Deborah Hedden- Nicely, Head Teacher, Social Studies
Education: Arizona State University, BA in Journalism from Idaho State University, MA in Education from Boise State University. Certified in Social Studies and Journalism.
From Landstuhl, Germany, Ms. Nicely has been a teacher for 9 years. She spends her free time reading, participating in a writing group, gardening, and walking her Border Collie, Marley.

Cynthia (Cindy) Lee, Business Education
Education: Bachelor and Masters degrees from Boise State University; holds certifications in Business Education and Vocational Education.
An educator for 27 years, Ms. Lee enjoys camping, gardening, NASCAR and reading. She is from Boise.

Keith Barnes, Math and Science

Education: BA in Physics from Carleton College in Minnesota, Masters in Raptor Biology from Boise State University, and a graduate of Teton Science School’s professional residency in environmental education. Certified in Natural Sciences and provisionally certified in math.
From Palo Alto, California, Mr. Barnes has been an educator since 2000. He relishes exploring mountains, international travel, skiing, drawing, and bicycling with his wife and two young children.

Christine Murphy, English 9 - 12, Physical Education
Education: BA in Education from Eastern Washington University, holds certifications in Secondary English and Physical Education.
From Seattle, Washington, Ms. Murphy has been an educator for 25 years. She enjoys camping, boating, reading, football and the Seattle Mariners.

Paige Matlock, Special Education Teacher
Education: BS in Physical Education/Health from Boise State College, B.A in Elementary Education from Boise State University, Special Education certification from Boise State University.
Paige is proud to be a third generation native Idahoan. She started her teaching career as an elementary school P.E. teacher in Gooding, Idaho for 3 years. After finding her true calling, she has been teaching special education in the Boise District for 13 years. She loves to read, be outdoors, watch football (especially BSU) and spend as much time as possible with her grown children.

Carolyn Barnes, Special Education Paraprofessional
Mrs. Barnes has been teaching in the Boise School District for 24 years. She enjoys music, her five granddaughters, and time on the Oregon Coast.

Emily Bergstrom, Academic/Career Counselor
Education: Mrs. Bergstrom has her M.A. from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She has been a school counselor since 2006.
She enjoys reading, hiking, camping and exploring Idaho with her husband, daughter and dog.