Nigel Hunter is in his 3nd year teaching at WHS. Hunter has a BA in History from George Fox University and earned his Secondary Education Social Studies teaching certificate from Western Governor's University. Hunter is in his 4th year as the Girl's Soccer coach at WHS and has worked in public schools in San Francisco, CA and Wilsonville, OR. He and his wife Nicole have 2 sons, Noah and Daniel.

E-mail: hunter.nigel@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Scott Benner is in his 28th year teaching at WHS. Benner went to Mt. Rainer High School and spent two years at Highline Community College. He received his BA in History and Teaching at Seattle Pacific University. Benner earned his Masters from Central Washington University. He teaches Contemporary World Problems (CWP), Advanced Placement Human Geography, and Citizen Washington. His hobbies include puns, reading, biking, walking, watching sports, history, golf, baseball, and basketball. Benner has two sons, Marcus who is 24 and Thomas who is 22. He also works in the WHS athletic department. He is the social studies department head and serves on the district articulation committee.He is also on the School wide Enrichment Team.

E-mail: benner.s@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

James Elwyn is in his 10th year at WHS. He currently teaches US history, Psychology, and CWP. Mr. Elwyn previously taught at Wenatchee Valley College, Tooele High School, and Salt Lake Community College. He recieved his Masters degree from Montclair State University and his BA from Pacific Lutheran University. Elwyn enjoys spending time with his wife, a WHS graduate, and his three kids, Kayli (11), Connor(8) and Austin(5). Mr. Elwyn is the girls and boys swimming coach here at WHS.

E-mail: elwyn.j@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Brian Lee is in his 3rd year teaching at WHS. He completed is student teaching at WHS in spring 2006. Mr Lee spent the 2006-2007 school year as a substitute throughout the Wenatchee School District. He was the Citizen Washington teacher during the summer of 2007 and 2008 at WHS. Mr. Lee has also been a snowboard instructor at Stevens Pass, Mount Hood Meadows, and Mount Baker Ski Areas. Mr. Lee graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado in 1991. He recieved his BA from Western State College of Colorado in Recreation with a Ski Resort Management Emphasis in 1996. He recieved a second BA in Social Studies Education from Central Washingotn Univeristy in 2006. In his free time, Mr. Lee loves to snowboard, wakeboard, hike, and read. Mr. Lee teaches Contemporary World Problems and Online Citizen Washington, and Avid. He is also the boys swimming assistant coach.

E-mail: lee.b@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

David (Jags) Jagla graduated from WHS in 1988, WVC in 1990, and CWU in 1994.This is his 12th year teaching at Wenatchee High.He has a Masters in Education and is completing a Masters in Administration. He coaches wrestling, and football. He enjoys spending his freetime with family and friends. An accomplished golfer, Jags has his eyes set on joining the champions tour upon turning 50.

E-Mail: jagla.d@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Brandon Harle is in his 7th year teaching at WHS. From 2001-2005 he taught in the WHS Business Education Department. 2006-2007 Mr. Harle tought Social Studies at Chelan High School. Prior to teaching at WHS, Mr. Harle was the Wenatchee School District Truancy Officer and substitute taught in several schools in the district. He graduated from WHS in 1993 before graduating Wenatchee Valley College in 1995 with an AA Degree. Mr. Harle completed his BA from Central Washington University in Social Studies/History in 1998. He completed a MAEd in Educational Technology from City University and is currently working towards his second master's degree. Mr Harle is an assistant football coach at WHS as well as the Senior Class Advisor and the Technical Resource Teacher.. He teaches CWP, AP US History, and Online United States History. In his free time he loves spending time with his wife, Karissa, and two kids, Olivia and Owen.

E-mail: harle.b@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Malia Renner-Singer

is in her 5th year teaching at Wenatchee High School and teaches World History,U.S History and American Studies. Renner-Singer graduated from Olympia High School. She recieved her BA in History through Whitman College and her Masters in Curriculum Design from Eastern Washington University. Before becoming a Panther, she taught for four years at Walla Walla High School. Her life outside of school is centered on her (beautiful!) three year old, Molly.

E-mail: singer.m@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Jay Young is in his 30th year teaching at WHS. Young has a BA in political science and a minor in economics from Pacific Lutheran University. Young has done advanced work at the University of Hawaii and at the University of Washington. Hobbies include computers, reading and bowling. Young has received various state grants for his work in computers from OSPI and US West. He is also the Head Coach for the WHS Girls Bowling Team.

E-mail: young.j@mail.wsd.wednet.edu

Ginnie Jo Blue is in her 2nd year here at WHS, teaching US History, Contemporary World Problems and Bilingual World history. She earned her Master's in Teaching from Western Washington University, with an undergraduate in Anthropology, Social Studies, and Teaching English as a Second Language. She has taught and lived abroad in a few beautiful countries, including Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Germany, and Mexico. These experiences have greatly influenced her teaching today, with an emphasis on diversity education in the classroom. Her favorite activities including climbing with her husband Sol, telemark skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, and hanging out with her three cats, Noodle, Mr. Black, and Biscuit, and dog Fiddle.

blue.g@mail.wsd.wednet.edu