Patrick Berg
Dr. Jenny Schon – Director of Academics:
Dr. Jenny is a life long learner with a degree in Environmental Science, MS in Teaching, and PhD in Education, and soon a MA in School Counseling. After a decade of working on a Fire Ecology crew in the southwest she decided to do the most meaningful thing she could think to do – teach! She started out teaching middle school science in Montana and later worked for the University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School, and then teaching all things K-12 at Meadows Valley School before leaving to open Mountain Community School. It has been an incredible experience to open MCS and to re-envision education and what’s best for our learners today in our community. She is beyond excited to be working with this team and your students!
When she’s not at school or driving the bus she’s busy chasing around her daughter, skilling, running, biking, gardening, or dreaming up of new places to travel.
Randall “Randy” AnNUNZiato – 6, 7 & 8 Teacher:
Nunz is an outdoor enthusiast. A place-based project collusionist. I hail from the East but have settled in the West. From cultural immersion to science-based research, I use these experiences in my classroom to foster student engagement.
With years of teaching experience and community-based project stewardship, I aim to bring young working hands into the local community.
I am fluent in English, Spanish and a little “ramblish” (the new language Middle Schoolers have created) to try to connect with students across cultural and geographical boundaries.
My life partner, Brianna and I are developing – 12 acres of land.
Along with my teaching certificate, I have a B.S. in Sports Biology & M.S. in Natural Resources. I also have a permaculture design certificate, a yoga teacher credential, an EMT/paramedic license, and have worked at Brundage as a volunteer ski patroller.
Bre Anderson, 4th & 5th Grade:
Before joining the Mountain Community School team, Ms. Bre has worn many hats. Most recently she served as the Children’s Librarian at the McCall Public Library, where she focused on early literacy. Since 2019 Ms. Bre has been the Education and Programs Coordinator for Payette Children’s Forest. This outreach position allowed her to bring place-based inquiry projects to classrooms across Adams, Washington, and Valley Counties. Since 2018 she has been the STEAM education specialist for the Cascade Cultural Arts Center, where she led project based afterschool programs ranging from kinetic sculpture creation to computer programing. Ms. Bre is an East Coast gal at heart, growing up in Connecticut and attending the University of Vermont, where she studied Fisheries Management. The wild landscapes of Idaho and the fish that live in them brought her to Valley County 9 years ago. After many wonderful years of backcountry fisheries research, she decided it was time to follow her heart and pursue a career in education. In 2018 Ms. Bre received a Masters of Natural Resources, from the McCall Outdoor Science School, where her focus was place-based environmental education. A winding path filled with hard work, amazing teaching opportunities, and a sincere love for our community eventually led her to the Mountain Community School. She is beyond excited to join a school focused on place and inquiry. She believes in giving students autonomy over their learning and that there is no idea too big. With creativity, hard work, and willing educators, students have limitless potential. Being part of a team that shares these ideals is a dream! She can not wait to see where this school year takes her students! When not in the classroom, you can find Ms. Bre guiding on the river, playing in the mountains, or relaxing with a good book. She is unbelievably excited to bring her enthusiasm and love of education to the Mountain Community School!
Ashauntay Leonard – K-1 Teacher:
Miss Leonard is exited to be teaching K-1 at Mountain Community School. I’ve grown up In Idaho my entire life, and enjoy almost all outdoor activities. I graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I particularly enjoy teaching reading and science, and also share a passion for exploratory and place-based education. I can’t wait to explore more of the area and get to know more of the community and students!
Carrie Ferguson – 2-3 Teacher:
Mrs. Ferguson is an experienced educator with a degree in Family Studies, Masters of Art in Teaching, and Doctorate of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). She also holds certificates in Oregon as a Reading Specialist, Administrator and an English Language Development Teacher. Her teaching career started in the first grade classroom in Salem Oregon. After more than 10 years in the classroom and as a Reading Specialist in a Title I school in the Portland, Oregon metro area, she became an Elementary Principal for the next stage of her career. After 20 years of working in schools in Oregon, she and her husband had an opportunity to relocate to Idaho and jumped at the chance. Mrs. Ferguson is thrilled to be at Mountain Community School learning from the team here and working with your students.
When she is not at school, or planning for the next class you will find her walking/hiking with her dogs, skiing, or planning the next camping trip with her grandkids.