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L'Anse
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HENRY AUGUSTINE
heaugusti@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 372 |
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| Mr. Hank Augustine
graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1985 and
started working at L'Anse Area School the same year. He
received his Masters degree in Educational
Administration from NMU in 1992. Since being hired at
L'Anse Mr. Augustine has taught 7th, 8th and 9th grade
science classes, General science, Earth Science,
Physical Science, Biology, Conservation, Anatomy &
Physiology and Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
He has also taught health, psychology, sociology and
social studies. Currently Mr. Augustine teaches 9th
grade science, Anatomy & Physiology and Conservation.
Over the years Mr. Augustine has coached 7th & 8th grade
basketball, junior varsity and varsity football and was
head boys track coach. Mr. Augustine resides in Aura
with his wife and two children. |
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BRENDA
BALLOR
brballor@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 313 |
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| I have been a teacher at L’Anse Area Schools for 29
years. I have a masters in secondary education, and am
vocationally certified. This year I am teaching physical
education in grades 6-12. |
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HOLLY BELANGER
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 321
hobelange@laschools.k12.mi.us
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Hi, Hola! my name is Holly Belanger and this is my
ninth year in teaching. I am a CMU and Wayne State graduate. I am currently
teaching Spanish to middle and high school students. I am also certified to
teach French. I have studied in Quebec, Mexico and Spain. I have also traveled
to France and Switzerland. I enjoy bike riding, reading, traveling, attending
church, and eating out. I am happily married and live in L'Anse. |
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JIM BERTAGNOLI
jabertagn@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 400 |
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| Graduated from Northern
Michigan Univ. with a BS in Industrial Education in
1973. Worked a year at the Manitowoc Public schools as a
Metals and Auto teacher. In 1974 Moved to L'Anse to
teach Metals and Small Engine Repair. He also has taught
woods and machine shop and junior high Tech Prep. He is
the Skills USA/VICA advisor a position he has held for
28 years during his tenure as advisor he has had many
state winner in skills competition and 7 state officers,
also one national officer. He is also the Driver
Education Instructor. |
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BETTY CANGEMI
becangemi@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 (1st Hour Ext. 360; 7th Hour Ext. 374) |
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| I myself am a graduate
of L'Anse High School. I attended Michigan Technological
University and graduated from there with a bachelor's
degree in Biological Sciences. I obtained employment
with a major corporation where I stayed for five years.
The corporate world was not my calling and I returned to
MTU and obtained my secondary teaching certification. I
have been employed by L'Anse Area Schools since the fall
of 1999. I teach AP Biology, Biology and
Physiology/Anatomy. I love teaching these classes and
really enjoy the students I have every year. It's great
to get a student in biology of sophomore year and watch
their knowledge grow each year as they progress through
life science courses I teach. Outside of school my
biggest past time (other than my family) is riding and
showing my horses. I am also currently working on my
master's degree in biological sciences from Michigan
Tech. |
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CHRISTINE COLLINS
ccollins@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 369 |
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B.S., M.A. – Northern Michigan University
Mrs. Collins teaches in the High School Social Studies
department, teaching 9th grade World Geography, and 10th
grade United States History. In the Middle School she
teaches 7th grade Michigan History. Mrs. Collins is a
lifelong resident of L'Anse having attended Sacred Heart
School and L'Anse Area Schools, graduating in 1970. Her
teaching career began in 1988 at Sacred Heart School,
and she began teaching at L'Anse Areas Schools in 1995.
Her hobbies include lighthouse preservation, reading,
cross-country skiing, quilting, spending time at camp
and watching the Green Bay Packer football games with
her husband on Sunday afternoons. She has two grown,
married sons. |
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JOYCE HOSKINS
johoskins@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 324 |
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| Born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, I currently live with my husband on a horse farm in Pelkie. I earned my Associate in Arts degree at Suomi College (Finlandia University) and then I went on to receive my Bachelors degree from Northern Michigan University. English is my major and biology is my minor, which is not an ordinary combination, but gives me an appreciation for a broad variety of topics. My teaching career at L'Anse High has focused mainly on English- British literature, American literature, writing and speech. However, over the years I have also taught science, health and language arts. During the summer months I enjoy training and showing our quarter horses, and spending time with our grandchildren. |
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JOHN JACOBSON
(906) 524-6122 ext. 308
jojacobso@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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| I, John Jacobson, have
worked in the L'Anse School system for almost 9 years.
During this time I have taught special education and
psychology at the high school level. I have also stayed
as active as possible as a volunteer varsity football
coach. I feel very fortunate to be able to live here in
L'Anse, where I graduated from high school. I enjoy
spending time in the woods and riding 4 wheelers with my
5 year son (Yes, he does have his own four wheeler).
