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Kindergarten

Sara Gilpin
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Susan Healy

Karen DeGrandmont

I teach in the PEPP program and I will have the Big Macs this year.  This will be my 6^th year at Creekside including one year as a long term sub.  I grew up in the LA area and moved here to go to UCSD and have been here ever since.  In my spare time I like to read and go to the beach.

I have taught Kindergarten for three years.  Previous to that, I was a Reading Specialist and a Resource Specialist.   I love to read anywhere, especially the beach!  My favorite thing to do is to spend time with my husband, Joe, our daughter, Betsy, 23, and son, Jeff, 17. 

My husband, AJ, is originally from San Diego and had always wanted to move back, so, 3 years ago we moved here from Virginia.  I taught  kindergarten at Turtleback one year and two at Highland Ranch.  I have 3 awesome kids; Brianna (4th grade)  Kaylee (2nd grade) and Brady (he just turned ONE!)  I am very excited to join you all!

Melinda McGinn
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Lisa Ransom

Christie Weidetz
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I have been teaching for 7 years. I taught first grade for 2 years, K-1 for two years, the PEPP program for 1 year, and kindergarten for three years. This year is my first year teaching Reading Recovery. My favorite things to do are to spend time with my family, the outdoors, including running and reading on the beach. I have four wonderful children; Katie, Mallory, Kelsie and Brooks (my favorite people!), and they range from ages 18-24.

I have been teaching for 6 years.  I taught 1st grade for 5 years in the Bay Area.  When we moved to San Diego last year I was hired to teach a K-1 at Turtleback Elementary School.  I live with my husband and two children (Nate, 12 and Courtney, 8) in Rancho Bernardo.  When I'm not at school you can find me watching my kids play sports or hanging out with my family.  My family loves to go on extreme hiking vacations, especially when a swimming hole is involved!

I was born in Mexico City and moved to San Diego in my early childhood.  I consider myself a "native" and graduated from SDSU.  I have a masters in Educational Technology and a background in nursing. I currently teach Kindergarten but have also taught 1st, 3rd and 4th grades. I am the proud mother of 3 wonderful grown children David (28) an art director for a local company, Erich (25) a toy designer for Mattel and Elizabeth (22) finishing her last year at SDSU and a future veterinarian.

Lisa Charbonneau

I love teaching 2nd and 3rd grade and have fun motivating my students. Besides teaching, I'm a mom of four curious children. My wonderful husband, Tom, and I live in Ramona, mostly on the soccer field.:-)

First Grade

Sharon Armstrong

Courtney Jennings

Jan Gretlein
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I have taught kindergarten, first and second grade for 18 years.  I have been at Creekside for 5 years and taught at Los Pen for 13 years.  I have 4 grown sons, 4 grandsons and 1 grand daughter.

This will be my third year teaching first grade at Creekside.  My BAS is from San Diego State University where I was actively involved in my sorority Kappa Alpha Theta.  I received my teaching credential from Cal State San Marcos University.  In addition to teaching school, I am also a dance instructor.  I am 24 years old and a native San Diegan.

I currently teach 2nd grade at Creekside and look forward to being a first grade teacher next year. I grew up in Bakersfield, went to Fresno State, then married Ray, (my high school sweetheart), and moved frequently due to his being in the Air Force. We have two boys; Keith, who works in Hollywood and Seth, currently working here in San Diego.

Amy Scott

Anne Pham

 
Jessica Poggemoeller

I have been in education for 10 years - primarily teaching 1st grade and Adult ESL within Poway Unified School District. I have a M.Ed. in Reading and a Language Arts Specialist Credential.  My husband, Brad, two sons, Caleb & Joshua, and I love to spend time camping, skiing, and surfing. I'd say one of my absolutely most favorite things to do is spend time with my family. Oh! And ...TEACH,  of course!

I am very excited to be a new addition to Creekside Elementary School!  I recently relocated from St. Louis where I taught first grade for four years.  When Im not at school I enjoy spending time in the beautiful California sun, watching movies, and visiting with friends.

Second Grade

Debbie Hibbs

Jacque Dyer

Lisa Rehberg

I have been teaching for 19 years--all in Poway.  I came to Creekside when it opened and have loved every minute of being here!  Our community of students, parents, and staff is unmatched anywhere.  My favorite grades to teach are first and second and I love "looping" with my students.  Outside of school, I like to read, quilt, knit, scrapbook and my newest adventure--making my own greeting cards! 

