Staff Introductions
Jenifer Middle School
August 2025
Leadership Team
About Aaron DeLane - JMS Principal - adelane@lewistonschools.net
Ask me about my travels to over 50 countries
About Quinn Aldous - JMS Middle School Assistant Principal
I have a beautiful wife (Anna) and 3 terrific kids, Jace, Kaden and McKylee. I have been married 30 years. I grew up in Salmon, Idaho. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Idaho State University, and my Masters Degree from THE… University of Idaho. I coached college football at the University of Montana and Idaho State University for 5 years. I have been a teacher for 24 years. My first teaching job was in Idaho City, Idaho where I taught History, PE, Health, and Driver’s Ed. I coached Varsity Boys Basketball, Varsity Football, and 8th grade Girls Basketball. I took a job in Aberdeen, Idaho where I taught History, Government, Pe, Health, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Varsity Football and I was the District Athletic Director. I have been the Assistant Principal at Jenifer Middle School for the last 13 years. I love spending time with my family #1, sports, hiking, fishing, traveling, hunting, reading and music. I am always looking for a new adventure!!!!
Justin Miller- PLC Lead Teacher
Justin Miller- PLC Lead Teacher
Grade 6
Team
Mrs.McLeod
Mr. Akin rakin@lewistonschools.net
I was born in Casa Grande, Arizona, but I have lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life!
I started my teaching career in Meridian, Idaho, then moved back home after four years. I’ve taught for 27 wonderful years!
I love to play guitar, go camping, spend time with my family, and coach and watch football.
I have a beautiful wife and 5 wonderful children. Three kids–all sons– are grown and into their own careers. Two more are at home–a son and a daughter, along with 4 cats.
Playing Guitar with my bluegrass band, “Wanigan”
Camping at Little Boulder Campground
Wolf, Heidi
•Work Hard, Play Harder•
BLUE TEAM
6th Grade ELA/SS lturner@lewistonschools.net
Mrs. Turner
Linja, Cheyenne
Red Team Math and Science
clinja@lewistonschools.net
Mrs.Linja
Izzy Mullikin
6th Grade Science and Social Studies
Ms. Carper
2025
Grade 7
Team
Mandy Packwood - 7th Grade South Team Language Arts
arpackwood@lewistonschools.net
Julian Washburn - World Geography
** I grew up in South Dakota and have moved around a few times since leaving.
** I am starting teaching year number 33 this year.
* Bakersfield, CA: 4 yrs Sixth grade and ESL integration
* Nampa, id: Seventh grade SPED with several years at a charter school
* Lewiston, ID: Majority of time (18 yrs) Middle school
** I love to travel, hike and spend time with my grown kids
*I have two kids. Sean (25)is a Phd student at BSU and,
Sara (28) is a phd student at Uof I.
Alex Church - Life Science
Teaching
Family
Interests
I’m kind of famous for napping. I love it!
We met Mike from American Pickers!
Angie Stamper
North Team Language Arts
astamper@lewistonschools.net
Ryan Peterson - North Team Math
Kelly Norwood 7th Grade Life Science
Feliza Doering, 7th Grade World Geography
Room 217, fdoering@lewistonschools.net
Grade 8
Team
Mr. Renzelman - East Team
Introductory Physical Science (IPS)
This is my 29th year of teaching. I graduated from Clarkfork High School (home of the mighty Wampus Cats) and the University of Idaho. GO VANDALS!! I have also been coaching football, basketball and track for over 29 years.
I have been married to my, wife Shelly, for 30 years. We have 3 sons, two of whom are attending the University of Idaho. Two weeks ago, we moved our oldest to Philly to attend the Temple University for Grad. School.
I am always cheering on the Denver Broncos, THE University of Vandals and of course the Lewiston Bengals!!!
As for hobbies, I enjoy following them in all their activities, from my oldest performing in Operas (the latest of which was ‘The Magic Flute’, in Vienna Austria) to my younger 2 performing in the University of Idaho Marching band and coaching them through the years.
I am really excited for upcoming year and exploring science with you!
GO BENGALS!
Clan Renzelman
GO BENGALS!
