Teachers and Staff
| "I have the opportunity to use my creativity to plan engaging hands-on lessons. The parent support in the classroom is an essential asset to Indigo's students. I enjoy watching everyone benefit from community-based learning!" - Lori Kamal, Kindergarten teacher |
| ""I feel so lucky to be working in such a dynamic parent
participation program. I enjoy educating and working with the
children and the parents in such a positive environment. The
enrichment components that the teachers and parents provide are
amazing." - Stacy Sewell, Kindergarten teacher |
| "Great minds are not born, but are nurtured every day through rich and
engaging opportunities to flourish. The Indigo program provides
enriching opportunities and more, by offering a curriculum that
centers on educating the whole child. I feel very fortunate to
be a part of the Indigo community of learners and facilitators." - Rachel Vatannia, 1st grade teacher |
| "I enjoy teaching because every day is a new adventure. It is exciting to be a part of the Indigo community, and watch students progress academically and socially." - Kim Reiley, 2nd grade teacher |
| “Having parent participation at Indigo provides opportunities for more enrichment activities and hands-on learning. It makes learning more meaningful and teaching more fun." - Christine Chellino, 3rd grade teacher |
| “Indigo offers an enriching educational experience where parents and students have the opportunity to be active participants in the learning process. I am very excited to be a part of this thriving community of learners." - Nasreen Husain, 4th grade teacher |
| “There are so many reasons why I teach at Indigo. First, I appreciate that there are connections between what the students experience at home and what they experience in school – for example the focus on positive discipline. I also value the choice and flexibility in how I plan curriculum. Finally, I like the community focus and tremendous parent support. I believe that the students benefit because we all work together.” - Betsy Fitch, 5th grade lead teacher, 6/7 language arts/history teacher |
| “I enjoy the challenge and excitement of working with students and families to develop interactive, hands-on learning experiences. To see the connections students make is fabulous!” - Mimi Lawler, 6/7 lead teacher, 5th grade math/science teacher |
| Chris Prodis, Music |
| Doreen Williams, Art |
| "It is a pleasure to serve the students, staff and families of the Indigo Program. By providing hands-on, enriched learning experiences within a standards-based curriculum, our students receive a well-rounded education which develops the whole child. Those of us at Indigo feel that it's the place to be in the Oak Grove School District." - Robert Topf, Principal |
| Karen Moga, Program Coordinator |
| Cheryl Snyder, School Secretary |
| Debbie Jung, Health Clerk |
| Pam Barrett, Librarian |
| Marcos Zamarripa, Facilities |
| Dena-Marie Janich, Lunchroom Staff |
| Tina Grijalua, Lunchroom Staff |
| Belinda Lew, Speech/Language Specialist |
| Celia Sartor, Resource Specialist |
| Karen Piergallini, Instructional Assistant, RSP |