6-12 Staff
Jenny Whelan, 6-12 Principal
jwhelan@k12.com | (208)-954-3196
10 years with IDVA
BS in Elementary Education from Bemidji State University; MS Education from Bemidji State University; Educational Leadership from Minnesota State University Moorhead
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA are the relationships I get to build with students, parents, and staff. It is truly a pleasure watching students learn and grow."
Amber Hatrock, Assistant Principal
ahatrock@idahova.org | (208)-687-9024 / (208)-610-4123
BS in Education from Lewis-Clark State College
11 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is providing educational opportunities to students across the entire state of Idaho."
Esther Adcock, 6-12 Teacher
eadcock@idahova.org | (208)-447-4649
MS in Multidisciplinary Studies from Eastern Oregon University
10 years with IDVA
'My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the opportunity I have to help students thrive in their education in our unique online setting, to find joy in learning something new, and to hopefully make their day a little brighter, as they do mine."
Holly Bauer (Stettler), 6-12 Math Intervention Specialist
hbauer@idahova.org | (208)-505-7895
BA in Elementary Education from Idaho State University
3 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is my colleagues."
Angel Beutler, 6-12 Math Teacher
abeutler@idahova.org | (208)-329-0915
BA in Education from Idaho State University
2 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the students!"
abotz@idahova.org | (208)-727-7507
BA in Elementary Education from Western Governors
University; M.Ed of Educational Technology from American College of Education
3 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is getting to know all of the students."
John Benson, 6-12 Teacher
jbenson@idahova.org | (208)608-6935
BA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University; M.Ed in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is lunch break and cafeteria duty."
Becky Bermensolo, 6-12 Teacher
bbermensolo@idahova.org | (208)-407-8191
BA in Education from University of Idaho
15 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is everyone I get to work with! The people are wonderful!"
Jon Botz, 6-12 Teacher
jbotz@idahova.org | (208)-481-1400
BS in Physical Education and Coaching from Bemidji State University
2 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is getting involved in my students lives and futures."
Susan Carns, 6-12 Science Teacher
scarns@idahova.org | (208)-819-5861
BA in Education from University of Montana; M.Ed in Curriculum and Technology from University of Phoenix
17 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is supporting families and students in their school of choice and pursuit of academic success."
Carrie Chizum, 6-12 Teacher
cchizum@idahova.org | (208)-490-3132
BA in Education from Boise State University
12 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the amazing staff that I get to work with and also the students that get this opportunity to learn with us."
Sean Dorris, 6-12 Teacher (Department Chair)
sdorris@idahova.org | (208)-954-1673
BA in History and Political Science from University of Montana; M.Ed from University of Idaho; K-12 Principal Endorsement in Idaho
11 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with a wide range of students."
edouville@idahova.org | (208)-598-5637
BA in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Grand Canyon University
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is being a part of a school community that strongly supports and encourages staff, students, and families. "
Angela Farnes, 6-12 Teacher
afarnes@idahova.org | (208)-446-7280
BA in English with 6-12 Education Endorsement from Lewis-Clark State College; M.Ed in English with Emphasis in Education in progress at Grand Canyon University
9 years with IDVA
“My favorite thing about working for IDVA is inspiring students to achieve their academic potential through GRIT and perseverance.”
Schuyler Fitzwater, 6-12 Teacher
sfitzwater@idahova.org | (208)-565-8328
BA in History from Nevada State; M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Touro University
2 years with IDVA
My favorite thing about working for IDVA is face to face events with staff and students!"
Samie Hartney, 6-12 Teacher
shartney@idahova.org | (208)-421-2482
BA in Education with Endorsement in K-8 English and 6-9 Math from Whitworth University
9 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is playing a vital role in school choice."
Tamara Hutton, 6-12 Teacher
thutton@idahova.org | (208)-615-1954
BA in English Teaching from Boise State University; MEd in
Reading from Northwestern Nazarene University
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the freedom to work from home and offering students multiple opportunities through the courses I teach."
Becky Ipsen, 6-12 Teacher
bipsen@idahova.org | (208)-251-3792
BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Management & Associates in Fine
Arts from Utah State University
15 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the people I work with."
