Teacher Associates

K-12 STUDY CANADA Teacher Associates are experienced teachers of Canada who have developed extensive social studies curriculum about Canada and who are interested in making presentations on Canada at regional conferences.

Most teacher associates are also active in their home state's Geographic Alliance and Council for the Social Studies.

You are welcome to contact them with questions about our programs and resources. They are happy to mentor teachers in their region about teaching Canada.

Contact Information

• Arizona Teacher Associates

  • Carole Ambroziak-Barnes: carolebarnes@ultrasw.com
    Doolen Middle School, Tucson, AZ

  • John-David Bowman: jdbowman@mpsaz.org
    Westwood HS, Mesa, AZ

  • Diana Friday: diana.friday@gmail.com
    Queen Creek Elementary School, Queen Creek, AZ

  • Dennis Rees: drees6@cox.net

  • Cynthia Shoemaker: cshoe@mindspring.com

• Colorado Teacher Associates

  • Peggy Arbuthnot: parbuthnot@cherrycreekschools.org
    Falcon Creek Middle School, Aurora, CO

  • George P. Banchero: george.banchero@dcsdk12.org
    Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Lone Tree, CO

  • Holly Bishop: Holly.Bishop@adams12.org
    Rocky Top Middle School, Thornton, CO

  • Katy Lapp: lappkc@earthlink.net
    Colorado College (Retired), Colorado Springs, CO

  • Marianne Kenney: kenney@dpsk12.org
    Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO

  • Michael Cawthra, Retired: michaelcawthra3855@msn.com
    (Elementary School) Morrison, CO
    Available for class presentations

  • Kathie Morsette: kmorsett@jeffco.k12.co.us
    Evergreen Middle School, Golden, CO

  • Nate Roberts: nathaniel.roberts@adams12.org
    Rocky Top Middle School, Thornton, CO

  • Anastasia Sunday: anastasia_sunday@psdr3.k12.co.us
    Estes Park Middle School, Estes Park, CO

  • Theresa Weickum: ktcgw@aol.com
    Sagewood Middle School, Parker, CO

• Iowa Teacher Associates

  • Karen Hartman: kmhartma@muscatine.k12.ia.us
    Colorado Elementary, Muscatine, IA

• Idaho Teacher Associates

  • Pamela Danielson: danielp@sd171.k12.id.us
    Orofino HS., Orofino, ID

    Gena Marker: karker.gena@meridianschools.org
    Centennial High School Boise, ID

• Indiana Teacher Associates

  • Gale Carter: augustgale@comcast.net
    E. Chicago Central H.S., E. Chicago, IN

• Florida Teacher Associates

  • Richard Delamater: delamar@ocps.k12.fl.us
    Gotha Middle School, Windermere, FL

• Georgia Teacher Associates

  • Hope Bentley: hope.bentley@gmail.com

  • Jennifer Dawson: Jennifer.Dawson@cobbk12.org
    Lost Mountain Middle School, Kennesaw, GA

• Hawaii Teacher Associates

  • Buff Winderbaum: b@winderbaum.com
    Parker School - Kamuela, HI

• Massachusetts Teacher Associates

  • Pamela Ritchie: ritchiep@doversherborn.org
    Pine Hill School, Sherborn, MA

• Michigan Teacher Associates

  • Ruth Writer: rutha.writer@comcast.net
    Michigan State University, Buchanan High School, Lansing and Buchanan, MI

• Minnesota Teacher Associates

  • Jan Hertel: jhertel@hastings.k12.mn.us
    Hastings Middle School, Hastings, MN

  • JoAnn Trygestad: jtrygestad@gmail.com
    Rosemount Middle School, Rosemount, MN

  • Jessica Winkelaar: jwinkelaar@gmail.com
    My Wonderful World Outreach, National Geographic Society, Minneapolis, MN
    

• Montana Teacher Associates

  • Dr. Jioanna Carjuzaa: carjuzaa@montana.edu
    Montana State University, Department of Education, Bozeman, MT

  • Eric Swenson: rockingebar@hotmail.com
    Denton High School, Denton, MT

• New Hampshire Teacher Associates

  • Stephen Beaupré: Stephen.Beaupre@valley.net
    Plainfield School, Meriden, NH
    

  • Deb Blake: debsblake@yahoo.com
    Campton Elementary School, Campton, NH

• New York Teacher Associates

  • Les Buell, Retired: LesJaneB@aol.com
    (Middle School) East Williamson, NY
    Available for class presentations

  • Dean June, Retired: capitalhill@rochester.rr.com
    SUNY Geneseo Geneseo, NY
    Available for class presentations

  • Kathleen O'Hagan: 45throad@gmail.com

• North Carolina Teacher Associates

  • Cathie McIntyre: cathie.mcintyre@dpsnc.net
    Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC

• Oregon Teacher Associates

  • Brian Fenderson: bbfenderson@aol.com
    Cascade Union High School, Turner, OR

  • Lisa Iverson: LIverson@cascade.k12.or.us
    Cascade High School, Turner, OR

• South Carolina Teacher Associates

  • Cynthia Carlisle: carlisle72@yahoo.com
    Seneca High School, Seneca, SC

  • Liz Martin: cybrarianliz@gmail.com
    Saluda Trail Middle School, Rock Hill, SC

  • Rosemary McGee: rmcgee@orangeburgprep.com
    Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Orangeburg, SC

  • Linda Smith: lismith@richlandone.org
    AC Flora High School, Columbia, SC

  • Mary Snow Thornton: mthornton@orangeburgprep.com
    Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Orangeburg, SC

• Texas Teacher Associates

  • Kay Geiger: kgeiger@suddenlink.net
    Slaton Junior High, Lubbock, TX

• Vermont Teacher Associates

  • Diane White: dianenaywhite@hotmail.com
    Newton School, South Stafford, VT

• Virginia Teacher Associates

  • Lynn Wilczewski: lynn_wilczewski@ccpsnet.net
    Monacan High School, Richmond, VA

• Washington Teacher Associates

  • Karen Boschker (French Language): boschkerk@issaquah.wednet.edu
    St. Philomena School, Des Moines, WA

  • Mark Bowden: mark_bowden@ycs.wednet.edu
    Yelm Middle School, Yelm, WA

  • Carol Gnojewski: petiterouge88@gmail.com
    Monroe Middle School, Monroe, WA

  • Jennifer Hallenbeck: jennyhallenbeck@gmail.com
    Inglemoor High School, Kenmore, WA

  • Annie Hawksford: ahawksford@asbschool.org
    Assumption-St. Bridget School, Seattle, WA

  • Meghan Hoyer: mhoyer@stphil.com
    St. Philomena School, Des Moines, WA

  • Ann Nachtigal: anachtigal@asbschool.org
    Assumption-St. Bridget School, Seattle, WA

  • Paulette Thompson: pqthompson@seattleschools.org
    Middle College High School, Seattle, WA

  • Leslie Adamson: canamgirl@comcast.net
    Options High School, Bellingham, WA

  • Tim Voie: tim.voie@tumwater.k12.wa.us
    Secondary Options, Tumwater, WA

K-12 STUDY CANADA is able to provide up to $300 in travel-related expenses to teacher-associates who give presentations on Canada and act as representatives of K-12 STUDY CANADA by distributing informational handouts about our resources to other educators.

If you are interested in becoming a K-12 STUDY CANADA Teacher Associate, please contact Tina.Storer@wwu.edu.