
Mrs. Sanchez
Classes:
6-8 Grade ELA
About: Hello Eagles! After growing up in Illinois, I came to Oklahoma to pursue my bachelor's degree in English and play softball for the Sooners. After living in Kansas and Nebraska, my husband and I settled in Edmond, Oklahoma with our 12-year-old son and our 2-year-old daughter. This is my sixth year teaching, but my first at ESVCA! I have taught AP language, journalism, and English in high school, but have spent the pas...

Elizabeth Sanco
Classes:
6-8 Grade Literature
About: My name is Elizabeth Sanco, and I am the middle school reading teacher at ESVCA. I love to read, and my goal is to share that excitement with my students! My favorite part about teaching is making reading come alive especially for students who have not liked to read in the past.
I have a wonderful husband and two amazing children. I grew up in the city, but now live on a cattle ranch that has been in the family si...

Peyton Hooper
Classes:
6-8 Grade Science
About: I grew up in Southern New Mexico on my families ranch. I graduated high school from a virtual school out of New Mexico with a year and half of college completed as dual credit at NMSU. I then received my undergraduate degrees from NMJC and SWOSU while competing as an athlete on their women's' rodeo teams. I have lived in Oklahoma for the past 3 years and have loved every minute of it! I have lived in Weatherford, Pon...

Michelle Haswell
Classes:
9-12 Grade Science
About: I am originally from Utah. I moved to Oklahoma to attend school at the University of Central Oklahoma. After graduating I met my husband and we have 4 children. I love living in a small rural community. I am able to rase cattle, chickens, pigs and horses. My children keep me busy showing pigs through FFA and completing in local rodeos on their horses. I love fall! I enjoy the nice weather, the holidays ...

Whitney Pawelek
About: Hello! My name is Whitney Pawelek and I’m thrilled to teach 3rd-5th Science this year. I was born and raise in Texas. I graduated with my Bachelors in Education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. After several years teaching in Texas and a quick two years teaching and living in California, I moved to Wichita, Kansas with my husband (Derek). We have three kids, Ansel, Avett and Elsie. Since moving to ...

Tasha Dougherty
About: My name is Tasha Dougherty. I am a special education teacher for ESchool Virtual Charter Academy. This is my eleventh year teaching special education, and my second year in a virtual setting. I received my special education certificate in 2003 from the University of Central Oklahoma. I am married with four boys, so teaching virtually gives me the ability to teach, as well as be home with my boys to guide them with th...

Katy McLain
Classes:
4th Grade Teacher
About: Hello! I live in Skiatook, Oklahoma with my husband (Joe) and three kids (Titus, Noah, and Emma). I graduated from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!) in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I also have a master's in Educational Administration from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The 2023-2024 school year will be my 12th year in education with 5 of those years being in a virtual setting. I chose to ...

Jessica Warlick
Classes:
3-5 Grade ELA
About: Hello! I’m so excited to be your Reading and Writing Teacher for grades 3-5! I was born and raised in Bethany, Oklahoma and attended the University of Central Oklahoma (go Bronchos!) where I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I currently live in Piedmont with my husband, our daughter, and our dog and cat. In my free time, I enjoy reading a good book, spending time outdoors, and being with my fami...

Terry Darcy
Classes:
9-12 Grade Elective
About: My name is Terry Darcy, and I am an electives teacher. I use the Pointful Education curriculum as the basis for my classes. I grew up and attended college in the Hudson Valley area of New York and I moved to Oklahoma for a job transfer in 1993. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Oklahoma. I primarily teach S.T.E.M. and elective classes. I chose teaching virtual classes, because I think there is much...

Jennie Paul
Classes:
8th Grade Math
About: My name is Jennie Paul and I was born and raised in Oklahoma. This is my second year at ESVCA and I am the 8th grade Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra teacher. For sixteen years, I was a High School Special Education Math teacher. I attended Northern Oklahoma College for my Associate's Degree, and then I attended Oklahoma State University, where I received my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. Go Pokes!! I have had a lot of te...