Faculty
 

Colleen W. Mace
Colleen received her B.A. from California Western University in San Diego, California and her M.S. in Educational Administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.  She currently holds teaching credentials in California and Nevada, and has held teaching credentials in Maine and Washington.  She has taught for 31 years, all grades and combination grades 1st – 8th, and she has been a master teacher, mentor teacher, multiage program designer and developer and curriculum designer, as well as a leader in integrating technology into the elementary classroom.

 

Valerie Luce
Valerie received her BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and her M.A. in Educational Administration from Sacramento State University, graduating summa cum laude for both degrees.  This past year she has been supervising student teachers, and has served as an adjunct instructor for graduate studies in the Education Department of Washington State University in Spokane, WA.  She spent 3 years teaching on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico, as well as several years teaching in northern California schools, before becoming an elementary school administrator, first in California and then in Nevada.  She has designed district programs from Kindergarten through high school levels for regular education, alternative education, and at-risk students.

 

Cindy Noyes
Cindy is a veteran teacher and principal. She has extensive experience in teaching. She has special education training also. Her last superintendent stated she was the best teacher in his district.

 

Krista-Rae Helms
Ms Helms is a native of Hermon, Maine. She graduated from Thomas college with honors in elementary education. Her advisor, Wallace Alexander, is a trustee of Lee Academy. He reported Krista was a terrific young teacher and wonderful role model for children. Her latest supervisor reported she was a highly skilled teacher.