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Mr. Bachman has been teaching since 2001. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University with a major in Physical Education/Coaching and a minor in History. He is working on finishing his Masters Degree in Sport Management from WMU. Mr. Bachman is currently the Assistant Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach here at Oasis Middle School. He has been coaching middle & high school athletics since 1999 with experience in Varsity Softball, Junior Varsity & Varsity Boys Basketball, Junior Varsity Baseball, Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball, and Middle School Boys & Girls Track.
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My name is Keely Bambrey-Zedd and I am currently teaching 8th grade Pre-Algebra, 8th and 9th grade Algebra I, and Drama. I am also the director of the OHS theater program and sponsor of the OHS Improv Team. I began teaching in 2000 after graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in American Government and Sociology. I moved to Florida from Charlottesville, Virginia shortly after getting married in 2001. I earned my Florida teaching certification and taught at a charter school in Fort Myers before moving to Cape Coral and joining Oasis Middle School the year that it opened. I have taught in many areas over the years including 5th grade, History, Music, Chorus, PE, and Math. In addition to teaching and running the theater program, I enjoy singing in my quartet, solo singing, performing at the local theater, and spending time with my husband and beautiful daughter Cadence. |
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Sarah Brooks is the 7th grade science teacher. She moved to Florida in June of 2004 with her husband and two children. She moved from Michigan were she lived her entire life. She says she loves Florida and would never move back. She graduated in June of 2007 with a Bachelor in Elementary Education from Barry University. She began teaching at OCMS in August 2007 and has loved working with all her students every year. She will be finished with her Masters in Technology in Education November 2, 2009. |
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Mr. Brooks is a Michigan State Graduate with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Studies and Application. Mr. Brooks also has earned at Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology from Ashford University. Prior to becoming a teacher Mr. Brooks was a Project Scientist for an Environmental Consulting firm and enjoyed running his own business for years. Mr. Brooks is the Oasis High School Baseball Coach and enjoys spending time with friends and family in his spare time. |
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Ms. Caraballo was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Cape Coral. She graduated from Mariner High School and went on to graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2005. She has been teaching at Oasis Middle School since it opened in 2006. Ms. Caraballo is currently teaching PE in the middle school and is the head coach of the Oasis Middle School and Oasis High School girls' volleyball teams. So, if you are interested in playing volleyball next year stop by her office in the gym or send her an email. |
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Coach Joe Carson is in his 31st year as a math instructor and girls' basketball coach. Originally from East Tennessee, Coach C's teams have won 4 AAU/USA national championships, finished as national runner-up 3 times, and captured 19 state AAU championships in Tennessee. He has taken 3 different high school programs to state tournaments throughout his career. He is a two-time winner of the AAU Gatorade National Coaches award and was a finalist for the WBCA national high school coach of the year in 1997. Here at Oasis he coaches and coordinates both the middle school and high school girls' basketball programs. Coach C sponsors the Math Olympiad Club and does before school tutoring in math for all grade levels. |
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Mrs. Elisa Collins has been teaching for 29 years. Originally from NYC, she and her family moved to Cape Coral in 1992. Prior to her move she taught kindergarten, second and sixth grade. When she relocated to Sunny Florida, she began teaching at St. Andrew.. In her 16 years at St. Andrew she created the Media Center and then went on to teach kindergarten, Pre-K, second grade and sixth grade. Mrs. Collins received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY and just this summer received her Masters in Educational Leadership from Barry University. Mrs. Collins is married and has 3 children and one grandson. |
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Mr. Culhane originally hails from south western Pennsylvania. He attended Washington and Jefferson College, a small private institution of higher learning where he received his undergraduate degree. For the previous 10 years, Mr. Culhane worked for Pressley Ridge Schools, a multi state agency that helps troubled kids. For the entire ten year period, he worked at the Ohiopyle site. This program was a Therapeutic Wilderness Camp for juvenile delinquents. Mr. Culhane started in the program as a teacher-counselor in charge of a group of ten youths, and finished as Program Coordinator in charge of all day to day aspects off this 60 bed facility. Needless to say, after 10 years of working outside in Pennsylvania winters, he is absolutely thrilled to be living in Florida. |
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My name is Saverna DeRose and I have been an educator for 10 years. I received my B.A. from Brooklyn College, and have taught grades 3-5 over the years in New York City, Naples, and now Cape Coral. Cape Coral has been my home since 2004, and my daughter and I just love the Florida weather. I am now teaching 7th grade language arts at the middle school level, and am enjoying every minute of it. I look forward to all of my new adventures this year with my Oasis Middle School family.
