KUSD #20 Organizational Chart - Kingman Unified School District #20

Superintendent's Office

Gretchen Dorner

Superintendent

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 1989. I started as a paraprofessional and then moved into a teaching position soon after. I have also been a Teacher on Assignment, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Director of Title I and Assessment, and I am the Superintendent since 2019. I am proud to have worked on behalf of Kingman area families for over 32 years. One of my greatest joys is finding creative and relative ways to professionally develop myself, our staff and ultimately our students. We all have the opportunity to engage in servant leadership and positively impact our communities' collective future regardless of position or placement. Brilliance blooms in all corners of this district when we work together toward a common goal.

Jeri Wolsey

Assistant Superintendent

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 1992. I started as a paraeducator in our dropout prevention program, then became a teacher at Manzanita Elementary School. I then became Assistant Principal at Mt. Tipton when it was PreK-12th grade. Later I moved to La Senita as the Assistant Principal before moving into the Principal position with Manzanita Elementary. After a few years I came to the District Office as the Curriculum Director and later became the Assistant Superintendent.

Valerie Portillo

Communications Manager

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2021. I started working with Kingman Unified School District as a Human Resources Coordinator. In 2022, I moved into my current position as the Communications Manager. I love being able to share and promote our school district to the community about all the great things we do for our students. I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs. I love to try new recipes and travel.

Gretchen Dorner

Superintendent

Tasks:

Oversees the entire educational system and enforces the statutes and rules of the state of Arizona, the federal government, and Governing Board Policies.

Jeri Wolsey

Assistant Superintendent

Tasks:

Supports supervision of District's compliance with guidelines, mandates and regulations governing instructional matters, information technology and transportation services.

Valerie Portillo

Communications Manager

Tasks:

Provide crisis communication support to schools and community when necessary
Promote District and Schools through use of social media and newsletters
Provide and design flyers, brochures, banners
Take videos of photos and videos of school events
Work with local media outlets to promote learning at KUSD
Collaborate with web designer for up to date website content
Participate in community events to promote school district and answer questions

Human Resources

Angela Moreschi

Director of Human Resources

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2017. I was offered the position of HR Director for Kingman Unified School District and am thrilled to still be serving in that capacity today. Other accomplishments include obtaining and maintaining professional human resources certification through The Society for Human Resource Management and HR Certification Institute. As a public servant, we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, families, residents and staff every day. It is a profound responsibility and also a wonderful gift. That is why I am passionate about my job. My husband and I live in Lake Havasu City with our dog Patches, who we adopted from the Humane Society. I enjoy being outdoors and love to cook!

Angela Moreschi

Director of Human Resources

Tasks:

Employee Relations
Employment Contracts
Employee Handbook
Classification and compensation
Performance Management
Unemployment

Wendy Audet

Receptionist

Tasks:

District office reception
Office inventory/supplies
Mailing processing
Special Projects

Jenny Bruce

Human Resources Manager

Tasks:

Family Medical Leave and ALL Leave of Absence Requests
Employee Accommodations
Records Management
Substitute teacher recruitment and problem resolution

Annmarie Coomer

HR Classified Coordinator

Tasks:

Classified staff marketing
Recruiting and onboarding
Substitute teacher processing and placement
Auxiliary staff hiring/onboarding

Scott Grace

HR Certified Coordinator

Tasks:

Professional staff marketing
Recruitment and onboarding
Teaching Certification
Student teacher placement
Teacher exchange program

Vickie Treadway

HR Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

HR Compliance audits/reports
Employee evaluation tracking
HR Records maintenance
District Office reception

Business and Finance Department

Colleen Mulhollen

Director of Business and Finance

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2022 as the Director of Business and Finance. Prior to working here I worked as a Budget Analyst for four years with Creighton Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona. In my free time I love spending time with my family and children.

Colleen Mulhollen

Director of Business and Finance

Tasks:

Recruitment and Retention
Oversees budgets, capital, audits, reconciliations
Oversees Chartwells (Food Service)
Renovations and school facility board

Tianna Troxel

Payroll Coordinator

Tasks:

Payroll
Taxes
Garnishments

Michelle Stout

Grant Manager

Tasks:

Grants Manager
F.I.T. Liaison
21st CCLC District Coordinator

Mequila Buck

Benefits/Payroll Specialist

Tasks:

Benefits
Payroll
Taxes
Workers Compensation

Victoria Edwards

Synergy Specialist

Tasks:

Synergy
Class Schedules
Enrollment
Attendance
Student Files

Jesse Grimm

Synergy Specialist

Tasks:

Synergy
Class Schedules
Enrollment
Attendance
Student Files

Donette Piccinetti

Business & Finance Manager

Tasks:

Procurement
Bids
Assets
Selling Equipment
Facility use

Lisa Van Natta

Accounts Payable

Tasks:

All Accounts Payable

Mitzi Wilcox

Accounts Payable/Student Activities

Tasks:

Student Activities
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Tax Credits
Student Clubs

Academic Services

Shelley Oestmann

Director of Federal Programs

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 1991. I started as a Paraprofessional in a Special Education classroom. I then became a teacher and taught 3rd and 4th grade as well as a K-8 Computer Teacher. I moved into school administration before becoming the Federal Programs Director. In my spare time, I love to garden and do puzzles.

