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Before each new school year begins, I enjoy writing these short bios for our annual ‘Who’s New’ at VCHS.
Tracy Chester will serve as part-time Assistant Director of Marketing working with Heidi Cofelice. Tracy will oversee the year-long VCHS 25th Anniversary celebration as well as social media marketing. She holds a BS in Exercise Physiology from Northern Iowa University and a MS in Physiology from Iowa State University. In 2003, her career pivoted to marketing. Along with VCHS, she also works for Citrus PR & Marketing. Tracy is married to Craig and they have two VCHS students – Ava (VCHS ‘24) and Addie (VCHS ‘25).
Jim Pyke returns to VCHS after a one year hiatus and will teach AP Computer Science Principles and Cybersecurity. Jim and his company – Integrated Technology and Consulting, Inc., will also provide IT support and services for VCHS. He holds a BA in Mathematics from University of Colorado, Boulder and a Masters of Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University. He is married to Liz and they have three children – Ethan, Olivia, and Eliza (VCHS ‘27). Jim is a Vail native.
Savannah Webster will teach and coach part-time at VCHS while also serving on staff with Young Life. She will teach Foundations of Algebra and serve as JV Girls Volleyball Coach and Head Girls Basketball Coach. She holds a BS in Education (Mathematics) from Baylor University. Savannah was born and raised in Texas.
Kris Wiebe will teach Biology and PLTW Human Body Systems. She has taught in the valley since 2012 at Battle Mountain High School and more recently at Eagle County Charter Academy. She holds a BS in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and a MA in Secondary Education from University of Phoenix. She is married to Stephen Webb and they live near Tennessee Pass.
We’re thrilled to have them join the VCHS Team!
We're also excited for our faculty and staff with new VCHS roles.
Dan Mysnyk will serve as Assistant Head of School overseeing Grades 11-12 and Student Life. Anne Verratti will serve as Assistant Head of School overseeing Grades 9-10 and Academic Support. Kasey Desmond will continue to teach AP World History and AP US History and will also serve in a new part-time role as PSL Coordinator (PSL – Purpose, Service, and Leadership). Mindy Larson will serve as Director of Alumni Engagement helping VCHS better connect with and share stories of our 550+ alumni. Ashley Nock will join Melinda Carlson as Co-Director of Christian Life.
Steve O'Neil
Head of School
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