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Mrs. Tawny Amideneau

8th Grade Science Teacher

BirthdayJune 19
Favorite ColorGreen, orange, yellow
Favorite FlowerCalifornia poppies, tulips, sunflowers
Favorite ScentCoffee
Places to ShopAmazon, Target
RestaurantsFirst Watch
SnackAnything cheesy or sweet+salty
CandyAnything with chocolate
CookieAny
CakeVanilla
DrinkIced chai
Coffee DrinkIced caramel macchiato
Hobbiesreading, crochet, art, piano, baking
CollectsPretty books
I like sincere notes :)

Karli Anderson

BirthdayFebruary 3
Favorite ColorBlack or green
RestaurantsZiggy’s, First Watch, good Mexican food anywhere
SnackCheetos
CandySour Patch Kids, Spicy Gushers
CookieChocolate chip
Coffee DrinkHot: Vanilla latte · Cold: Gold Rush Cold Brew at Ziggy’s or any cold brew with cream
Sports TeamMercuries
HobbiesTTRPGs (Dungeons & Dragons), reading sci-fi/fantasy, musical theater
Allergies / Notes: No preferred scents (allergies)

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Mrs. Stephanie Bangston

7th Grade Lit Comp Teacher

BirthdayMay 10
Favorite ColorPink
Favorite FlowerRoses
Favorite ScentCitrus
Places to ShopBarnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookmans, TJ Maxx/Marshalls
RestaurantsChipotle, Thai Chili 2 Go, Chilis
SnackDoritos (nacho cheese)
CandyHot tamales
CookieOreo
CakeMarble cake with chocolate frosting
DrinkSugar Free Red Bull
Coffee DrinkVanilla Latte
Sports TeamAmerican Ballet Theatre
HobbiesBallet, reading, writing, piano
CollectsBooks

Mr. Daniel Barkley

ESS Coordinator

BirthdayNovember 15
Favorite ColorGreen
Favorite FlowerSunflower
Favorite ScentLavender
Places to ShopHome Depot, Sprouts
RestaurantsPita Jungle, Thai Chili To Go, Texas Roadhouse, Freddy's
SnackMixed Nuts, Spicy snacks
CandyBueno, Mints
CookiePocky Japanese Sticks
CakeGerman Chocolate
DrinkIced Chai
Coffee DrinkIced Chai, Mocha, White Chocolate Mocha
Sports TeamManchester City (Soccer), DBacks, Cardinals
HobbiesReading, Weightlifting, hiking

Mrs. Natasha Xavier Beale

6th Grade Lit Comp Teacher

BirthdayJune 8
Favorite ColorTangerine
Favorite FlowerHydrangea, roses
Favorite Scentlavendar
Places to ShopKohls, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles
RestaurantsOlive and Ivy, Texas Roadhouse, The Keg
Snacknuts
Candyany chocolate
CookieChoco-chip cookie
CakeAny fresh fruit cake.
DrinkAny fresh fruit juice.
Coffee DrinkLatte

Dr. James Beech

10th Grade Chemistry Teacher

BirthdayMay 3
Favorite ColorPurple (But Really Tie-Dye)
Favorite FlowerSnapdragons
Favorite ScentSandalwood or Tomato Vine
Places to ShopSecondhand bookstores
RestaurantsFirst Cup Ethiopian Restaurant and Cafe
SnackToasted corn
CandyMochi
CookieSnickerdoodle
CakeCheesecake
DrinkMango smoothie
Coffee DrinkNone, please.
Sports TeamAFC Wimbledon
HobbiesTabletop RPGs (D&D etc.)
CollectsFossils, I guess? Esp. trilobites.
Allergies / Notes: Pollen, if that matters.
I'm a big Tolkien fan.

