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Estebany Aponte
Spanish / Performing Arts
Estebany is from Puerto Rico where she earned a degree in Education. She came to Wyoming in June 2018 and started working as a teacher in August. She loves to dance and listen to music in Spanish. She is so proud to be a "Latina" and she likes to speak in "Spanglish".
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Kristina Black
English
Kristina Black has been teaching middle school English for five years. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2016 with a degree in Secondary English Education. She enjoys reading, running, rock climbing, and hiking. She spends most of her time hanging out with her daughter and two dogs.
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Bailee Karolchyk
Science
Bailee Karolchyk is the high school science teacher at PASS. She holds a pre-veterinary medicine degree and chemistry degree, as well as her certificate in teaching in secondary content. She grew up in Wisconsin and is a big Packers fan. She has 3 dogs and loves being outdoors every moment that she can.
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Andy Polland
Social Studies
Mr. Polland is in his second year of teaching here at PASS. He is from Greeley, Colorado and received his degree in History/Secondary Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Being from Colorado, he is a big Broncos fan and watches them every Sunday. He and his wife have called Cheyenne home for the last three years with their two dogs and two cats.
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Sandi Arnold
Math
Sandi Arnold is a high school math teacher at PASS. She earned a Mathematical Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines. After working for 10 years in the corporate world, she returned to school to get her teaching degree. Since then, she has taught for 11 years in South Dakota and before moving to Wyoming. She received her Masters in Mathematics Education three years ago and has been teaching at PASS since then. Her family enjoys camping and exploring the great outdoors. She has also competed in the Wyoming and the National Senior Olympics.
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Gabrielle Sunderman
English
Gabrielle is originally from Laramie, Wyoming, and received her Bachelor or Arts degree in English from the University of Wyoming in 2010 and returned for a post-baccalaureate in English Secondary Education. In her free time, she absolutely loves scouring Gryphons Games & Comics for the newest comic books, playing video games and watching horror movies with her husband, running with her Siberian Husky, and going to heavy metal concerts.
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John Davis
Math
John was born and raised in Sacramento, CA for over 30 years and moved to Cheyenne this year. He has a Masters in Education, and BA in Mathematics. He has an associates degree in Computer Science and programming. He loves watching hockey even though basketball was the main sport in California. He enjoys tabletop RPG and the outdoors, and has been enjoying the Cheyenne summer storms.
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Jerry Schexnayder
Science
Mr. Schexnayder is in his first year of teaching middle school science here at P.A.S.S. He grew up and taught in South Carolina before moving to Wyoming, spending his college years at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. He enjoys music, reading, and anything outdoors.
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Michelle Andersen
Nurse
Michelle is a SE Idaho Native that made a 6 year detour in Southern Utah before moving to Cheyenne. She has a Bachelors in Nursing with a main focus in Public Health and Women’s services, including Labor/Delivery and Newborn Nursery. She loves to fly fish with her husband and spend time with family and friends. -
Austin Fermilia
Tennis Director
Austin Fermelia is the Tennis Director at PODER Academy. Tennis, teaching and coaching have always been huge passions of his and luckily he gets to do all three at PODER. Some of his other passions are running his general contracting business during the summers, staying fit, and hanging out with his two Shih Tzu's Atlas and Ellie.
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Ronald Piccirilli
SPED Director
Mr. Piccirilli grew up near Buffalo, New York. He is a life-long learner and has attended multiple universities and holds three degrees. He has been in education for over 20 years and has taught in four different states. He enjoys hiking and visiting new places. Currently, he is a PhD candidate.
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Derek Schaneman
Guidance Counselor
Derek is the School Guidance Counselor at P.A.S.S. As a native to Wyoming, he was raised just beyond the summit in Laramie, WY. He graduated with his Masters in School Counseling, from the University of Wyoming. He is a sports enthusiast and ex-collegiate athlete in both Football and Rugby and also able to connect with students of many interests as he enjoys video games and board games as well. His goal is to help students meet all academic requirements for graduation and to attend the college that best fits their personal interests. He will work with your student to overcome any hurdles that may get in their way, on their academic journey.
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Jessica Rader
Social Worker
Jessica is a Cheyenne, Wyoming native who attended the University of Wyoming for both her undergrad and graduate degrees. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience in various areas of mental health including family therapy; substance abuse; social and emotional disabilities; suicidality and self-harm. She loves spending time with her pets, reading, and traveling the world. She is very passionate about working at PODER and hopes to help in any way she can!
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Morgan Stroh
PE / Health
Morgan is excited to be the Physical Education teacher at PODER and P.A.S.S! He's originally from Madera, California where he taught high school Physical Education. He was also the Defensive Coordinator of the Varsity Football team at Madera South High School. He graduated from Fresno State University in 2018 and has always been passionate about Physical Education and health. He loves anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and is a huge LA Charger Fan!
