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L'Anse
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HENRY AUGUSTINE
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 372
heaugusti@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 313
brballor@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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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Hola! my name is Holly Belanger and this is my fourth year teaching Spanish for L'Anse Area Schools. I also teach Global Cultures and am certified to teach French. This is my eleventh year teaching. I taught French and Spanish at Berkley High School in Berkley, Michigan for seven years before moving to the U.P. I am originally from Sterling Heights, a suburb of Detroit. I graduated from CMU with a B.S. and Wayne State University with a master's degree in Eduational Leadership. I enjoy traveling, shopping, fishing, going to camp, eating at ethnic restaurants, snowshoeing, reading, going to the beach and attending church. I have studied in Canada, Mexico and Spain. I have also visited Switzerland and France. I have been married for two years and live in L'Anse. |
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BETTY CANGEMI
(906) 524-6122 (1st Hour Ext. 360; 7th Hour Ext. 374)
becangemi@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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
(906) 524-6213
ccollins@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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Mrs. Collins is the school and public library director. Mrs. Collins is a lifelong resident of L'Anse having attended Sacred Heart School and L'Anse Area School, graduating in 1970. Her teaching career began in 1988 at Sacred Heart School, and she began teaching at L'Anse Area Schools in 1995. Until the 2008 school year, she taught classes in the Middle and High School. she has always had a love of reading and been a patron of the public library. When the opportunity presented itself to become the library director, she did not hesitate to apply for the position. She was also a founding member of the Friends of the Library. 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. Jim and Chris, and three grandchildren.
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JOYCE HOSKINS
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 324
johoskins@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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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Hello, my name is John Jacobson and I have been teaching in L'Anse for 11 years. I work with middle and high school students in special education and I also teach Social Psyhcology. I graduated from L'Anse High School, and I feel very fortunate to be working and living in L'Anse. I have a 7 year old son, Paul, who attends the C.J. Sullivan Elementary School, and I get to check up on him every day if I choose. I have also been involved with coaching football for several years, and I am currently coaching the junior high football team. I have also coached track and have done afterschool tutoring. During the past few summers I have also coached minor league baseball. During my free time, which I currently have little of, I like to camp, fish, take little trips, and go to the beach. I am also a big Packer fan and look forward to watching them every week. |
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REBECCA KEYES
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 323
rakeyes@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 326
mameleen@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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
(906) 524-5390 Ext. 379
pamoore@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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Hi, I am Paul Moore. I have been teaching in L'Anse for 9 years. I currently teach high school Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II in the Resource Room. I also teach Study Skills (Middle and High) and work with students on Job Exploration (post-secondary visions). I also serve as the District's Special Education Coordinator, CIMS II Coordinator, MI-Access Testing Coordinator, Special Testing Coordinator for MEAP and ACT/MME, and am a co-advisor for Youth In Government. I am also a member of the Michigan Transition Services Association and Michigan Career Placement Association. I can be found in room 316 or can be reached at school during school hours at 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
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 401
manutini@lashcools.k12.mi.us |
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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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LINNEA OLSON
524-6122 ext. 304
lolson@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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My name is Linnea Olson. I was born and raised in L'Anse, MI. I graduated from LHS in 2001. I earned a Bachelors of Fine Art from Northern Michigan University in 2005. I worked as a kitchen and bathroom designer, and as an Interior Designer in Marquette for Karen R. Larson Interior Design, Inc. while working on my teaching certificate in Art Education that I obrtained in 2008 from NMU. While at NMU I was a member of the NMU Figure Skating Club and Sychronized Skating Team and later coached the NMU Synchronized Skating Team. I am the coach of the L'Anse High School Figure Skating Team, and have been since 2002.
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AMANDA RINKINEN
524-6122 ext. 320
amrinkin@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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I am a first year teacher here at LHS and I am thrilled to be starting my career at my former high school. Since graduating in 2004, I have been very busy! In the last five years, I moved to Marquette to attend MNU. After almost two years I moved back to Baraga County where I married my husband, Jason. In 2008 we welcomed our son, Mathew, into our family. I graduated in 2009 with a degree in Secondary Education English with a Political Science minor. I hope to teach in L'Anse for at least the next thirty years as I am finding this to be a very enjoyable career!
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JENNIFER RUBIN
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 331
jmrubin@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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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LAURA SCHNEIDER
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 308 (Nurse Ext. 202)
laschneid@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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MELISSA SCROGGS
(906) 524-6122
mescroggs@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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My name is Melissa Scroggs and I currently teach students in grades 3-12. I have been teaching special education for 17 years. My experience is in cognitive impairments and learning disabilities. I lived in Texasfor 22 years prior to moving to the UP. I have two boys who attend the L'Anse Area Schools. I enjoy cooking, reading and outdoor activities. |
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MARK SMITH
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 370
masmith@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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Mr. 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 Honors Algebra 1, Algebra 1,Honors Algebra 2, Algebra 2, and FST. He lives in L'Anse on the Falls River. Hobbies include steelhead fishing and running. |
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FRANK TADDEUCCI
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 307
frtaddeuc@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 373
sutollefs@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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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WILLIAM VALIMA
(906) 524-5390 Ext. 378
bivalima@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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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AARON VANDUSEN
(906) 524-6122 Ext. 310
aavandus@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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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 WILSON
(905) 524-6122
jewilson@laschools.k12.mi.us |
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Miss Wilson grew up in Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School in 2004. She then went to the University of Michigan where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. She is certified to teach Social Studies, History, and Psychology. This year she is teaching U.S. History & Geography, Michigan History, World Geography and U.P Topics. Although this is her first year teaching at L'Anse she is looking forward to a great year. Her hobbies include: playing volleyball, watching football, being outdoors, and reading. |
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