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. Melody Jones

Arkansas Lead Teacher

Ms. Melody Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Spanish from the University of Arkansas as well as a Master’s Degree in Education. She also completed a Master of Science Degree in Library Media and Information Technologies at the University of Central Arkansas. As the Arkansas Lead Teacher with 20 years of classroom experience, her role at Red Comet is to help oversee day-to-day activities of Red Comet in Arkansas. This includes teacher coordination, customer service, and administrative duties coordinating with school districts.


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.


Ms. K Baker

Ms. K Baker received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. Ms. Baker is endorsed to teach History in Washington State with 12 years of experience.


Mr. D Barragan

Mr. D. Barragan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University and a master’s degree in education from Grand Canyon University.  Mr. D. Barragan is endorsed in CTE with 3 years classroom experience.


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 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 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.


Mr. Z Dorr

Mr. Z Dorr received a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Central Washington University and his teaching endorsement in Business Education from South Seattle College. He is highly qualified in Washington State in Business and Marketing Education and Communication. Mr. Dorr is endorsed in STEM, Economics, and Vocational Math and has 10 years teaching experience.


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.


Mr. M Dowd

Mr. M Dowd received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Central Washington University. He is Highly Qualified to teach both English and Philosophy in Washington State. Mr. Dowd holds certification in both Idaho and Washington along with 15 years classroom instruction.


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. 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.


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.


Mr. R Kent

Mr. R Kent received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University and a Master of Arts degree from Seattle Pacific University. Mr. Kent is endorsed in Vocational Math for Washington State and has 39 years classroom experience.


Ms. R Leichliter

Ms. R Leichliter received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and Master of Arts Degree in Teaching from The University of Arkansas. Ms. Leichliter is also National Board Certified in Mathematics. Ms. Leichliter is a grader for Math courses in Arkansas with 16 years classroom experience.


Ms. H Linton

Ms. H Linton received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Missouri State University and a Master of Science Degree in Education from Arkansas State University. She is endorsed in Arkansas to teach Physical and Earth Science and Talented and Gifted Programs. She is a National Board-Certified Teacher with 10 years classroom experience.


Mr. C Marston

Mr. C Marston received a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish from McNeese State University. Mr. Marston is a grader for French and Spanish courses in Arkansas with 15 years 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. J Nagle-Santjer

Ms. J Nagle-Santjer received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Washington State University. Ms. Nagle-Santjer is a grader for Elementary courses in Washington State with 12 years classroom experience.


Ms. M Perry

Ms. M Perry received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from The University of Arkansas. Ms. Perry is a grader for Physical Education courses in Arkansas with 7 years 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.


Ms. T Reed

Ms. T. Reed received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Arkansas.  Ms. T. Reed is endorsed in Computer Technology and Business Management in Arkansas with 27 years 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. S Sikonia

Ms. S Sikonia received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Western Washington University and a Master of Education from The University of Washington. Ms. Sikonia is National Board Certified in Mathematics and is endorsed to teach Math, Chemistry, and Health in Washington State with 20 years of classroom experience.


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.


Ms. K Steen

Ms. K Steen received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Psychology from Columbia College (Missouri) and Masters in Education from The University of Nevada. Ms. Steen is a grader for English courses in Arkansas with 30 years classroom experience.


Ms. E Tamplin

Ms. E. Tamplin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Texas AM University and a Master of Arts degree in History from Sam Houston University.  Ms. E. Tamplin is fluent in Spanish.  She is endorsed in Spanish and Social Studies in Washington State with 10 years 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. 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 Van der Vis

Ms. K Van der Vis received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Central Washington University. Ms. Van der Vis is a grader for elementary courses in Washington State with 8 years classroom experience.


Ms. C Woodcock

Ms. C. Woodcock received her CTE certification in American Sign Language from Central Washington University. Ms. Woodcock is a grader for American Sign Language courses in Washington State.


Awards, Approvals, and Accreditation