Executive Director
Taletha Washburn
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2004
Education: MA in education with curriculum and instruction focus; BA in ecology
Teaching credential: Single Subject (science: biological sciences); Supplementary Authorization in introductory mathematics
Interests and hobbies: ceramics, gardening, swimming, being a mom, taking walks

Office Manager
Maggie Hennessy
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Interests and hobbies: photography

Registrar
^{Mandi Fullerton}
mfullerton@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2015
Interests and hobbies: Volunteering, being outside, reading, researching, and spending time with family

Administrative Assistant
^{Ali Pence}
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: Fitness, horses, reading and spending time with my family

Accounting Clerk
^{Leann McAdams}
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2025

K-12 Pathway Coordinator
Lisa Kelly
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: PhD in curriculum and instruction
Teaching credential: Career Technical Education (business and finance),
Lifetime Teaching Credential California Community Colleges (hospitality management)
Interests and hobbies: horseback riding, photography, equine guided learning, line dancing

School Nurse
Danielle Wagner Plocki
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: Registered Nurse
Teaching credentials: School Nurse; CTE Health Science and Medical Terminology
Interests and hobbies: theater, singing, dancing, gardening, skiing, camping

Technology Specialist
Ryan Willis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2019
Interests and hobbies: computers, electronics, 3D printing, general tinkering

Public Relations Specialist
Rachel Goings
rgoings@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education: BA in Communication Public Affairs
Interests and hobbies: reading, dancing, and spending time with my family

Site Director
Assistant Director
Brittini Wade
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2013
Education: MA in teaching mathematics; BA in mathematics
Teaching credentials: Single Subject (mathematics); VPSS in English
tiers I & II, science tier I
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, hiking, reading, baking

Culture & Behavior Coordinator
Casey Peters
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education:  BA in sports management
Teaching credential: Single Subject (social science)
Interests and hobbies: sports, the outdoors

Guidance Counselor/Teacher
Melissa Washburn
[email protected]
Rehired with PCS in 2021
Education:  BA in History/Social Science
Teaching credentials: Single subject in Social Science
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, reading, traveling

Science Teacher
Career Counselor
Jess DeVan
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2021
Education:  BS in Kinesiology, MS in Special Education
Interests and hobbies include skiing, reading, flying, and discovering new foods

Teacher, Jr/Sr High School
Marlyn Marincas
mmarincas@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2022

Teacher, Jr/Sr High School
Esa Morrison
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: BS in environmental science, technology, and policy with minors in environmental education
and outdoor recreation and service learning
Interests and hobbies: spending time with her pup, hiking around the mountains, skiing,
boating any stream or river she can get on

Teacher, grade 6
Darcy Page
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2025

Teacher, grade 5
Cindy Thackeray
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2010
Education: BA in English
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject (special preparation for teaching middle level students:
grades 5-8; English; general subjects); Supplementary Authorization in English/language arts
Interests and hobbies: scrapbooking, running, softball, basketball, reading

Teacher, grade 4
Jazmin Leonhardt
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2025

Teacher, grade 2
Tessa Coffee
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: BS in Environmental Science
Interests and hobbies: Anything outdoors; mountain biking, skiing, 
climbing, whitewater kayaking, sewing, cooking and crafting! 

Teacher, grade 1
Tina Thorman
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2022
Education: MS Education/ BA Liberal Studies
Teaching credential: Multiple Subjects
Interests and hobbies: art, gardening, theater, dancing and hiking

SPED Teacher
Emily Fullerton
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Education: Pursuing BA in Psychology at Northern Arizona University and
SpEd Credential at Cal-Poly Humboldt
Interests and hobbies: Spending time outdoors, riding, training horses and
giving riding lessons to kids. Spending time with my family, friends and partner,
going to concerts and helping others. I am eager to learn new things and also
volunteer for Horses Unlimited.

SPED Teacher
Conor Robinson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026

SPED Instructional Aide
Raquel Nhy
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024

SPED Instructional Aide
Brandy Rucker
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: Fishing, gardening, hanging out with family,
and arts and crafts.

Food Service Specialist
Jen Reierson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: I love being with family and friends, hiking or biking are some of
my favorite activities. Learning about how I can grow as a person and I love learning 
about human psychology and behavior, reading and listening to podcasts about these 
topics. I also enjoy photography and singing. 

Instructional Aide
Sasha Duenas
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: I'm quite interested in art. Anything from painting, 
embroidery, crafting, clay work, sewing, making clothes and jewelry making. 

Instructional Aide
Meggin Poh
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Interests and hobbies: I enjoy taking my children outdoors; camping
swimming and walks in the forest. I do photography on my off-time of 
nature, wildlife, portraits and family photos. I love to go fishing and kayaking 
around the lakes near Quincy. 