Mrs. Kimberly Bidleman

Math Teacher

BirthdayJanuary 8
Favorite ColorPurple / blue
Favorite FlowerAny
Favorite ScentVanilla or something mild
Places to ShopAmazon, Kohl’s
RestaurantsOlive Garden, Chili’s
SnackSalt & vinegar chips
CandyDark chocolate or Junior Mints
CookieChocolate chip / chocolate chocolate chip
CakeChocolate
DrinkLime seltzer water
Coffee DrinkLatte (skim) or peppermint mocha (skim)
Sports TeamDiamondbacks
HobbiesReading, counted cross stitch

Liza Boray

Prep ESS Coordinator

BirthdayMay 1
Favorite ColorPink (likes most colors except yellow or orange)
Favorite FlowerAny flowers are lovely
Favorite ScentLavender
Places to ShopFry’s, Ross, Amazon
RestaurantsTortas Chano, Jack in the Box, most breakfast places, Starbucks
SnackBeef jerky, mixed nuts, berries, Cheez-It Hot & Spicy, Doritos Cool Ranch, cheeses
CandyFerrero Rocher, dark chocolate, Milky Way Dark, 3 Musketeers, cherry & mint Life Savers
CookieChocolate chip and frosted sugar cookie
CakeChocolate ganache, red velvet bundt, brownies
DrinkFiji water, unsweetened iced tea (green, black, fruity)
Coffee DrinkNonfat sugar-free vanilla latte (iced in summer, hot in winter)
Sports TeamASU Sun Devils, Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals
HobbiesScrapbooking, crafting, reading

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Miguel Colmenares Camargo

9th Grade Biology Teacher

BirthdayApril 23
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerRose
Places to ShopBass Pro Shops, Guitar Center, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Zara, Ralph Lauren, H&M
RestaurantsPanda Express, Jimmy John’s, BBQ, Chick-fil-A
SnackCookies, beef jerky, pistachios
CandyTwix
CookieOreo
CakeCheesecake, tres leches
Sports TeamReal Madrid
HobbiesFishing, drums, guitar, recording music, soccer, hockey, basketball

Mr. Todd Carr

6th & 8th Grade Math

BirthdayOctober 14
Favorite Colorblack
Favorite Scentfuel, smokiness, earthiness
Places to ShopFrys, Amazon
SnackTapatio Doritos
CandyDark Chocolate
CookieChocolate Chip
DrinkCoffee
Coffee DrinkRegular Coffee
HobbiesArduino, Woodworking, Camping

Mrs. Johanna Chumley

Dean of Students, Studio Art III and IV

BirthdayJuly 7
Favorite ColorNeutrals
Favorite FlowerHydrangea or Peony
Favorite ScentCinnamon/Pumpkin
Places to ShopTJMaxx, Homegoods
RestaurantsIn and Out, Echo Sushi
SnackHot cheetos, Built Puff bars
CandyReeces Pieces, dark chocolate, nerds gummies
CookieCrumble
CakeBunt cakes
Drinkkombucha, black coffee, sparkling water
Coffee Drinkblack coffee or cinnamon oatmilk late - always hot
Sports TeamNebraska (College Football)
Hobbiespuzzles, reading, art, cooking
CollectsOld books/Classics

Ms. Amy Cole

Geometry & Algebra II/Trig Teacher

BirthdayApril 16
Favorite ColorRed or blue
Favorite FlowerTulip, gerber daisies
Favorite Scentvanilla
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsAny
Snackplain chips, yogurt covered pretzels
CandyTwix, Almond Joy, Peanut M&M's
Cookiesnickerdoodle
Cakecarrot cake
Drinkiced coffee
Coffee Drinkall

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Dr. Anna Dahlgren

ELL Teacher Grades 7-9

BirthdayMay 22
Favorite Colorblue
Favorite Flowerpeony
Places to ShopCostco, Amazon
RestaurantsDilla Libre, Cafe Rio, Mr. Gyro
SnackPickles
CandyDark Chocolate
CookieChocolate Chip
CakeChocolate
DrinkCoffee
Coffee DrinkJust coffee
Sports TeamSeahawks
HobbiesReading, Baking
CollectsPlants

