Staff & Teachers

Since 1998, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of students, subjects, and environments both in physical location and online! I started working for iSucceed when they first opened in 2008. Over the years, I’ve served many roles from Social Studies instructor, team/department head and student council mentor, to Operations and Program Coordinator, Head of School and Executive Director.  I am a firm believer and promoter of iSucceed’s mission and philosophy! The student and teachers are dedicated and the students inspire me with their determination.

As an administrator, I love making an impact on the school and enjoy the process of improving programs to best meet the needs of students and parents. It is so fulfilling to be part of a school that brings opportunity to students that was not available to them before this type of technology and structure. Every year during graduation time, it fills me with pride to see our graduates accomplish their final high school goals. In my spare time when I’m not immersed in the online world, I enjoy outdoor activities, exercise, music, reading, new technology, pop culture, learning, science fiction and art.

I have been an educator for the last 15 years, 8 in the brick-and-mortar setting, and 7 in online education. Prior to becoming an administrator I taught social studies and English courses, and I’ve taught every grade level from 7th to 12th! I am passionate about all things history and for me, reading historical nonfiction is like reading novels. In my spare time, I mostly like spending time with my wife and 3 children doing things like camping, watching movies, mountain biking, playing board games, snowboarding, and traveling to new places that we’ve never seen before.

I love how online education gives unique students choices that fit their needs and schedules. I’ve taught students who interned in Russia with the Bolshoi Ballet or other international opportunities, students training for the Olympics or other competitive sports, working students, and students who just wanted to do something different than traditional school. I also love using technology to connect to students and to enhance instruction. The staff and school board at iSucceed are dedicated to providing a quality education to all students and I’m excited to be part of this team!

In 2010, I entered the world of education. I started my career as a middle school elective teacher and department chair. I joined the iSucceed team in 2016 as a teacher in our Boise Study Lab. I have had the opportunity to teach a few elective courses, help develop our AVID program and move into an administrative position as vice principal. I love the flexible, personalized and supportive environment online school provides students with. iSucceed provides an opportunity for all students to acquire the skills they need for later stages in life while also offering a wide array of programs such as AVID, Advanced Diplomas and Dual Credit courses.In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors including camping, hiking, and riding horses.

I have been an educator in Special Education for the past 23 years working with special needs students from preschool through high school.  I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Weber State University in Utah, a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Boise State University, and an Education Specialist Degree from Northwest Nazarene University.  Since 2017, I have been working online as the Special Education Director for iSucceed and have genuinely enjoyed this educational environment.   iSucceed Virtual Schools provides an opportunity for students to focus on their education in a safe environment, with support from general education and special education teachers.  Special Education teachers, along with the student’s team members, develop individualized programs for students with special needs to be successful in the online world.  I enjoy being able to live in the mountains, where I play in the great outdoors, and be able to work with students and staff from home or the Boise office.

Laura Baker
Business Manager

Melissa Price
Operations Manager

Marcos Moncivais
I.T. Coordinator, Senior

Connor Pape
I.T. Coordinator

Melissa Cosgrove
HR Coordinator

Cheri Newbold
Executive Assistant

Brenda Foisy
Administrative Assistant, Senior

Crystal Sistoni
School Counselor, HS

Karen Lesh
School Counselor, HS

Kristie Robertson
School Counselor, HS

Kim Tomkinson
Academic Advisor, MS

Connie Bartel
Registrar

Suzanne Lee
Operations Assistant

Special Program Coordination:

Jodi Liby
ELL Coordinator/Online library

Kim Tomkinson
College and Career/CTE Coordinator

Mary Salove
AVID Site Coordinator