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Steve Dozier has a 30 year career involving visual creativity. He has been a photojournalist, editor, manager or graphics director at several of the nation’s largest and best newspapers where he has been an editor on five projects that have won The Pulitzer Prize. Mr. Dozier has also been a faculty member at two major universities for ten years where he led students to the nation’s top annual photojournalism prizes. He received his undergraduate degree in 1978 from the University of Florida and his graduate degree from The University of Kentucky in 2009. Having loved living in Cape Coral in 1968, he is happy to have finally returned. |
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I love teaching Science and helping students learn all about the world around them! This is my first year at Oasis Middle School although I have been teaching for 14 years and I'm a certified teacher in both Massachusetts and Florida. My education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Emmanuel College, Boston, MA and a Master of Education in Science Education K-8 from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. I'm very excited about our new ECHO Schoolyard Garden which is the Science Department's service learning project this year; and it will be a wonderful addition to the school curriculum as well as to our salad bar! I will also be directing the school Science Fair this fall. I live on beautiful Pine Island with Toby, Burger and Lila, my dogs and cat, and spend my time practicing yoga, kayaking and reading (not at the same time!) when I'm not in the classroom. |
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After graduating from The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Family Relations and Human Development, Monica Eppler decided to leave behind the cold Midwestern winters and move to Florida. Her relocation introduced her to a career with DCF in foster care and protective supervision, from where she moved onto work as a family law case manager with the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Court Services. Inspired by the children and families she met while working with DCF, Monica decided teaching was her true calling and she joined the Oasis family in 2007. |
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My name is Stephanie Fearn. I am the Gifted Resource Teacher for Oasis Middle School, and I also teach 6th grade Reading. I graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and began teaching when I returned to Florida in 2000. I moved to Oasis in order to be a part of my children's wonderful school system. I have three children - Eli, Noah and Delainey. The boys attend Christa McAuliffe, and next year Delainey will be joining them. |
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I received my education from Illinois State University with a degree in Middle Level Education. My entire family is located in the Chicago suburbs, where I grew up. Two years ago I moved to Florida and have enjoyed the warm climate ever since. |
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Jane Flynn
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I have lived in Cape Coral for close to five years and been a part of the Oasis School System for four. I graduated at Kent State University in Ohio with a focus of English. I have also attended college aboard at Leicester University in England. Here, I focused on English Literature and British Poets. |
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My name is Crystal Hanhurst and I am a graduate of Barry University. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education and certified in middle grades mathematics. This is my second year at OMS teaching sixth grade mathematics. In addition, I am also the OMS yearbook advisor. |
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Katy Hannon currently teaches 7th grade reading. She graduated from USF with a degree in elementary education in 1991. She is certified to teach grades K-9. Ms. Hannon taught 5th grade for years in Atlanta before she decided to stay home with her daughters. Upon moving back to the area Ms. Hannon taught 5th grade in the Lee County School District for 3 more years. In 2007, she moved up to 7th grade at Oasis Middle. Teaching middle school at Oasis has been the best move for her. She loves teaching at a school where her own children attend and are happy. |
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My name is Connie Larson. I currently teach 7th and 8th Grade Intensive Reading. I graduated from Temple College in 1982 with an Associate's Degree in Court Reporting. I received my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University in 2008. I have worked at Oasis Middle School since it opened. The first two years I worked as a substitute teacher. I have two great children, Travis and Niki, who attend Oasis High School and Oasis Middle School. I have enjoyed all my years here and look forward to many more.
