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Bishop Unified School District

656 W. Pine Street

Bishop, CA 93514

Phone: 760-872-3680

Fax: 760-872-6016

Staff Directory

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Katie Kolker, Superintendent

Katherine Kolker has served as the Superintendent of Bishop Unified School District (BUSD) since November 2019, bringing over two decades of experience in education to the role. Prior to her appointment as Superintendent, she dedicated five years as the Principal of Alternative Education within BUSD, overseeing programs at Palisade Glacier High School, Keith Bright School, and Bishop Independent Study. She has also served as Principal of Big Pine Schools and JKBS Community School.

Kolker's career in education began as a School Counselor in both Orange County and Inyo County, California, where she provided guidance and support to K–12 students. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and a Master's degree in School Counseling. In addition, she possesses a Pupil Personnel Services Credential and an Administrative Credential. As superintendent, Kolker continues to focus on fostering academic excellence and supporting the diverse needs of students across the district.

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Susan Distel, Chief Business Officer

sdistel@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2853

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Maria-Mercedes Jimenez, Bilingual Coordinator

Habla Español

mmjimenez@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2656

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Becky Dondero, Food Services Director

rdondero@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2566

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Laura Wiegers, RN, School Nurse

lwiegers@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2557

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Brittany Rossi, Afterschool Program Coordinator

Rams Club

brossi@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-1278 x2576

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Marnie Casteel, Administrative Assistant / Personnel

mcasteel@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2849

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Kim Tiner, Certificated Payroll & Benefits

ktiner@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2829

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Kathleen Yanez, Classified Payroll & Benefits

kyanez@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2852

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Cynthia Orozco, Accounting & Budget Clerk

corozco@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2851

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Ashley Spoonhunter, Purchasing & Budget Clerk

apaco@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2850

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Ana Gadea, ASB & Classified Hiring Coordinator

agadea@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2857

Department Contacts

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Pat Slee, Transportation Lead

pslee@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2561

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Chris Riggins, Maintenance Lead

criggins@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2564

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Brad Balint, Custodial Lead

bbalint@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2574

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Shawna Kane, IT Data and Systems Support Tech

skane@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-3680 x2662

Kristin Loven, Director of Facilities (Bond Projects)

kloven@inyocoe.org

(760) 872-3680 x2870

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Ashley Cataldo, Support Services Secretary

Special Education

acataldo@bishopschools.org

(760) 872-5135 x2577