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Tori Hederman2nd/3rd grade
Tori came to Teton Valley in the 1992 to work for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and went on to work for both Red Top Meadows (a residential treatment and therapeutic wilderness program for adolescent boys) and C Bar V Ranch (a state-funded special education school for 1st through 12 graders). Tori graduated from Boise State University with a certification in elementary education (K-8) with an endorsement in special education (K-12) and began teaching at TVCS in 2007. She is dedicated to making learning fun, helping students overcome obstacles, and inspiring children to find their own path. She lives with her husband, Pete, and her daughters, Piper and Crosby, in Tetonia and enjoys out of valley experiences that involve the ocean.
Tori can be reached at tori@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org
Amber JacobsonK/1st grade
Amber has been teaching early elementary for over 20 years. She was inspired by her grandmother who was a dedicated teacher for most of her life. This is Amber’s 5th year at TVCS. She says she loves the school because it allows her to be the kind of teacher she wants to be - creative, integrated, and flexible in her approach. After growing up in Kansas and attending UK, Amber moved to Colorado and taught at elementary schools in Denver and Vail. She earned her master's degree in education from the University of Colorado along with an endorsement in reading. Amber moved to Teton Valley in 2004 with her husband Brian because they were awed by the scenery and impressed with the sense of community here. Amber enjoys telemark skiing, fishing, walking her dogs, and spending time with friends and family.
Amber can be reached at amber@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org
Bonnie MosesPreschool
Bonnie was born and raised in Idaho and loves the small town atmosphere of Teton Valley. She has been involved in early childhood education (ECE) for 15 years in various capacities. Her passion lies in project-based learning and Reggio Emilia inspired schools. She attended the University of Idaho and received bachelor's degrees in ECE and sociology. Bonnie, her husband Scott, and her two girls, Hannah and Cora, love the outdoors and spend much of their time camping, hiking, fishing, and gardening as a family. Bonnie is a member of the Governor’s Early Childhood Coordinating Council (EC3) that meets in Boise monthly. This council is appointed by the Governor to advise and assist the Department of Health and Welfare, Department of Education, and other early childhood service providers and state agencies on issues about young children and their families. Bonnie recently started a local non-profit for families that have children with special needs called Connections Family Resource Center.
Bonnie can be reached at bonnie@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org
Natasha Peterson4th/5th grade
The inspiration for Natasha's teaching career came from her father, who was a teacher, and her desire to make positive change in the world. Natasha grew up in Evergreen, Colorado and attended Colorado College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Spanish. After teaching for 3 years at the elementary and middle school levels, Natasha earned her master's degree in education from Montana State University. She moved to Teton Valley from Jackson in 2008 and began teaching at TVCS that fall. Natasha and her partner, Jeremy, turned a former garage into a uniquely creative and environmentally conscious home in downtown Victor. She enjoys hiking in the mountains with her dogs as well as mountain biking, skiing, painting, and pottery.
Natasha can be reached at natasha@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org
Erin TanzerPreschool
Erin grew up in New Hampshire and moved to the Tetons in 2005 after completing her BA in English literature and secondary education at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont. Erin completed the year-long graduate program at the Teton Science Schools and earned her MA in place-based education from Prescott College in May 2011. Erin has been an educator in a variety of settings for years, sharing her passion for natural history, environmental science, and literature with students of all ages. Erin conducted her student teaching in middle schools in Hinesburg, Vermont; York, England; and Jackson, Wyoming. Her most recent teaching experiences include field instructing in youth education at Teton Science Schools and substitute teaching and coordinating the after school program at the Journeys School. Her interests include backcountry skiing, poetry, birding, and exploring the special places in Teton Valley with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Otis.
Erin can be reached at erin@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org
Melissa YoungPre-kindergarten
Melissa has 10 years of preschool and elementary teaching experience. She has taught first, fifth and eighth grades and spent four years in Early Childhood Education, with experience in both public and private schools. Most recently, Melissa was the Preschool Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Summer/Vacation Programs, and Lead Teacher of the two year old class at Princeton Junior School, a private school on the outskirts of Princeton, NJ. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dance and Elementary Education with a teaching certification from Richard Stockton College of NJ. She is also currently working on obtaining her M.Ed from Concordia University. Melissa has fond memories of spending her childhood summers in Jackson Hole, at Dancer's Workshop and the Teton Science School, and is very excited to be back in the area.
Melissa can be reached at melissa@tetonvalleycommunityschool.org