Lindsay Falkenstein - 8th Grade East Team Math
This will be my 21st year of teaching 8th grade math, 18 of those here at Jenifer.
A little about my family… It has continued to grow exponentially. Most of my kiddos are grown and out on their own. I have 2 daughters of my own and 2 more bonus daughters. Also, with the addition of my fiance, I have gained 7 more kids, and 8 grandchildren, soon to be 9 grandchildren.
I am also a magnet for rescue animals. I currently have 2 dogs and 1 cat that I have adopted.
When I find free time, you will find me on the ski slopes during the winter or on a beach, in the river or in the mountains during the summer. I love the outdoors and look for every opportunity to enjoy it. I also love to travel and take every opportunity to do so. Feel free to ask me where I have traveled to. The list continues to grow!
Cheyenne Hudson - 8th Grade East Team: U.S. History
Toni Dufour-Harrich - 8th East Team Language Arts
I have been a teacher in the Lewiston School District since 1989 and this will be my last year teaching. I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I still love teaching and look forward to having a great year!!
My husband and I have 3 children. Our son, Sam, is 28 and is an attorney. Sam’s wife (my daughter-in-law, Jasmine) is an ICU nurse at Tristate. Our oldest daughter, Sydney, is 24 and is a P.E. teacher at Post Falls Middle School. Our youngest daughter, Skylar, is 18 and is a recent high school graduate.
I love animals! We have 3 dogs and 2 cats-all are rescue animals. My favorite place to vacation with my family is the Oregon coast.
I am looking forward to this school year and getting to know all of you.
Mr. Rodgers
West Team: Social Studies
brodgers@lewistonschools.net
Mr. Rodgers
Will Thompson- 8th Grade West ELA
Mrs. Lumley
I was born and raised in Lewiston - attended McSorley, Jenifer & LHS.
I taught Algebra for 6 years and this year will be year 2 teaching 8th Grade Math.
My husband Eric and I have 3 kids together. Meigen is almost 22 and lives in Hawaii with her boyfriend, Alex. Easten is 18 and just started attending BSU in Boise. Dominic is 17 and attends LHS. We have 2 huskies also, named Akira and Kavik.
I love to travel, my husband and I just went to London, Rome and Athens for our 20 year anniversary! I also enjoy reading, paddleboarding and playing games.
Mr. Hoyt
Special Education Team
Katy Helt - Special Education Teacher, Rm 102
7th grade, School email: khelt@lewistonschools.net
~ Jennifer Johnson - 7th Grade Special Education~
I grew up right here in Idaho along the Salmon River at White Bird.
I love camping, boating and spending time with my family. Jeff and I have seven amazing humans; 5 girls and 2 boys. They range in ages from 24 - 7 years old.
I have been teaching for 10 years. I graduated from LCSC, and WGU. Next stop… EWU this fall. I am passionate about education in all its forms.
I am an author and songwriter. My book is with currently being reviewed by my publisher. Eeeik! I am really excited !
Exploratory/Electives
About Mrs. McLean�JMS Band and Choir
Cindy Brotnov
I was born in Spokane, WA, but my school years were spent in
Elk River, Idaho. Go Bobcats!!
This is my 22nd year teaching and all have been at Jenifer.
I love to camp and fish, so I spend a lot of time on the North Fork
of the Clearwater River and Grand Ronde. I also love to knit and create
things for my family, particularly my grandchildren. My husband and I met in college
and just recently celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. I have three
daughters (Emily, Abigail, and Clara) and three grandchildren (Forest, Luella, and Harrison).
I live on a small hobby farm with my husband along with two horses (Pickens & Splash), one
dog (Jake), and one cat (Stella).
Kevin Maurer- PE/Health
Heather Ohrtman
I grew up in Lewiston, and went away for college in Texas. After college I returned to Lewiston to be close to my family.
I started out subbing in Lewiston. After a couple of years of that, I commuted to Kamiah and taught there for two years. I’ve been at Jenifer full time since 2004. During those years I’ve taught Spanish, English, Graphic Design, World Cultures and Family Consumer Sciences.
I love to cook, sew, read, garden and ride carousels. My favorite thing to sew is costumes. Although I mostly sew Renaissance costumes for festivals, my spirit week outfits can be a little wild.
