Mathematics

Erin Best
Mathematics Teacher
Drake University (Iowa), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Education
Cardinal Stritch University, Masters degree in Education

Ms. Best joined the faculty in 2001.  She previously taught at Delavan-Darien High School and Clayton High School (Missouri). 

Precalculus
Algebra
Pre-Algebra

She enjoys playing the oboe and piano in the Lakeshore Symphonic Band, hiking and traveling, spending time with friends and family, including her cats (Simon, Monkey and Xylophone).

Phone: 963-3928 ext. 3349
e-Mail: erin.best@wfbschools.com

 

Janet Fortney
Mathematics Teacher
Maryville College (Tennessee), Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, MAT Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley, Additional coursework

Ms. Fortney joined the faculty in 2003.  She has previously taught at Chapel Hill High School, Charlotte Latin School, Menlo-Atherton High School,  Palo Alto High School, Diablo Valley College (California), and The Lawrenceville School (NJ)   
 

AP Statistics
Advanced Precalculus
Algebra

She enjoys tennis, postcard collecting (she has many thousands), and reading historical novels.

Phone: 963-3928 ext 3346
e-Mail: janet.fortney@wfbschools.com

 

Christine Kiefer
Mathematics Teacher

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bachelors degree in Math Education 

Ms. Kiefer joined the faculty in January 2003.

Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Geometry
Pre-Algebra

She enjoys reading, music and spending time with family and friends.

Phone: 963-3928 ext 3319
e-Mail: christine.kiefer@wfbschools.com

 

Derek Larson
Mathematics Teacher

University of Minnesota, Bachelors of Chemical Engineering
Cardinal Stritch University, Mathematics and Chemistry secondary certification 

Mr. Larson joined the faculty in 2009.

Algebra 2
Geometry
Pre-Algebra

He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and coaching Freshmen football.  In his prior career, he worked as a city engineer for Minneapolis. 


Phone: 963-3928 ext 3321
e-Mail: derek.larson@wfbschools.com

 

Judy Linsley
Mathematics Teacher

Valparaiso University (Indiana), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology
Northern Illinois University, MBA
Cardinal Stritch University, Masters in Computer Science Education

Ms. Linsley joined the faculty in 1996.  She previously taught at Cardinal Stritch University.  In her prior career, she was an Information Systems Analyst.

Precalculus
Geometry
Foundations of Geometry

She enjoys keeping up with her three grown children, playing in her handbell choir, being a WIAA & USA swimming offficial, walking, biking, reading and playing golf.


Phone: 963-3928 ext 3350
e-Mail: judy.linsley@wfbschools.com

 

Linnea Logan
Mathematics Teacher
Augustana College (Rock Island, IL), Bachelors degree in Math Education
Depaul University (Chicago), Masters in Math Education

Ms. Logan joined the faculty in 2005.  She previously taught at Lake Forest High School.

Algebra 2
Geometry

She enjoys instrumental music, teaching songs to children. bicycling, camping, canoeing, hiking and reading, and spending time with family.

Phone: 963-3928 ext 3604
e-Mail: linnea.logan@wfbschools.com

 

Christine Lucas
Mathematics Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bachelors of Science in Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bachelors of Science in Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Master of Science in C & I                                                                                                                                                                                                         Utah State University, Environmental Education graduate program                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Ms. Lucas joined the faculty in 1988.

AP Calculus AB and BC

She enjoys playing music (flute, piano, guitar, dulcimer, fiddle), hiking, skiing, canoeing, birding, art sketching, watercolors, and mosaics.  She is also the coordinator for the WFBHS Teton Science School experience. 

Phone: 963-3928 ext 3343
e-Mail: chris.lucas@wfbschools.com

 

Arni Mahant
Mathematics Teacher
Purdue University, B.S. in Engineering Systems
University of Illinois - Chicago, MBA in Finance
University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Math Education Certificate

Mr. Mahant joined the faculty in 1998.  In his prior career, he worked as a Financial Analyst with G.E. Capital.  He also has extensive investing experience.

Functions and Trigonometry
Statistics
Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Foundations of Geometry 


He enjoys traveling, skiing, swimming, and foreign languages.

Phone: 963-3928 ext 3340
e-Mail: arni.mahant@wfbschools.com

 

Donna Woodnorth
Mathematics Teacher
Rosemont College (Pennsylvania), Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), MBA in Venture Management
Concordia University (Wisconsin), Post Bachelors Secondary Certification

Ms. Woodnorth joined the faculty in 2005.  She previously taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Day School.  Her prior career was in Sales and Marketing Management.

Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Integrated Mathematics
Algebra

She enjoys hiking, biking, sailing, reading, and spending time with family.


Phone: 963-3928 ext 3345
e-Mail: donna.woodnorth@wfbschools.com