I live in Carmel Mt. Ranch with my husband and 3 sons’ ages 17, 14 and 7. I've spent all 21 years of my teaching career in P.U.S.D. teaching grades K, 1, 2, and 3. I love to loop from 1st to 2nd grade.    Six, seven and eight year olds are my all time favorite little people.

I have been teaching for 16 years in the district.  Love working with the kids and parents at Creekside.  Outside school, I have a wonderful family I enjoy spending time with.  My two kids keep me smiling and forever busy.  My passions are my family, teaching, competing in triathlons, reading, and soaking up the sun! 
 

 
Kim Cruise

Ruby Puntenney

Cindy Sciotto

Hello Geckos!  I love teaching at Creekside and being around such wonderful students.  I stay busy after school with my family.  My husband, Richard, is an engineer and we have two fabulous children - Owen loves karate and Kamryn is an excellent gymnast and ballerina. We live in Scripps Ranch with our dogs Theo, Snuffy, and Sami.  I enjoy training my dogs and going for hikes in beautiful San Diego!

I am teaching second grade during the 2006-07 school year. I've taught Multi-age 1-2, straight first and straight second here at Creekside. I love to travel with my husband!

Amy Scott

Third Grade

Karen Anderson

Karmyn Beireis

Guy Miller
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I have taught elementary school for over 30 years, and have had the fun of teaching every grade from K-5.  I attended Occidental College, where I was a piano major.  I enjoy reading, my garden, and playing golf at every opportunity with my husband Jerry.  Our two grown sons live in southern California, so we get to be together often.
 

I have been teaching for many years, and I feel lucky to be a Creekside teacher.  When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband Brian and two children, Bradi 3, and Beckett 2.  I also like running, playing soccer, and being outdoors. 

I was always very shy growing up, but when I was selected for the May 1995 issue of GQ I knew I had made it. After several years in Hollywood I decided enough is enough and it was time to hang out with the common folk.  So here I am living the humble life of a teacher.  Oh, no autographs please.

Dave Parker

Wendy Rosengard

Amber Schulman

My family and I live in Penasquitos. My wife teaches third grade at Midland Elementary School.

We have two daughters. The oldest is a senior at Long Beach State, and our youngest daughter is in 11th grade at Westview High School. Love the 3 Rs- Running, Reading, and Relaxing!

I am currently a third grade teacher at Creekside and have taught all of the elementary grades except kindergarten. I grew up and taught school in Salt Lake City, Utah.  After moving to San Diego in 1986, I met and married my husband Paul, and we now live in Carmel Valley.

This is my 9th year teaching grades 2 through 5, with the majority of my time spent teaching 3rd graders. I've taught in Orange County and have been enjoying my time here at Creekside since 2003. I was born and raised in San Diego and have always loved going to the beach and bike riding along the boardwalk. Having fun in the sun with my husband Jeff and our daughter Keilani is my favorite pastime! 

Kim Cruise

Lisa Windes

Hello Geckos!  I love teaching at Creekside and being around such wonderful students.  I stay busy after school with my family.  My husband, Richard, is an engineer and we have two fabulous children - Owen loves karate and Kamryn is an excellent gymnast and ballerina. We live in Scripps Ranch with our dogs Theo, Snuffy, and Sami.  I enjoy training my dogs and going for hikes in beautiful San Diego! 

Hello Geckos!  I am proud to say I have been teaching for 16 years in California public schools.  Teaching in the primary grades is my favorite, especially the smart third graders found here at Creekside.  Outside of school, I spend my time supporting my two boys, Zach (15) and Davis (11), on the soccer field, basketball court, and the baseball diamond. My husband Rod is often found coaching one of their teams.  As a family, we enjoy hiking the trails and mountains in Ramona and live in the beautiful Mt. Woodson community.  I also enjoy reading, summer beach days, and trying out my new golf swing

Fourth Grade

Kathy  Bennett

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  Hope Hattar
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Alison Spiking

This will be my second year teaching 4th grade at Creekside.  I have lived in Poway all my life except the four years I attended UC Irvine where I was an Economics major with a minor in German Literature.  In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking (which my husband Jim loves), and playing tourist in San Diego with my nieces and nephew. 

