Faculty and Staff
Daphne Abrams
dabrams@sageridge.org
Daphne Abrams is from New York, New York. She has a B.A. from Colby College in Biology and an M.S. from the Bank Street College of Education in Middle School General Education. She has lived in Reno for two years and enjoys hiking. She teaches Math and Science for the 6th grade.
Anna Andresian
aandresian@sageridge.org
Anna Andresian is from Pasadena, California and has a B.A. from Brown University in Classics and an M.St. from the University of Oxford in Classics. She has lived in Reno for four years and enjoys rock climbing. She teaches Latin for grades 6 through 8.
Blair Bailey
bbailey@sageridge.org
Blair Bailey is from Orinda, California. She has a double B.A. in Literature and American History from the University of Rochester, NY. She has lived in Reno for four years, enjoys ultimate frisbee, and teaches 5th grade.
Ron Bialkowski
rbialkowski@sageridge.org
Ron Bialkowski is from Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has a B.A. from Duke University in History/Comparative Area Studies and Russian. He also has an M.A. and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in History with an emphasis in Russian studies. He recently moved to Reno and enjoys reading. He teaches History for grades 9 and 10.
Laurie Bissonette
lbissonette@sageridge.org
Laurie Bissonette is from Albany, Oregon. She has a B.S. and an M.S. from Oregon State University in Microbiology. She has lived in Reno for four years and very much enjoys visiting with her grandson. She teaches Biology, AP Biology, and Biochemistry to grades 10, 11, and 12.
Gary Brown
gbrown@sageridge.org
Gary Brown is from Flagstaff, Arizona. He went to school for a B.S. and an M.A. in Art Education at Northern Arizona University. He also received his M.A.T. in ceramics from Ohio State University. He has lived in Reno for seven years and enjoys walking. He teaches visual and three dimensional art to grades 6 through 12.
Patrick Casey
pcasey@sageridge.org
Patrick Casey is from Reno, Nevada. He received his B.A. in History from the University of Nevada, Reno and his M.A.T. from Sierra Nevada College. He has lived in Reno for many years and enjoys cycling. Patrick Casey is the Athletic Director at Sage Ridge School.
Jon Cook
jcook@sageridge.org
Jon Cook is from Cary, North Carolina. He received his B.S. in Math Education from North Carolina State University and his M.S. in Information Systems at the Naval Postgraduate School. He has lived in Reno for three years and enjoys flying. He teaches Math to grades 7 through 12.
Cameron Crain
ccrain@sageridge.org
Cameron Crain is from Potlatch, Idaho. He has a B.A. from Washington State in Literature and is currently working on his M.A. in Theatre from Southern Oregon University. He has lived in northern Nevada for about fifteen years. He enjoys hanging out with his family in his free time. He teaches Theatre and Public Speaking to all grades.
Jackson Crews
jcrews@sageridge.org
Jackson is from Truckee, California. He earned a B.S. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an M.S. in Physics with an emphasis in high-energy particle theory from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He has been teaching for nearly half a decade and has an insatiable thirst for classic novels, wilderness and back country adventure.
Keith de Lancey
kdelancey@sageridge.org
Keith de Lancey is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has a B.S. from UC San Diego and an M.S. and Ph.D. from UC Irvine in Chemistry. He has lived in Reno for nine years and enjoys reading. He teaches Chemistry and Conceptual Physics to grades 9 and 11.
Kim Dickson
kdickson@sageridge.org
Kim Dickson is from Fairfax, Minnesota. She received B.A. in English and the Classics from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Greek from Boston University, and an M.A. in Latin from Florida State University. She recently moved to Reno and enjoys racquetball. She teaches Latin to grades 9 through 12.
Mary Dini
mdini@sageridge.org
Mary Dini is from Reno, Nevada. She has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has lived in Reno for many years and enjoys tennis. She is the Business and Development Assistant.
Michelle Gallivan
mgallivan@sageridge.org
Michelle Gallivan is from Easthampton, Massachusetts. She has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. in Education from Simmons College. She has lived in Reno for two years and enjoys swimming. She teaches science to grades 7 and 8.
