- Ferris High School
- Meet the Staff
Office Staff
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Karen Bertis
- Public Office
Education
- De Anza Community College, Cupertino, California
- SFCC (I got a great job at Hewlett Packard during my second year, so I left before getting a degree.).
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Sooooo many! My favorite is when my daughter was a sophomore at Ferris, and she played the Stars and Stripes Forever piccolo solo for the Veterans' Day Con in the Auditorium. We are so lucky to have the BEST music program!
Kristi Connelly
- Data Processor
Education
- Crafton Hills College-California
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Putting a mannequin dressed as a student with its head down on the desk in Mr. Lewis's office. He jumped pretty good. Good times
Merri Dehmer
- Bookroom
Education
- I attended the University of Washington for 2 years then graduated from Eastern Washington University with a business/marketing degree
Favorite Ferris Memory
- The chili cookoff when I found out after eating Robin Crain's chili what was really in it. :)
Andrea Gillespie
- Guidance Office
Education
- University of Idaho, bachelor's degree
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I am a Ferris graduate, so I have so many great memories from when I was a student here. But, I would say my favorite memory is when I was hired and realized I was going to be a Saxon again!.
LaRee Hanson
- Office Manager
Education
- I did not complete any college after high school. I started working through a DECCA program in high school when I was 16 and then started full-time work right after graduation. I am a hands on learner and learn by doing. I love technology and spreadsheets and have continued to learn by using these programs on a continual basis over the years. I have worked for Spokane Schools for over 25 years in various support roles (non-teaching). I like being the support person to the teachers and Administrators. I was fortunate that I was given challenging jobs that served as my "after high school learning" through the years. Although I did not have formal continuing education, I feel my education has not stopped but continues everyday.
Favorite Ferris Memory
- My favorite memory is the first time I attended a Ferris Homecoming CON. Con's are held in the gym and the entire student body was there. The roar of the crowd, the energy, and excitement was amazing! I loved it!
Laine Larson
- Library Clerk
Education
Favorite Ferris Memory
Anita Maher
- Student Office
Education
- Spokane Community College
- Walla Walla University
- Idaho State University-Graduated
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I think Spirit weeks are a lot of fun! Seeing kids and staff dressed up. Also hearing Bands play! There is excitement in the air! :)
Heidi Maloney
- Student Office
Education
- Graduated from Rogers High School and attended Spokane Falls Community College for 3 years and completed two AAS degrees.
Clubs and Sports
- Nope! Too much responsibility! ;-)
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I have lots of great memories but can't think of anything specific. I do love our spirit days and rubber chicken every year!
Kim Reser
- Public Office
Education
- Eastern Washington University - BA Education
- Washington State University - Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Some of my favorite memories are working here while my son Johnny attended Ferris. Being here during his senior year was very special and I so appreciate being on the school side of that year as well as the parent side.
Vivienne Rowe
- Business Office
Education
Favorite Ferris Memory
Emily Schutz
- Public Office
Education
- SFCC - AA Degree.
Clubs and Sports
- Cheerleading Coach *\O/*
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I have so many! Some favorites: cheering atop the podium leading the crowd at Rubber Chicken 2002, my senior year here; Coaching at State Cheerleading in 2013 - the first year Ferris made it to State!; State Basketball any year we've made it - particularly 2007 & 2008; Mr. Powell's class, Mr. Halstead's class, Mr. Jacobson's class were all fun; and I love working in the office every single day.
Sydney Shanholtzer
- Business Office-Lead Bookkeeper
Education
- Whitworth University
Favorite Ferris Memory
- New to Ferris but ready to make lots of memories.