Department Information

See each department page below for teacher contact information and other department information

AVID


Juilanne Lohr-Shelton - AVID 8
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Nick Gallaudet - AVID 9
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Christine Baker - AVID Skills
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Electives
Yves Bouyssounouse 
Home Economics
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James Shimek
Industrial Tech, Multimedia, Robotics
[email protected]

Carrie Ziser
Art
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Julianne Lohr-Shelton
Bridge 
[email protected]

Mike Tobey
Bridge
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Scott Daugherty
Drama
[email protected]

Dustin Greenler
Leadership
[email protected]



English
Natasha Polk - English 7, English 8
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Maggie Wu - English 7, English 8
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Katie Herrick-Jasper - English 9
[email protected]

Christine Baker - English 7
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Lisa Gaskill - English 8, English 9
[email protected]
English Learners
Maggie Wu - STEEL
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Katie Herrick-Jasper - ELD 
[email protected]

Christine Baker - STEEL
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Harper Junior High School provides 3 levels of designated ELD (English Language Development) classes. All English Learners will be assigned ELD courses either in ELD or STEEL. Students' course designation will be determined by looking at a variety of factors, including their scores on the most recent ELPAC exam. Teachers work together in these courses, and sometimes students will combine with other ELD classes for learning opportunities. Students are able to move easily between the ELD courses, moving to the appropriate level without a disruption to the rest of their schedule.

Check out our English Learner website for more details and upcoming dates.
Health
Briana Sanchez - Health 7, Health 9
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Math
Math picture
“Math is the only true universal language”

Yves Bouyssounouse 
IM Math 2, CC Math 2/3
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Scott Daugherty 
IM 1, CC Math 2
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Kelly Sacchi
CC Math 2, CC Math 3
[email protected]

Karl Machschefes
IM 1, CC Math 3
[email protected]
 
Music
Welcome to the Harper Music Department!

As lifelong musicians ourselves, we believe deeply in the power of a music education to enhance a person's emotional, social, and intellectual development. 
And - making music together is fun!

Please use the links below to connect with our music teachers.

Greg Brucker - Orchestra, Concert Band
[email protected]
Orchestra Website

 


Physical Education
Darcie Hauger - 7th Grade
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Heather Taylor - 8th Grade
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Tom Taylor - 9th Grade
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Science
Sarah Huminski
Science 7, Science 8
[email protected]

Julie Lohr-Shelton
Science 7
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Ken McKim
Science 8, Biology
[email protected]

Amy Bays
Science 8, Biology
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Social Science
Welcome to the History Department!

Harper Junior High School’s History Department provides students with an opportunity to work toward achieving the six goals of DJUSD’s graduate profile through an exploration of centuries of global history. By examining the political, religious, social, and economic influences throughout history, students will create connections to the modern world. Through collaboration, our department works to ensure students are developing critical thinking skills while considering multiple perspectives both in history and in the classroom. At Harper, students will explore world civilizations around the world in 7th grade, the birth and development of the United States in 8th grade, and modern global geography and issues in 9th grade. Our goal as social science instructors is to help Harper students leave the school ready to be better global citizens.


Dustin Greenler - U.S. History and Social Studies 7
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Mike Tobey - U.S. History
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Ma Lee Vang -Social Studies 7, U.S. History
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Nick Gallaudet - Ethnic Studies
[email protected]
Special Education
Cyndee Vierra  
Psychologist
[email protected]

Jennifer Hessl
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Jeff Perkins
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Abbi Furlow
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World Languages
Naoko McHale - Japanese 
[email protected]
Mrs. McHale's Website

Kelly Ridgeway - Spanish
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Kirsten Street-Spanish 
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Kyle Policar - Spanish
[email protected]

Spanish Continuity Resource - many resources!