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Milo Academy Staff
Al Andrieux
Serving Milo's kids since 1983
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BA in Psychology, California State University--LA, Secondary Endorsements: Math, History, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Physics
- Classes:
- Science, Social Studies, Math
- Family:
- Wife: Cheryl; Daughter: Ellen
- Hobbies:
- Anything Disney, Rail Baron, Stamp Collecting, American History, Travel
Cheryl Andrieux
Serving Milo's kids since 1983
- Position:
- Retired; Volunteer
- Preparation:
- BA, Math, History, English
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Al; Daughter: Ellen
- Hobbies:
- Collecting Dolls and miniatures, Books, Glassware, Avon bottles
Dawn Baltazar
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Cook
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Terrance; Children: Nathan, Tyler, Chantel, Jared, Miya, Sam, Eli, and Lila
- Hobbies:
Terrance Baltazar
Serving Milo's kids since 2010
- Position:
- Food Service Director
- Preparation:
- Clark College Culinary Arts Program, Graduated 1994; Culinary Institute of America, Graduated 1996; 17 years of restaurant management
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Dawn; Children: Nathan, Tyler, Chantel, Jared, Miya, Sam, Eli, and Lila
- Hobbies:
- God and Family
Merrill Barnhart
Serving Milo's kids since 2013
- Position:
- Volunteer Choir Accompanist
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Bonnie; Sons: Norman and Barry; 6 grandchildren, and Michelle
- Hobbies:
Steve Behrmann
Serving Milo's kids since 2010
- Position:
- Interim Pastor, Teacher
- Preparation:
- MA Religion, New Testament, Andrews University; BA Theology, WWC, Minors in Business and Biblical Languages
- Classes:
- Bible III
- Family:
- Wife: Elizabeth; Daughter: Stephanie; Son: Jonathan
- Hobbies:
Lunelle Bertresse
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Dean of Girls
- Preparation:
- Bachelors of Social Work, 2009, Southern Adventist University; Masters of Social Work, Emphasis in Children and Family Advocacy and Treatment, 2011, Southern Adventist University
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Music, Photography, Reading, Musicals/ Broadways & Disney, 'Whodunnits' and Logic Puzzles, Being with young people
Jason Bibb
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- V. P. for Finance
- Preparation:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, WWU 2006; MBA, University of Phoenix 2011
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Sarah; Daughter: Alexis; Son: Lucas
- Hobbies:
- Basketball, Golf, Football, Hockey, Baseball, Reading, Family time, Travel
Sarah Bibb
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Library Services
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Jason; Daughter: Alexis; Son: Lucas
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Skiing, Family, Travel
Rita Callahan
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Milo Elementary Principal/Teacher
- Preparation:
- MA in Elementary Education
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Mike; Daughters: Chelsea, Brittanea, and Micheala
- Hobbies:
- Reading, cross-stitching, table games, and traveling when possible
David Candy
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Boys' Dean
- Preparation:
- BA in Behavioral Science, Andrews University, 1990; MA in Educational Administration, Andrews University, 2002
- Classes:
- U. S. History, Communications
- Family:
- Wife: Michelle, Sons: Jonathan and Zachary
- Hobbies:
- Photography, Music, Travel
Michelle Candy
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BA in English, University of Northern Colorado
- Classes:
- ELL, English
- Family:
- Husband: David, Sons: Jonathan and Zachary
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Poetry, Mandarin and Cantonese languages, M*A*S*H rreruns, Watching classic literary movies
Coral Donavan
Serving Milo's kids since 2013
- Position:
- Horse Program Director
- Preparation:
- Practical experience
- Classes:
- Equine World
- Family:
- Husband: Jim; Son: Chris; Daughter: Laura; 4 grandchildren
- Hobbies:
- Wood Burning, Playing the harmonica and concertina, Horses
Klaus Förster
Serving Milo's kids since 1967
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Theology, Union College, MAT, Andrews University, 38 years teaching at Milo!
