Board & Staff
Welcome from our Director
Neighbors’ New Vistas Alternative High School and Neighbors Adult Education are built on the “Golden Rule” – Treat others as you would have them treat you. With this principle as our guide, we pledge to recognize, respect, and celebrate the unique value of each member of our school community. We look forward to getting to know each one of you. Learning is maximized when a school culture is rooted in respect, responsibility, and commitment to learning. At New Vistas, we provide a relevant and rigorous curriculum delivered in a way that allows each student to find success during the school year and along the path following graduation. Individualized learning plans are an important part of the process.
I am here to assist you in your pursuit of the skills needed for success in this school, home, workplace, and in the community. Please feel free to speak with me about any questions or concerns. Once again, welcome to your new school. I am so glad you are here.
– Rebecca Reiner, Executive Director NEO New Vistas HS and Adult Education

Board of Directors

Francis Vega
President

Isaac Carr
Treasurer

Mark Lutze
Secretary

Wynton Jones

Shawn Massa

Rachel Scanlon

Paul Schreiner
Secretary
Staff

Rebecca Reiner
Executive Director

Adrienne Carrol
Director of Adult Education

Dante Pryor
Principal, New Vistas
High School

Mary Lee Carr
HSE Testing Coordinator

Aleisha Williams
High School Special Education Coordinator

Jennifer Jennings
Business Manager

Debra Willis
Test Administrator

Christina Rose
School Counselor

Melissa Alvarado
Secretary

Teisha Knight
Compliance Officer

Collin Majszak
IT Coordinator

Teresa Valtierra
Asst. Dir. Adult Education

David Plesac
Assistant Principal

Rodney Willis
Facilities Manager

Angela Kochan
High School Science

Felicia Freeman
Business Teacher

Sandra Reid
High School English

Anita King
Para Educator & Adult Education Aide

Hailey Ewing
Para Educator

Scott Cvelbar
Social Studies

Bernetra Grayer
High School Art

Joe Posavac
High School Math

Shelley Schmidt
High School English

Debra. Fomby-Hunt
High School Online Learning Supervisor

Mr. Childress
High School Math

Ashley Slater-Holmes
ESL Evening Portage

James Pavelka
ABE Teacher

Pam Nelson
ESL Teacher

Bonnie Flint
Adult Education Teacher

Rochanna Richardson
East Chicago, ABE

Diana Franz
ESL Aide

David Shepherd
Adult Education
Evening Classes Teacher

Linnet Carpenter
Gary ABE Teacher

Daniel Mack Ward
ESL Inst. East Chicago

Mara Stibitz
ESL Teacher

Akina Olloway
School Mental Health Counselor

Marsha Halford
Food Service Manager

Deborah Williams
ISS & Parent Liaison

Latonia Thomas
Custodian

Louise Claussen
School Nurse