Kellsie Kater, 6-12 Teacher
kkater@idahova.org | (208)-615-1786
BA Elementary Education and MA in Literacy from Boise State University
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is seeing the success that families have with our setting when they may not have had that anywhere else."
Christine Lake, 6-12 Teacher
clake@idahova.org | (208)-547-7250
BS in Biology from Idaho State University; MH.Ed from Idaho State University
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is helping students reach their academic goals."
Quinn Lindsay, 6-12 Teacher
qlindsay@idahova.org | (208)-954-0479
BA in Secondary Education from Idaho State University; M.Ed in Administration and Education Leadership from Lamar University
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is our staff and students!"
Michelle Mattson, 6-12 Teacher (Department Chair)
mmattson@idahova.org | (208)-407-8186
BS in Physical Education from Idaho State University
Idaho Teaching Certificate K-12 PE, K-12 Health, 6-12 Biology
13 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about IDVA is the wonderful teachers I work with and the opportunity I have to meet awesome students and families"
mmccullough@idahova.org | (208) 784-3387
BS in Secondary Education from University of Idaho;
1st year with IDVA, 6th year teaching public 6-12 school
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the staff on my PLC team. Everyone has been so funny and kind. I'm looking forward to a really great year!"
Megan Orias, 6-12 Teacher (Department Chair)
morias@idahova.org | (208)-936-9913
BA in Math Education from Northwestern Nazarene University; M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Boise State University; Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Consulting Teacher Endorsement
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the amazing group of people that I get to interact with on a daily basis!"
Lisa Percifield, 6-12 Teacher
lpercifield@idahova.org | (208)-740-9719
BA in Multidisciplinary Studies from Eastern Oregon University;
M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with English as a New Language Endorsement from Northwestern Nazarene University
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is having the opportunity to teach and learn with our students."
Adrienne Shilling, 6-12 Teacher (Science Department Chair)
ashilling@idahova.org | (208)-824-5729
BS in Biology & Secondary Education from Idaho State University
11 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is learning is happening everywhere!"
Carrie Stuart, 6-12 Teacher
cstuart@idahova.org | (208)-954-0801
BA in Education K-8 from Boise State University & Full
Endorsement K-12 Special Education
9 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is my incredible students and our wonderful school culture."
No'el Tew, 6-12 Teacher
ntew@idahova.org | (208)-680-6408
BA in Secondary Education from Idaho State University
14 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is my coworkers and the fun use of technology."
Danette Thompson, 6-12 Teacher
dthompson@idahova.org | (208)-604-8126
BA in Secondary Education from Idaho State University
2 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the fun students!"
Bob Vialpando, 6-12 Teacher
bvialpando@idahova.org | (208)-985-4254
BS in Mathematics from Idaho State University; MS in
Mathematics Education from Boise State University
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is tacos."
Andrea Wells, 6-12 Group Master Teacher
awells@idahova.org | (208)-954-3185
BA in English from University of California, Riverside; MA in
Curriculum and Instruction from La Sierra University
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the people --- colleagues, students, and families with whom I work."
Rachele Asbury, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
rasbury@idahova.org | (208)-512-5881
BS in Business and Technology Education and Marketing
Education & M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Idaho
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is ability to teach students and work with staff from all over the state of Idaho."
Maeli Bastian, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
mbastian@idahova.org | (208)-936-9856
BS in Secondary Education; MSHE from Idaho State University
8 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is my colleagues and thinking outside the box for our students."
Michelle Boggs, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
mboggs@idahova.org | (208)-921-9026
BA in Biology from Wittenberg University; MA in Earth Science from Wright State University
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is getting to know our students and families and helping them find success."
Susan Davies, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
sdavies@idahova.org | (208)-954-3402
BS in Secondary Education from University of Idaho; M.E.T. in Educational Technology from Boise State University
6 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with students and our great staff."
Carolyn Fabis, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
cfabis@Idahova.org | (208)-318-4303
BA in Marketing Communication from Columbia College Chicago; MA in Educational Technology from University of Phoenix.
8 years with IDVA
“My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the students we get to work with.”
Kristy Green, Insight School of Idaho HS Teacher
kgreen@idahova.org | (208)-847-5610
BA in Health and English Education from Idaho State University
7 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the students and teachers I get to work with."