Eric Gault
egault@sageridge.org
Eric Gault is from Glencoe, Illinois. He has a B.A. in music from Oberlin College and an M.M. in Conducting from the University of Oregon. He has lived in Reno for six years and enjoys the movie The Big Lebowski. He teaches music to all grades.
Brandon Guilbe
bguilbe@sageridge.org
Brandon Guilbe is from Lincoln, Nebraska. He is currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno. He enjoys hiking and has lived in Reno for ten years. He is a Network Technician at Sage Ridge School.
Cathy Hill
chill @sageridge.org
Cathy Hill is from Reno, Nevada. She enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling and camping. She is the Business Officer for Sage Ridge School. Cathy has been with Sage Ridge School for twelve years.
Amber Hodges
ahodges@sageridge.org
Amber Hodges is from San Leandro, California. She has lived in Reno for fourteen years and enjoys playing with her dog Kuma. She is Sage Ridge's Office Receptionist.
Jose Indurain
Jose has lived in Reno for many years. In his spare time, he enjoys camping and spending time with his family. Jose is a school Custodian.
Maria Indurain
Maria has lived in Reno for many years. She
enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and cooking. Maria is a school Custodian.
Andy Jorgensen
ajorgensen@sageridge.org
Andy Jorgensen is from Whittier, CA and has a B.S. from the University of Nevada, Reno in Information Systems. He has lived in the Reno area for seventeen years and enjoys playing the guitar and bass guitar. In addition to being the Director of Technology, Andy teaches AP computer science to grades 11 and 12.
Christine Kratzer
ckratzer@sageridge.org
Christine Kratzer is from Reno, Nevada. She has a B.S. in Education with a major in Physical Education and a minor in English from the University of Nevada Reno. She enjoys riding her bicycle and has lived in Reno for many years. She teaches Physical Education to girls grades 5 through 8.
Jennifer Kuehn
jkuehn@sageridge.org
Jennifer Kuehn is from San Jose, California. She has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Education from Portland State University. She has lived in Reno for four years and enjoys traveling. She teaches 6th grade English and History.
Benjamin Larson blarson@sageridge.org
Benjamin is from Reno, Nevada. He has a double B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has been active within the Debate community locally, regionally, and nationally since 1991. He is the Debate Coach.
A. J. Long
ajlong@sageridge.org
A. J. Long is from Chicago, Illinois. She has a B.S. (H.D.F.S.) from Colorado State University and an M.A.T. from Sierra Nevada College. She enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and children. She has lived in Reno for ten years. She teaches Math to grades 6 through 10.
Gaye McCollum-Nickles
gnickles@sageridge.org
Gaye McCollum-Nickles is from Reno, Nevada. She received her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in 17th Century British Literature from the University of Nevada, Reno. Gaye enjoys visiting Napa. She teaches the Senior Seminar.
Randy McDowell
Randy is from Virginia City, Nevada. He has lived here for many years. In his spare time, Randy enjoys working on his classic car for local car shows. Randy is the Head Custodian.
Tara McGann
tmcgann@sageridge.org
Tara McGann is from New York City. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, with a specialty in the nineteenth-century novel. She has moved recently to Reno and enjoys film, theater, and reading. She teaches English for the 10th and 12th grade.
Carol Murphy
cmurphy@sageridge.org
Carol Murphy is from Gladwin, Michigan. She received her B.A. in English and Business from Mary Grove College. She has lived in Reno for twelve years and enjoys playing tennis. She is the Director of Admission for Sage Ridge School.
Jamie Otis
jotis@sageridge.org
Jamie Otis is from New York City. He earned a B.A. in Biology from Denison University and his M.A. in Non-profit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego’s School of Education. Jamie and his family are new to Reno and happy to be back in the US after living overseas for the past five years. Jamie is the Upper School Head.
Andrew Quinn
aquinn@sageridge.org
Andrew Quinn is from San Jose, California. He received his B.A. in Public Relations and Spanish from Gonzaga University as well as his M.A. in Communication. He has lived in Reno for three years and enjoys traveling. He is the Director of College Counseling and the Registrar for Sage Ridge School.
