tara is soon to be married to another Ponderosa graduate and loves the hospitality of El Dorado County. She couldn’t image living or working anywhere else. Tara's favorite quote is "Be The Change You Want" – Anonymous. |
Scott Clifton Advisor Scott received his B.A. in Mathematics with an emphasis in secondary teaching as well as his teaching credential from Sonoma State University. After completing his student teaching in his hometown of Roseville he moved up to El Dorado County to join the Shenandoah Family. He is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful school and to be able to help students learn about and find their passions. He believes that Shenandoah is a truly unique environment which allows students to receive individual instruction and build lasting relationships with their peers. |
Breanne Holland Advisor Breanne moved to Folsom, California in 1995 from Washington State. She attended Folsom Middle and High Schools and gained a wide variety of collegiate experience at CSU Chico, Folsom Lake College, and CSU Sacramento. Breanne ultimately graduated with her B.A. in English from Sacramento State, with an emphasis on teaching. She is currently working toward her credential through National University. Breanne has a sixteen month old daughter, Grace, who is her inspiration for smiling every day. Breanne is ecstatic at being selected to join the Shenandoah team. Though new to the self-directed learning format, she has embraced it fully. The students at Shenandoah are amazing, inspiring, and challenge Breanne to be the best advisor she can be. Breanne is excited to see the first round of Exhibitions as she watches her students’ progress in their projects. One of the best things Breanne has found about Shenandoah is the considerable involvement of parents; she looks forward to meeting all of you! |
Susana Mayfield Internship Coordinator Bio coming soon! |
