Special Education Programs
Teacher: Donald Moore
Email: [email protected]
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: Amber Vargas
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Madonna Gasparac
Email: [email protected]I'm Madonna B. Gasparac and I was raised in the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education. I am a proud mother of three children: My oldest son, aged 28, and 25-year-old daughter who is active as a US Army Sergeant, and my youngest, an 11-year-old. I am happily married to a wonderful man who supports me in every aspect of my life. I have dedicated five years of my career to working at Rundle, where I found my true passion in education. For the first three years, I taught 3rd grade before transitioning to my current role as an autism teacher, where I have worked for a year up to present. I love working with children and am deeply committed to supporting and helping them with all my heart. Rundle is my home, and I treasure the strong connection I have with my students and colleagues.
Teacher: Nicole Riley
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Kim Forni
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Elvin Menor
Email: [email protected]
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: Nyanna Curiel
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Keilaha Paige
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Durrae Laycock
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: Jarena Jones
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Ariana Celis
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Breana Pavese
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Caleb Cotton
Email: [email protected]
Speech: Michelle Muro
Email: [email protected]
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.
Speech: Carol Pavese
Email: [email protected]
As a dedicated Speech-Language Therapist, I am passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. With a focus on functional communication and expressive language, I work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents at Rundle to create personalized strategies for success. My goal is to improve the quality of life for my students, one conversation at a time.
Gifted And Talented Education Strategist: Israel Carrillo
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to a new school year. My name is Israel Carrillo. I am a proud native of Southern Nevada and a fanatic of playing basketball and watching college sports. My teaching credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a Master’s Degree in Integration of the Fine Arts from Lesley University. Throughout the school year, I look forward to meeting each of you all as we work together to build a positive connection between home and school. May all Rundle families have a prosperous year!
SEIF: David Harrison
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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: Amber Vargas
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Madonna Gasparac
Email: [email protected]I'm Madonna B. Gasparac and I was raised in the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education. I am a proud mother of three children: My oldest son, aged 28, and 25-year-old daughter who is active as a US Army Sergeant, and my youngest, an 11-year-old. I am happily married to a wonderful man who supports me in every aspect of my life. I have dedicated five years of my career to working at Rundle, where I found my true passion in education. For the first three years, I taught 3rd grade before transitioning to my current role as an autism teacher, where I have worked for a year up to present. I love working with children and am deeply committed to supporting and helping them with all my heart. Rundle is my home, and I treasure the strong connection I have with my students and colleagues.
Teacher: Nicole Riley
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Kim Forni
Email: [email protected]
Teacher: Elvin Menor
Email: [email protected]
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: Nyanna Curiel
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Keilaha Paige
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Durrae Laycock
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: Jarena Jones
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Ariana Celis
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Breana Pavese
Email: [email protected]
Aide: Caleb Cotton
Email: [email protected]
Speech: Michelle Muro
Email: [email protected]
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.
Speech: Carol Pavese
Email: [email protected]
As a dedicated Speech-Language Therapist, I am passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. With a focus on functional communication and expressive language, I work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents at Rundle to create personalized strategies for success. My goal is to improve the quality of life for my students, one conversation at a time.
Gifted And Talented Education Strategist: Israel Carrillo
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to a new school year. My name is Israel Carrillo. I am a proud native of Southern Nevada and a fanatic of playing basketball and watching college sports. My teaching credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a Master’s Degree in Integration of the Fine Arts from Lesley University. Throughout the school year, I look forward to meeting each of you all as we work together to build a positive connection between home and school. May all Rundle families have a prosperous year!
SEIF: David Harrison
Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
