Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District

Welcome to Bearcat Country!Our district has been blessed with the best staff and we can’t wait to share our stories and show what it means to be a member of the Bearcat Family. No Barriers...Just Possibilities

Meet Julie Licavoli. Why a Bearcat? "I love my students, families and school family...We focus on the important things here: building relationships and creating a safe place for kids to explore opportunities and learning."

Meet Kevin Lade. Why a Bearcat? "To help students learn to excel".

Meet Julie Tolfree. Why a Bearcat? I am a Bearcat because "I feel like I make a difference here."

Meet Theresa Acavedo. Why a Bearcat? "It's an awesome place to work at I love the staff, students and parents."

Meet Bob Aldrich. Why a Bearcat?"To me Bridgeport is my home, I love the staff and students. I truly know this is where I am meant to be. Once a Bearcat always a Bearcat."

Meet Jessica Foutch. Why a Bearcat? "To help serve the community that I live in."

Meet Dr. Samona L. Perry. Why a Bearcat? "Bearcats are the best and the students love Auntie Mona"

Meet Anthony Johnson. Why a Bearcat? "Challenging but AWESOME students, connections with staff, and a great classroom!"

Meet Shandelier Yarn. Why a Bearcat? "I am a teachers assistant 1st Year"

Meet Cheldora Haynes. Why a Bearcat? "This is where I belong."

Meet Seth Gronski. Why a Bearcat? "... In my role as the PE & Health teacher at Atkins MS, I get to share that passion and belief with students..."

Meet Brandon Knickerbocker. Why a Bearcat? "I am a bearcat because I fell in love with the school as a student teacher, I wanted to be somewhere that I could make a difference and help improve students lives."

Meet Dan Kiefer. Why a Bearcat? I’m excited to be joining the team at Bridgeport-Spaulding High School as a History and English teacher. I’ve heard great things about the Bearcats, and I’m looking forward to becoming part of the school community..."

MeetTamara Black. Why a Bearcat? "I was born a bearcat!!! My parents grow up in Bridgeport. I went to Bridgeport school and then became a teacher 1997. My children went to Bridgeport and I reside in the district still to day."

Meet Tachelle Landin. Why a Bearcat? "I love the family atmosphere and the children I have the pleasure of working with on a day to day basis."

Meet Tyra Cooper. Why a Bearcat? "I’m a Bearcat because Bearcats are a family!... I love the district’s commitment to provide our students with a quality education and the skills needed to be successful.

Meet Rachel Cain. Why a Bearcat? "I was raised as a Bearcat! I love my Bridgeport Community!"

Meet Christina MacKay. Why a Bearcat? "I love the teamwork & Feels like a family"

Meet Kara Wendling. Why a Bearcat? "The family atmosphere."

Meet Anitra Jiles. Why a Bearcat? "Because I believe in the success of community which embodies the vision and mission of BHSD"

Meet Brittany Aldrich. Why a Bearcat? "I love being in a community of staff and students that make everyone feel welcome."

Meet Ryan Love. Why a Bearcat? "To lead young people"

Meet Jenna Hughes. Why a Bearcat? "I enjoy a challenge."

Meet William Waters. Why a Bearcat? "I love the students, staff and Bridgeport-Spaulding community."

Meet Theresa Rose. Why a Bearcat? "I find that the Bearcat community truly functions as a family. Our family members come together to support both staff and students embracing No Barriers, Only Possibilities..."

Meet Lacey Jones. Why a Bearcat? " I have the amazing honor of being a homegrown teacher..."

Meet Amy Saha. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because way back in 2004, I subbed in the district and I was happy to apply and beyond grateful to have received an offer to teach here... I love the kids here, and I love my Bearcat family."

Meet Rebecca Ehrhardt. Why a Bearcat? "Being a Bearcat has brought me an extended family. .. Bearcats create a strong sense of community... We do so much more as Bearcats than teach curriculum, we teach what it means to be a community and a family."

Meet Sally Howell. Why a Bearcat? "I love the community. I love my co-workers. I love the students and families. There have been so many wonderful updates in the last 5 years. Can't wait to see what's to come."

Meet Tonya Particka. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because we are like a big family. The relationships and experiences I've bulit over the years have shaped my personal & professional life."

Meet Dawn Moler. Why a Bearcat? "I live and work in the district"

Meet Gina McLeod. Why a Bearcat? "Born and raised a Bearcat ❤️🐾💛"

Meet Assegid Mersha. Why a Bearcat? "I believe in Hard work consistency and Tenacity and if we teach those principles to the next generation there is nothing they cant overcome or accomplish."

Meet Rhonda Evans. Why a Bearcat? "For the love of the learners."

Meet Jeff Ladd. Why a Bearcat? "Serving the staff, kids and the community"

Meet Sabrina Baston. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other."

Meet Linda Will. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other.

Meet Cora Greer. Why a Bearcat? "Small close knit family. People who support each other."

Meet Mary Webster. Why a Bearcat? "I am a Bearcat because I knew there was a need here for teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of their students!"

Meet Breanna Brookens. Why a Bearcat? "The community is welcoming and refreshing. Everyone works together to help students learn."

Meet Stacie Ricker. Why a Bearcat? "I have been a Bearcat for almost 27 years, this place has become my family and my community since being hired in 1998. Bearcat Nation is an amazing bunch!"

Meet Julianne Weiss. Why a Bearcat? "I love the students and believe teaching here I am doing more than just teaching a subject, I am creating relationships and helping people grow into the adults they are meant to become."

Meet Mrs. Cartwright. Why a Bearcat? "We work as a team to help make our students successful."

Meet Misty Atwood. Why a Bearcat? "I love Bridgeport! When I am at work I feel like I am HOME! The people I work with are not just coworkers, they are friends!!! The students are not just kids, that are family!!! The atmosphere is safe, comfortable and loving!"

Meet Amy Heintz. Why a Bearcat? "When you are a Bearcat, you are part of a family! And... We aren't just teachers, we are listeners, problem solvers, we get to know our students, and we genuinely care about them."

Meet Vanessa Monroe. Why a Bearcat? "Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat!"

Meet Tracy Barker. Why a Bearcat? "I love being a Bearcat because I get to come to work everyday and see the smiling faces of the littlest Bearcats. I get to love on them and share in their excitement of their first leaning experiences."

Meet Catarina Juarez. Why a Bearcat? "As an alumni of Bridgeport High School giving back to the school district and the community is something that I look forward to everyday that I am working at Thomas White Elementary with our Little Bearcats"

Meet Jake Ross. Why a Bearcat? "I am a bearcat because I see all the potential in our young Bearcats and would love to see all of them follow their dreams and help them in any way be successful! "

Meet Lula Woodard. Why a Bearcat? " believe that Bearcats are strong, creative, enduring with many positive possibilities for their future."

Meet Ernest Huizar. Why a Bearcat? "To share my love of wrestling and help develop some success along the way"