Dear BK Community,
We've already introduced you to our new President, Bill Avey; new Vice Principal of Academic Affiairs, Sarah Quilici; and new Counselor, Gina Gridley. Now we would like to take a moment to introduce most of the wonderful new faculty that will be joining the BK Family this coming school year.
We are excited to add some high quality talent to our team! Join us in welcoming them to the BK Community. And stay tuned for a couple more new faculty and staff announcements before the school year starts.
Fine, Visual and Performing Arts Department
Misty Shirer- Ceramics
Ms. Shirer joins the BK faculty as a full time Ceramics Teacher, replacing veteran teacher Jane Wilson who retired this year. Mrs. Shirer comes highly recommended and was actually specifically recommended by Mrs. Wilson. Ms. Shirer joins the BK Staff from North Star Charter School and comes with more than a decade of art teaching experience. We are excited to welcome Ms. Shirer to the team.
Electives
Gary Taylor- Forensics
Mr. Taylor joins the BK Faculty as a part time Forensics Instructor. Mr. Taylor has several years experience as a Criminal Justice Instructor at Fresno State and College of Western Idaho and is a former Police Officer with 20+ years of experience in criminal investigations, conflict resolution, staff training, and curriculum development.
Kinesiology Department
Hannah Coyle- Girls PE and Lifetime Fitness
Mrs. Coyle joins the BK Faculty as the Girls PE and Lifetime Fitness Teacher. Mrs. Coyle is moving to Boise with her husband from La Jolla, California. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Coyle will be assisting with the Lady Knight Soccer Program.
Kelly Stauffer- Health
Mrs. Stauffer joins the BK Faculty to teach Health full time. Mrs. Stauffer holds a Masters in Athletic Coaching and a B.S. in Physical Education. Mrs. Stauffer joins the BK team after over 15 years at Middleton School District, most recently serving as an Instructional Specialist. Mrs. Stauffer will also be assisting with the BK Cross Country Program.
Math Department
Alaina Gavica- Algebra and Geometry
Mrs. Gavica joins the BK Math Department after ten years of teaching in the Boise School District and the Kuna School District. Mrs. Gavica holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and will be teaching Algebra and Geometry.
Zac Godar- Algebra II and Conceptual Physics
Mr. Godar joins the BK Math Department after six years of teaching in the Nampa School District and at Sage International School. Prior to teaching full time, Mr. Godar worked as an Petroleum Engineer for Halliburton Energy Services for six years. Mr. Godar holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education. Mr. Godar will be teaching Algebra 2 and Conceptual Physics.
Social Studies Department
Alyssa Allen- U.S. History Grades 10 and 11
Ms. Allen joins our Social Studies Department from the local Peace Valley Charter School. Ms. Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education and is endorsed in Social Studies and Government. Ms. Allen will be teaching a mix of sophomore and junior history classes.
Nate Sarrazolla - U.S. History Grades 10 and 11
Mr. Sarrazolla (BK Class of 2015), returns to his alma mater after two years of teaching experience at Nampa High School. Mr. Sarrazolla earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History Social Science Secondary Education at Boise State University where he was very active in Bronco Catholic and in the Boise State Marching Band. Mr. Sarrazolla will be teaching a mix of sophomore and junior history classes and will be a part of the BK Campus Ministry Team.
Theology Department
Mercedes Shirts - Freshmen Theology
Mrs. Shirts (BK Class of 2011) joins the BK Theology Department after six years teaching experience in Texas and most recently at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Shirts graduated from St. Mary’s University with a B.A. in English and was a graduate of the Marianist Leadership Program. Mrs. Shirts will be teaching freshmen theology.