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Madelaine; Daughters: Erika and Ingrid
- Hobbies:
- Painting, Pots, and Fitness
Wendy Foster
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- Art, Pacific Union College Minors in Religion & Biology, Graphic Designer for 20 years, Home school teacher for 18 years
- Classes:
- Art, Anatomy, Biology, Graphic Design, Photography, Yearbook Adviser
- Family:
- Husband: Rick; Daughters: Jody and Tobi
- Hobbies:
- Homemaking, Gardening, Photography, Sewing, Water color painting, Drawing, Fitness
Myrna Griffin
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Business Office
- Preparation:
- Life experience
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Robyn; Children: Jeremy, Jacinda, Joshua, Jamie
- Hobbies:
- Sewing and crafts
Robyn Griffin
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- 4 years at Northwest Institute of Voice; 37 years experience in elementary and secondary education
- Classes:
- Choir, Band, One Voice, Voice, Guitar
- Family:
- Wife: Myrna; Children: Jeremy, Jacinda, Joshua, Jamie
- Hobbies:
- Sports, Hiking, Serving God
Carol Hartzell
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
Doug Hartzell
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
Taryn Johnson
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Assistant Girls' Dean
- Preparation:
- 7 years summer camp counselor
- Classes:
- Handbells
- Family:
- an orange kitten named Isis
- Hobbies:
- music, writing, reading, hiking, rock climbing, acting, talking!, orange!
Karena Kuebler
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Baker
- Preparation:
- Le Cordon Bleu
- Classes:
- Family:
- Sisters: Victoria and Clareesa
- Hobbies:
- Dirk biking, travel, experimenting in the kitchen
Bill Lambie
Serving Milo's kids since 2000
- Position:
- Athletic Director, Coach
- Preparation:
- BS in Physical Education, Walla Walla College, MA in Physical Education, Secondary Endorsements: English, History, PE
- Classes:
- Physical Education, Health
- Family:
- Wife: Laura; Adult children: Tyler, Chad, and Heather; Children: Tyler and Nicole
- Hobbies:
Cindy Melashenko
Serving Milo's kids since 2008
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, Business classes, 8 years of retail experience as a florist
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Matthew; Daughters: Kayla and Kira; Son: Kirk
- Hobbies:
- Playing with my children, Travel, Snowboarding, Flowers, and Photography
Matthew Melashenko
Serving Milo's kids since 2008
- Position:
- IT Director/Teacher
- Preparation:
- BSEd in Middle Grades Education, Western Carolina University—Cullowhee, NC '08, Secondary teaching endorsements: Computer Technology, Mathematics, English
- Classes:
- Computer Literacy, Keyboarding, Algebra I, Math Topics, English II, Church Media
- Family:
- Wife: Cindy; Daughters: Kayla and Kira; Son: Kirk
- Hobbies:
- Music, Games, Sports, Travel
Dale Milam
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Milo Volunteer
- Preparation:
- MS Curriculum & Instruction (Portland State University), BA Biology (Columbia Union College)
- Classes:
- Bible I
- Family:
- Wife: Darla; Sons: Eric and Dylan
- Hobbies:
- Photography, slide presentations, football, basketball, soccer, snow skiing, travel, time with friends
Darla Milam
Serving Milo's kids since 2007
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BS Elementary Education
- Classes:
- Family and Consumer Science, Global Studies, Folk Art, Bible II, British Literature
- Family:
- Husband: Dale; Sons: Eric and Dylan
- Hobbies:
- Gardening, reading, crafts and art, cooking
Carol Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Teaching Certificate, La Sierra College
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Eugene; Married children: Wendy, Ron, David, Ken, Keith
- Hobbies:
- Oil painting, photography, piano, organ
Eugene Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 2001
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Graduate of Medical Lab and X-ray Technology, California College of Medical Technologists, San Gabriel, California; BA in Theology with Secondar Education minor, Pacific Union College; graduate studies, Andrews University
