Special Education Programs
Teacher: Donald Moore
Email: mooredl2@nv.ccsd.net
I am Mr. Donald Moore. I grew up in beautiful East Tennessee, home of the Vols. Go Big Orange! I was born on Mother's Day, May 10th. So, that makes me very special! I also have an amazing daughter, Brittany. I have an amazing grand dog, Hachi. He is a Shallie. That is a German Shepherd and collie mix. He is extremely smart! I teach at Rundle Elementary School in Special Education. My students are the best ever! This is an exciting year for me! Teaching my resource students is very rewarding. I get to go into their classrooms and work with them and their other teachers. Then, we go to our class for more learning! We mainly work on improving reading, writing, and math skills. All of my students are Rising Readers and are working real hard to graduate to their highest reading level. I love it when one of my students smiles ear to ear and says, “I understand now!” Teaching is my passion! I was born to teach. I always enjoy helping others. I first started in college to be a business major. I soon realized that in order to be happy and successful in life, I must teach. I have worked in many jobs but I always come back to teaching. I want to help my students become the very best they can be in life. This can be achieved by their believing in themselves to reach their full potential. My other passion is exercise! This makes me healthy. I hope to teach for a long time and eventually in other countries.
Teacher: Sam Lopez
Email: lopezsj1@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Madonna Gasparac
Email: borjams@nv.ccsd.net
Hello! My name is Mrs. Madonna B. Gasparac. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education. This is my 4th year of teaching at Rundle. I enjoy working with students and I am so excited for this school year.
Teacher: Nicole Riley
Email: rileyne@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Kim Forni
Email: fornik@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Elvin Menor
Email: menoret1@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, I am Teacher Elvin from the Philippines. I have been teaching for 12 years (11 years in the regular setup and this will be my second year in the special education setting). I love reading. The first ever book that I've read was 'The Little Prince' but my all-time favorite is 'The Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend'. I also love watching movies, especially horror and marvel movies. I also love photography, hiking and other thrilling adventures. Enjoy everything. It is the most affordable thing. You can have it anytime, anywhere - is my philosophy towards anything most especially in my teaching career. "I mean, you will still do it, so why not enjoy it?" This is also the lesson that I want to impart to my students as young fellows who will someday be a part of a greater world. "Do not let your love be the handicap in teaching a child." -reworded (Annie Sullivan, The Miracle Worker).
Aide: Jeffury Pitt
Email: pitth@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Jeffury Pitt and I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Ut. I have been in Las Vegas since 1985. I am married, my wife is a 1st grade teacher here at Rundle. I have 3 G-kids who live in Texas. My downtime is spent lounging with my wife and our Boxer dog Murphy. I enjoy golfing, reading, skiing and napping.
Aide: Amber Vargas
Email: vargaa6@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Durrae Laycock
Email: laycodd@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. Durrae Laycock. I was born in Covina, California and moved to Las Vegas with my family when I was five. I’m married with five children and 18 grandchildren. After my husband sold his Insurance Agency, I was left without a job. My love of children led me to become a substitute teacher aide. After subbing in an FLS class, I enjoyed it so much I wanted to do it full time! I am here now and loving it!!
Aide: April Lemmon
Email: lemmoag@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. April Lemmon and I am a mother of four children. I have twin girls that are 33 years old. I have another daughter who is 30 and a son who is 27. I have three grandchildren. I have a dog, cats, and a tortoise. I am married.
Aide: Cassandra Wesley
Email: weslecl@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, my name is Ms. Cassandra Wesley. I have been at Rundle ES for 7 years. I started off in the front office as the school clerk. I am now an SPTA III (Specialized Program Teacher Assistant). I love working with the special needs students. They need a lot of extra love and support. I’m thankful I have healthy kids, of which one of them today is a famous actress on television! Before I worked at Rundle, I was also a showgirl dancer in the Jubilee Show at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. Life is all about what you make out of it. Dream big and keep moving forward to reach your dreams!
Aide: Teresa Jones
Email: jonest5@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. Teresa Jones and I am the SPTA for the FLS program here at Rundle. This is my 5th year teaching at Rundle, however, I am not new to the school. My children have been attending Rundle since 2014. I have been a Pre-K teacher for 18 years in various schools. I enjoy working with children and seeing them grow and learn new skills. I am a wife and a mother of four children ages 12, 9, 7, and 4. I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering in the community. I am excited for this new school year at Rundle.
