Meet the Teachers

Jodi Sullivan

I am the English teacher on Team Phoenix and I have been teaching in Bismarck since 2006. I graduated with my bachelor's degree from the University of Manitoba and my master's degree from Western Governors University. I love to read and spend time with my family. My latest hobby is baking sourdough bread. My husband, Perry, and I have 2 children - Kyra and Bret. They both attended Horizon and graduated from Century High School.

Funnon Barker

I have been teaching at Horizon since 2008. I received my Education degree from Dickinson State and Masters Degree in 2013. I enjoy spending time with family, friends, sports, camping, fishing, and golfing with my two boys, Charlie and Bennett.

Daniel Murphy

This is my 6th year teaching and second time with just one subject (US History!) I also coach Football & Track and Field (Throwing) at Century High School along with working with Sanford Power in the summer & winter training Century athletes. I enjoy cooking, traveling to new places, and sports.

Betsy Debertin

Hello! I am the earth science teacher. This year is my sixth at Horizon - go Huskies! Before this, I have worn the hats of science teacher, camp director, and mom. My husband and I have three children, Berniece, Milton, and Oliver, and one goofy dog, Tootsie. Our family loves to explore the outdoors, be that hiking, playing on the river, visiting my parents' lake cabin, or geocaching. A few random bits of trivia about me. . . I would always take a McDonald's Diet Coke over a fancy coffee, my favorite earth science experience was helping with a dinosaur excavation, and I love musical theater.

Derrick Leithold

Phy Ed

Jeff Horner

Tech Ed

I started teaching in 1987 as a business teacher and in 2002 I went back to school and got my Technology degree. I have been married for 33 years and have two boys. I enjoy fishing and hunting.

Hello! I am Andrea Weikum - a born and raised North Dakotan! I absolutely love everything about ND! I grew up on a farm in southwest North Dakota with my mom, dad, 2 brothers and 1 sister. (My farm turned 100 years old this year (2026!) I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Minot State University and my Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University in 2024. I have been married to my husband, David for 31 years! We have two boys, Dawson and Connor. They are both mortgage officers at the company we own, eLendingNow! Our son, Dawson, is married to Courtney!

I love to exercise, eat healthy, spend time with my family, spend time at the lake, and stay busy! When I take time for my hobbies they include reading, gardening, and sewing! I also have a Cricut and I enjoy seeing what projects I can accomplish without a disaster and pulling out my hair! haha!!

I absolutely LOVE everything about my job - teaching! I spent time as a Library Media Specialist and a 6th Grade English Teacher. I am honored to be entering my third year as the AVID Elective Teacher and site coordinator at my school. This will be my 12th year teaching (I spent 15 years at home with my boys before going back to teaching full time!)

I tell my students all the time that AVID was my path to success when I went back to teaching! I tell them that AVID is their path to success in education and in life!

My motto is, "If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you!" I try to live by this and instill this theory in my students!

I am a lifelong learner. I am passionate about being the best version of myself every day! I am so very excited to be an AVID Certified Educator!!!

Talia Baker

Laura Devine

Wade Kadrmas

I am starting my 28th year of teaching, 5 of them here at HMS. I have a Business Education BS degree and a Masters of Information Systems degree. I am also certified in Technology Education. My family is my pride and joy, especially my 2 grandkids (1.5 years and 5 years). In my pasttime I enjoy playing golf and spending time on our pontoon. Working in my yard and spending time in the great outdoors makes me smile.

Technology Education at HMS is mostly project based; therefore, we have an enjoyable atmosphere while learning basic engineering principles and problem solving techniques.

Pam Froelich

Hello! This is my 11th year teaching in the district. I teach 8th grade Career Ed. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, riding bike, and roller skating. I play roller derby on a Bisman local team. I am a “plant person” and enjoy spending my mornings drinking coffee or tea on my patio or laying in a hammock and reading a book. I enjoy traveling. I learned German so I could travel as an exchange student in college to Germany. My favorite days are Sunday and Monday. Each year I try to learn something new. This year I am learning piano and beading.

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