AHS Staff

The Adelante High School staff is made up of many experienced educators who are highly motivated to work in the Alternative Education environment.

Administration

Dr. Suzanne Laughrea, Principal

Experience
Adelante since 2009
English teacher-21 years in Los Angeles, Oakmont High, and Granite Bay High School
New teacher mentor-6 years
Professional development specialist-4 years
CSU Sacramento Professor-2 years
Education
BA English, Pepperdine University, 1979
English credential, Pepperdine University, 1980
MA English, Pepperdine University, 1987
Ph. D. Education, UC Davis, 2006
Administrative credential, 2008
Awards
Teachers Who Make a Difference in Placer County (twice)
Excellence Award from RJUHSD (three times)
Master Teacher designation (1999-2000) (2002-2004)
Teacher of the Year (1982)
Personal
Married, 2 boys in high school
Interests: snow-boarding, wakeboarding, water-skiing, reading, writing, traveling, dogs

Bridgette Dean, Counselor - Web Page

Experience
At Adelante since 2005
Education
AA Liberal Arts, Western Nevada Commty College, 2003
BA Social Work, CSU Sacramento, 2006
MA Social Work, CSU Sacramento, 2008
PPS School Social Work, CSU Sacramento, 2008
PPS School Counseling, National University, 2008
Awards
RJUHSD Excellence Award, 2008-2009

Kathy McKenzie, Secretary/Registrar

Experience
Adelante High School since 1995
9 years Roseville High School District Transportation Department
1 year Dry Creek School District
Awards
Award of Excellence, RJUHSD - 1987, 1990, 1995, 2004

Marie Barba, Administrative Assistant

Experience
Adelante since 1988
7 years Instructional Aide, Woodbridge Elementary
Education
Roseville Adult School, 1973
Organizations
Adelante CORE Team
Awards
Honorary Service Award, Woodbridge Elementary - 1982
Award of Excellence, RJUHSD - 1993, 2003

Teachers

Bill Gieck - Woodshop, Math

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 1975
Education
B.S. San Jose State University
Credential - St Mary's College, California

Tom Gieck - Social Studies - Web Page

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 2006
Teacher in RJUHSD since 1997
Education
BA in Social Science from Sacramento State
Masters in Education from National University
Awards
Award of Excellence, RJUHSD - 1999

Cindy Jacobson - Social Studies - Web Page

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 2001
Education
B.A. in Social Science (minor Government), CSUS
A.A. in Criminal Justice, Sierra College
Teaching Credential, CSUS
Organizations
C.I.L.T. Team
PSICHI

Heather McQueen - Social Studies - Web Page

Experience
Social Science and English teacher since 1999
Teacher at Adelante since 2007
Education
Masters in Education, Chapman University
B.A. Social Science, CSUS
B.A. in Government, CSUS
Teaching Credential, CSUS
Supplemental English Credential, CSUS
Awards
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, 2009
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Personal
Married, three children
Interests: reading, gardening, tennis, wakeboarding, and spending time with my family

Dee Olson - Computer Applications - Web Page

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 1996
Roseville High School District since 1991
3 1/2 yrs Montgomery County Schools, Rockville, Maryland
1 year Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
7 years Fremont Union High School District, Sunnyvale, California
Education
BA Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania
ME University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Related Business & Education Courses, San Jose State University
Organizations
Adelante CORE Team and Business Action Team
Delta Pi Epsilon (National Business Education Honorary)
California Business Education Association
Treasurer of Roseville Schools Education Association
Awards
1997 Teacher Who Makes A Difference Award

Katie Palatinus - Science, Leadership - Web Page

Experience
Teacher at Adelante 1988-1989, since 1992
Teacher/Education Specialist - Charter Psychiatriac Hospital-Adolescent Unit - 2 yrs
Teacher with RJUHSD since 1980
Education
B.S. CSU Chico, 1979
Secondary Credential CSU Chico 1980
Organizations
National Science Teacher Association
California Association for the Gifted
California Teachers Association
Board Member - Roseville Shade Tree Program
Awards
Award of Excellence, Roseville Joint Union High School District - 2002, 2005
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, Placer County - 2001
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Roseville Area - 1996

Anthony Papic - Algebra, Geometry - Web Page

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 2004
Teacher at Success High School, RJUHSD since 1997
Teacher of Conversational English - Japan 1991-94
Education
B.A. in Political Science, Arizona State Univ.
M.A. in Secondary Ed., Arizona State Univ.
Credentials in Math, Social Science, Business and Computer Apps.
Waldorf Teacher Training (1996-1999)
Organizations
RSEA Site Rep.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Awards
Award of Excellence, Roseville Joint Union High School District - 2003
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, Success High School - 1999, 2001, 2003
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, Adelante High School - 2006