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I was born and raised in central New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University where I studied English, Literature, and Education. I moved here to beautiful Florida about four years ago because I love the beaches. I have taught at Oasis Middle School for two years and really love it! I teach Reading and Language Arts. I also run the Oasis Literary Magazine Club. The students write and revise their own short stories, poems, novellas, and post them on our supervised website; Iguanamonthly. My husband and I are expecting our first child this June and we are really excited about it. I am so glad to be part of the Oasis family. |
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I moved to Cape Coral in 2008 from Michigan. I received my BA from Oakland University in 2006 in Studio Arts- concentration Oil Painting. I went back for an additional two years to receive my Art Education certification. I have my professional certification in both Michigan and Florida. I love teaching at Oasis and I have established an art club which meets every Thursday after school. Each semester, I aim to have all of my students work with new media and appreciate the arts while also meeting all Sunshine State Standards for the Visual Arts. |
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Mr. McCarthy is the 7th grade Computer Technology teacher. He graduated from Mt. St. Clare College in Clinton, IA with a Bachelors degree in Social Science and a concentration in Psychology. Mr. McCarthy moved to Lee County Florida in 2000 where he was a mental health counselor for a local agency. After counseling children and their families for 2 years Mr. McCarthy became a public school teacher and taught Middle School social studies for 4 years at Lee Middle School. A family relocation took him to Louisiana for 2 years where he taught High School Geography in a Freshman Academy. With his wife and 3 children, Mr. McCarthy is happy to be back in Southwest Florida.
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Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Bachelor of Science: General Science
University of Arizona John Rogers College of Law Tucson, Arizona Doctor of Jurisprudence
Trial Attorney: 1995 - 2006
Science Teacher 2006 - present
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Mr. Montag is entering his third year at Oasis Middle as the Health Education teacher and is excited about the opportunity to work with his new 6th grade students. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May of 2006 with his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education with a Minor in Health Education. He returned to EIU for his Masters in Sports Administration in 2007 which helped him achieve the position of Athletic Director at OMS. If you should ever need to reach Mr. Montag regarding class please feel free to send him an email. In the meantime, check out his class website for any answers you shall need. |
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Mr. Montrose is entering his third year at Oasis and his fourth as a teacher. He is also the boys cross country and track coach at Oasis Middle and the athletic director, boys cross country coach, and assistant boys track coach at Oasis High. Prior to Oasis, he spent a year teaching intensive reading at Cape Coral High School, where he was an assistant with the track team. He has a bachelor of arts in history from Florida Atlantic University and has spent some time as a sports announcer and sports writer. |
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My name is John Omundsen and I teach 8th grade pre-algebra and algebra 1 and 10th grade geometry here at Oasis. I was born in Staten Island, NY, but have grown up in Cape Coral for nearly my entire life. I graduated in 2007 from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) with a bachelors in math and in 2008 with my masters in math education. I am really enjoying my second year teaching at Oasis, and the "Oasis family" has a new meaning to me this year as my mom has joined our faculty and I have the honor of working with her! Just remember as I always tell my students - Math is Everything! |
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My name is Janet Omundsen and I teach 6th Grade Reading and Language Arts. I am originally from Staten Island, New York, where I earned by B.A. in "Science, Letters, & Society. My family and I moved to Cape Coral in 1990. I come to Oasis with 17 years of teaching experience in private elementary schools. I am very excited to be here at Oasis and look forward to a terrific year!!
Remember, it's not what you read, but, that you READ!!
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A graduate of Flagler College 1995 with a degree in elementary education and a degree in Deaf education. I am certified to teach elementary students and did so for 10 years before making the move to teaching middle school. I am certified to teach middle grades science 5-9 and I enjoy teaching science very much! It is something I have a passion for. We moved to Cape Coral in 1996 and have been amazed to see the growth in the area. For fun, my family and I love to fish and go to the beach. This is a great school system and I look forward to another exciting school year!! |
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My name is Amy Picciolo and I grew up in Staten Island, New York where I earned a Bachelors degree from CUNY in elementary education and a Masters degree in secondary education (English). I have been teaching since 1992 and live in Cape Coral with my husband and three beautiful children ages 11, 9 and 5. I moved here in 2005 and was most fortunate to begin working here at Oasis when their doors first opened. I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family here at Oasis Middle School. I love teaching English and hope to be here for many years to come.
