Kim Arntz
Kim Arntz is a part of the Agriculture Department as well as a proud Petaluma High School alumni. She teaches Floriculture, Ornamental Horticulture, and Business Math. She teaches because, "No two days are ever the same." Students always have good ideas and thoughts to share with others. She enjoys water skiing.
To the top
Kylee Cecchini
Kylee Cecchini is part of our English Department. She teaches English 9, American Literature, and Junior Honors English. She teaches because, "I cannot think of a more rewarding or challenging occupation." Her only hobby includes being a mother to three very active boys. She can be contacted at kjcecchini@msn.com
"Whatever"
To the top
Bruce Crouch
Bruce Crouch is a part of the Math Department. He teaches Algebra 1A, 1, and 2. He enjoys helping students being successful in math by developing positive support and teaching good work habits. He also enjoys golf, reading, traveling, and being with his family.
To the top
Michelle Cushing
Michelle Cushing is a part of our Special Education Department. She teaches English and Study Skills. "Everyone has strengths and weaknesses and I teach because I like to celebrate students' strengths while working on their weaknesses!" She enjoys alpine skiing, telemark skiing, running, boogie boarding, mountain biking, backpacking, white water kayaking, guitar, and reading. She may be contacted at michelle_cushing@hotmail.com
"Those are richest, whose pleasures are cheapest"-Thoreau
To the top
Jane Decker
Jane Decker is in both our Math Department and our Leadership Department. She teaches Geometry and Leadership. "I really love the subject and hope I can make someone's math experience that much better, plus I just like working with kids." Some of her hobbies include skiing, skating, and spending time with family.
To the top
Stephanie Dietrich
Stephanie Dietrich is a part of the Math Department. She teaches Algebra 1A and Algebra II. She enjoys the challenge of helping students learn a subject that will open the door to many career opportunities. "I thoroughly enjoy the interaction with high school students!" She enjoys camping, watching Law and Order and West Wing on TV, and going to the movies. "Oh yes, watching the Dodgers." She can be contacted at sdietri@aol.com
To the top
Steve Ellison
Steve Ellison is a part of our Social Sciences Department. He teaches AP U.S History and College Prep U.S History. He teaches because, "It was always something I wanted to do. It's an honorable profession that is vital to our society." He enjoys reading, golf, a wide variety of sports, and traveling. He can be contacted at selli44@yahoo.com or you can view his webpage at 50megs.com.
"Manifest Destiny is always an answer."
To the top
Cliff Eveland
Cliff Eveland is a part of the Fine Arts and Music Department. He is the Petaluma High School band and choir teacher. He enjoys teaching music, soccer, baseball, and skiing.
To the top
Deb Fitch
Deb Fitch is part of our Math Deparment. She teaches Algebra 1 and Algebra 1A. She teaches to
"Make math easier for kids who don't like it." Her hobbies include helping her daughter in 4H with dairy goats and volunteering with Safe Schools.
[When a student says] "I got it; I finally understand it!"
To the top
Janet Hurley
Janet Hurley is a part of the Fine Arts Department. She teaches photography and yearbook. "I enjoy working with young people, and I enjoy sharing subjects I love with someone else." She also enjoys traveling and hiking.
To the top
Mary Jackson
Mary Jackson is a part of the English and Visual and Performing Arts Departments. She teaches English 9, Multi-cultural Literature and Public Speaking. "I love my job! Students, literature, learning, other cultures, communication are all a part of my day. Who could ask for more?" Some of her hobbies include reading, traveling, cooking, and biking. Traveling is big in her family and they spend at least half of each summer exploring new places.
"Why not? I have an idea..."
To the top
Linda Jacobson
Linda Jacobson is a part of the Physical Education Department. She teaches Physical Education to ninth and tenth graders. "Desire to work with young people and physical activities, desire to work outdoors with the opportunity to 'have fun'." She enjoys exercising, jogging, walking, weight training, traveling, and wine tasting.
To the top
Patricia Jessup
Patricia Jessup is a part of the Special Education Department. She teaches English and Study Skills. "Teaching enables me to blend my life and work experiences with passion." She enjoys jogging, movies, and hiking.
"Wow! That's great!"
To the top
Coach Johnson
Coach Johnson is a part of the Physical Education Department. He teaches because he enjoys working with young people. He enjoys coaching, golf, and travel.
To the top
Robert Jones
Robert Jones is part of our Foreign Language and ELD Department. He teaches Spanish 2 and 3. He teaches because he, "Cannot think of anything more important than working with young people." Other than teaching, he enjoys playing golf. Robert Jones may be contacted at rjones417@aol.com
"Change the things you can, accept the things you can't, and know the difference between the two."
