Faculty
We are proud of the wonderful staff we have assembled at SMA. Their strong academic credentials, coupled with a wide range of classroom and real-world experience, enable them to provide our students with a first-rate education.
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Raymond Kanipe is the fifth grade math, science and technology teacher. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Geology and a Master of Science in Secondary Education both from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He has taught for 13 1/2 years. His certification is grades 4-8 Science. Prior to teaching, Kanipe worked for the Texas State Offenders Education Program working with alcohol and drug offenders as a counselor and administrator. Click on link to visit Mr. Kanipe's webpage. http://occhamsrazor.wordpress.com/about/
Amy von Keyserlingk is the fifth grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Southern Methodist University. She received her teaching certification from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She has taught for 20 years at Seashore Middle Academy, Seashore Learning Center, Corpus Christi ISD, and Flour Bluff ISD.
Click on link to visit Ms. von Keyserlingk's webpage. www akey1.wordpress.com
Shannon Trial is the 7-8th grade Language Arts and Journalism teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Austin College and Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Texas. She holds certifications in English, Journalism, and Social Studies. She has12 years of teaching experience. Prior to teaching she worked for eight years as a book publisher and graphic designer. Click on link to visit Mrs.Trial's webpage. www.shannontrial.wordpress.com
Ashley Nuckols teaches 6th grade Language Arts, 7th grade Texas History, and Theatre Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. She received her teaching certification through Region IV and University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. Her certification is in EC-4 Generalist and 4-8 Social Studies and Language Artas well as
Theatre Arts EC-12 s. She taught for 4 years in Spring ISD, and 5 years at Seashore Charter Schools.
Susan Bernal is the 6th and 8th grade Social Studies and Communication Applications teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Corpus Christi State University and a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her certification is grades 6-12 Social Studies Composite and Generalist grades PreK-8. She has taught for 14 years. Click on link to visit Mrs.Bernal's webpage. www.smasocialstudies.wordpress.com
Aaron Boudreau is a 2010 Texas A&M Corpus Christi graduate. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in teaching. He teaches fine art to all grade levels. He is beginning his second year teaching and is a Corpus Christi native.
Aaron Cardon teaches 7th and 8th grade mathematics and coaches sports at SMA. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematical Science from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and an Associate’s Degree in Microcomputer Technology and Networking from Western Technical College. He is certified in Secondary Mathematics and was previously employed for 7 years as a network technician. He has 2 years experience teaching algebra and has coached basketball, football, baseball, volleyball and soccer for grades K-10.
Katie Crysup-Sikes is the 6-8th grade Science. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She is certified as an Infectious Substance Transport Instructor, First Aid Red Cross CPR Instructor, Hazardous Waste Handler, and NAUI Scuba Assistant Instructor. Her previous employment was as a Microbiologist with the City of Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health Department and with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Department of Physical and Life Sciences as a Lab Director. She is also the Creative Director for the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Click on link to visit Mrs.Sike's webpage. www.smascience.wordpress.com
Tara Haney is the Physical Education and Health teacher for all SMA students. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Education from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her previous experience includes three years in teaching and three years as Co-director at Seashore Learning Center. She is certified in K-12 Physical Education and K-12 Special Education. Prior to teaching she was employed at the Corpus Christi Athletic Club as a gymnastics teacher and Christus Spohn Wellness as a personal trainer.
Brent Rourk teaches high school Spanish to grades 7and 8 and 7th grade math. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado, a Master of Arts degree from Northern Colorado University, and Administrative Certification from Denver University. He has been in education for 29 years. He is certified in History, Anthropology, Gifted and Talented and has endorsements in Spanish and Music. Prior to coming to SMA, he has taught Spanish, Psychology, Government, and Gifted and Talented in a few Colorado schools, managed restaurants, owned a gift shop and a store fixtures business. Additionally he has taught: Mysteries, Chinese cooking, Futures at a National gifted summer school and Math and science at SLC. He has coached softball, soccer, and baseball. In addition to teaching, he has also been a Principal and Director of Gifted and Talented program in Mapleton, Colorado and an administrator in various capacities in Jefferson and Boulder County schools. Click on link to visit Mr. Rourk's webpage. www.brentrourk.wordpress.com
Nathan Wilkey is our Special Education teacher. A graduate of Flour Bluff High School, he holds an Associates Degree from Del Mar College and Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Texas and is certified K-12 in Special Education. He comes to us with 7 years teaching experience last year being at Seashore Learning Center.
Rocio Garcia Skinner teaches music and performing arts to all grade levels. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Texas A&M Corpus. She has 6 years of teaching experience at Incarate Word Academy and West Oso. Ms. Skinner has taught music at SLC and SMA for 2 years.
Colleen McIntyre is President of the Island Foundation and has volunteered to teach Challenge Math and Geometry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/Math from Texas A&I University-Kingsville and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Supervision from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She is certified in Secondary mathematics. She has ten years of teaching experience and ten years of tutoring math. Mrs. McIntyre has coached math competitions for six years, with one of her teams winning a state competition. Click on link to visit Ms. McIntyre's webpage. www.ColleenMcIntyre.WordPress.com
Norman McNeese holds an Associate Degree in Counseling from Midland College. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Psychology and is certified Pre-K-12th in Special Education. Mr. McNeese as 10 years of experience teaching in Colorado City, Tx where he has a ranch and raises longhorn cattle and pygmy goats with his wife. He is a master woodworker and nationally certified to teach construction technology.
Nancy Kneupper holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts with a teaching certificate from Tx A&M-CC. I previously worked as a claims examiner for an insurance company and office manager for a two way radio communication business in San Antonio. She is currently serving as a special education aide.
Barbara Beeler has been the Director/Superintendent of Seashore Middle Academy for four years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Education from the University of North Texas. Her certifications are in English, Social Studies, and Mid-management/Administration. Beeler taught English and Language Arts for 19 years in Dallas ISD, Edinburg ISD, Gregory Portland ISD, Bay City ISD, and Highland Park ISD. She was an assistant principal and principal at Highland Park Middle School for 12 years, for a total of 39 years of experience.
Claudia Detore, AdministrativeAssistant, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Akron and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the New York Institute of Technology. She worked as a software engineer for ten years prior settling in Corpus Christi. She served on the Island Foundation Board of Directors for several years as Liaison to the private education programs and is an active member of the community.
Perry Pollino, Maintenance for Seashore Middle Academy. He recently relocated to Corpus Christi from the Cleveland, Ohio area. He worked for 26 years in manufacturing,primarily in maintenance. While at Avery Dennison, he was active on the safety team helping to achieve an OSHA VPP Star rating. He was also a new hire safety instructor. He enjoys boating and is the Past Commodore of the West Channel Yacht Club at Lake Erie. He is also a member of the U.S. Power Squadron promoting and teaching boater education.