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Angharad Musladin
Education Specialist (RSP)Angharad Musladin is thrilled to have joined the Inspire Family! She was born in Wales and raised in Oroville (OHS '91). She has recently returned to Chico to raise her family af...Read More

Antonio Isern
Teacher, AdvisorBorn and raised in Seville, Spain, Antonio moved to Chico along with his family at the age of 12. Growing up in Chico, Antonio attended Bidwell Jr. High and Chico High School. At...Read More

Becca Pratt
Accounting TechnicianBecca Pratt is an Accounting Technician at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences. Her background is in business, and she loves the arts. Becca is from the Bay Area but has lived in...Read More

Becky Brown
Principal/SuperintendentBecky Brown is Principal/Superintendent of Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, where she is privileged to learn something new every day. She graduated with a Masters in English ...Read More

Beth Reid
Teacher, AdvisorBeth Reid was hired at Inspire in 2011 after seven years of teaching in the North State. She teaches Spanish, Health, and Advisory. Beth earned her teaching credential from Chico S...Read More

Brittney Hawkins
Teacher, AdvisorBrittney is the advisor for the Inspire student government, or InStuGo, the Anthology yearbook staff, and one of four class of 2023 advisors. Brittney grew up in Paradise, Ca, grad...Read More

Danielle Reynolds
Teacher, AdvisorDanielle Reynolds has been teaching at Inspire since the second year of the school. She has taught almost everything from Math C to AP Calculus, plus Advisory and some Engineering....Read More

Dinah Weller
Data CoordinatorDinah grew up in a family full of educators - from teachers, to administrators, to professors. She always knew she wanted to be involved in education, but couldn't find quite the r...Read More

Erin Hall
Teacher, AdvisorErin Hall is a west coast native, growing up and hiking in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada, surfing the beaches of Marin County, fishing the streams of Southern Idaho and riding the t...Read More

Erin Horst
TeacherErin Horst (DeSeure) teaches acting and theatre arts at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences and is dedicated to the school’s mission to deepen students' passions. Erin believes i...Read More

Evita North
Teacher, AdvisorMrs. North first started student teaching at Inspire in 2013 under the mentorship of Debbie Travers. She earned her credential and continued to substitute teach until officially jo...Read More

Greg Johnson
Teacher, AdvisorGreg Johnson is beginning his first year at Inspire after 18 years teaching Physics, Engineering, and Electronic Music at Yuba City High School. Greg was born and raised in Sou...Read More

Jarrah Myles
Teacher, AdvisorJarrah Myles, created the dance and theatre programs at Inspire School of Arts & Sciences and has directed numerous shows including: The Wizard of Oz, Chicago, Into the Woods, ...Read More

Jen Josephson
Chief Business OfficerJen Josephson's background is in business and accounting. I attended Butte College where I obtained 2 Associates degrees, an Associate in Science in Accounting and Business Managem...Read More

Jessica Jennings
Social WorkerJessica was born in Salt Lake City, spending most of her childhood skiing and exploring the Wasatch Mountains. Her teen years were spent in Vermont where she learned to love icy sk...Read More

Jim White
TeacherJim White is a musician, conductor, recording and audio engineer, business owner and teacher. He started at Inspire in 2012 where he teaches Instrumental Music and Recording Arts. ...Read More

Joseph Hill
Teacher, AdvisorI hail from the Big Thicket, the deep Piney Woods of East Texas. I grew up in a 'single stoplight' town of 400 people. In high school, I played all the sports, and excelled at none...Read More

Justin Peek
TeacherJustin Peek was born and raised in Paradise California. After graduating from Paradise High School in 2003, he flew to Hawaii on a one-way ticket. Once he realized he was too afrai...Read More

Ken Hardy
Associate PrincipalMr. Hardy brings a wide variety of experiences and past leadership roles to the Inspire team. As an English teacher, baseball coach, presenter, and teacher mentor of 23 years in bo...Read More

Lee Holcomb
Senior Office Assistant/AttendanceMr. Holcomb grew up in Gridley, CA where he graduated high school. After graduation, found a job as a teaching aide at a local school before going off to France where he taught Eng...Read More

Linnea Smith
Teacher, AdvisorHaving lived in 10 different states growing up, Linnea Smith graduated from college with the heart of a wanderer. Having a degree in Art education (a career chosen by her equally v...Read More

Malina Olson
Teacher, AdvisorMrs.Olson has been teaching at Inspire since the beginning. After graduating from Durham High School, she attended UC Davis where she studied Biology with an emphasis in Microbiolo...Read More

Marianne Ames
Instructional AideMarianne is from Santa Rosa, CA moving to the Sacramento area where she graduated from high school. She attended Sacramento State University where she obtained a Bachelor's degree ...Read More

Martha Mendoza
Senior Office AssistantMartha first moved to Chico in 1979 to attend Chico State where she stayed for five years, before moving back to the Bay Area. Many lifetimes later, she moved again to Chico in 200...Read More

Marysol de la Torre-Escobedo
TeacherMarysol de la Torre-Escobedo received her Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley and her Clear Social Science Teaching Credential and M.A. in Education from Stanford University. In 200...Read More

Matt McLaughlin
Director of Special Education / School PsychologistMr. McLaughlin was born and raised in the South Bay Area before moving to Chico in 1989. He graduated from CSU, Chico with degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. After some t...Read More

Megan Lago
Education Specialist (RSP)Megan Lago Is new to the Inspire family and is excited to join such a wonderful community. She grew up in Solano County where her journey in the education field began as a Para-edu...Read More

Mitchell Shafer-Meyer
CounselorStudents L-Z
Mitchell Meyer was born and raised in Montana, which, yes, is beautiful, but also freezing, so he was more than happy to jump at the opportunity to move to Californi...Read More

Natalie Wren
School NurseNatalie Wren was born and raised in Northern California, and is a Chico State Alumnus. As a local, she has a strong passion and commitment to this community. Natalie has a back...Read More

Olivia Cerullo
TeacherOlivia Cerullo is a musician, music director and educator. She started at Inspire in 2020 as the vocal music, musical theater and choir teacher. Olivia was raised in Chico and atte...Read More

Sandii Buckman
Outreach CoordinatorSandii Buckman (They/She) is an unconventional, strategic, and wildly devoted communications professional with a passion for the arts, sciences, culture, social justice, and commun...Read More

Sarah Shoemaker
TeacherSarah Shoemaker has been teaching and choreographing dance for all ages for over 15 years. She joined the Inspire staff in 2014 and has taught Dance 1, Dance 2, Dance 3, Dance 4, a...Read More

Scott Gunderson
Teacher, AdvisorScott Gunderson has been teaching for nearly 30 years, is an Inspire original teacher, and remembers with great fondness and horror being part of starting a brand new school. A fav...Read More

Steven Tadeo
Teacher, AdvisorSteven Tadeo was born and raised in Los Angeles. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in History and completed the teaching credential program at CSU, Chico. Mr. Tadeo is fascinated b...Read More

Tasha Teeter
CounselorStudents A-K
Tasha is a school counselor whose passion for working with high school students leaves her laughing, crying, ripping her hair out, but mostly full of admiration and...Read More

Theron Hopkins
Teacher, AdvisorTheron Hopkins works with Freshman and Senior English students, as well as being an Advisor for 'The Class of 2024'. He is proud to be a part of the Inspire Team.