School Staff
We have exceptional teachers and a fine support staff. All of our staff are residents of Guffey or nearby small towns and are thoroughly dedicated to the children and the school. Our classroom teachers are all Colorado Certified Teachers with extensive classroom experience and a love of children that is boundless! The strength of each individual teacher is multiplied by the fact that the whole staff works in harmony to meet the educational needs of students.
Pam Moore, School Administrator/Principal
Pam moved to the mountains of Colorado twelve years ago after spending all of her life in Michigan. She discovered the little town of Guffey through a college friend, who knew that Pam enjoyed outdoor activities and nature. Pam earned a Bachelor of Science from Ferris State University and a Master of Arts from Michigan State University. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, knitting and training her Australian Shepherd dogs. Pam also enjoys sharing her dog training knowledge with children.
Email: pmoore@guffeyschool.org
Lynda MacDonald, K-4th Grade Classroom, Project Leader
Lynda MacDonald received her Bachelor's degree in education with concentrations in math, science and environmental education. She later earned her Master's degree in education from the University of Phoenix in Colorado Springs. Lynda has taught one year in Minnesota and 12 years in Guffey. When she was not teaching, Lynda spent her time traveling extensively throughout the United States and around the world. She now enjoys spending time with her family. Lynda likes teaching in Guffey because the small class sizes allow for the flexibility to individualize education for each student as needed.
Email: lmacdonald@guffeyschool.org
Phyllis Schimpf, 5-8th Grade Classroom, Project Leader, Preschool Director
Phyllis is a Colorado native who has lived in the Guffey area (at least part-time) since 1975. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English with minors in biology and art from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT and completed the Alternative Licensure Program at University of Colorado in 2002. When she is not teaching, Phyllis enjoys spending time with her family and assorted animals, playing her instruments, camping, crafting, auto races and being an active member of Park County 4-H. Phyllis began at GCCS as a classroom volunteer in 2002. The family-like atmosphere of the classrooms, high level of community involvement and ever-changing list of duties make Guffey School her ideal career.
Email: pschimpf@guffeyschool.org
Janice Van Groningen, Teacher
Janice, who is a Colorado licensed Professional Teacher, returns to her home in Guffey after teaching algebra and geometry for three years at Laton High School in Laton, California. Prior to that, she taught literacy and math at the Cripple Creek-Victor Schools for six years. "Mrs Van" will be working with the 3rd and 4th graders on grammar and the 4th and 5th graders in reading and math.
Email: jvang@guffeyschool.org
Sunnie Sacks, Teacher Aide
Sunnie, who worked with our kindergarten class last year, has gone to Pikes Peak Community College where she studied art/photography, graphic design and photo journalism. Sunnie will be helping in the K-4th classroom supporting Mrs MacDonald's instruction.
Email: ssacks@guffeyschool.org
Steve Guiliani, Teacher Aide
"Mr G" is the father of Guffey students Vincent, Sophia and Cecilia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Central University and runs a small artist studio from his home. Steve will be helping in the K-4th classroom supporting Mrs MacDonald's instruction.
Email: sguiliani@guffeyschool.org