Our Staff

• Google Email: mgratz@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: My role in PASD last year was Principal of Lincoln High School. I have been in Education for 10 years, taught High School Civics and Resource Setting. My wife, Ellie, and I have two children under 5. We like to hike, bike, and sail.

• Google Email: bclifford@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Over the past 20 years, Beth has worked with students in a variety of settings - elementary, middle and high schools in Port Angeles, Sequim and Chimacum. Most recently she worked at Stevens and continues at Lincoln. As a School Counselor, she supports students with their social, emotional, and academic needs as well as helping them plan towards their future. In her free time, Beth enjoys wandering in our Olympics, cheering on the Seattle Sounders, and she looks forward to the time we can gather so she can play pinochle and mah jongg with friends and family once again.

• Google Email: jcox@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About:

• Google Email: jhill@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Role last year in the district - Counseling secretary and Scholarship Coordinator at PAHS (for past 8 years)
Years in Education and where have you worked: I moved to Port Angeles in 2000 (originally from SE Alaska). I've been with PASD for 16 years and have worked in almost every building, with the majority of my time being at the district office and PAHS.
I left the school district when I had my first son in 2002 and started my own business (Twice Upon A Child). I then sold my business in 2008 (after my 2nd son was three years old) and went back to work for PASD.
Hobbies, activities, interests- I enjoy working on my property and in my garden, growing a variety of veggies and flowers (dahlias are my favorite!) My activities and interests include kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, camping....and anything that get me outside. I also enjoy reading and playing games with my husband, Andy (we married in June 2020). I have two sons: Josh (graduated in June 2020 and attends CWU online - wants to be a pilot) and Joe (10th grade, and anxious to be back in school with his friends).

• Google Email: wanderson@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Currently teaching first and second grade.
Content specialties are General Education, Elementary
I last taught first grade at Roosevelt Elementary. I have taught with the students of Port Angeles School District since 2004. I have taught all grades kindergarten through fifth.
Outside of school, I like to be outdoors with my family or in solitude. I particularly enjoy hiking and camping with my family, as well as spending time on Lake Crescent enjoying the incredible scenery and many belly laughs with my boys.

• Google Email: cbradford@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Currently teaching Kindergarten
Content area specialty is Early Childhood Development/Psychology-B.A./Curriculum Design & Learning Theory-M.S.
34 years in kindergarten, 4 years First grade -Franklin, Dry Creek, Old Dry Creek, Monroe, Hamilton, and Forks Elementary
I like Reading, Music, History, Trivia, Cats, and Husky Football

• Google Email: lcobb@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p
• Website: https://seaviewacademy.org/cobb-nickerson

About: I am currently teaching grades 2-3.
I have my endorsements in Elementary Education K-8 and Speech 4-12.
I recently earned my Master of Education in Learning and Technology.
I taught 2nd grade at Roosevelt Elementary before teaching at Seaview Academy and have also taught 5th grade at Dry Creek.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends playing games, hiking and being near oceans, lakes and rivers.

• Google Email: pelam@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About:Grade levels you are presenting teaching—6-12
Content area specialty-- Math
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last--- Mostly 9th graders taking Algebra 1 at PAHS
interests, hobbies, activities, etc. – spending time with my family (esp. enjoying my 1st granddaughter- 5 mos. old) and home improvement projects

• Google Email: sgochnour@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About:Grade levels this year: 2-6
Certification: K-8
Where I taught last: Franklin School grade 2; all together 25 years (taught 1, 2, 3, 6, and elementary physical education)
Outside of teaching: tennis, walking, travelling, shopping

• Google Email: sheyer@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching: Grades 2-10
Content area specialty: Gifted Ed (K-12)/Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), Grades 5-12
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: Principal-Alaska/FACS-Sequim
interests, hobbies, activities, etc.: Bike riding, hiking, camping, traveling

• Google Email: ckalfur@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching: 6th-12th
Content area specialty: Certified in Elem & Sec Admin / Science K-8 / PE K-12/ Health / Biology 8-12/Cognitive Behavioral Specialist / Mediator
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: I have taught 30 years. My last assignment was at the PA HS / 4 years MS / 8 Years Elem/ Principal at all levels
interests, hobbies, activities, etc.: RVing & Hiking, Being On or Near the Water, Time with family, Gardening and Cooking!

