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staffSpotlight
Welcome to Bearcat Country!Our district has been blessed with the best staff and we canβt wait to share our stories and show what it means to be a member of the Bearcat Family. No Barriers...Just Possibilities
Meet Julie Licavoli. Why a Bearcat? "I love my students, families and school family...We focus on the important things here: building relationships and creating a safe place for kids to explore opportunities and learning."
Meet Kevin Lade. Why a Bearcat? "To help students learn to excel".
Meet Julie Tolfree. Why a Bearcat? I am a Bearcat because "I feel like I make a difference here."
Meet Theresa Acavedo. Why a Bearcat? "It's an awesome place to work at I love the staff, students and parents."
Meet Bob Aldrich. Why a Bearcat?"To me Bridgeport is my home, I love the staff and students. I truly know this is where I am meant to be. Once a Bearcat always a Bearcat."
Meet Jessica Foutch. Why a Bearcat? "To help serve the community that I live in."
Meet Dr. Samona L. Perry. Why a Bearcat? "Bearcats are the best and the students love Auntie Mona"
Meet Anthony Johnson. Why a Bearcat? "Challenging but AWESOME students, connections with staff, and a great classroom!"
Meet Shandelier Yarn. Why a Bearcat? "I am a teachers assistant 1st Year"
Meet Cheldora Haynes. Why a Bearcat? "This is where I belong."
Meet Seth Gronski. Why a Bearcat? "... In my role as the PE & Health teacher at Atkins MS, I get to share that passion and belief with students..."
Meet Brandon Knickerbocker. Why a Bearcat? "I am a bearcat because I fell in love with the school as a student teacher, I wanted to be somewhere that I could make a difference and help improve students lives."
Meet Dan Kiefer. Why a Bearcat? Iβm excited to be joining the team at Bridgeport-Spaulding High School as a History and English teacher. Iβve heard great things about the Bearcats, and Iβm looking forward to becoming part of the school community..."
MeetTamara Black. Why a Bearcat? "I was born a bearcat!!! My parents grow up in Bridgeport. I went to Bridgeport school and then became a teacher 1997. My children went to Bridgeport and I reside in the district still to day."
Meet Tachelle Landin. Why a Bearcat? "I love the family atmosphere and the children I have the pleasure of working with on a day to day basis."
Meet Tyra Cooper. Why a Bearcat? "Iβm a Bearcat because Bearcats are a family!... I love the districtβs commitment to provide our students with a quality education and the skills needed to be successful.
Meet Rachel Cain. Why a Bearcat? "I was raised as a Bearcat! I love my Bridgeport Community!"
Meet Christina MacKay. Why a Bearcat? "I love the teamwork & Feels like a family"
Meet Kara Wendling. Why a Bearcat? "The family atmosphere."
Meet Anitra Jiles. Why a Bearcat? "Because I believe in the success of community which embodies the vision and mission of BHSD"
Meet Brittany Aldrich. Why a Bearcat? "I love being in a community of staff and students that make everyone feel welcome."
Meet Ryan Love. Why a Bearcat? "To lead young people"
Meet Jenna Hughes. Why a Bearcat? "I enjoy a challenge."
Meet William Waters. Why a Bearcat? "I love the students, staff and Bridgeport-Spaulding community."
Meet Theresa Rose. Why a Bearcat? "I find that the Bearcat community truly functions as a family. Our family members come together to support both staff and students embracing No Barriers, Only Possibilities..."
Meet Lacey Jones. Why a Bearcat? " I have the amazing honor of being a homegrown teacher..."
Meet Amy Saha. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because way back in 2004, I subbed in the district and I was happy to apply and beyond grateful to have received an offer to teach here... I love the kids here, and I love my Bearcat family."
Meet Rebecca Ehrhardt. Why a Bearcat? "Being a Bearcat has brought me an extended family. .. Bearcats create a strong sense of community... We do so much more as Bearcats than teach curriculum, we teach what it means to be a community and a family."
Meet Sally Howell. Why a Bearcat? "I love the community. I love my co-workers. I love the students and families. There have been so many wonderful updates in the last 5 years. Can't wait to see what's to come."
Meet Tonya Particka. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because we are like a big family. The relationships and experiences I've bulit over the years have shaped my personal & professional life."
Meet Dawn Moler. Why a Bearcat? "I live and work in the district"
Meet Gina McLeod. Why a Bearcat? "Born and raised a Bearcat β€οΈπΎπ"
Meet Assegid Mersha. Why a Bearcat? "I believe in Hard work consistency and Tenacity and if we teach those principles to the next generation there is nothing they cant overcome or accomplish."
Meet Rhonda Evans. Why a Bearcat? "For the love of the learners."
Meet Jeff Ladd. Why a Bearcat? "Serving the staff, kids and the community"
Meet Sabrina Baston. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other."
Meet Linda Will. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other.
Meet Cora Greer. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other."
Meet Mary Webster. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because I knew there was a need here for teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of their students!"
Meet Breanna Brookens. Why a Bearcat? "The community is welcoming and refreshing. Everyone works together to help students learn."
Meet Stacie Ricker. Why a Bearcat? "I have been a Bearcat for almost 27 years, this place has become my family and my community since being hired in 1998. Bearcat Nation is an amazing bunch!"
Meet Julianne Weiss. Why a Bearcat? "I love the students and believe teaching here I am doing more than just teaching a subject, I am creating relationships and helping people grow into the adults they are meant to become."
Meet Mrs. Cartwright. Why a Bearcat? "We work as a team to help make our students successful."
Meet Misty Atwood. Why a Bearcat? "I love Bridgeport! When I am at work I feel like I am HOME! The people I work with are not just coworkers, they are friends!!! The students are not just kids, that are family!!! The atmosphere is safe, comfortable and loving!"
Meet Amy Heintz. Why a Bearcat? "When you are a Bearcat, you are part of a family! And... We aren't just teachers, we are listeners, problem solvers, we get to know our students, and we genuinely care about them."
Meet Vanessa Monroe. Why a Bearcat? "Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat!"
Meet Tracy Barker. Why a Bearcat? "I love being a Bearcat because I get to come to work everyday and see the smiling faces of the littlest Bearcats. I get to love on them and share in their excitement of their first leaning experiences."
Meet Catarina Juarez. Why a Bearcat? "As an alumni of Bridgeport High School giving back to the school district and the community is something that I look forward to everyday that I am working at Thomas White Elementary with our Little Bearcats"
Meet Jake Ross. Why a Bearcat? "I am a bearcat because I see all the potential in our young Bearcats and would love to see all of them follow their dreams and help them in any way be successful! "
Meet Lula Woodard. Why a Bearcat? " believe that Bearcats are strong, creative, enduring with many positive possibilities for their future."
Meet Ernest Huizar. Why a Bearcat? "To share my love of wrestling and help develop some success along the way"