Mr. Jonathan Duffey

Humane Letters Teacher

BirthdaySeptember 25
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerSucculent
Favorite ScentNew car smell
Places to ShopBookstores, Amazon, Target
RestaurantsPopeyes, Chipotle, Jersey Mikes
SnackFrosted Strawberry Pop Tarts
CandyHaribo gummy bears
CookieSnickerdoodle
CakeIce cream cake
DrinkUnflavored seltzer water
Coffee DrinkEspresso
Sports TeamToronto Blue Jays
HobbiesReading, playing guitar, collecting records
CollectsRecords

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Mrs. Remington Fenn

8th Grade History Teacher

BirthdayNovember 24
Favorite ColorYellow or purple
Favorite FlowerSunflowers
Favorite ScentMahogany or any Beachy scents
Places to ShopTrader Joe’s, Target, Old Navy
RestaurantsOreganos, In-n-out, Chick-fil-a
SnackPopcorn, spicy chips, beef jerky
CandyReese’s
CookieChocolate chip
CakeYellow cake
DrinkCherry coke zero sugar
Coffee DrinkIced latte
Sports TeamKansas City Chiefs
HobbiesReading, watching movies, going to museums, traveling
CollectsMagnets

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Mr. Rich Galewski

Athletic Director

BirthdayMarch 18
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerRose
Favorite ScentLavender
Places to ShopGoodwill and eBay
RestaurantsThe Gelato Spot
SnackPeanut butter pretzels
CandyChocolate-covered almonds
CookieOatmeal raisin (soft)
CakeRed velvet
DrinkTopo Chico
Coffee DrinkBlack
Sports TeamGreen Bay Packers
HobbiesRunning, painting, softball
Allergies / Notes: Coconut

H

Jordan Hekowczyk

6th Grade History & 9th Grade Humane Letters

BirthdayApril 1
Favorite ColorOlive green or dusty rose
Favorite FlowerAny pink or white flowers
Places to ShopSprouts, Hobby Lobby, Amazon
RestaurantsChipotle
SnackNick’s Sticks (turkey), Cutie oranges, organic blueberries
CandySmartSweets Sweet Chews or Sour Watermelon
DrinkWater
HobbiesReading
Allergies / Notes: Does not eat dairy, soy, sugar, wheat, gluten, or aspartame

Mr. Gabriel Herrera

Intro. to Fine Arts, Art

BirthdayNovember 22
Favorite ColorBlue
Places to Shopbarnes and noble
Restaurantschipotle
Snackfruit
Candystarburst
Drinkcoffee
Coffee Drinklatte w/ oatmilk
Sports TeamChicago Bears
Hobbiesdrawing

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Mrs. Crystal Kirkpatrick

7th Grade Science Teacher

BirthdayNovember 2
Favorite ColorTeal/Aqua
Favorite FlowerStargazer Lily
Favorite ScentVanilla
Places to ShopAmazon, Fry's
CandyDark Chocolate
CakeCarrot Cake
DrinkCoke Zero
Coffee DrinkIced Americano with Cream
Sports TeamAny baseball
HobbiesVisiting baseball parks, going to plays, painting, baking

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Ms. Leanne Levesque

ESS, Teacher Assistant

BirthdayJanuary 17
Favorite ColorYellow
Favorite FlowerDaffodils
Favorite ScentEarthy, woodsy
Places to ShopWorld market
RestaurantsPita jungle
SnackPretzels
CandyFruit
CookieGinger
CakeCarrot
DrinkOlli pop
Coffee DrinkIced starbucks
HobbiesYoga, hiking, painting, paddleboarding, gardening
CollectsFeathers

