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support staff

  • Wendy Beltrami, Attendance Secretary (email)
  • Venita Bush, Business Manager
  • Teri Renz, Attendance Secretary
  • Beth Wheeler, Executive Assistant (email)
  • Ann Gibson

    Educational Background
    B.A. in Art Education Colorado State University. K-12 credential in teaching art with a ceramics concentration, and a K-6 multiple subject credential.
    Personal Information
    Ann is married and has a daughter who attends River School. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, riding bikes, cooking and traveling. The family makes their own wine as her husband is a winemaker.
    Subjects Taught
    Language Arts part time and also doing some tutoring.
    Began Teaching at River School
    The 2005-06 school year is my first year at River School.
    Taught Before
    Ann taught elementary Art for one year in Jefferson County, Colorado before teaching English in Japan for two years. I taught at El Centro Elementary School in Napa for 16 years where I taught 6th grade, 3rd grade and ceramics to all grades.
    What Defines the River School to you?
    River School is a school where students are encouraged to express themselves and are heard. They are free to be creative and try new things. It is a place to learn about themselves and to learn to be self-reliant in a safe, community setting.