Tonya Robison
trobison@sageridge.org
Tonya Robison is from Reno, Nevada. She received her degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her two children attend Sage Ridge School. She enjoys reading and is the School's Librarian.
Kelsey Sherrard
ksherrard@sageridge.org
Kelsey Sherrard was raised in Mohawk, California. She is currently working on receiving her degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in Geology. She graduated from Sage Ridge School in 2007. She has lived in Reno for seven years. Kelsey enjoys any water activity. She is Sage Ridge School's Alumni Association Coordinator.
Colburn Shindell
cshindell@sageridge.org
Colburn Shindell is from Port Washington, New York. He received his B.A. in English from Hobart College and his M.S. in Education from Johns Hopkins University. He has lived in Reno for five years and enjoys sea kayaking. Colburn Shindell is the Interim Head of School and Middle School Head.
Laura Stephens
lstephens@sageridge.org
Laura Stephens is from San Jose, California. She enjoys scrapbooking and playing with her grandchildren. She has lived in Reno for seven years. Laura is the Administrative Assistant to the Upper School and Middle School Heads.
Nicole Taucare
ntaucare@sageridge.org
Nicole Taucare is from Concord, Massachusetts. She received her B.A. in Spanish from Dickinson College and is working on her M.A. in Spanish Literature and Language at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has lived in Reno for seven years and enjoys spending time with her family. She teaches Spanish to grades 9 through 12.
Rob Van Cleve
rvancleve@sageridge.org
Rob Van Cleve is from Jacksonville, Florida. He received his B.S. in Communications and his M.Ed. in Social Studies from Florida State University. He has lived in Reno for eight years and enjoys running. He teaches U.S. History and American Government for grades 10 through 12.
Bryan Walker
bwalker@sageridge.org
Bryan Walker is from Soda Springs, California. He received his B.A. and M.Ed. from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and the University of Nevada, Reno respectively. He has lived in the Truckee area for ten years and enjoys dirt biking. He teaches Physical Education for boys in grades 5 through 8.
Meghan Ward
mward@sageridge.org
Meghan Ward is from Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She received her B.A. in Social Psychology with a minor in Education and Historic Preservation from Mary Baldwin College. She received her M.S. in Special Education from the University of Virginia. She recently moved to Reno and enjoys traveling. She teaches 5th grade.
Erica Weber
eweber@sageridge.org
Erica Weber is from Borne, Texas. She received her B.A. in Spanish and History from Texas Tech University. She recently moved to Reno and enjoys reading. She teaches History for grades 7 and 8.
Katie Welsh
kwelsh@sageridge.org
Katie Welsh is from Kula, Maui. She received a double B.A. in Journalism and Spanish from the University of Oregon and her M.A.T. in Spanish Language ESL from the School for International Training. She has lived in Reno for seven years and enjoys Salsa dancing. She teaches Spanish to grades 7, 8, 9, and 11.
Todd Witherell
twitherell@sageridge.org
Todd Witherell is from Northern Virginia. He has a B.A. in philosophy from James Madison University, an M.A. in religious studies from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and an M.A. in
middle education with an emphasis in English and history from George Mason University. He recently moved to Reno and enjoys traveling, reading, and basketball. He teaches 6th grade English and history.
Emeritus Faculty
Charles Dodson
Charles is originally from Taft, California and served SRS from 2003-2006. He holds an M.A. in Physical Education from San Francisco State and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He also holds a Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principal's Training Center. Charles likes to keep active by skiing and cycling. He is very interested in global issues, reflective behavior models for school discipline, and athletic coaching.
William H. Heim, III (1943-2010)
(Posthumous)
Memorial Honoring William H. Heim, III on Facebook
Bill Heim hailed from Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. He held a M.S. in Physical Education and Health from Penn State University. In his college days, he pitched for the Penn State Baseball Team. Bill taught students in many different countries and was fluent in both Spanish and Farsi. He enjoyed model trains, baseball, European History, and world travel. In addition to serving as the Headmaster of Sage Ridge School from 2002- 2010, he taught a World War I class to grades 11 and 12 and coached Middle School basketball.
Don Jessup
Picture and bio coming soon...