Meet Our Staff
SCott albrethsen
How long have you been teaching?
This is my third year as a classroom teacher. Previously, I served as the director of the after school program at KMS for 4 years, so this is my 7th year in KMS.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
3rd teaching, 7th overall.
What do you teach?
7th Grade English Language Arts, 7th/8th Leadership, 6th P.E.
Prep period?
My prep period is 3rd hour.
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
After an absence, Students can find assignments on Google Classroom or in my classroom in my “missing work” file holder.
steve alverez
How long have you been teaching?
I’m going into my 26th year.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
7 years
What do you teach?
Mathematics
Prep period?
3rd
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
I-Ready
angie colburn
How long have you been teaching?
Year 31
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
Year 17
What do you teach?
6th grade Social Studies and Computers
Prep period?
7th
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Extra copy box and Google Classroom
mimi klein
How long have you been teaching?
I am on my 3rd year teaching and track coach
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
5 years total with time spent as a para
What do you teach?
Special Education
Prep period?
3rd
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Everything is posted on Google Classroom.
barry larson
terry loudon
How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching children in a variety of capacities for over 30 years
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my nineteenth year at KMS
What do you teach?
Life Skills Math, Life Skills English, Vocational Skills, Study Skills
Prep period?
2nd period
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
See me in person during our class period together or Advisory upon your return
crystal luna
How long have you been teaching?
I’m going into my 18th year of teaching.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my 3rd year at KMS, teaching math.
What do you teach?
I teach 6th grade math and advanced 7th grade math.
Prep period?
7th Period 2:20-3:10 (M, T, TH, F)
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
I post assignments in Google Classroom, so assignments can be found there. They can also be found in the classroom in the 6th grade drawer or in the 7th grade file box.
erin nelson
How long have you been teaching?
This is my 5th year. I am a career changer: before that I was a CASA guardian ad litem, coach, residential counselor, Sunday School teacher, youth director and curriculum director for non-profit organizations.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my 4th year at KMS
What do you teach?
8th Grade Social Studies, 7th Grade Healthy Choices
Prep period?
1st hour
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Whiteboard, Google Classroom, Assignment Corner, Table Partner
Any other information they want to share (ie, hobbies, family, interests).
I enjoy outdoor sports and activities, especially hiking and running. I enjoy a good book, as well as watching crime shows or historical period drama
sam o'neill
How long have you been teaching?
This is my second year.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
Going on my second year
What do you teach?
IDLA
Prep period?
4th
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
They can always find their work on the IDLA website.
tara roecks
How long have you been teaching?
This is my 24th as a teacher. I have 22 years of middle school experience and 2 years of elementary PE experience.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my 2nd year at KMS
What do you teach?
I teach 7th and 8th PE and 6th grade health.
Prep period?
5th hour
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Planner, from a classmate or ask me.
jamie shorey
How long have you been teaching?
This is my 15th year teaching
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
I’ve been at KMS 3 years, but went here a LONG time ago as a student
What do you teach?
7th Grade Science, Survey of Humanities, and Math intervention
Prep period?
5th
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Google classroom usually has it within a day or so.
Any other information that you want to share (ie, hobbies, family, interests).
I like to play pickleball
hunter strobel
How long have you been teaching?
This is my 4th year teaching.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my first year at KMS
What do you teach?
Band, Choir, Drama and History of Rock n’ Roll
Prep period?
2nd period
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Google classroom or come and talk to me.
jeff stuart
How long have you been teaching?
This is my 22nd year teaching, 20th at the middle school level.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This is my 18th year at KMS.
What do you teach?
8th grade science, Math Intervention, and Algebra 1
Prep period?
1st hour
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
In a shoe box on the back counter, digital assignments can be found on Google Classroom.
frances walker
How long have you been teaching?
11 years
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
6 years
What do you teach?
I teach English Language Arts and Art.
Prep period?
6th Hour
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
I post most everything in Google Classroom, there is an “extras” basket in the back of the room, and students should check their agendas, or just email me.
samantha wight
How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching for eight years. I taught High School English for 6 years in Gooding, Idaho.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This will be my second year teaching at Kellogg Middle School.
What do you teach?
8th Grade English Language Arts
Prep period?
My prep period is 2nd hour.
Explain where students can find assignments if a student is absent.
Students can find assignments on Google Classroom or in my classroom in a designated file holder.
Carri dickinson
Paraprofessional
byron erickson
Paraprofessional
kathy mcfeeley
Paraprofessional
pam nelson
Paraprofessional
claudia pooler
Paraprofessional
trisha scott
Paraprofessional
shelli collins
How long have you been teaching?
I have been a ParaPro for 10 years.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
This will be my first full school year at KMS, I started November 2022.
What do you teach?
I work in The Special Education Department
norma douglas
How long have you been teaching?
I am beginning my eighth year at Kellogg School District and this is my fifth year as a Speech Paraprofessional.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
I have worked at KMS for 3 years
What do you teach?
I am a Speech Paraprofessional
Any other information you want to share (ie, hobbies, family, interests)
When not at work I enjoy reading, sewing, gardening, painting, and crafting.
scott miller
How long have you been teaching?
I’m going into my 32nd year as a head coach, 34th year as a coach.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
I’ve been coaching at KMS since 2010, this is my first year as Activities Director.
What do you teach?
Activities Director
lisa cheney
How long have you been teaching?
This is year number 28.
How long have you been teaching at KMS?
20 years at KMS
What do you teach?
I taught science for 20 years and 2 years as an athletic director. Currently at 6 years as the school counselor.
gyna furlin
How long have you been working at KMS?
3 years
What is your position at KMS?
I am the secretary/registrar
dawn jennings
Secretary
tiege arman
Principal