M

Kaelyn Marble

6th & 7th Lit/Comp

BirthdaySeptember 29
Favorite ColorDark green / royal blue
Favorite FlowerHydrangea / ranunculus
Favorite ScentGardenia
Places to ShopBarnes & Noble, Bookman’s, Target, HomeGoods
RestaurantsChipotle, Cane’s, Chick-fil-A
SnackAnything from Legendary Foods
CandySour Patch Kids
CookieWhite chocolate macadamia
CakeGerman chocolate or carrot
DrinkCoke Zero
Coffee DrinkIced americano
HobbiesWriting, reading, painting
Allergies / Notes: Gluten

Mr. Marius Mateescu

Math & Humane Letters Teacher

BirthdayOctober 5
Favorite Colorblue
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsAmazon
SnackTwix
Candysour patch kids
Coffee DrinkCaramel
Amazon gift card works best

Dr. Cherie Miller

Dean of Academics, 10th Humane Letters; 504 Coordinator, Middle School

BirthdayJuly 6
Favorite Colorpink
Places to ShopAmazon, Target
RestaurantsChik fil A
Coffee Drinkoat milk shaken espresso
Hobbiesreading
Allergies / Notes: peanuts, tree nuts, bananas

Mr. David Moore

Humane Letters

BirthdayDecember 25
Favorite ColorBlue
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsBobby Q's Barbeque
SnackBeef Jerky, Pecans
CandyDark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with nuts
DrinkCoffee, Sparkling Ice Sugar Free, Flavored Water
Coffee DrinkEverything sugar free
HobbiesBooks, Video Games (PC)
CollectsMugs, Books
I like to camp in my Travel Trailer, I like shirts with pockets and where a XXLT

Dr. Derek Morrow

French & Rhetoric

BirthdayJanuary 3
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerRoses
Places to ShopAmazon, Costco, Total Wine
RestaurantsChipotle, Café Rio, Fleming’s, The Americano
SnackTrail mix
CandyDark chocolate
CookieShortbread
DrinkRed wine (with dinner!)
Coffee DrinkEspresso (cappuccino or mocha)
HobbiesReading (mostly Christian theology)

Mr. Christopher Munger

Intro. to Fine Arts, Math, Music

BirthdayOctober 9
Favorite ColorDark green and purple
Favorite FlowerRose
Favorite ScentForest
Places to ShopAmazon, Walmart, Cabela’s
RestaurantsBig Buddha, In-N-Out, Chili’s
SnackPower & protein bars, brownies
CandyHershey’s Almond and Peanut M&Ms
CookieChocolate chip
CakeChocolate with chocolate frosting
DrinkUnsweetened black iced tea and Dr. Pepper
Coffee DrinkTea
Sports TeamThe Rattlers, Roadrunners, Cardinals
HobbiesFamily time, camping, hiking, and nature

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Mr. Sam Norton

Latin II Teacher

BirthdayJanuary 29
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite ScentQuality Bourbon
Places to ShopMen’s Wearhouse, any sporting goods store
RestaurantsIn n out and Culver’s, PF Changs
SnackOld Trapper spicy beef jerky
CandyButterfinger
CookieA warm Chocolate Chip
CakeChocolate
Drink1919 root beer or egg nog (seasonal)
Coffee DrinkCappuccino
Sports TeamMINNESOTA WILD!!!
HobbiesPlaying piano and tennis. Playing games on my switch. Reading fun new books.
CollectsSports cards (especially football and hockey) and coins/bills (all types, from all countries)

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Mr. Doug Pillsbury

Assistant Headmaster High School, Economics

BirthdayJune 23
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerLilac
Favorite ScentPine Tree
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsThe Henry
SnackApples
CandyAlmond Joy
CookieChocolate Chip
CakeVanilla
DrinkStarbucks Carmel Frappuccino
Coffee DrinkI don't like coffee flavored drinks
Sports TeamBoston Celtics
HobbiesReading, Hiking

