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Skagit Adventist Academy Faculty
Katy Paise
Kindergarten, Yearbook
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Katy Paise has a BA in Elementary Education. She has a minor in English and Spanish. Her favorite Bible verse is Revelation 21: 4.
Taryn Dillon
3rd & 4th Grade
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Taryn Dillon has a BS in Elementary Education. She has taught for 18 years at SAA. Her favorite Bible verse is 1 Peter 5:2.
Nerida Habenicht
5/6 Teacher, Yearbook
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Nerida Habenicht has a MA in Special Ed (K-8). She has taught at SAA for years. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29: 11.
Josi Schmidt
Shylla Gessele
Rachel Mountain
High School English & History
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Rachel Mountain has a Masters in Education. She has taught 28 years all here at SAA. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 37:5.
Jan Fautheree
Jr. High and High School Bible
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Jan Fautheree has a BA in Religion. She has taught for years at SAA. Her favorite Bible verse is Colossians 2: 2,3.
Monte Saxby
Math, Technology Coordinator
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Monte Saxby has a BS in Mathematics. He has taught for 37 years. This is his 9th year teaching at SAA. His favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31.
Zach Mason
Science, Band
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Zach Mason has a BA in Biology and Fine Arts. He has taught for 19 years. This is his fourth year at SAA. His favorite Bible verse is Colossians 3: 23.
Eva Mason