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Ms. Richardson is from Grosse Pointe, Michigan and is a proud graduate of Albion College where she received her Bachelor's degree in English. This is her third year at Oasis, and she couldn't be happier to be here. This year, Ms. Richardson teaches 6th grade language arts, 6th grade advanced reading, and 7th grade creative writing. Please visit my 7th grade students' online literary magazine OASIS LITERARY MAGAZINE |
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Ms. Rieder is currently the 7th grade reading teacher. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN in 1998 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Human Relations and math. In 2001, she became a flight attendant and moved to New York where she lived for 4 years. She later moved to Kentucky where she taught two years of 5th grade and received her middle school certification from Northern Kentucky University where she is also currently working on finishing her Masters in Education. She has lived in Florida for a little over a year and is excited to be a part of the Oasis family. |
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I am Mrs. Rivera I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, the Enchanted Island. I went to college and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico. I have been teaching at Oasis Charter School for four years and I LOVE IT! |
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Mr. Royal is a Florida native who is returning after honorably serving our country for 22 years. His military duty led him to work in a variety of diverse and challenging environments to include living in Asia and Europe. He led several large multi-national organizations guaranteeing their combat success during Operation DESERT STORM, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, and Operation ALLIED FORCE. His team received the nation's highest honor at the Pentagon by being awarded the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award-for the USA's "Greatest Aeronautical Achievement, 2000." He is an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate and has also worked for the state of Florida in program management positions. He built a partnership with local community leaders and adolescents establishing youth outreach programs. Mr. Royal is in his 2nd year with OCMS teaching 7th grade Geography/History. |
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My name is Ileana Silva and I am the Spanish teacher here at Oasis Middle and High School. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education from Felix Varela Pedagogical Institute in Villa Clara, Cuba in 1985 where I taught English as a Second Language for 14 years before coming to the United States. I am certified in Spanish K-12. I also have additional endorsements in Reading and ESOL. I have taught both middle and high school here at Oasis since school opened. I have two wonderful children, Yelina, she lives in Jacksonville with her husband Rollys and my grandson Jonathan. My son, Brian, attends Oasis High School. I have enjoyed being a part of the Oasis family and I look forward to many more. |
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My name is Jana Smoker, and I am originally from Central PA. I received my Bachelors of Science in Communicative Studies from Liberty University in 2003. I am certified to teach Middle Grades 5th-9th. I am currently teaching 6th grade World History which I enjoy very much! My husband and I have lived in Cape Coral for two years. For fun we enjoy going to the beach, traveling, and anything that involves the outdoors. I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful school system!
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Mrs. Tarabokija is a graduate of Barry University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education k-6, with certification in ESOL. She is proud to have the opportunity to teach Language Arts at Oasis Middle School and be an assistant volleyball coach. |
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My name is Lisa Terefenko and I have been teaching at Oasis Middle School for the past three years. Prior to teaching, I was employed by Verizon Superpages as their Mid-Atlantic Training Manager for five years. In this position, I traveled quite a bit throughout the United States and trained the sales personal on policy and procedures for the advertising products. After my husband and I decided to start a family, I decided to stay at home and be with our two children. I have a Bachelors Degree from Montclair State University in English Education and have an additional endorsement in Reading. I am also currently seeking my German certification K-12. The subject areas I have taught include Reading, Language Arts, and Introduction to German. I am blessed to have a wonderful family. I have two beautiful children named Makensie and Nicholas, who are attending Oasis Elementary School and my husband, Mark, who also teaches at Oasis High School. |
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Mrs. Theriault is a graduate of Barry University with a bachelor's degree in Communication. After graduating from college, Mrs. Theriault worked in television newsrooms in Miami, Maine, Ohio, Vermont and right here in Cape Coral at WFTX - FOX4. Her experience in broadcast journalism includes videography, reporting, producing, and anchoring local news programs. During her more than 12 years in news, Mrs. Theriault covered education, crime, Presidential and local political races, and the unforgettable hurricane seasons of 2004/2005. Also, experienced in public relations and marketing, Mrs. Theriault is now enjoying teaching television production and producing the school's newscast Iguana 5 News. Married to her college sweetheart, she and her husband are the proud parents of two wonderful children.
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My name is Evelyn Williams, 8th Grade Science Teacher. I am one of the original teachers hired in 2005 at the inception of this fascinating charter school system. I have been an educator for nearly 25 years, acquiring diversified experience from both public and private schools in Connecticut. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at Central Connecticut State Teachers College and graduate degree in Social Science from Sacred Heart University. My goal is to guide, inspire and help students rekindle an interest in Science...their future! |
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Mrs. Wolters is currently the ESE teacher at Oasis Middle School and Oasis High School. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Florida Gulf Coast University. This is her second year teaching at Oasis, and she loves being a part of such a fabulous school. She is an assistant coach for the high school Cheerleading team, and also co-coaches the middle school Dance team. She loves watching high school and college football, riding the Harley, and spending time with family and friends. |
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