Second Battalion
Administration & Leadership
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Battalion Commander
Name: LTC Kate Klontz
Position: 2BN Battalion Commander Started at WLA: 2016 Education: Master of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Arts in English Writing University of Colorado Comment: Teaching Leadership is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. I believe every person has the ability to learn, grow and become a leader. WLA provides the foundation for Cadet Leadership now and for the future. Email: kklontz@wlacademy.org |
Command Sergeant Major
Name: SGM 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 |
Name: 2LT Maya Griffin
Position: Alpha Company Commander Teaches: 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Education: Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Language Arts Education from Western Oregon University Started at WLA: 2020 Comment: In 2013 I began volunteering with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation which catalyzed my interest for working with students. My love for literature and writing led me to the content area of English. I started working in Language Arts classrooms in 2014 and that is when I realized that there was no place I would rather be. Email: mgriffin@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Chad Christiansen
Position: Alpha 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: 1LT 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: CPT Joseph Lengele
Position: Charlie Company Commander Teaches: 8th grade Health and Wellness Education: Eight years in the United States Army as a Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare Specialist. AAS from Pioneer Pacific College in Criminal Justice Started at WLA: 2017 Comment: I got into teaching because its one of the greatest gifts to be able to teach our future. Email: jlengele@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1LT Teila Brainard
Position: Delta Company Commander Teaches: 7th and 8th grade Mathematics Education: Started at WLA: Comment: Email: tbrainard@wlacademy.org |
Name: 1SG Robert Lockhart
Position: Delta and Echo 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: 1LT Matthew Stemple
Position: Echo 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
Position: Echo 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: MAJ 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: 1SG Wade Moore
Position: Foxtrot and Golf Company First Sergeant Teaches: Education: Started at WLA: 2018 Comment: Email: wmoore@wlacademy.org |
Name: CPT Shawn Knoedler
Position: Golf Company Commander
Teaches: 6th Grade Science and Mathematics
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
Position: Golf Company Commander
Teaches: 6th Grade Science and Mathematics
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: CPT Judy Thomas
Position: Special Education Case Manager Education: Started at WLA: Comment: Email: jthomas@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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