Teaching Staff

Ms. Anne Bounds

Washington Lead Teacher

Ms. Anne Bounds brings over 40 years of secondary teaching experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University, with majors in Mathematics and in French, and received her Master’s in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. She is highly qualified in Washington State in both French and math and holds Arkansas certification. Besides teaching, her role at Red Comet is to help oversee the day-to-day activities of Red Comet teachers. She also helps train and mentor new teachers.


Ms. Sharen Tibbs

Arkansas Lead Teacher

Ms. haren Tibbs is an English teacher from Arkansas. She began her career in Walnut Ridge, AR, for one year and then spent the next 32 years at Springdale High School in Springdale, AR, with the last 20 as a part of the first career academy in Arkansas, the Medical Academy of SHS. After retirement in 2020, Sharen took a position with Red Comet as an AP Lit grader and then expanded to other English courses and electives. She currently serves as Arkansas Lead Teacher and still does grading on the side. Sharen has been married to Mike Tibbs for almost 45 years, has two children, eight grandchildren, and a cat and snake!


Ms. A. Albrecht

Ms. A. Albrecht received a Bachelor Degree in Spanish Education from Missouri Southern State University and Master of Arts in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University. She is endorsed in Spanish and English as a Second Language in Arkansas.


Mr. B. Baker

Mr. B. Baker received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Heritage University and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. Mr. Baker is Highly Qualified in Washington State in Secondary Mathematics and has 15 years of classroom experience. Mr. Baker also holds certification in Arkansas.


Mrs. S. Bergford

Mrs. S. Bergford received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Consumer Science and Master of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education from Central Washington University. Mrs. Bergford grades Family and Consumer Science courses in both Washington State and Arkansas.


Ms. N. Brener

Ms. N. Brener received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from University of the Ozarks. She has a Master of Arts degree in TESOL and M. Ed in Special Education. Ms. Brener has over 15 years of classroom experience.


Ms. L. Brown

Ms. L. Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Central Washington University and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Brown is Highly Qualified in Washington State for History and Sociology, is National Board certified, and has 20 years of classroom experience. Ms. Brown is also certified in Arkansas.


Ms. C. Bryant

Ms. C. Bryant has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Leadership from the University of Central Arkansas. She is certified in Arkansas in Elementary Education with 12 years of classroom experience.


Ms. C Burdick

Ms. C Burdick received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from University of Arkansas and a Master of Arts Degree in History from Arkansas Tech University. Ms. Burdick is a grader for history courses in Arkansas with 7 years classroom experience.


Ms. D. Carnevali

Ms. D. Carnevali received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Central Washington University and a Master of Arts degree in education with a specialty in English as a Second Language from Heritage University. Ms. Carnevali is Highly Qualified in Washington State for Secondary English Language Arts and has 20 years of experience in the classroom.


Ms. K. Conley

Ms. K. Conley received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Central Washington University. Ms. Conley is a grader for K-8 courses with 8 years classroom experience in Washington State.


Ms. D. Crenshaw

Ms. D. Crenshaw has a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Business Education and a Masters's Degree in Business Administration and Educational Administration.   She is CTE certified in Washington State in Business with 21 years of classroom experience.


Ms. L. Crumbly

Ms. L. Crumbly has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership.  She is certified in Arkansas in Science with 10 years of classroom experience.


Ms. D. Dorr

Ms. D. Dorr received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health, Physical Education and Paramedics from Central Washington University and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Heritage University. Besides being Highly Qualified in Health and Physical Education Ms. Dorr is National Board Certified in Physical Education. She has 39 years classroom experience. Ms. Dorr is also certified in Arkansas.


Mrs. J. Dorr-Cooper

Mrs. J. Dorr-Cooper received a Bachelor of Science from Friends University (Kansas) in Zoo Science and a Master of Education Degree from Heritage University. Mrs. Dorr-Cooper is a grader for K-8 courses in Washington with 8 years classroom experience in Washington State.