To the top
Bill King
Bill King is a part of our Agriculture Department. He teaches Agriculture Mechanics. He can be contacted at bkingphs@yahoo.com
To the top
Kerry Lowell
Kerry Lowell is a part of our Business Department. She teaches Law, Keyboarding, Business Math, and Communications. She enjoys teaching because, "Young adults are great to be around and I am fortunate to get paid for doing what I love!" Kerry Lowell enjoys school and continues to take classes. She also teaches at Santa Rosa Junior College and is an avid animal lover with two horses, two cats, and a dog. She can be contacted by e-mail at klteachphs@yahoo.com
To the top
Carolyn Massell
Carolyn Massell is a teacher in the Business Department. She teaches Beginnning Web Design, Advanced Web Design, and Desktop Publishing. She enjoys teaching high school students to work with computers, as well as rollerblading, running, and camping. She may be contacted at cmassell@yahoo.com
"I really do believe it didn't work a minute ago..."
To the top
Carol McKegney
Carol McKegney is in our Resource Specalist Department. She teaches Study Skills. She enjoys working with kids as well as sports and theater. She can be contacted at carolrsp@yahoo.com
"Laugh!"
To the top
Lee Pforsich
Lee Pforsich is a part of the Science Department. She teaches Chemistry and Physical Science. She enjoys horseback riding and ballroom dancing. She can be contacted at leepforsic@aol.com
To the top
Tom Richards
Tom Richards is a part of the Industrial Technology Department. He teaches Mechanical Drawing, Architecture, and Pre-Engineering. He also taught Woodworking at Casa Grande for 20 years. He has been teaching at Petaluma High for 9 years and is also a PHS alumnus. "I like working with students. I like to see them grow in their knowledge. I also like to challenge students and work with them in meeting the goal." He enjoys working on his model A Ford, designing and building fine furniture, gardening, backpacking, cross country skiing, fishing, and traveling anywhere. He can be contacted at
tom.r@iscweb.com.
"If you have enough time to do it wrong then you also have enough time to do it right."
To the top
Jack Schipper
Jack Schipper is a part of the Social Science Department. He teaches World History and World History Honors. "I love to learn and it is exciting to help others discover the joy of learning." He enjoys fishing, golf, reading, hunting, gardening, cooking, and camping. He can be contacted at jandjschipper@hotmail.com or you can view his web page at geocities.com
"You can do it!"
To the top
Susan Smith
Susan Smith is a part of the Science Department. She teaches Physical Science, Chemistry, and Astronomy. She can be contacted at chemistx2@aol.com or you can view her web page at geocities.com
To the top
Steve Stedman
Steve Stedman is in the Social Studies Department. He teaches Sociology, U.S History and World History. "It's fun to teach! I learn new things every year." He enjoys listening to music, reading, traveling, and playing golf. He may be contacted at stedmanphs@yahoo.com
"It doesn't make him/her a bad person."
To the top
Karen Tamborski
Karen Tamborski is a part of our Special Education Department. She teaches Study Skills and English. "I have always wanted to be a teacher. I enjoy helping others build on thier strengths and find solutions to problems." Some of Karen's hobbies include singing with the Artifacts, a band she is in with her husband. She enjoys the outdoors, sewing, painting, writing, and gardening.
"Never say can't, say can't hardly. Always believe in yourself."
To the top
Ms. Tillinghast
Ms. Tillinghast is a part of the Fine Arts Department. She teaches Art I, Art II and Art III. She teaches because, "It is a thrill to watch students develop and grow in the Fine Arts." Her hobbies include yoga, window shopping, swimming, bike riding, and hiking. She is asking for parent volunteers so please contact her at Petaluma High School.
"All you can do is your very best."
To the top
Susan Tomasini
Susan Tomasini is a part of the Foreign Language Department. She teaches Spanish I. She teaches because, "It is fun. I enjoy figuring out how students learn. I love that 'Oh I get it!' part that students do. Also, I saw so many bad teachers that I wanted to make a difference." She enjoys shopping in thrift store and garage sales and riding horses. She trains them to do tricks, dressage and jumping. She is also a seamstress. She can be contacted at stomasini@home.com
"The slower you go the quicker you get there."
To the top
Barbara Turner
Barbara Turner is a part of the Special Education Department. She teaches RSP math and RSP study skills. She teaches because "It's fun!" She enjoys reading, gardening, trivia games, and hiking. She can be contacted at bljh@home.com
To the top
Beth Van Roy
Beth Van Roy is a part of the Social Science Department and teaches College Prep World History and Study Skills. She teaches to "Encourage and motivate students to learn." She enjoys skiing, tennis, golf, reading, and spending time with friends. She graduated from UCSB in 1997. She can be contacted at beepsvr@aol.com
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved with the same level of thinking that created them"-Albert Einstein
To the top
Sarah Wadsworth
Sarah Wadsworth is a part of the Foreign Language Department. She teaches French. "I love drama and change and surprise- put that with great interest in language and French in particular and I think I'm the perfect teacher type!" Some of her hobbies include skiing, tennis, spending time with her family and friends. To view her web pages click here:geocities.com or
geocities.com
"Ok team, you're gonna love this! We're gonna have a ball!"
To the top
Tara Williams
Tara Williams is the Petaluma High School nurse. She teaches Health Promotion and Health Maintenance. She is a school nurse because she, "Loves helping students stay healthy and be successful in school." Some of her hobbies include backpacking, playing golf, kayaking, running, softball, and playing games.
Tara Williams may be contacted at phnurse@pet.k12.ca.us
"Wash your hands."
To the top