This year I am teaching psychology first hour which is
good for me because I enjoy starting my day with
lectures and in-depth conversations with the students;
It really keeps me motivated. This is only the second
year I have taught a regular education class and I enjoy
it. We have a lot of good, positive students in the high
school and teaching definitely brings out the best in
me. |
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NICHOLE JONES
nijones@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 304 |
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| Nichole Jones received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education with a minor in product design from Northern Michigan University in 1999. She has taught art at all grade levels in public and private school venues in Michigan, Montana and Maine. Aside from teaching, Nichole (or Mrs. Jones) is a working artist with concentrations in metals-mining and printmaking. This year she will be facilitating levels 1 and 2 art courses, ceramics and various independent studies at the High School level and teaching one section of 8th grade art. |
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REBECCA KEYES
rakeyes@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 323 |
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| I grew up in Baraga. In
2004, I graduated from the University of Michigan with a
B.A. in English. While there, I studied abroad in Sweden
for one year. In the spring of 2007, I received my
secondary teaching certificate from Northern Michigan
University after having completed part of my student
teaching in New Zealand. When I'm not teaching I enjoy
kayaking, hiking, writing, and reading. I also LOVE to
travel! I've visited places such as: Italy, Spain,
England, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, and Russia,
and I can't wait to see other parts of the world! |
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MARTIN MELEEN
mameleen@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 326 |
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Mr. Meleen has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education at Ferris State University and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Northern Michigan University.
He teaches Business Applications, Business and Technology Basics, Accounting I & II, and Independent Computer. He is the L’Anse Vocational Education Coordinator and Technology Coordinator. His teaching career began in 1987 at L’Anse High School.
His hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending time at camp. He lives in Aura and is married with one son and daughter.
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PAUL MOORE
pamoore@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-5390 Ext. 379 |
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Hi, I am Paul Moore. I have been teaching in L'Anse
for six years and amnow currently teaching in my seventh year. I currently teach
9th and 10th grade Resource Room for Math and Study Skills. I also teach one
class of Middle School Resource Room for 8th grade math. I also serve as the
school's Special Education Director and as an advisor for Youth in Government. I
can be found in room 316 or can be reached at school during school hours and
most nights at school till 4:30, extension 379. My e-mail at school is listed
above. Please drop me a line through on e-mail, if I can be of assistance to you
or you have a question for me. |
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MARC NUTINI
manutini@lashcools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 401 |
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Graduated NMU in 2005 and am in my first year of
teaching. I teach middle and high school wood shop and high school Gym. I also
did my student teaching at L'Anse in the spring of 2005. Enjoy being active and
also enjoy the outdoors. I really enjoy the subject areas in which I teach.
Lastly, I plan on starting my masters next year. |
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AARON
PONIATOWSKI
aaponiatowski@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 310 |
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This will be my first year teaching at L'Anse. I
graduated from Central Michigan University May 2005 with a Bachelor of Music
Education. My primary instrument is the trumpet, but I do play all instruments.
I will be teaching K-5 elementary music and 5th grade band, also the middle
school bands and the high school band. I am also the director of the marching
band and the Pep band for the football and basketball games. I come from
downstate in a city called Pinconning and I do have family in Marquette as well.
I am looking forward to a great first year at L'Anse. If you have any questions,
please call or e-mail me. |
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JENNIFER RUBIN
jmrubin@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 331 |
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Jennifer Rubin is a middle and high school computer
and technology instructor. She teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Computers, 9th
grade Computer Applications, and Designing for Tomorrow (7th grade). She is
originally from the Iron Mountain area and graduated from Michigan Tech
University. Upon graduating, she worked in the business field for a few years in
various capacities including Marketing, Human Resources, Sales, and
Entrepreneurship. She is now living in the Houghton area with her husband. |
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MARK SMITH
masmith@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 370 |
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| Mr. Mark Smith is
originally from Ironwood, where he graduated from Luther
L. Wright School in 1983. He received his Bachelors
degree in mathematics from Michigan Tech in 1988 and his
Masters degree in secondary education from Northern
Michigan in 1994. He was hired as a high school math and
physics teacher in 1989 and currently teaches ½
Algebra-A, Algebra 1, Physics, and FST. He also runs the
scoreboard at home basketball and volleyball games. He
lives in LAnse. In his free time he enjoys steelhead
fishing, bow hunting and running. |
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FRANK TADDEUCCI
frtaddeuc@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 307 |
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| This is my 31st year of teaching (16 years in L’Anse). Teaches 10th and 12th grade Government and Economics and 7th grade Civics. Interests
- Hunting and motorcycling. |
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SUSAN TOLLEFSON
sutollefs@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 373 |
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| Mrs. Tollefson is a
graduate of L'Anse High School who earned a Bachelor's
Degree in Metallurgical Engineering and secondary
teaching certification from Michigan Technological
University. Her teaching career began at L'Anse in 1995,
and she received a Master's Degree in Educational
Administration from Northern Michigan University in
1999. She teaches Chemistry, Geometry, Physics and
Calculus. Mrs. Tollfeson is also the advisor for our
chapter of the National Honor Society and serves on the
School Improvement Team. She resides in L'Anse, with her
husband Jim and two daughters. Her hobbies include being
outdoors, exercising, playing softball and camping. |
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BILL VALIMA
bivalima@laschools.k12.mi.us
(906) 524-5390 Ext. 378 |
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| Bill Valima currently
teaches 8th grade American History and 11th grade World
History. Bill graduated from Northern Michigan
University in 2001 with a B/S in Secondary Education
with a major in history and a minor in political
science. Prior to teaching in L'Anse he taught for 2
years in Ishpeming. Bill is currently working towards
his MAE in Learning Disabilities. In his free time he
enjoys spending time with his wife (Lori) and daughters
(Josie & Sophie) as well as hunting, fishing, going to
camp, reading, and watching high school and college
football. |
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