Mrs. Kendra Pillsbury

BirthdayJuly 25
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerDaisy
Favorite ScentCinnamon (no floral - allergies)
Places to ShopTj maxx, target
RestaurantsPf Chang’s, the Henry
SnackTrail mix, choc pretzels
CandyDark chocolate, m&ms, Reese’s
CookieChoc chip, pb
CakeChocolate, cheesecake
DrinkDr Pepper, Arnold Palmer
Coffee DrinkWhite mocha or raspberry white mocha (hot or iced)
Sports TeamBoston Red Sox
CollectsBooks, love anything Anne of Green Gables
Allergies / Notes: No food allergies, severe hay fever (no major scents in classroom)
Having 3rd grandchild in Oct - love spending time with them

Mr. Joel Putnam

Greek Teacher

BirthdayJuly 23
Favorite ColorPurple
Favorite FlowerTulips
Favorite ScentBooks
Places to ShopAmazon, Changing Hands, anywhere that sells books
RestaurantsPicazzos, Chipotle, Cooper's Hawk, Panera Bread
SnackBeef Jerky
DrinkScotch Whisky
Coffee DrinkBlack Coffee
Sports TeamSunderland AFC
HobbiesReading, Writing, Hiking
CollectsWhisky and books
Allergies / Notes: N/A, though my wife has a gluten allergy so I cannot bring any wheat or gluten home

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Ms. Robin Roiger Silva

History Teacher, 6th Grade

BirthdayMay 25
Favorite ColorBlush Pink
Favorite FlowerPeony
Favorite ScentOnly natural scents - very sensitive to chemical ingredients
Places to ShopAmazon, Costco
RestaurantsNorth Italia, Chickfila, In and Out
SnackHomemade rice crispy bars
CandyTony's milk hazelnut cookie chocolate bar
DrinkStrawberry Lemonade
Coffee DrinkLa Colombe lattes
CollectsHouse plants that thrive on neglect

Aaron Smith

6th Grade Science

BirthdayJune 2
Favorite ColorBaby blue
Favorite FlowerSunflower
Favorite ScentIrish Spring
Places to ShopPGA Tour Superstore
RestaurantsPita Jungle
SnackString cheese
CandyLemon Heads
CookieChocolate chip
CakeFunfetti
DrinkCoke Zero
Coffee DrinkEspresso
Sports TeamAZ Cardinals
HobbiesGolf

Cathy Sparks

College Counselor

BirthdayJuly 1
Favorite ColorPink
Favorite FlowerPeony
Favorite ScentVanilla
Places to ShopAmazon, Nordstrom, Anthropologie
RestaurantsStarbucks
SnackSour cream & onion chips
CandyTwix, chocolate-covered caramel
CookieChocolate chip
CakeChocolate with white icing
Coffee DrinkCold brew with vanilla and cream
HobbiesScuba diving, skiing

Mr. Patrick Sweeney

Physics Teacher

BirthdayAugust 7
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FlowerCalifornia Poppy
Favorite ScentPeat Smoke
Places to ShopTrader Joes
RestaurantsIn-n-Out
SnackCharcuterie Meat
CandyJelly Beans
DrinkOolong Tea
Coffee DrinkIced Americano, Black
HobbiesReading
CollectsBooks on physical science, social science, or philosophy
Allergies / Notes: Sulfites

Mr. Ryan Shrode

Music Teacher

BirthdayNovember 16
Favorite ColorPurple
Favorite FlowerBird of paradise
Favorite ScentLavender
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsGreat Wall
SnackSaltines
CandyResses
CookieChocolate chip
CakeStrawberry short cake
DrinkSoda water
Coffee Drinkfrapachinno
HobbiesMusic

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Mr. Kent Taylor

Assistant Headmaster Middle School, Math

BirthdayFebruary 5
Favorite Colorblack/yellow/red
Favorite FlowerRose
Favorite ScentLavender
Places to ShopCostco, Bevmo, Nike
RestaurantsPF Chang, Tru Burger, Freddies, In and Out
SnackTrail Mix
CandyDark Chocolate
CookieChocolate Chip
CakeChocolate
DrinkCoke Zero
Coffee DrinkSugar free/fat free iced vanilla latte
Sports TeamDiamondbacks, Steelers
HobbiesReading, Golf
CollectsSports Memorabilia
I enjoy going to the movies.

