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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.