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

    Educational Background
    BS Kinesiology Sonoma State University 2002
    Currently earning my preliminary teaching credential in physical eduation at National University
    Personal Information
    Happy to be teaching in the wonderful community where I grew up and went to school. I live with my wife Tracy and 1 year old son Erik in Napa. I enjoy sports of all types mainly basketball and camping with my family. Favorite movie is Hoosiers. A huge college basketball fan.
    Subjects Taught
    Physical Education
    Began Teaching at River School
    3rd year at River School Teaching Physical Education
    Taught Before
    Coached basketball at the junior college level for two years and also in the community for high school boys.
    What is important to you in education?
    I believe that everyone can learn any motor skill with practice, positive feedback, and a willingness to experiment. I believe that physical activity is for everyone, as long as they find an activity they enjoy. I stress making physical education fun and rewarding. Students must learn to keep their body fit along with their mind.
    What Defines the River School to you?
    River School is a great community of thinkers that respect different view points, and are able to express their thoughts and feelings freely. All of the students are creative learners.