Mary Maxwell is currently teaching a Special Day class for 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Language Arts. She has a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English Literature Although her credential and Masters Degree are both in Special Education. She worked for Palm Springs Unified School District for more than 20 years. The last several years she has been working at JWMS and is proud to be part of the school.
Mrs. Eiser, a Hungarian immigrant and came to the U.S. at the age of 3! She came to California when 12 and wanted to become a teacher but became a social worker instead. Several years ago she got to be a teacher and she simply loves her position because she can see her students for three years straight and watch them grow.
Hi, I'm Nina Thoeny. This is my 16th year of teaching students identified
with disabilities. Currently I'm teaching a wonderful group of 6th grade
students in a Special Day Class program. We are working hard at improving
skills in reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and math through an intervention
program, REACH. I strongly encourage family involvement, this includes
attending conferences, working with your student at home for homework support,
notes home, phone calls ..typically positive, and classroom visits are always
welcome. We will have a great year together!
Ms. Majorie Caillouette
Nashville, Tennessee is my home and a grew up on a horse farm with country music and the Grand Ole Opry every Saturday night. I graduated from the University of Hawaii and my teaching degree came San Francisco State University.
My daughter is studying Global Logistics at Long Beach State University. We are loving life in the desert after many years of chilly Bay Area weather. My favorite place to visit is Twain Harte, California, high in the Sierras where you will find me this summer.
Mrs. Rosalie Fox-Instructional Aide
Hello everyone! My name is Rosalie Fox. I am a senior instructional aide in the
Resource Program of Special Education. I am starting my 21st year with Palms
Springs Unified. I have always worked in Special Education and I currently
work with Mrs. Powell in P2 teaching 7th and 8th grade language arts.
My husband David and I have been married for 40 years and have four grown children.
We have lived in this area for 35 years.
In the afternoons and on the weekends I work for Forest Lawn Mortuary. I am also
a Mary Kay lady! As you can see, I keep quite busy, but my favorite place to
be is JWMS!
I attended Mount Saint Mary’s College and my major studies were English and Psychology. I retired three years ago after working many years in the hospitality industry. I wanted to keep busy with a part-time job so the health aide position is perfect for me. I have one grown son who is a television director in San Diego. I love to travel and I go on a cruise every year. In addition to my cruise, I will spend a month in Australia and New Zealand next summer. I very much enjoy my job, and working with the students here at JWMS.
Mrs. Mary Arthen-Instructional Aide
I will have worked for the district for 9 years in January. I started at Nellie N. Coffman Middle School as a Health Aid, and was there for 4 years. I was transferred to Jame Workman Middle School. I am now a Senior Aid, working with Mrs. Eiser. I have been married for 27 years. My husband has a small plumbing business (Arthen Plumbing). I have 4 children (1 girl and 3 boys). Only one boy is still at home, he is 16 years old now. One of my sons is a Cal-Fire firefighter. He is stationed in Yucca Valley. I am a grandma of 3 precious grandkids. I have lived in Palm Springs most of my life.
Mrs. Julie Marsh -Instructional Aide
I have been married 23 years and have 2 sons ages 18 and 20. I enjoy reading and walking my dogs, Junior and Princess. I have been working as an aide for 11 years and I enjoy my job very much. This is my 4th year at JWMS.