Ms. K. Doss

Ms. K. Doss has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas State University.  She is certified in Arkansas in French with 23 years of classroom experience.


Mr. C. Fingerhut

Mr. C. Fingerhut has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Education from the University of Arkansas.  He is CTE certified in Arkansas in Business, Marketing, and Career Development and has 10 years of classroom experience.


Mr. R. Garner

Mr. R. Garner has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Harding University.  He is certified in Arkansas for middle-level math and science with 11 years of classroom experience.


Ms. J. Goldstein

Ms. J. Goldstein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from University of Iowa and a Master of Education degree from University of Nevada.  Ms. J. Goldstein is endorsed to teach Spanish and English in Arkansas and Nevada with 32 years classroom experience.


Mr. C. Gonzales

Mr. C. Gonzales received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Heritage University and a teaching endorsement from Heritage University. He is Highly Qualified in Math and has 12 years classroom experience.


Mr. M. Gonzales

Mr. M. Gonzalez received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Washington State University and a Master of Education degree from Heritage University. He is Highly Qualified in Washington State to teach Spanish and holds a CTE endorsement. Mr. Gonzalez has 14 years classroom experience.


Mr. R. Gonzalez Jr.

Mr. R. Gonzalez Jr. received CTE certification in Computer Applications and Translation and Interpretation from Central Washington University. Mr. Gonzalez Jr is a grader for Computer Application courses and Spanish Language in Washington State.


Ms. J. Green

Ms. Green received certification in K-8 Elementary Education and 4-12 English Language Arts from Heritage University. Ms. Green is a grader for K-8 Elementary courses in Washington State.


Ms. Hajira Nor

Ms. Hajira Nor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Counseling from University of Washington.  She is certified in elementary education and counseling with 7 years classroom experience.


Ms. K. Hall

Ms. K. Hall received a Bachelor of Art Degree in Fine Art from Heritage University (Washington). Ms. Hall is a grader for Art courses with 4 years classroom experience in Washington State.


Ms. A. Harrison

Ms. A. Harrison has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Math and Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Math with 25 years of classroom experience.


Mr. J. Hatridge

Mr. J. Hatridge has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas.  He is certified in computer science, robotics, game design, and programming with 8 years of classroom experience.


Ms. Hilda Morales

Ms. Hilda Morales has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree in Education.  She is certified in Spanish with 10 years of classroom experience.


Mrs. S. Howard

Mrs. S. Howard received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of Central Arkansas. Mrs. Howard is a grader for Spanish courses in Arkansas.


Mr. J. Jones

Mr. J. Jones received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music from Arkansas Tech University and Master of Science Degree in Education from Arkansas State University. Mr. Jones is a grader for Music courses in Arkansas with 10 years classroom experience.


Ms. B. Kinkade

Ms. B. Kinkade has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Arkansas in Middle School Math and Social Studies with 35 years of classroom experience.


Ms. Lauren Kanyer

Ms. Lauren Kanyer has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Health Science from Central Washington University.  She is endorsed to teach Health and has 18 years of classroom experience.


Ms. B. Mann

Ms. B. Mann has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degree in Education from Central Washington University.  She is certified in Washington State for K-8 Elementary with 20+ years of classroom experience.


Ms. Marilee Herman

Ms. Marilee Herman has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and a Master of Arts in Education from Seattle Pacific University.  She is certified in History and English Language Arts with 15 years of classroom experience.


Ms. A. Matthiessen

Ms. A. Matthiessen has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Arts in Teaching.  She is certified in Washington State in Science and has CTE certification in Washington State with 3 years of classroom experience.


Ms. A. Miller

Ms. A. Miller received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from John Brown University and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from University of Arkansas.  Ms. A. Miller is endorsed in science in Arkansas with 20 years classroom experience.


Ms. J. Musser

Ms. J. Musser received Bachelor of Science degree from Central Washington University and a Master’s degree from City University.  Ms. J. Musser is endorsed in Business and Spanish in Washington State with 15 years classroom experience. 