Instructional Aide
Megan Leonhardt
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2025
Education: AA in Early Childhood Education
Interests and hobbies: I love to hike, crochet, read and bake. 
Megan volunteers for the swim team board, Quincy Volunteer Fire support and
walks dogs at the animal shelter. 

Instructional Aide
Melanie Courtemanche
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: Being a mom and riding my Ebike. I am
currently in school for Allied Health. My hobbies are baking sourdough,
roller skating and collecting gnomes. 

Site Director
Teacher
Ryan Schramel
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2014
Education: BS in psychology
Teaching credential: Single Subject (social science)
Interests and hobbies: skiing, hiking, climbing, running, scuba diving, barbecuing

IVA School Secretary
Lisa Smith
 [email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: BA in business management
Interests and hobbies: gardening, walking, camping, sewing, travel

Teacher
Tirrell Baum
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: pursing MEd; BS in applied mathematics
Teaching credential: Single Subject (mathematics)
Interests and hobbies:

Teacher
Shalyn Dunnington
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Education: BA in liberal arts
Teaching credential: Multiple Subject (general subjects)
Interests and hobbies: reading, camping, hiking, gardening, family time

Teacher
Veronica Tilton
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BS in animal science
Teaching credential: Designated Subjects Vocational Education: Full Time
(animal production, computer systems operation)
Interests and hobbies: team roping, quilting, reading, attending rodeos with family

Teacher
Casey Peters
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BA in sports management
Teaching credential: Single Subject (social science)
Interests and hobbies: sports, the outdoors

Teacher
Ashlyn Clark
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: BS in Kinesiology
Interests and hobbies: I have a passion for coaching! I love living in the 
mountains where I can hunt and fish with my husband. I have two dogs, like to go  
on trips, go to concerts and enjoy quality time with friends and family. 

Teacher
Madi Goss
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2025
Education: BS in Equine and Ranch Management
Interests and hobbies: Skiing, hiking, spending time with friends and family,
going to the river with my dog, and working with my animals

SPED Coordinator & Teacher
Amy Branch
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: MA in Special Education
Teaching credential: Education Specialist
Interests and hobbies: I love being outdoors hiking, exploring or relaxing by the 
lake! I love to cook and bake. I've recently began making sourdough bread,
so if I'm not outside, I'm likely making something in the kitchen. 

SPED Teacher
Beth McDonald
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

Enrichment Instructor: Culinary
Karisa Joseph
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026

Site Coordinator
Teacher, grades 9–12
Keri Reed
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2012
Education: BA in mathematics
Teaching credentials: Single Subject (mathematics); VPSS in social studies tiers I & II,
English tiers I & II, science tier I
Interests and hobbies: spending time with family, reading, mountain biking, water sports

Teacher, grades K-8
Emily Foy
efoy@plumascharterschool.org
Started with PCS in 2021
Education:  BS in Organization Communications/minor in Career and Life Planning
Teaching credentials: Multiple Subject 
Interests and hobbies: hiking, biking, camping, lake time, cooking, and all the time I can get with my family

Instructional Aide
Mindy Nicholson
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2016
Interests and hobbies: baking, kayaking, hiking, walking her dog

Instructional Aide
Jody Haver
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2026
Interests and hobbies: I love the outdoors, and spending time with
my family. My greatest joy comes from working with children. 

SPED Coordinator & Teacher
Amy Branch
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2024
Education: MA in Special Education
Teaching credential: Education Specialist
Interests and hobbies: I love being outdoors hiking, exploring or relaxing by the 
lake! I love to cook and bake. I've recently began making sourdough bread,
so if I'm not outside, I'm likely making something in the kitchen. 

Enrichment Instructor: Music
Cassidy Sylvester
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023

Agriscience/Natural Resources
Esa Morrison
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2020
Education: BS in environmental science, technology, and policy with minors in environmental education
and outdoor recreation and service learning
Interests and hobbies: spending time with her pup, hiking around the mountains, skiing,
 boating any stream or river she can get on

Art Instructor
Suzan Bengard
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: fine art at the college level
Interests and hobbies: art in all forms, all types of crafts

Patient Care
Danielle Wagner Plocki
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2018
Education: Registered Nurse
Teaching credentials: School Nurse; preliminary CTE Health Science and Medical Terminology
Interests and hobbies: theater, singing, dancing, gardening, skiing, camping

Performing Arts & Design, Visual & Media Arts
Greg Willis
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2015
Education: BA in music/composition
Teaching credential: preliminary CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Interests and hobbies: music, year-round backpacking, DIY projects, learning new skills

Manufacturing
Jesse Lazzarino
[email protected]
Started with PCS in 2023
Owner of Lazzarino Machine Works in Quincy, CA and is a Welding instructor at
Feather River College