Second Battalion
Administration & Leadership
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Colonel and Corps Commander
Name: COL Katie Nunes
Position: Corps Commander/2BN Commander Education: BA History from the U of O/MAT from Pacific University Started at WLA: 2012 Comment: After working at the middle school for several years as both a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, I am now proudly serving as the Battalion Commander for 2nd Battalion and Corps Commander for the Academy. All cadets have the power to change the course of their lives and I feel so honored to be a part of their journey. I get to work with a great team to build leaders every day. Email: knunes@wlacademy.org |
Command Sergeant Major
Name: CSM Jim Brainard
Position: 2BN Sergeant Major Teaches: Military History Education: High School Graduate and some college Started at WLA: 2008 Comment: NO EXCUSES! I pride myself on being fair yet firm, while maintaining open communication with the students. It is very important to me to rise to the challenge of seeing our students become productive members of society. Email: jbrainard@wlacademy.org |
MAJ Kate Klontz also works as the Program Director, Academic Advisor and Cadet Government Coordinator at Second Battalion.
email: kklontz@wlacademy.org
email: kklontz@wlacademy.org
Name: 1LT Nick Kroger
Position: Alpha Company Commander Teaches: 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Education: B.S. in Adolescent & Young Adult English Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio Started at WLA: 2018 Comment: In the classroom, my goal is to develop the skills of reading and writing for each cadet's journey to becoming informed and educated citizens! In addition, my classroom is also a space that promotes a healthy discovery of self, identity, values, and goals. Put together, these two ideals set the stage for cadets to grow and succeed. Each day is a great privilege to be a part of this community and team. Email: nkroger@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Robert Lockhart
Position: Alpha Company 1st Sergeant Teaches: Color Guard, PE, and Drill & Ceremony Education: 7 yrs Army (Infantry) Human Services, Psychology, Social And Behavioral Science Started at WLA: 2012 Comment: The Choices of Today Become The Memories Of Tomorrow: Make Them Good Ones. Email: rlockhart@wlacademy.org |
Name: 2LT Sean-Ryan King
Position: Bravo Company Commander Teaches: 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Education: Started at WLA: 2019 Comment: Email: sking@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Jason Schimonitz
Position: BravoCompany 1st Sergeant Teaches: PE, Drill and Ceremony, Life Skills Education: Linn-Benton Community College, US Army Started at WLA: 2013 Comment: I am not afraid of an Army of Lions lead by a sheep, I'm afraid of an Army of Sheep lead by a Lion! This job provides me an opportunity to help young people realize the potential they never knew they had. I served 12 years in the Army and had no Idea what I wanted to do after, but I knew there was a hole in my life. I fell into this job, found out it gives me a purpose again, and I feel good being able to give back to society. Teamwork: Start together, Finish together! Email: jschimonitz@wlacademy.org |
BSName: 2LT Matthew Stemple
Position: Charlie Company Commander Teaches: 7th and 8th Grade Science Education: BS Biology & Chemistry, University of Oregon, 2008 MAT, Pacific University Started at WLA: 2019 Comment: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott. No one is innately smart; intelligence is not a trait a person is born with. I was not personally born with the knowledge of how DNA is transcribed to make proteins or the nomenclature rules of organic chemistry. It is something I had to learn over time, it had to be taught and explained to me. When you first set foot in my science class, your personal science knowledge might be lacking and that is OK because I am your Sherpa and I am here to guide you up Mount Science. Email: mstemple@wlacademy.org |
Name: 2LT Teila Brainard
Position: Delta Company Commander Education: High School Diploma and some college. Started at WLA: 2011 Comment: I have worked at WLA for many years now; I love my job and cadets. I strive to help these students know that anything is possible with hard work and preparation. I aim to help every one of our cadets to reach their potential and go beyond what they have expected for themselves. Email: tbrainard@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Chad Christiansen
Position: Charlie & Delta Company 1st Sergeant Teaches: PE, Drill and Ceremony, Keyboarding, and Military History Education: 6 years Army; Associates Degree in Computer Information Technology from Pioneer Pacific College Started at WLA: 2018 Comment: "The society that separates scholars from its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." Sir William Francis Butler Email: cchristiansen@wlacademy.org |
Name: CPT Shawn Knoedler
Position: Echo Company Commander Teaches: 6th Grade Science and 8th Grade Health & Wellness Education: Master of Education- University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science- Frostburg State University Started at WLA: 2015 Comment: I’m always looking for new ways to engage my students in learning. I have taught middle school for the past twelve years in a wide variety of settings and I love using my experiences to breathe life into our curriculum. Students in my class can expect a challenging and rewarding year in a supportive learning environment. Email: sknoedler@wlacademy.org |
Name: MSG Robert Selner
Position: Echo Company First Sergeant Teaches: Echo Co. PT, Land Navigation, Survival Education: Started at WLA: 2018 Comment: Email: rselner@wlacademy.org |
Name: CPT Andrew Potterf
Position: Foxtrot Company Commander Teaches: 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies Education: BA English Literature U of O; MA Education U of O Started at WLA: 2015 Comment: Helping students discover literature and a sense of intellectual curiosity is incredibly rewarding for me. I work hard to keep my curriculum fresh and interesting. Email: apotterf@wlacademy.org |
Name: MSG Wade Moore
Position: Foxtrot Company First Sergeant Teaches: Education: Started at WLA: 2018 Comment: Email: wmoore@wlacademy.org |
Name: WO Kati Ruiz
Position: Case Manager Assistant Education: Started at WLA: 2019 Comment: Email: kruiz@wlacademy.org |
2nd Battalion Support Staff
Name: Mrs. Faith Wolfe
Position: Uniform Manager & Secretary
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Started at WLA: 2014
Comment: I'm a Lane County native. My husband and I live in Eugene with our 3 children, 2 cats, a bunch of rabbits, 1 lizard, and a tank of fish. I love sewing, all kinds of crafts, reading, and playing board and card games. I enjoy working with youth and am happy to be a part of the team at WLA.
Email: fwolfe@wlacademy.org
Position: Uniform Manager & Secretary
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Started at WLA: 2014
Comment: I'm a Lane County native. My husband and I live in Eugene with our 3 children, 2 cats, a bunch of rabbits, 1 lizard, and a tank of fish. I love sewing, all kinds of crafts, reading, and playing board and card games. I enjoy working with youth and am happy to be a part of the team at WLA.
Email: fwolfe@wlacademy.org
Name: Pam Turpin
Position: Food Services & Kitchen Manager
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Position: Food Services & Kitchen Manager
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