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Mrs. Kasun holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree from The Ohio State University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from George Fox University. She is a licensed teacher in the states of Montana and Kentucky and has taught multiple subjects in grades 3-12. She is currently working on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher for middle school English Language Arts. Mrs. Kasun is also a certified fitness instructor and is ACSI certified.

Mrs. Kasun resides in Montana with her husband, son, and twin grandchildren. She enjoys serving on the kids ministry team at her church, family time, fitness, horses, hiking, camping, and reading.

Mrs. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Portland State University. She has had the opportunity to teach in grades Pre-K - 12th grade for the last 35+ years and has enjoyed teaching in the Masters of Arts in Teaching Program for George Fox University for the last 15 years. She is currently licensed as a Pre-K - 12th grade teacher in Oregon and is working on her certification in Wyoming. She is ACSI Certified.

Mrs. Davis lives on Casper Mountain in Wyoming and helps run a ranch/camp for at-risk kids and kids who are struggling with physical challenges with her husband, mother, two daughters and their husbands as well as her first grandson. She loves spending time with her family, working with her show goats and British White calves, hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing and reading.

Mrs. Khatri has taught all levels of elementary school and has spent the most time teaching fourth grade. Mrs. Khatri returned to Washington with her family after having taught for the ten years at an international school in Asia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College, her Master of Arts in Teaching from Liberty University, and a graduate certificate in TESOL from City University of Seattle. She is state and ACSI certified.

Mrs. Khatri and her husband celebrated their eldest daughter’s wedding, sent their son off to college, and now have just one daughter living at home. They enjoy spending time with their church family and exploring Washington’s great outdoors.

Mrs. Manitsas holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Range Land Management Education and a minor in History from Oregon State University along with a Master’s Degree in Teaching Pre-K through 12th from George Fox University. She has taught since 2015 as an Animal Science and Rangeland Management Instructor for grades 3-12 and has also taught grades 3-6 Elementary Education. Mrs. Manitsas is a certified national livestock judge and is ACSI certified.

Mrs. Manitsas resides in Wyoming with her husband, son, and their three dogs. She enjoys spending time with family, working on the ranch with 4-H and FFA youth, and being outdoors.