I am bio-mom to Niesha, Drake and Patrick. Niesha has three children James, Scarlett and Aspen. We have two large dogs, 8 koi fish, a beta that lives on the piano (Piano Fish), and a tank full of other fish. I also have 5 amazing bonus kids, so family time can get a little crazy at our house.
Desirae Reed
I was raised in Lewiston and graduated from the University of Idaho. I started at Jenifer Middle School in 1997 and teach the following classes:�- Keyboarding Applications (6th grade)�- Coding Robotics and Electronics (7th grade)�- Graphic Design (8th grade)�- Audio Video Tech (8th grade)
I enjoy the outdoors, especially camping and floating the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River.
My wife and I have two children. Our cat and dog don’t have tails, but our two fish do!
Jeremy
Feucht
Bob Wicks - Orchestra Teacher
I was born in Clarkston, WA, but have lived in Lewiston ever since.
I attended the University of Idaho in Moscow for college and have been teaching for 22yrs, in different Lewiston elementary schools mostly at McGhee and Whitman. I began teaching Orchestra at Jenifer Middle School in 2020.
The past three summers I have gotten to go to Washington DC and meet with our Idaho Senators and Representatives.
I like to run, read, play piano, and spend time with my kids.
I have four kids; one in 12th, 9th, 7th and 5th grades. They all play different sports and instruments.
Angie O’Brien
Mr. Morgan LeBlanc
8th & 7th Grade PE
6th Grade Health
Morgan LeBlanc
Counseling and Gifted and Talented Team
(Cleveland)
I am born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho
I have been the Gifted and Talented facilitator for the past four years in multiple different buildings (Jenifer, Sacajawea, Whitman). This school year I get to continue facilitating the GT program in during the exploratory/elective hours of the school day!
I love spending time with my family and being outdoors.
My husband’s name is Peter, and we have 4-year-old twins. Emerson is our girl and Milo is our boy. We have a dog, Wally, and two cats named Odin and August.
Classified Staff
Candace Kadau
I was born in Billings, Montana and grew up in Wamego, KS. After graduating college (Kansas State University), I met my future husband, Ted in 1992.
It has been a whirlwind adventure ever since. We have a son, Garrison, who is 29, a drummer, works for WSU and lives in Pullman.
My spare time is spent traveling, boating, walking, and spending lots of time with friends and family. While out and about I enjoy people-watching, tasting new foods, and meeting new people.
I was a sub for Lewiston schools for 5 years before starting my job as the Jenifer Intervention Person Extraordinaire - this is year 14 for me! I am also a coach for Girls’ JV volleyball & basketball, and also Boys’ track.
(Yes, I was getting my hair done the day the eclipse happened. Check out the foils in my hair and my special glasses!)
Sheneen Wilson
Special Ed IA
I was born in Clovis New Mexico. Moved to Las Vegas Nevada when I was young.
I have three children, my son, Cody. My daughter, Katie. My youngest is my daughter named Hannah who is currently a Jr.at Lewiston High school.
Bonnie MacMillan
Math IA - Mrs. Mac
Karlene Young
Special Education IA
8th Grade
I grew up and have lived in Lewiston, Idaho all my life.
I have been a special education assistant for 24 years. 4 years at Webster Elementary and 20 years here at Jenifer.
I enjoy camping (cabin), family and the Seattle Seahawks/ Mariners
Christie Zumwalt
Special Education IA
6th Grade
Born and raised in Lewiston and graduated LHS in 2000. I have four kids ages 21, 19, 15 and 13. My youngest is a 8th grader here at Jenifer. This is also my 8th year here at Jenifer as an IA.
I enjoy being outside, hiking, camping, paddleboarding and traveling. This year my kids and I traveled to Mt. Rushmore, Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Grand Mesa, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Great Basin National Parks. I am hoping to travel to Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands National Park next year.
My favorite adventure partner, Sophie!
Mt. Rainier National Park
Death Valley
My son Ruger, and I backpacked the Seven Devil Mountains 28 mile loop this summer!
Brooke Stewart (Binkley)
Special Education Skilled IA
Brienna Martin
Special Education IA