Margaret Stevenson

Advanced Learning Coordinator

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 1991. I hold a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and have taught every grade level from Preschool to 12th grade. I am also a certified yoga teacher, a hiker and a world traveler.

Liz Albin

Director of Secondary Curriculum and Assessment

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2000. I have been at 4 schools ranging from Kindergarten to high school. I have taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades and have been both a reading coach and instructional coach. My hobbies include creating spreadsheets, crafting, reading, and cooking. I love to travel with my family, especially if it includes sitting in the sun near water.

Lisa Sipe

Assessment Coordinator K-12

Shelley Oestmann

Director of Federal Programs

Tasks:

Oversees Federal Grants (Title Grants I, II, III, IV)
School Improvement
Mentors New Teachers
Professional Development
Foster Care - BID Meetings
English Learners
MOWR (Move On When Reading)
Dyslexia Designee
Migrant/Immigrant Students
Instructional Coaches

Margaret Stevenson

Advanced Learning Coordinator

Tasks:

Oversees Gifted and Talented (K-8)
Cambridge International and Assessment Program District Wide
Liaison with MCC regarding Dual Enrollment Programs

Liz Albin

Director of Secondary Curriculum and Assessment

Tasks:

Curriculum Adoptions and Implementation
Secondary Assessments (ACT, Civics, and Cambridge)
High School Online Classes (Edgenuity)
Performance Matters (Assessments and Data Dashboard)
High School CCRI

Lisa Sipe

Assessment Coordinator K-12

Tasks:

District Assessment Coordinator K-12 (State and District Testing)
AZELLA Assessment Coordinator K-12 (EL "English Language" State Testing Alternate Assessment Coordinator K-12 (MSAA/SPED)
State Testing KEA Assessment Coordinator ( "Kindergarten Entry Assessment")
Testing for District EL Coordinator K-12 (EL "English Language" curriculum and requirements in District K-5 Curriculum)
Instruction and Assessments (Assessments include K-5 i-Ready and Dyslexia benchmark testing)

Michelle Stout

Grant Manager

Tasks:

Grants Manager
F.I.T. Liaison
21st CCLC District Coordinator

Jennifer Collins

Home Instruction Support Teacher

Tasks:

Provides homebound services to students unable to attend school
Coordinates service locations with families

Wendy Kufleitner

Classified Coordinator for Federal Programs

Tasks:

Professional Development setup and data entry
Title I Eligibility Forms
Foster Student Reporting
Migrant Reporting
Administrative Assistant Duties

Ricardo Nunez

ELL Specialist

Tasks:

Spanish Translator for Meetings and Enrollments
EL Assessments

Julie Tapia

Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

Administrative assistant to Jeri Wolsey
Oversees district ordering of textbooks and resource materials in storage

Evelyn Whittaker

Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

Administration for Disciplinary Hearing Functions
Administration duties for Families in Transition (F.I.T.)
Monitors and Assists with Online Tutoring Center at AZYP

Mary Witmer

District Health Supervisor

Tasks:

Train School Health Attendants

Parent Liaison

Stacey Mayo

Parent Liaison

Biography:

I've been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District in various roles since 1998. I enjoy outdoor activities, working out and spending time with my family. I look forward to helping you navigate the different platforms that KUSD#20 offers and making your school year a successful one.

Stacey Mayo

Parent Liaison & Discipline Hearing Officer

Tasks:

Oversees Attendance Officers
Discipline Hearings
Parent Complaints/Concerns
Title IX Investigations

Evelyn Whittaker

Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

Administration for Disciplinary Hearing Functions
Administration duties for Families in Transition (F.I.T.)
Monitors and Assists with Online Tutoring Center at AZYP

Communications

Valerie Portillo

Communications Manager

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2021. I started working with Kingman Unified School District as a Human Resources Coordinator. In 2022, I moved into my current position as the Communications Manager. I love being able to share and promote our school district to the community about all the great things we do for our students. I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs. I love to try new recipes and travel.

