MEET THE NEW STAFF

PRHS appoints fourteen new staff memebers at the start of the 2021 school year.

by Serenity Wulfing, social Media Director

Subject: English 1 teacher

Subject: English 2 and AP Literature

Interesting fact: Attended college at Cal Poly and obtained her Master’s Degree.

Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and going on hikes.

“I knew I really wanted to be a teacher after I worked in the tutoring center at Cal Poly, because at first I didn’t know if I wanted to teach, but working with those students made me like it a lot.”

Subject: School Psychologist

Interesting fact: Bryant is working on her pilot’s license and has been flying a twin Cessna 310 for a year.

Hobbies: Playing tennis and flying.

“I love kids and helping others.”

Subject: ARC room teacher

Interesting fact: Diaz is a former history teacher.

Hobbies: Traveling, reading, and being outdoors. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog Evy.

“I really enjoy working with students who sometimes need extra support and guidance. I am really excited for my new adventure as the ARC room teacher.”

Subject: PE 2 and PE 1

Interesting fact: Played college basketball at Reedley College.

Hobbies: Reading books, playing video games, traveling, and playing basketball.

“I came to Paso and started teaching at Lewis Middle school. Now at PRHs, I am excited to be a Bearcat.”

Subject:: Building trades in the CTE Department

Interesting fact: Before Sanchez became a teacher, he was a construction worker for 13 years

Hobbies: Going to the beach or golf course.

“I enjoyed teaching special education, but am excited to take my past work experience and use it for teaching and mentoring students interested in the building trades.”

Subject: Algebra 1 and Algebra 1A

Interesting fact: Studied abroad in Italy for a year and learned to speak Italian.

Hobbies: Embroidering, cross-stitch, paddleboarding, and surfing.

“I teach algebra because I have wanted to be a math teacher since I was a freshman in high school. I have always loved helping people and enjoyed math.”

Cesar Barajas: Read about the new EL Counselor on page 16.

Gerald Braxton: Read about PRHS’ new Assistant Principle on page 26.

Interesting fact: Cat mom to her three cats Todd, Cecilia Margot, and Olivia June.

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and exploring nature.

“I love teaching Freshmen because there is so much fresh energy, excitement, and possibility in the first year of high school”

Subject: English

Interesting fact: Lived in Santa Barbara for 10 years and attended UCSB.

Hobbies: Going outside and going to music shows.

“I teach english because I feel really strongly that if you can articulate what you want, you’re better at getting it. so to me it’s really important that students know how to read, write, and speak.”

Subject: Expository Reading and Writing.

Interesting Fact: As a student, her team won girl’s water polo CIF.

Hobbies: Valadez enjoys reading, baking, walking her dogs, and attending sporting events.

“I feel it is so important that everyone finds their voice and English is a wonderful way to do that. It allows you to explore various subjects while growing and cultivating your own thoughts and ideas.”

Subject: Modified Math and Special Education

Interesting fact: Tankersley lives at Lake Nacimiento.

Hobbies: Spending time with her dog, spending time with her husband and visiting friends in Ventura.

“I really care about kids, I care about education, and I care about quality. I really like all students so there’s not really a student I’ve ever had that I couldn’t get along with, and I just want them to know I’m here if they ever need anything.”

Subject: PE and Beginning Dance

Interesting fact: Wilshusen is a Bearcat alumni—Class of 2017.

Hobbies: Coaching track and field, cheer, and gymnastics. Spending time at the lake with friends and family, and taking vacations to tropical and historic locations.

“Being physically fit is a huge passion of mine, and I really enjoy getting to share that with others and help them learn how to live a healthy and active lifestyle.”

Subject: Freshman reading, Directive studies, and US history

Interesting fact: Makes an hour commute from King City to Paso Robles everyday.

Hobbies: Going to the beach, going outdoors and enjoys sports, and doing activities with my family.

“I teach this because I was signed to those classes. I really don’t have one specific subject that I’m assigned to so I just kind of spread myself out and help out as much as I can.”