Aide: Caleb Cotton
Email: cottocs@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Jarena Jones
Email: jonesj4@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Zavien Breaux
Email: breauz@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mr. Zavien Breaux, but the kids call me Mr. Z. I graduated from Vo-Tech High School here in Las Vegas. I have played basketball competitively since sixth grade and enjoy all sports and especially any gym activities. In my free time, you will find me in a gym either working out or kicking it with my boy, Blake.
Speech: Carol Pavese
Email: pavescr@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Carol Pavese and this is my 7th year having the privilege of working as a Speech Therapist for Rundle's FLS and Early Childhood Pre-K programs. I can say without a doubt that my passion to work with students of all abilities has grown significantly over the years. I am a mother of 2 high-school children. My daughter loves to play volleyball and my son is a bass player in the orchestra. They are my joy and inspiration each and every day. Fun fact about me, I was born and raised right here in East Las Vegas. Because of that, I wouldn't want to live or work anywhere else.
Speech: Michelle Muro
Email: muromm@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Michelle Muro, and this is my 7th year as Speech-Language Pathologist at Rundle Elementary School. Last school, I completed and met the standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). I am continuing to pursue my life passion in expanding my knowledge in all speech pathology service delivery areas, and working with students of all abilities.
Gifted And Talented Education Strategist: Jennifer D'Amico
Email: damicj@nv.ccsd.net
Hello! I am Ms. D’Amico. I was born and raised in Las Vegas and went to UNLV. I have been teaching for six years. I taught first grade for three years and this will be my fourth year teaching the gifted and talented program. I love teaching GATE especially since I was in it as a child. In my spare time I love going hiking and going to Disneyland when I get the chance. I am excited for another wonderful year at Rundle!
SEIF: David Harrison
Email: harridr2@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, This is going to be my 8th year as a teacher in special education. I spent my first 4 years at the elementary level and a few years at the high school level. I was an Aide for 5 years prior to that all in the state of California. I am now making my was back to Nevada, I graduated high school here. I have worked in many different fields of special education and I overall just enjoy what I do. I have previously coached Track & Field, Football, and Wrestling in the high school setting. This will be my first year as a teacher with CCSD and I'm excited to see what the year brings.
Psychologist: Dr. Michelle Nathan
Email: nathamy@nv.ccsd.net
Email: mooredl2@nv.ccsd.net
I am Mr. Donald Moore. I grew up in beautiful East Tennessee, home of the Vols. Go Big Orange! I was born on Mother's Day, May 10th. So, that makes me very special! I also have an amazing daughter, Brittany. I have an amazing grand dog, Hachi. He is a Shallie. That is a German Shepherd and collie mix. He is extremely smart! I teach at Rundle Elementary School in Special Education. My students are the best ever! This is an exciting year for me! Teaching my resource students is very rewarding. I get to go into their classrooms and work with them and their other teachers. Then, we go to our class for more learning! We mainly work on improving reading, writing, and math skills. All of my students are Rising Readers and are working real hard to graduate to their highest reading level. I love it when one of my students smiles ear to ear and says, “I understand now!” Teaching is my passion! I was born to teach. I always enjoy helping others. I first started in college to be a business major. I soon realized that in order to be happy and successful in life, I must teach. I have worked in many jobs but I always come back to teaching. I want to help my students become the very best they can be in life. This can be achieved by their believing in themselves to reach their full potential. My other passion is exercise! This makes me healthy. I hope to teach for a long time and eventually in other countries.
Teacher: Sam Lopez
Email: lopezsj1@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Madonna Gasparac
Email: borjams@nv.ccsd.net
Hello! My name is Mrs. Madonna B. Gasparac. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education. This is my 4th year of teaching at Rundle. I enjoy working with students and I am so excited for this school year.
Teacher: Nicole Riley
Email: rileyne@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Kim Forni
Email: fornik@nv.ccsd.net
Teacher: Elvin Menor
Email: menoret1@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, I am Teacher Elvin from the Philippines. I have been teaching for 12 years (11 years in the regular setup and this will be my second year in the special education setting). I love reading. The first ever book that I've read was 'The Little Prince' but my all-time favorite is 'The Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend'. I also love watching movies, especially horror and marvel movies. I also love photography, hiking and other thrilling adventures. Enjoy everything. It is the most affordable thing. You can have it anytime, anywhere - is my philosophy towards anything most especially in my teaching career. "I mean, you will still do it, so why not enjoy it?" This is also the lesson that I want to impart to my students as young fellows who will someday be a part of a greater world. "Do not let your love be the handicap in teaching a child." -reworded (Annie Sullivan, The Miracle Worker).
