Bright welcomes new faculty and staff for 2025-26
Front row (L to R): Ashley Beck (first grade), Stephanie Reitenour (kindergarten), Makayla Wilson (database coordinator), Julie Rickert (JPK). Back row (L to R): Randi Schlosser (science), Jan Vance (receptionist), Jennifer Jones (kindergarten assistant), Lea Harris (JPK assistant).
The Bright School is excited to welcome new faculty members for the 2025-26 school year. We also have one faculty member moving into a different position.
JPK
Julie Rickert will be a lead teacher in JPK for the 2025-26 school year! Julie has over 16 years of experience in early childhood education and we are thrilled for her to take on this classroom leadership role.
JPK Assistant
Lea Harris has a B.S. in elementary education and over 19 years of experience teaching.
Kindergarten
Stephanie Reitenour has an M.S. in early childhood education and six years of experience.
Kindergarten Assistant
Jennifer Jones has a B.S. in psychology and two years of teaching experience.
First Grade
Ashley Beck has a B.A. in elementary education and 13 years of experience in teaching.
Science
Randi Schlosser has a B.S. in elementary education and 20 years of experience in teaching.
Main Office
Makayla Wilson is a student at UTC and will be working part-time in the main office as our database coordinator.
Reception Desk
Jan Vance will be returning as our receptionist on a permanent basis.