Hello Geckos!  Prior to teaching Poway fourth graders at Shoal Creek last year I taught fourth and fifth grade students in sunny southern Arizona for six years.  I love living here in San Diego and enjoy being able to spend time outside year round.  Some of the things I like to do for fun are swimming, watching movies, chatting with friends and reading. 

This is my 11^th year teaching at the elementary level.9 of those years within the district at Deer Canyon Elementary. Both my husband and I grew up in Poway and now we are raising our two children, Trevor and Taylor, in our hometown!  My husband and I are both PHS grads, and I have a BA from CSU Hayward and Masters in Education from SDSU. When Im not teaching you can find me and my family playing at a local park or the beach!

        
  Stephanie Sweeney

Lindsey Orrell

I have been in the district for 15 years.  I have two children, Carly 6 years old and Kyle 14 years old.  I grew up in Fairfax, Virginia and went to college at San Diego State.  I am looking forward to working at Creekside.

I am so excited to be a part of the wonderful community found here at Creekside Elementary.  As a product of the Poway Unified School District myself, I find much pride in teaching with such an acclaimed group of teachers and staff.  I am looking forward many wonderful years fulfilling my dream of being an educator.

Fifth Grade

Andi Callum

Jessica Dusek

Christina Gonzalez

During the upcoming school year I'll be teaching a 4/5 combo class.  This will be my fourth year at Creekside, but my 7th year teaching.  I was born in San Diego, but have lived all over the country, from California to Massachusetts to Florida!  My free time is generally spent outdoors or with my dog, Cooper.

I teach fifth grade and I have also taught 2, 3, and a 4/5 combo in the last nine years.  This Boston girl has moved around a lot so I have taught in many different places such as Pasadena, Monterey, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami.  My husband and I have finally settled down and are now anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first child in the fall!

Jin Hong

Hala Bushra

I am originally from Los Angeles and taught at a private school for three years. I moved down to San Diego in August of 2005 right after I got married and was an impact teacher at Shoal Creek. I have a B.A. in Child Development from Cal State Los Angeles, a Clad Credential, and a M.S. in Education from Mount St. Mary's College.

Specialists

Kerrie Nelson
Speech

Hong Vong
Speech

Kristina Valdez
Psychologist

This is my third year as a speech therapist in the Poway Unified School District.  I completed my Masters in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University in 2005. I am a native San Diegan.  In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, exercising, sleeping, reading, and spending time with friends and family.  

I am excited to be at Creekside this year.  It is my first year in the Poway Unified School District, but this is will be my third year as a speech therapist.  I previously worked in San Diego Unified at the elementary and high school levels.  I completed my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. in 2005 but am originally from Arkansas.  In my free time, I enjoy eating good food, watching movies, arts and crafts projects, and spending time with my fiancé and dog.

Hello Creekside! This will be my second year as a school psychologist in PUSD.  I have moved around some and have been a psychologist in Colorado and Kansas.  Our latest move brought us from Denver to San Diego and we are really enjoying southern California.   I have a seven year old son who will be in third grade and we spend a lot our time playing soccer and hanging out at the beach.  

Donna Meyers
Resource

Jearldene Ellsworth
Resource

Julie Madsen
Resource

I am thrilled to be working at Creekside again this school year.  This will be my 23rd year of teaching and my 17th in Poway.  While I started out as a teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, I have also been a Kindergarten Teacher, a Reading Specialist and a Resource Specialist.  I am blessed with a wonderful husband who is also a teacher and two great children, Elyse and Greg.  When not teaching, I really enjoy reading, crocheting, swimming, and playing with our new puppy, Charlie.

Cindy Winslow
ELL

Nancy Sauro
PIP

Debbie Otto
Impact

Support Staff

Joanna Eveland
Administrative
Assistant

Cindy Pranter
Health Technician

 Lisa Nakutin
Office Assistant

Daisy Cai
Preschool

 Craig Courts
Lead Custodian

Mr. Lee

Music

Cheryl Siderius

 Computer Resource
Center 

Julie Hennes
Library Resource
Center 

Donnie Kirchmeier

ESS Supervisor