Special Education

Vicki Trujillo

Director of Special Education

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District for 22 years. I started as a 4th grade teacher at Hualapai Elementary School. I then moved into administration and became the principal at Cerbat Elementary before moving into the District Office in Special Education. While at Cerbat I was fortunate to have the autism support program on our campus and absolutely loved working with our students with disabilities. Through working at Cerbat I realized special education was where I belonged and this is why I joined the Sped Department. I have a Masters in Education Technology and a Masters in Administration. I am currently working on a BCBA certification to be able to provide additional support to our special education students.

Stephenie Castillo

Special Education Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

Special Education Secretary Coordinator
Sped Census
Medicaid
Billing
Purchasing
EIEP Pro

Eve Northey

Special Education Instructional Coach

Tasks:

Coaching of Teachers
Coordinate trainings and school visits
IEP Training

William Pottenburgh

Transition Coordinator

Tasks:

Transition Plans
Summary of Performance
Coordination of post school activities
Training for High School Staff

Vicki Trujillo

Director of Special Education

Tasks:

Special Education Services
Programming IEP Training and Compliance Related Services Provider (Speech, OT, PT)
Contract Services School
Counselors
Nursing Services
Immunization Clinics
Community Services
Southwest Behavioral

I.T. Department

Timothy Gardner

Director of Technology

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2015. I started as a Summer intern on June 1, 2015. From here I worked my way up to Computer Technician, a position I held for 6 years. When the opportunity became available, I was able to secure the title of Junior Network Administrator. After a year of working with KUSD administrators I was accepted as the new Director of Technology.

Timothy Gardner

Director of Technology

Tasks:

Maintains all projects, managing, and future plans for IT department
Maintains relationships with KUSD partners and vendors
Works with System Administrator to initiate integrations and maintain databases

Shane Sexton

System Administrator

Tasks:

Accounts
Servers
Databases
Integrations

Jerome Asich

Audio/Visual Technician

Tasks:

Sets up audio and video for all events

Aaron Bemelman

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites
Lee Williams High School and Hualapai Elementary

Arnold Frederickson

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites
Black Mountain, KOLA, PAC, and Mt. Tipton Elementary

Charles Fuller

Network Administrator

Tasks:

Network
Phones

Stephanie Gordon

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites
White Cliffs Middle and Desert Willow Elementary

Ryan Henderson

Junior Network Administrator

Tasks:

Updates and creates website content
Accounts
Network

Robert Hussey

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites
Kingman High and La Senita/Little Explorers

Jason Picard

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites
Manzanita Elementary and District Office

Stanley Stephney

Computer Technician

Tasks:

Computer Technician for school sites

Claire Whitley

Cyber Security Admin

Tasks:

Filter
Training
Compliance

Bus Transportation

Tandy Janson

Bus and Transportation Manager

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2016. I started here as the Bus Supervisor in 2016 and then became Bus and Transportation Manager in 2020. I like to spend my free time with my family which includes my 5 adult children and 18 grandchildren!

Tandy Janson

Bus and Transportation Manager

Tasks:

Oversees Bus and Transportation Department
Recruitment and Retention of Bus Drivers
Purchase and Sales of Buses Purchase White Fleet Vehicles
Trip Schedules
Mileage Reporting

Missie Anderson

Safety Trainer

Tasks:

Trains new bus drivers
Classroom Trainer
Behind the wheel trainer
3rd party Tester
Bus Driver

Wendy Baldenegro

Dispatcher for Special Needs / Home School

Tasks:

AM Bus Dispatcher
Dispatcher for Special Needs/Homeschool
Answers Phones
Routes bus routes
Schedule Buses

Gaie Cox

Dispatcher for Field Trips

Tasks:

AM Bus Dispatcher
Regular Education Routing
Dispatcher for Field Trips
Answers Phones
Routes bus routes
Schedule Buses

Elizabeth Lopez

PM Dispatcher

Tasks:

PM Bus Dispatcher
Answers Phone Calls

Andrew Rippee

PM Dispatcher

Tasks:

PM Bus Dispatcher
Answers Phone Calls

Valerie Scurti

Administrative Assistant

Tasks:

White Fleet Vehicle Coordinator and Scheduler
Bus Driver
Administrative Assistant to Bus and Transportation Manager

Warehouse

Donnie Faver

Warehouse Manager

Biography:

I have been caring for kids with Kingman Unified School District since 2004. My first 11 years were in the Maintenance department as the Administrative Assistant and for the last 8 years I have been the Warehouse Manager. My favorite pastimes are spending time with my family, trips with my wife and playing golf.