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JOHN BECKMAN

Titles: Principal, Section 504 Coordinator
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KRISTIN ROBINSON

Titles: HS/MS Vice Principal, Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
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JUSTIN GURNSEY

Titles: Special Services Director
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PATRICIA DEUSEN

Titles: Student Support
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Secretaries

ROBERTA KINAHAN

Titles: Secretary
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ERICA SULLIVAN

Titles: Attendance Secretary
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PATRICIA MCCANN

Titles: Special Services Secretary
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ANNETTE DIAMOND

Titles: Food Services Secretary
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Teachers

SAMANTHA FIRMAN

Counselor

MEREDITH GUNDERSON

Special Services

CALE HALPIN

PE

CHRIS HOLTERMAN

Science

Hello, 

You may hear me called Mr. Holterman or you may hear me called Holtee, both are acceptable.

I'm been a Rainier Middle School teacher since 1994 and have taught science, math, history and P.E. I also have coached wrestling at both the middle school and high school since 1994.

Here are a few of my favorite things-

  • Food = Pizza
  • Movie = Facing the Giants
  • Book = Pound the Stone
  • Color = Midnight Blue
  • Candy = Payday
  • Animal = Dog
  • Music = Classic Rock
  • Dessert = Homemade Chocolate Eclair Dessert
  • Fruit = Mango
  • Vacation = Caribbean
  • Hobby = Working out & making stuff
  • Season = Summer
  • Sports = Hockey & Wrestling
  • NFL team = Steelers & Seahawks
  • TV show = Deadliest Catch

 

KYLE JOHNSON

CTE Shop

My name is Mr. Johnson! I am the agricultural shop teacher at RHS and teach middle school wood shop. I am also one of the Rainier FFA advisors!

DOMINIC LUCIANI

English

MICHELLE MAYS

History

Ms. Mays has been a teacher since 2014. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in secondary education both from Pacific Lutheran University. She has taught multiple levels and subjects of social studies and English. 

Some fun facts about Ms. Mays:

- She was born and raised in Washington state

- She has taught many social studies subjects but World and US are her favorite!

- She coached fastpitch for 7 years at her previous school district

- She took American Sign Language in high school and still remembers some of it!

ALYXANDRA MILLWARD

Special Services

Ms. Millward has been an enthusiastic educator since 2020, holding a Bachelor's in Math and a Master’s in Special Education. She teaches ACA and Life Skills with a passion for making complex concepts accessible. Outside the classroom, she enjoys exploring the outdoors and nurturing her love for plants. Her ultimate goal is to inspire and support every student in their academic and personal growth.

LAURA MORRISON

Math

Hello! I am a math teacher at Rainier Middle and High School, and I'm thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful community. I look forward to continuing our work together and to supporting your success!

For all the details about what we cover in class, please refer to Google Classroom, where you'll find everything you need.

RYNE SELL

English

Hello, my name is Ryne Sell and I teach English language arts (ELA) at Rainier Middle School. I currently teach 7th grade and 8th grade ELA, along with honors classes for both grades. I have been here at RMS since 2015 and have been teaching in classrooms since 2010. I grew up just down the road in Tenino, WA and attended schools in both Washington and Oregon. In my free time, I enjoy reading/writing, playing guitar, retro video games and spending time with my wife and four daughters. If you are a parent or student, I encourage you to join our Google Classroom to see current and past assignments. Please check the class syllabus or email me if you need the class code to join. Go Mountain Lions!!

LAURA SUMMERS

Science

Hi! My name is Ms. Summers and I am a 6th/7th grade science teacher at Rainier Middle School. All classroom documents or assignments can be found on my Google Classroom pages

REID VASEK

Math

My name is Reid Vasek and I am originally from Olympia. This will be my 7th year teaching math and I am excited for this school year. In my spare time I enjoy running, CrossFit, playing sports, and hanging out with my 2 daughters. 

 

Feel free to call or email me with any questions throughout the year!

SUEANGELA WATT-ANDERSON

History

Hi,

I am Mrs. Anderson and I love teaching. I currently teach History, but have spent many years teaching English as well as a few years teaching 5th grade.

I enjoy reading, cooking and spending time with my family.

Support Staff

MICHAEL DREYFUS

Titles: Custodial

STACI JARVIS

Titles: Paraeducator

MERRI LATHROP

Titles: Custodial

CAROLYN SING

Titles: Library Paraeducator

LAURENCE SUTTON

Titles: Paraeducator

TRACIE WELLMAN

Titles: Food Service