Ms. Sara Tinlin

ESS, Teacher Assistant

BirthdayDecember 2
Favorite ColorTeal
Favorite FlowerYellow/pink roses, camellias, carnations
Favorite ScentI'm allergic to artificial scents but not essential oils. I like citrus and mint
Places to ShopAmazon, Kohl's
RestaurantsCulver's, cheesecake factory, Over Easy, Panera
SnackYogurt/chocolate covered pretzels, baked lays chips
CandyButter mints, albanese gummy candy
CookieOatmeal raisin
CakeCheesecake
DrinkLemon-lime Gatorade, Horchata
Coffee DrinkMocha
Sports TeamBaylor Bears
HobbiesPainting (acrylic), board games, reading/writing poetry, reading children's fiction
Allergies / Notes: Banana, avocado, tomato (raw), kiwi, melons, eggplant, cucumber, squash, zucchini, strawberries, pecans, walnuts, okra, apricot (and artificial scents)

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Mrs. Nathania Vanderham

8th Grade Lit Comp & Intervention Specialist

BirthdayNovember 13
Favorite ColorTiffany Blue
Favorite FlowerTulips or any but kill them
Favorite ScentTiffany Love perfume, or fresh and sweet
Places to ShopAmazon, Ross, Walmart
RestaurantsChili's, In and out, Panda Express
SnackRed Vines, popcorn, chocolate!!
CandyAnything chocolate with coconut, nuts, caramel...
CookieChick FIL A cookie, Homeade, chocolate chip, butterscotch oatmeal
CakeGerman chocolate!
DrinkGreen tea peach lemonade
Coffee DrinkCan't drink it anymore
Sports TeamDallas cowboys
HobbiesRoller skating and board games
CollectsEarrings!
I love cheetah things too!

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Mr. Peter Wilson

Academic Advisor, 504 Coordinator & Drama Teacher

BirthdayMay 2
Favorite ColorForrest Green
Favorite FlowerRose
Favorite ScentVanilla
Places to ShopAmazon, Fry's
RestaurantsArby's, Sabas Mediterranean
SnackFritos
CandyDark Chocolate
CookieOatmeal Raisin
CakeRed Velvet
DrinkDr. Pepper Zero Sugar
Coffee DrinkI don't like coffee...English Breakfast Tea with milk is my favorite hot drink.
Sports TeamPhoenix Mercury
HobbiesReading
CollectsAnything Star Trek
I appreciate you!

Mr. Isaiah Wood

Math, Logic and Coding

BirthdayAugust 18
Favorite ColorGreen / Black
Places to ShopAmazon
SnackBuilt Protein Bar, BBQ Chips
CandyWhite or Dark Chocolate
CookieWhite Choc. Macademia
CakeBundt Cakes
DrinkCherry / Vanilla Coke
Coffee DrinkWhite Chocolate / Vanilla / Caramel Mocha or Latte

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Mrs. Kathryn Young

Middle School Art Teacher

BirthdayNovember 19
Favorite ColorTeal
Favorite FlowerRose
Favorite ScentCinnamon/Pumpkin Spice
Places to ShopAmazon
RestaurantsChipotle, In-N-Out
SnackKettle Chips
CandyLindt truffles or Hershey's (kisses, chocolate bar)
CookieChocolate Chip
CakeRed Velvet
DrinkIced Tea
Coffee DrinkChai Latte with Oatmilk
Sports TeamNJ Devils
HobbiesTravel, Reading, Music
Allergies / Notes: Avocado, Tree Nuts, Lactose, Gluten
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