Jim Roenspie - Writing, Recovery

Experience
Teacher at Adelante since 1997
Teacher with RJUHSD since 1996
General Contractor - 20 years
Education
B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU Hayward
Credential in Physical Ed. - Supplemental in Life Science, English
Awards
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, Placer County - 2010
Award of Excellence, RJUHSD - 2001
Teacher Who Makes a Difference, Placer County - 2000

Annie Robinson - Art

Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Arts, Los Rios Community College Dist. ( ARC and SCC) 2004- 2006
Arts Teacher (Art History, Ceramics, Art) Sacramento High School 2003-2008
Education
BFA, 1994, University of Southwestern LA.
Multi-subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University 1998
MA, Studio Arts, Single-subject Teaching Credential, Art 2002
Professional Clear Teaching Credential, Art, 2008
Awards
2001 Purchase Award Show, University Student Union Gallery, CA..State University, Sacramento, Best in Show, Purchase by University.
2002 Increase Robinson Award
2005 Northern National Art Competition, Excellence Award
2008 Juror's Award, Award of Excellence, California State Fair
Publications
Sacramento Bee - Aug. 18, 2008
Sacramento Bee - Feb. 28, 2005; Feb 12, 2005; Jan 31, 2005
Sacramento Bee - Oct 12, 2003
CA. State University, Sacramento Hornet Newspaper, 2001

John Summerfield - Resource Teacher

Experience
At Adelante since 2008
Awards

Kristine Wilson - English, Speaking

Experience
Adelante High School English teacher since 2008
Roseville High School English and ELD teacher, 1991-1998
Independence High School teacher, Spring 2001-Spring 2005
Woodcreek High School English teacher, Spring 2005
Roseville High School English and ELD teacher, Fall 2005-Spring 2008
RHS ELD Department Coordinator, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
Education
B.A. English, University of California, Davis June 1990
Ryan Clear English credential w/ ESL authorization, June 1992
Currently enrolled in the M.A. program for Curriculum and Instruction at CSUS
Awards
Undergraduate Fellowship (Gothic Romanticism), UC Davis 1989-1990
Graduated with High Honors
Phi Beta Kappa member
RHUHSD Award of Excellence recipient: 1996 and 2006

AHS Staff

Margaret Bravo - Campus Monitor - Web Page

Experience
Adelante since 1989
Working with Roseville Youth since 1987
Organizations
HEAR Hispanic Empowerment Association
Historic Old Roseville Association
Latin Causeway - Sacramento, California
Outreach - Lord's Gym
Awards
Award of Excellence, RJUHSD - 1997
1995 City of Roseville Excellence Award

Sarah Carstens - School Librarian - Web Page

Experience
At Adelante since 2003
7 years Admin/Tech Support
Education
American River College - 3 years

Najla Dornhofer - Lead Daycare Aide - Web Page

Web Page

Experience
Adelante since 1986
Education
2 years of Community College
Organizations
Member, CACSAP (CA Alliance Concerned with School Age Parents) since 1988
Affiliated with Placer County TAPP (Teenaged Pregnant Parents Program)

Christine McPherson - Daycare Aide - Web Page

Experience
At Adelante since 2006
Adelante Daycare Substitute
Youth Intervention Project Member
Caring About Kids Mentor
CASA Advocate
Awards
You Make A Difference Award

Jeff Mesenbrink - Tech Assistant - Web Page

Experience
At Adelante since 2006
Awards

Joe Palatinus - School Custodian

Experience
At Adelante since 2004
RJUHSD since 2000
Awards
Someone Who Makes a Difference, 2004

Sandie Perez - Paraeducator (Resource Dept)

Experience
At Adelante since 2009
With RJUHSD sine 1994
Awards

AHS/RHS Staff

Dayle Edgerton - School Nurse - Web Page

Experience
School Nurse since 1987
School Districts - Rio Linda Union, Roseville City, RJUHSD
Pediatric Nurse, Sutter Memorial
Education
B.S. and B.A. - California State University, Sacramento
Health Service Credential - California State University, Sacramento

Ryan Nottleson - Resource Officer - Web Page

Experience
At Adelante since 2009
Youth Services Unit of Roseville PD
Awards