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Carol; Married children: Wendy, Ron, David, Ken, Keith
- Hobbies:
- Reading, travel photography, as well as home, yard, and shop work
Jeff Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 1996
- Position:
- Technology Instructor, Plant Services
- Preparation:
- BS in Technology (Technology Specialist), Walla Walla College, AS in Technology (Automotive Technology), Walla Walla College
- Classes:
- Woods, Metal Fabrication
- Family:
- Wife: Kim; Daughters: Katie Beth, KarrLee, Kara; Son: Alex
- Hobbies:
- Hiking
Kim Miller
Serving Milo's kids since 1996
- Position:
- Saturday Night Activities Volunteer, Milo Assembly
- Preparation:
- BS in Elementary Education and Business Education, Walla Walla College, AS in Business, Walla Walla College, AS in Legal Office Assistant, Walla Walla College
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Jeff; Daughters: Katie Beth, KarrLee, Kara; Son: Alex
- Hobbies:
- Table games, Getting to know people, Puzzles, Logic problems
Sanna Ortega
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Teacher
- Preparation:
- BA Spanish, BA International Studies, and AS Art, Union College
- Classes:
- Spanish
- Family:
- Husband: Raúl Ortega
- Hobbies:
- Horses, Soccer, Art, Language, People, Animals, and all God's creation
Maureen Pearson
Serving Milo's kids since 2003
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Life experience
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Richard
- Hobbies:
- Helping Milo kids, Travel
Richard Pearson
Serving Milo's kids since 2002
- Position:
- Custodian
- Preparation:
- Retired from grocery business of 39 year
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Maureen; 3 Daughters ; 1 Son and 7 Grandchildren
- Hobbies:
- Fishing , Gardening, Landscaping, Exploring and Camping
Ramiro Quero
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Assistant Boys' Dean
- Preparation:
- College Student
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Singing, Learning, Working
Dwayne Rogers
Serving Milo's kids since 2011
- Position:
- Maintenance and Grounds
- Preparation:
- BS, WWC; School Maintenance 35 years
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Colleen; Children: Carla, Kenton, Brenda, Luke
- Hobbies:
- Birding, Hiking, Music
Mark Starr
Serving Milo's kids since 2006
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- AS Automotive Technology, Walla Walla College, Northwest Wood Products, owner 9 years
- Classes:
- Family:
- Wife: Nancy; Sons: Joshua, Jonathon, Andrew, Luke
- Hobbies:
- Cars, kids, wood.
Nancy Starr
Serving Milo's kids since 2006
- Position:
- Administrative Assistant
- Preparation:
- BS, Walla Walla College, Wellness Director, Walla Walla College, 15 years
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Mark; Sons: Joshua, Jonathon, Andrew, Luke
- Hobbies:
- Extreme sports
Carol Sumerlin
Serving Milo's kids since 1989
- Position:
- Teacher, Registrar
- Preparation:
- AS in Nursing, Pacific Union College, MA in Education, Pacific Union College, Endorsements: Religion, English, Biology, Home Economics, Health, School Counselor, Employment:, Domestic management and education
- Classes:
- Bible IV, AP Language
- Family:
- Husband: David; Sons: Luc and Nigel; Daughters: Trudi
- Hobbies:
- Reading, Wordsmithing, Teaching, Sewing
Jan Thornton
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Student Accounts Volunteer
- Preparation:
- School Fundraising & Office Manager
- Classes:
- Family:
- Husband: Randy; Children: Mindy and Ryan
- Hobbies:
- Walking, Writing the Bible out, Volunteering
Randy Thornton
Serving Milo's kids since 2012
- Position:
- Principal
- Preparation:
- WWC, 20 yrs. Building Contractor, 10 yrs. School Administration
- Classes:
- Geometry, Robotics
- Family:
- Wife: Jan; Children: Mindy and Ryan
- Hobbies:
- Geocaching, Everything outdoors, Reading
Marge Wheeler
Serving Milo's kids since 1989
- Position:
- Volunteer
- Preparation:
- Mayor of Milo
- Classes:
- Family:
- Hobbies:
- Helping Milo kids, Jigsaw puzzles, games, Collecting words of wisdom