The Winter Sports School Welcomes Four New Teachers
Later this month at the beginning of Block 3, The Winter Sports School will have four new teachers in the classroom.
Before meeting these new instructors, The Winter Sports School must also bid a fond farewell to Nick Francis. During a challenging period of growth for the school, Nick always showed incredible passion and willingness in the classroom. In addition to thanking Nick for his hard work, the faculty and students of The Winter Sports School also wish this future PhD the best of luck during his upcoming graduate studies at The University of Utah. His energy and commitment will surely be missed.
To ensure that the students and faculty don’t miss a beat after Nick’s departure, Chris LaCasse will be assuming most of his duties at the school. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois, Chris LaCasse will put his analytical mind to work as the instructor of Algebra 1.
Chris Stoner joins The Winter Sports School faculty after a 25-year career as an emergency room physician. Chris’ diverse experience also includes time as a naval aviator and as an adjunct professor of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine at the University of Wyoming. Having now retired to Park City, Chris will lend his unique expertise to The Winter Sports School as an instructor of Algebra 2.
Paul Barton will join The Winter Sports School staff this month as the instructor of senior history and Spanish 1. Paul, a former professional soccer player, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from California State University, Chico.
Linda Norquist, a native of Columbia, will offer Winter Sports School students advanced language instruction in her Spanish 5 class. In addition to her new role on the faculty, The Winter Sports School would also like to congratulate Linda in advance on her upcoming graduation from the M.B.A. program at the University of Phoenix.
Each of these four instructors will enter the classroom on Wednesday, June 27 – the beginning of Block 3. Prior to Block 3, students can enjoy the first break of the year between Saturday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 26.