• Google Email: smacdonald@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Seaview Teaching assignment: grades 7-12
Content area: English
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: Taught English, 9-12 and worked part-time as the school librarian
Hobbies: Living out in the country with her 10 year old daughter, gardening, taking walks, reading, traveling.

• Google Email: lmartinez@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels currently teaching: 1st-8th
Grade last taught: 3rd grade at Hamilton Elementary, 2nd grade, Kindergarten, SPED Pre-K and MS in California.
Outside of teaching I love to: garden, take care of my animals (chickens, goats, horse, dogs), hike, bake, and read.

• Google Email: snickerson@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p
• Website: https://seaviewacademy.org/cobb-nickerson

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching: mainly 1st-3rd grade and one 5th and one 6th grade student.
Content area specialty: Elementary education plus reading endorsement K-12, Masters in learning and technology, and National Boards Certificiation in literacy
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: Last grade level taught was second grade for many years
Interest, hobbies, activities: Watching my boys play sports- when they can, anything with dogs and dog rescue, and just started learning to paint to relax (Very Beginner)

• Google Email: jpapers@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching: 6-12 (7-8 at Stevens last 3 yrs)
Content area specialty: 4-12 General Science and Biology
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: 25yrs 7-11th (mostly 8-9) - did 5 years in New Zealand
Also, please tell me about what you like to do outside of teaching: interests, hobbies, activities, etc. Road Trips on motorcycles in good weather, teaching firearm safety and competing other times (Veteran using my education skills to help people be safe), enjoying Nature in many different ways

• Google Email: erausch@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About:
Grade levels you are presently teaching: 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th

Content area speciality: Elementary subjects, but I especially love science, math and social studies.

Where you taught last and/or what grade level you taught last: This is my 30th year of teaching: 28 years at Franklin, one year at Hamilton and one year at Seaview Academy. For the past two years I have been the math support teacher at Franklin. Prior to that I taught second grade for two years, and fourth and fifth grade in self-contained classrooms and the MAC.

Hobbies/interests/activities outside of teaching: I enjoy hiking, camping, bike riding, swimming, traveling, the Green Bay Packers, watching loons and spending time with my family.

• Google Email: msawyer@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching K-8

Content area specialty Special Education

Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last Developmental Preschool

interests, hobbies, activities, etc. I love running, dreaming about travel, food and wine, family time, and pets. I have hopes that I'll be able to run my first half-marathon next June and my first marathon on my 50th birthday, six months later

• Google Email: cspaulding@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching: 5th-8th
Content area specialty: Certified in K-8th, P-3 Early Childhood Education, K-8 Elementary Education, 4-12 Psychology, and working towards CTE certification.
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last: I have taught 10 years Pre-School, 6 years Elementary and 1 year Middle School
interests, hobbies, activities, etc: I enjoy slow stitching, tinkering, reading, hiking, mushroom hunting, kayaking and gardening.

• Google Email: rsummers@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About:
Grade levels you are presently teaching: .5 Grade 10-12 Special Education and .5 Special Services Administrator

Content area speciality: Doctoral Degree in School Improvement and Leadership

Where you taught last and/or what grade level you taught last: Most recently K-8 Special Education at Roosevelt and Stevens. Have also previously served as an elementary principal and university director for teacher education.

Hobbies/interests/activities outside of teaching: Jogging with my golden retriever, cooking delicious recipes with my family, traveling

• Google Email: dawnellwilliams@gg.pasd.wednet.edu
• Hours: 7:30a - 3:00p

About: Grade levels you are presenting teaching Grades 1-8
Content area specialty Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Master Teacher
Where you taught last or what grade level you taught last Franklin 3rd Grade
interests, hobbies, activities, etc. Antiques, Beach Combing, BBQ/Bonfires