Faculty Highlight – Joanna Bennett
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Joanna Bennett, Accounts Payable. You will find Mrs. Bennett in the Business Office or walking around on campus. Her friendly smile welcomes students, staff and parents and she enjoys working with the business team and creating a warm environment. Here are […]
Faculty Highlight – Seth Ballance
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Seth Ballance, Task Force Dean. As a graduate with the class of 2015, Seth is accustomed to life at Rio. Besides being a dean, Seth enjoys playing and coaching sports. Here are 5 other facts about Seth Ballance: Q: What job […]
Faculty Highlight – Victor Anderson
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Victor Anderson, Principal. Mr. Anderson graduated from Rio with the class of ’71. He began his teaching career 25 years ago and enjoys interacting with students and parents. Mr. Anderson returned to Rio in 2018 to serve as Principal at his alma […]
Faculty Highlight – Aaron Meyer
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Aaron Meyer, Head Boys Dean. In addition to fixing up various parts of the dorm, Dean Meyer regularly performs room checks, makes sure boys are where they need to be and mentors teens on how to become manly, godly men. Here are 5 […]
Faculty Highlight – Smirna Garcia Mahoney
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Smirna Garcia Mahoney, Spanish Teacher. Students learn not only the Spanish language, but many aspects of the Hispanic cultures such as music, literature, customs, holidays and food. Read below to learn some new facts about Rio’s Spanish Teacher: Q: If you could […]
Faculty Highlight – Bruce Yingling
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Bruce Yingling, English Teacher. Bruce Yingling has been teaching English at Rio for over 25 years. He currently teaches Integrated English, English III, English IV, and Honors Junior and Senior English. Mr. Yingling emphasizes writing in all of his classes and challenges […]
Faculty Highlight – Taylor Pittenger
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Taylor Pittenger, Assistant Girls Dean and Religion Teacher. As a recent graduate from Pacific Union College with a degree in Religion, Taylor has put it to good use teaching Bible at Rio. Her creativity and positivity shows in the splashes of color […]
Faculty Highlight – Jill Richards
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Jill Richards, ESL Coordinator. Mrs. Richards introduces students to new vocabulary, conversation, language and US traditions throughout her classes. When not teaching, she will be in the library, creating an academic environment for all students. Read below to learn some interesting facts […]
Faculty Highlight – Mark Tamanaha
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Mark Tamanaha, Math Teacher. Mr. Tamanaha graduated from Rio in 1999, and knows from his own experience as a student here, that a teacher can make a powerful difference in a young person’s life. Whether you knew Mr. Tamanaha in high school […]
Faculty Highlight – Phoenix Hardin
This week for Faculty Facts Friday we are highlighting Phoenix Hardin, Assistant Chaplain. Chaplain Phoenix spends most of her day organizing events for campus ministries and assisting the girls’ dorm. Read below to learn more about Phoenix Hardin: Q: If you could choose to do anything for a day, which would […]