Heather received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Certified Kindergarten through 8th grade from Boise State Universityin 2011. She has since returned to Boise State and received a Masters or Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction with a Mathematics Consulting Teacher Endorsement as well as an additional endorsement in Math 5-9th grade. Heather is part of the Math Teacher Leader Network through the Boise State Regional Math Center where she works with area teachers to hone her craft with the goal of teaching her peers about the latest in mathematics instruction and best practices. Her teaching experience includes preschool as well as elementary and middle school students. Heather began her teaching career in her home running a preschool and broadened her experience working with preschool and school-age students at the YMCA, writing and implementing curriculum for various programs there. She has been working at Anser since 2011, and her love of middle school students led her to her current position as the JH math teacher. Heather’s biggest accomplishment is her family; husband Sal, son Sal, daughter-in-law Kailey, grandchildren Eli and Presely and two beautiful daughters Sydney and Olivia, who continue to be the light of her life. She enjoys a busy life outside of Anser by keeping pace with her girls, a busy husband, 2 dogs and 2 cats. Heather’s interests include camping, crafting, reading, cooking, sewing, and spending time with friends and family.

Email: hbanuelos@ansercharterschool.org

Pete's love of nature inspired him to seek a better understanding of the natural world, so he earned a double-major Bachelor of Science in Geology and Environmental Science from Dickinson College in 2005. Pete continued his education through earning a Master of Science in Geological Sciences from The Ohio State University in 2010, and then a Master of Education in 2011. Before moving to Idaho and joining the Anser Junior High Crew in 2019, he taught in Ohio and Maine for 8 years. When he's not teaching, Pete can be found hiking, running, birding, playing board games, or fly fishing with his family.

Email: penderlin@ansercharterschool.org

Becky was inspired to become a teacher after she first taught environmental ed in the rain forest of Australia during her junior year abroad. Since moving to Boise over 20 years ago, Becky has taught at Foothills School of Arts and Sciences, The Children’s School, and served as the Executive Director of the Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS). She joined the Anser crew in 2017 and taught 6th grade until this year. She has worked extensively with students and teachers in gardens and is passionate about getting everyone outside to connect with the natural world. Becky has a B.S. in Biology from Bates College and a M.Ed. (with a focus on Humane Education) from Cambridge College. Becky loves to spend time with her family and can often be found in the garden or birding. She is an avid trail runner and enjoys hiking, mountain biking and all types of skiing.

Email: bmorgan@ansercharterschool.org