Congratulations to the following indiviual for completing enough units to change columns!
- Talia (Myers) Ortega
- WIllow Boone
- Kaitlyn Coyne
- Alison Altman
- Rachele Badal
- Kristine Shargel
- Victoria Palmer
- Jill Johnson
- Zach Pattison
- Colleen Weems
- Katherine Plurkowski
- Megan Mes
- Jane Macy
- Kelly Lasky
- Amanda Landess
- Jennifer Koschman
- Loren Glover
- Brittany Forette
- Madeline Cragin
- Madison Chappell
- Kelly Simms
If I missed you, please send me an email asap!
Brielynn Tovani, Elementary Teacher, PM
Family: I am the second oldest of 4 kids. I have an older sister who works at Tice Elementary and 2 younger brothers.
Education: I graduated high school from Freedom in Oakley & college from CSU- Chico (go wildcats!! )
Fun Fact: I played competitive soccer my entire life including in college. My parents both played soccer at Chico State.
Favorite Color: Light pink
Favorite Hobby: Working out, spending time with family/ friends
Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I just moved to Walnut Creek in September and I’m very excited to be at a school that I can grow with and put down roots in a new area!
Wendy Kuhl, Middle School Teacher, Walnut Creek Intermediate
Family: My husband Pete, and my two sons Ryder and Davis.
Education: I grew up in Walnut Creek and graduated from Las Lomas High School. I attended Oregon State University and my major was Art. I received a Bachelor of Art in Art/Fine Art
Pets: Yes! I have an Anatolian Shepherd named Fred and two cats named Hazel and Eddie.
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Color: Olive Green
Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I grew up in Walnut Creek, attended schools within the WCSD, and am excited to be back as a teacher working within the district. i am passionate Art and Art education and thrilled to help students develop their creative voice through Art.
Kimberly Rempel, Elementary teacher, IV
Education: Fresno State, liberal studies
Family: husband, 2 sons, and daughter
Pets: 1 chihuahua named Larry
Fun Fact: I have worked backstage in educational theater
Favorite Hobby: Pool days with my kids
Favorite Food: tacos
Favorite Color: purple
Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I am thrilled to be working with the district's younger learners, helping to build their educational foundations.
What does the WCTA contract say about personal necessity days?s?
- A certified employee shall be entitled to use nine (9) days of sick leave as personal necessity leave in order to take care of personal business that cannot be taken care of outside of contract hours.
- A teacher shall be entitled to use six (6) days of Personal Necessity Leave/ No Tell per year, but no more than four (4) workdays consecutively, in order to take care of personal business without having to state a reason.
- Personal Necessity/No Tell may not be used on a Staff Development Day without permission from a supervisor.
- If there are five (5) or more consecutive absences for any reason or combination of reasons, verification may be required.
Which people count for bereavement leave?
- The mother, mother-in-law, father, father-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, or grandchild of the employee or of the employee's spouse
- The employee's spouse, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, brother, or sister
- Any relative living in the employee's immediate household
Remember to please fill out the Bereavement Request form if accessing this leave.
