Nicole Park, Executive Editor
Ryan Factora, News Reporter
Allison Alben, News Reporter
August 30, 2014
Have you seen any new faces around campus? In fact, there have been many changes to the Rancho Pico administration including new teachers. Ms. Terry, Mrs. Chaddick, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Monfared and Ms. Albrecht, and Mrs. Koskie are all new additions to the Rancho Pico teaching staff, and Mrs. Clevenger is a new counselor.
Ms. Albrecht, who has taught at Math Support, California State University of Northridge (CSUN), and West Ranch, is now teaching English, History, Math, and Science for the SC7 Asperger’s program on team Discovery. “I absolutely love working at Rancho Pico and am honored to be here. My students are amazing and the staff is beyond supportive!” says Ms. Albrecht.
Ms. Albrecht
The new History teacher on Team Discovery, Ms. Terry, student-taught and coached softball at Canyon High School. “I couldn't be happier at Rancho Pico and with Team Discovery. The Discovery Team teachers, Ms. Slayback and Mrs. Carey, as well as Mrs. Foster, have been extremely supportive and welcoming. It's a great team to be on! Go Discovery and Go Mustangs!” says Ms. Terry.
Ms. Terry
Ms. Taylor, who is now teaching on Team Infinity and Discovery, previously taught 12th, 10th, and 7th grade English. “I love working at Rancho Pico. All of the other teachers have been so welcoming. I also have awesome students. They make me excited to come to school each day,” says Ms. Taylor.
Ms. Taylor
Mrs. Chaddick, who was a 7th grade History teacher at Arroyo Seco, is now the current Infinity History teacher. “I am loving teaching at Rancho Pico! The students, teachers and staff are super awesome here and a joy to work with. And team Infinity rocks!” says Mrs. Chaddick.
Mrs. Chaddick
Another new teacher, Mrs. Koskie, previously worked in fashion marketing as a brand manager before pursuing her teaching credential. Before coming to Rancho Pico, she taught 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English in the District. Mrs. Koskie teaches English on Team Infinity and is the new advisor for Hoofbeats. “I love it here! I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by so many collaborative and supportive teachers. My students are amazing! They are so talented, creative, and they inspire me everyday,” says Mrs. Koskie.
Mrs. Koskie
Mr. Monfared, who was a substitute teacher, mostly at Canyon High School, is now teaching Math 7, Math 8 and Learning Strategies at our school. “Teaching at Rancho Pico is amazing. Everyone here has been so kind and so helpful. The students are respectful and it’s been a great experience,” says Mr. Monfared.
Mr. Monfared
In addition to these teachers, the 7th graders have a new counselor, Mrs. Clevenger. “ I am absolutely loving working here at Rancho Pico! The students and staff are so great and everyone has made me feel right at home!” says Mrs. Clevenger.
These teachers are now part of the loving Rancho Pico family and we want to wish them a warm welcome and a successful school year!