Aide: Jeffury Pitt
Email: pitth@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Jeffury Pitt and I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Ut. I have been in Las Vegas since 1985. I am married, my wife is a 1st grade teacher here at Rundle. I have 3 G-kids who live in Texas. My downtime is spent lounging with my wife and our Boxer dog Murphy. I enjoy golfing, reading, skiing and napping.
Aide: Amber Vargas
Email: vargaa6@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Durrae Laycock
Email: laycodd@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. Durrae Laycock. I was born in Covina, California and moved to Las Vegas with my family when I was five. I’m married with five children and 18 grandchildren. After my husband sold his Insurance Agency, I was left without a job. My love of children led me to become a substitute teacher aide. After subbing in an FLS class, I enjoyed it so much I wanted to do it full time! I am here now and loving it!!
Aide: April Lemmon
Email: lemmoag@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. April Lemmon and I am a mother of four children. I have twin girls that are 33 years old. I have another daughter who is 30 and a son who is 27. I have three grandchildren. I have a dog, cats, and a tortoise. I am married.
Aide: Cassandra Wesley
Email: weslecl@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, my name is Ms. Cassandra Wesley. I have been at Rundle ES for 7 years. I started off in the front office as the school clerk. I am now an SPTA III (Specialized Program Teacher Assistant). I love working with the special needs students. They need a lot of extra love and support. I’m thankful I have healthy kids, of which one of them today is a famous actress on television! Before I worked at Rundle, I was also a showgirl dancer in the Jubilee Show at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. Life is all about what you make out of it. Dream big and keep moving forward to reach your dreams!
Aide: Teresa Jones
Email: jonest5@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mrs. Teresa Jones and I am the SPTA for the FLS program here at Rundle. This is my 5th year teaching at Rundle, however, I am not new to the school. My children have been attending Rundle since 2014. I have been a Pre-K teacher for 18 years in various schools. I enjoy working with children and seeing them grow and learn new skills. I am a wife and a mother of four children ages 12, 9, 7, and 4. I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering in the community. I am excited for this new school year at Rundle.
Aide: Caleb Cotton
Email: cottocs@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Jarena Jones
Email: jonesj4@nv.ccsd.net
Aide: Zavien Breaux
Email: breauz@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Mr. Zavien Breaux, but the kids call me Mr. Z. I graduated from Vo-Tech High School here in Las Vegas. I have played basketball competitively since sixth grade and enjoy all sports and especially any gym activities. In my free time, you will find me in a gym either working out or kicking it with my boy, Blake.
Speech: Carol Pavese
Email: pavescr@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Carol Pavese and this is my 7th year having the privilege of working as a Speech Therapist for Rundle's FLS and Early Childhood Pre-K programs. I can say without a doubt that my passion to work with students of all abilities has grown significantly over the years. I am a mother of 2 high-school children. My daughter loves to play volleyball and my son is a bass player in the orchestra. They are my joy and inspiration each and every day. Fun fact about me, I was born and raised right here in East Las Vegas. Because of that, I wouldn't want to live or work anywhere else.
Speech: Michelle Muro
Email: muromm@nv.ccsd.net
My name is Michelle Muro, and this is my 7th year as Speech-Language Pathologist at Rundle Elementary School. Last school, I completed and met the standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). I am continuing to pursue my life passion in expanding my knowledge in all speech pathology service delivery areas, and working with students of all abilities.
Gifted And Talented Education Strategist: Jennifer D'Amico
Email: damicj@nv.ccsd.net
Hello! I am Ms. D’Amico. I was born and raised in Las Vegas and went to UNLV. I have been teaching for six years. I taught first grade for three years and this will be my fourth year teaching the gifted and talented program. I love teaching GATE especially since I was in it as a child. In my spare time I love going hiking and going to Disneyland when I get the chance. I am excited for another wonderful year at Rundle!
SEIF: David Harrison
Email: harridr2@nv.ccsd.net
Hi, This is going to be my 8th year as a teacher in special education. I spent my first 4 years at the elementary level and a few years at the high school level. I was an Aide for 5 years prior to that all in the state of California. I am now making my was back to Nevada, I graduated high school here. I have worked in many different fields of special education and I overall just enjoy what I do. I have previously coached Track & Field, Football, and Wrestling in the high school setting. This will be my first year as a teacher with CCSD and I'm excited to see what the year brings.
Psychologist: Dr. Michelle Nathan
Email: nathamy@nv.ccsd.net