September 18, 2013
Dear Parents:
I appreciate your interest in the qualifications of staff personnel at Solen/Cannon Ball School District #3.
I want to assure our patrons of the quality of the education we deliver, and sharing staff qualifications is
an excellent means to illustrate our commitment to our students. I want to offer the best teachers and
paraprofessionals available to the Solen-Cannon Ball Schools. The following is a list of teachers, their
major degree, any other degree or certificate, their years of teaching experience and “Yes” or “No” as to
if they are highly qual;ified. All listed have met the licensing requirements for the state of North Dakota
for the 2013-14 school year.
Matthew Brito- Social Studies (7-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Social Studies, 1 year. Yes.
Jenna Button- Math 180/Math 7-12
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Mathematics education and Physical Education, 1 year. Yes.
Shayana Doerr- Speech
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Advanced Degree: Master of Science- Speech Language Pathology, 2 years. Yes.
Samantha Dolajak- First Grade
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Credential: Title 1 Reading, 5 years. Yes.
Deborah Eagle- Fourth Grade Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, 7 years. Yes.
Ken Ehley- Mathematics (7-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Civil Engineering, Mathematics 9-12, Composite Science
Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Mathematics, 18 years. Yes.
Lauraine Ehley- Family & Consumer Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Home Economics, Science, 13 years. Yes.
Steve Folmer- School Counselor (K-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Minor: Physical Education,
Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Education Guidance and Counseling, 24 years. Yes.
Darlene Froelich- SLD- Special Education- Elementary (K-6)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Special Education
Certification: ID and SLD, 24 years. Yes.
Lori Hager- Art (7-12), Social Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Art, History, 31 years. Yes.
Sarah Halls- Sixth Grade
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education
Credential: Title 1 Reading, 3 years. Yes.
Todd Hanson- Data Coordinator
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, 23 years. Yes.
Amber James- SPED/ED (7th & 8th LD/ED/MR)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Minor: Special Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Science- Special Ed. Strategist, 3 years. Yes.
Rhonda Krein- Special Education Resource Room- High School (9-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Special Education,
Certification: SLD, MR, 30 years. Yes.
Jeffery Laity- General Music (K-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-General/Instrumental Music K-12, Music theory/appreciation9-12, 12 years. Yes.
Jackie Longacre- Fifth Grade Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, 33 years. Yes.
Corey Morin- Science (7-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Secondary science, 1 year. Yes.
Rebecca Nagel - Third grade
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, 1 year. Yes.
Elise Overvold- Title 1 Reading (k-6)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education,
Advanced degree: Master of Science in Learning Disability
Certifications: Title 1 Reading, Kindergarten endorsement, 23 years. Yes.
Kurt Peterson- English Attendance & graduation monitor/ISS
Degree: Bachelor of Science- English, Technology (Computer Information Systems),
Minor: Philosophy, Advanced Degree: Masters of Art- Secondary Administration,
Certification: Information technology, 12 years. Yes.
Deb Roberts- Second Grade Teacher, ELL (k-12)
Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education
Endorsements: ELL, Library, and Kindergarten, 28 years. Yes.
Jonelle Schmidt- Kindergarten Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Business, Minor: Economics,
Endorsements: Kindergarten, 26 years. Yes.
Rachael Southam- High School Reading Intervention, 7&8 grade language arts
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Speech Communications, English, Minor: History
Credentials: Title 1 Reading Title 1 Secondary Generalist, 5 years. Yes.
June Szczur- Title 1 Reading Strategist (k-3), Culture (1-6)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education and Art
Credentials: Title 1 math and reading (1-6)
Endorsements: Middle School, 24 years. Yes.
Timothy Thueson- Title 1 Coordinator, Title 1 reading and math (1-6)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Academic concentration: English,
Advanced Degree: Masters in Education
Credentials: Level 1 Elementary Principal, Title 1 Coordinator, Title 1 Reading/Math,
36 years. Yes.
Joe Two Bear- Dakota/Lakota Language Culture (7-12), SPED (k-6)
Degree: Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, Special Education
Advanced Degree: Masters in Education,
Certification: Lakota/Dakota Language Culture, 16 years. Yes.
Margaret Unruh- Second Grade Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education, Minor: Reading
Certification: Title 1 Reading, 24.5 years. Yes.
James Vandal- Physical Education/Health (K-12)
Degree: Bachelor of Science- Physical Education and Health, 6 years. Yes.
Stephanie Volk- Early Childhood Special Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Science: Special Education Strategist,
Credential: Early Childhood SPED, 4 years. Yes.
Kari Wilson- High School English (9-12), Journalism
Degree: Bachelor of Science- English, 4 years. Yes.
The following paraprofessionals have completed the paraprofessional certification.
Kacey Isbell- Sub/Paraprofessional Certificate, 5 years, Yes.
Jessica Lester- Title 1 Paraprofessional Certificate, 1 year, Yes.
Daniel Martin- Title 1 Paraprofessional Certification, 3 year, Yes.
Wendy White- Title 1 Paraprofessional Certification, 1 year, Yes.
You may call or visit the school to obtain additional information. You also may visit the Education
Standards and Practices website: www.state.nd.us/espb/licensur/types.htm to view descriptions of the
types of teaching licenses in North Dakota. If at any time during the school year your child is taught by a
teacher who is not highly qualified for four or more consecutive weeks, you will receive a notice from
the school. Please contact me any time if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tim Thueson
Title 1 Coordinator