Ms. K. Parrish

Ms. K. Parrish has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Arkansas in English with 20 years of classroom experience.


Ms. D. Pfeifer

Ms. D. Pfeifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Math and an MBA in Athletic Administration from Central Washington University.  She is certified in Washington State in Math and Law and Justice with 10 years of classroom experience.


Mr. J. Piper

Mr. J. Piper received a Bachelor of Art degree in Education from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Art degree in Teaching from Grand Canyon University. He is endorsed in 4-12 Biology and K-12 Physical Education with over 35 years classroom experience.


Ms. J. Pool

Ms. J. Pool received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Arkansas and Master of Arts degree from Arkansas State University. She is endorsed to teach science in Arkansas with over 20 years classroom experience.


Mr. T. Potts

Mr. T. Potts received a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies from John Brown University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. He is endorsed in Arkansas for Social Studies 7-12, 4-8 Social Studies and English with 13 years classroom experience.


Mr. O. Ramirez

Mr. O. Ramirez has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boise State University.  He is CTE-certified in Washington State in Commercial Design and Applied Art with 4 years of classroom experience.

Ms. M. Rieathbaum

Ms. M. Rieathbaum has a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in Teaching.  She is certified in Arkansas in Science with 11 years of teaching experience.


Ms. T. Riensche

Ms. T. Riensche has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Central Washington University.  She is certified in Washington State in Elementary Education and has 8 years of classroom experience.


Ms. B. Rodden

Ms. B. Rodden received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Science from Central Washington University. She is certified in Elementary Education, has a lifetime substitute certificate with over 30 years’ experience in business education.


Mr. R. Rodden

Mr. R. Rodden received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Heritage University. Besides being Highly Qualified in Washington State in both science and history, Mr. Rodden received National Board Certification in secondary science. He is certified to teach in Arkansas and Washington with 30 years classroom experience.


Ms. H. Shete

Ms. Shete brings over a decade of experience in elementary and middle school education. Throughout her career, she has taught in public schools, private institutions across the globe (including Italy, Australia, and Canada), and as a full-time remote educator in Washington State. Helen received both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Education, Learning, and Society as well as a Master's degree in Education, specializing in Elementary Education. In addition to her role as a teacher and grader at Red Comet, she continues to teach full-time in her own classroom.


Ms. M. Sparks

Ms. M. Sparks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Washington University in Choral Music.  Ms. M Sparks is endorsed in Music in Washington State with 20 years classroom experience.  Ms. M. Sparks is National Board Certified in music.


Mr. B. Stauffer

Mr. B. Stauffer has a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Master of Arts in Political Science, and Master of Arts in Education from Brigham Young University.  He is certified in Washington State in Mandarin Chinese and has over 35 years of classroom experience.


Ms. C. Storm

Ms. C. Storm has a Bachelor of Science in Physical and Earth Science and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Arkansas in Science with 10 years of classroom experience.


Mr. J. Tebbenkamp

Mr. J. Tebbenkamp has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Education from Missouri State University.  He is certified in Arkansas 7-12 Math with 16 years of classroom experience.


Ms. S. Tibbs

Ms. S. Tibbs received a Bachelor of Science Degree in English from Arkansas State University. Ms. Tibbs is a grader for English courses in Arkansas with 33 years classroom experience.


Ms. Usma Sayeed

Ms. Usma Sayeed has a Bachelor of Science in Math from Imperial College, United Kingdom and is endorsed to teach Math in both the UK and Washington State.  She has over 20 years teaching experience.


Ms. B. Valencia

Ms. B. Valencia received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Mathematics from Central Washington University. Ms. Valencia is a grader for secondary math courses in Washington State.


Ms. K. Weaver

Ms. K. Weaver has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University.  She is certified in Arkansas in ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science 4-8 with 22 years of classroom experience.


Ms. A. Wyckoff

Ms. A. Wyckoff has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Central Washington University and a Masters in Literacy from Washington State University.  She is certified in Washington State in Elementary Education with 25 years of classroom experience.


Awards, Approvals, and Accreditation