 | Ms. Lord graduated from CSU, Chico in 1993 with a BA in English, and completed her secondary English and Multiple Subjects credentials in 1994. She was hired at West Valley in July of 1994. She is a junior English teacher. Ms. Lord is the advisor for the travel club and has led several tours to New York, London, Paris, Italy, Greece, and Turkey, and is planning a trip to Ireland this summer. Ms. Lord is the mother of three - Elizabeth, Matthew, and Emily. She enjoys travel, hiking, biking, reading and theater. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English 3, English 3AI Extension 2005 mlord@auhsd.net |
Mark Chrasta
 | Mark Chrasta was Educated at CSU, Chico with a BA in communications. He has been teaching English, Social Studies and Journalism for 12 years. He has been at West Valley High School for seven years teaching English 2, English 9 Honors, and Journalism. Mark is the advisor of the school newspaper the Eagle Examiner. He is married to math teacher, Debbie Chrasta whom he calls his better. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English 9 Honors, English 10 Honors Extension 2013 mchrasta@auhsd.net |
Shaye Kennen
 | I am a lifetime resident of Cottonwood. I have a BA in English and a Master’s of Education in Cross-cultural Teaching. I was a substitute teacher at Evergreen Elementary for five years, and I’ve been teaching full time for three years. I am married to an “old” West Valley graduate! We will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary in February. Together, we have three boys, ages 12, 11, and 6. My favorite weekend getaway is Ashland, Oregon. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the theatre, and playing sports. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English II, Blended English II, Drama Extension 2410 skennen@auhsd.net |
Bijan Nowain
 | Good day to you. My name is Bijan Nowain. I had the distinct pleasure of being born and raised in the North State. I graduated from Enterprise High in 1991 and ran an electronic business, with my father, for nearly 15 years before I went to Chico State to get my teaching credential. I love to read, write, and travel….sometimes all three at once! Some interesting facts are that I’ve been to Europe many times soaking in all the different cultures and my wife and I also work as professional photographers. I am a technology nut and I love the ever evolving English language, so my hope and goal is to combine the two to make fun and engaging lessons for students. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English 2, Blended Enlish 3/4 Extension 2022 bnowain@auhsd.net |
Phyllis Stephens
 | Phyllis Stephens graduated from CSU Chico with a BA in English. She has been teaching in the AUHS district for seventeen years. Phyllis has two sons, Byron and Ryan and two grandchildren, Amanda and Alex. She has been a mentor teacher with the BITSA program, a leader with the California Literature and Reading Project and a founding member of the Seventh Sense Poets- a group of women who write and perform poetry. Phyllis loves to read, go to theater, and garden. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English 9 and 9H Extension 2010 pstephens@auhsd.net |
Jack Walsh
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| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English 4, AP Literature Extension 2003 jwalsh@auhsd.net |
Susan Williams
 | Born in Canada and educated in Algeria, Iran, and Switzerland, Mrs. Williams is enjoying her seventh year at West Valley High School. She is currently teaching English and Reading. With 20 years of experience in education, both in northern and southern California, Mrs. Williams works efficiently with culturally and educationally diverse student groups. She has a particular interest in creating and maintaining educational teams. Mrs. Williams received her BA degree from Whittier College and her MS degree from the University of California at Fullerton. She also holds both single-subject and administrative credentials. Mrs. Williams resides in Redding with her husband and her two youngest children. Her oldest son is attending university in San Luis Obispo. Mrs. Williams spends her leisure time snow skiing, boating, biking, and hiking. |
| Subjects: Telephone: E-mail: | English AI, Reading AI Extension 2404 swilliams@auhsd.net |