Mallory Misseldine
​4th-6th Team Teacher (ELA)
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Mrs. Misseldine graduated from Idaho State University in 2010 with her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. After graduating she worked as a substitute with the Pocatello/Chubbuck school district where she did a long term substitute position in a 5th grade classroom.

She got a job teaching 6th grade at the Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School.  She taught there for four years. She helped with student council, and their incentive program using "Bronco Bucks" to earn different prices. She then worked at Gem Prep: Pocatello teaching 4th Grade for five years. She enjoyed teaching Idaho History a lot! She was part of the Joy Committee and helped with the PTA.

After that she worked at Blackfoot Charter School teaching 7th and 8th grade ELA. She helped with the yearbook, and did Automation and Robotics, as well as, Green Architecture classes as Electives.

She is a mother to 6 wonderful children. Ricky, Willow, Aevistey, Macy, Waylon, and Eddie. She spends her time reading, crafting, crocheting, cooking, and playing games with her family

Mrs. Misseldine just moved to Boise this past summer, and is excited to work at Pi STEM Academy. She's looking forward to meeting her students, and their parents, as well as, working with her new team.

Julie Duty
4th-6th Team Teacher (Science & Engineering Specialist)
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Mrs. Duty graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Standard Elementary Education all subjects K-8 with a minor in Literacy K-12.  She spent her first year as a teacher in a one room schoolhouse in Pine, Idaho.  She taught grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th.  She found teaching in a one room school a wonderful experience, but wanted to live within a larger community.  Mrs. Duty worked at the BSU Children’s Center from 2011 to 2017, as an assistant teacher and then lead teacher. After substituting in area charter schools, she discovered the joy of working within a charter school environment. Mrs. Duty has been at Project Impact STEM Academy since the Spring of 2019 as the 4th - 6th grade science teacher.

Mrs. Duty enjoys reading and writing and has recently taken an interest in acrylic painting.  She has a black belt in Kajukenbo and her favorite animals are cats, wolves, and jellyfish. She believes in teaching through doing and she is enjoying the opportunity to teach science at Project Impact STEM Academy.

Jennifer Robinson
4th-6th Team Teacher (Math)
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Mrs. Robinson graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Psychology in 2005.  She taught in the Florida public school system for 14 years, with most of her experience being in upper elementary and middle school.  She moved to Idaho in 2020 and taught online for 3 years for the Idaho Virtual Academy.

Mrs. Robinson has been married to her husband, Ryan, for 16 years and they have 2 children: Gage (13) and Reagan (10).  Mrs. Robinson enjoys doing things outdoors with her family such as bike riding, camping, and paddle boarding.  She loves making crafts, reading, and volunteering at her church.  She is a huge fan of Gator football, cheese grits, and hot air balloons! Mrs. Robinson is excited to get to know all of the students at Project Impact STEM Academy and looks forward to a great year.

Crystal Myers
K-12 Visual Art
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Mrs. Myers is a native to Idaho and she received her BA degree from Boise State University in Art Education. She is certified in K-12 Art. She spent the last ten years teaching at a rural middle and senior high school where she built and expanded the art program. She enjoys traveling with students abroad and introducing them to the arts and cultures of other countries.

Mrs. Myers is excited to teach the younger grades and looks forward to being able to instill confidence and creativity, while teaching appreciation and awareness of the visual arts inside and outside of the classroom.

Mrs. Myers and her husband have two sons (18 and 14) and one daughter (10). She enjoys spending most of her time outdoors going on horse pack trips with her family, “plein air” painting, working in the garden, and reading in her hammock.

Tolga M. Turkkam
1st-12th grade Physical Education/Health Teacher
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Mr. Turkkan was born and grew up in Istanbul, TURKIYE. He graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, in 2021 with an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and Building Administration. He also has a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Coaching from Marmara University in Istanbul, TURKIYE, in 2003. He completed his Master of Arts degree in Physical Education and Sports Teaching in 2011 at Marmara University in Istanbul, TURKIYE.
He started teaching 2003 as an athletic director/PE teacher at an International School in Istanbul. After his first teaching year, he joined the Turkish Army. After one year in the military, he returned to teaching as a Head of Department/PE Teacher at a British International school in Istanbul.
Mr. Turkkan's desire to broaden his teaching experience led him to Abu Dhabi, UAE. There, he worked as the Head of Boys' PE & Sports and PE teacher at two different international schools for more than five years, showcasing his adaptability and global perspective. 
He moved to Cairo. EGYPT in 2016 for another teaching opportunity at an American international school as an Elementary PE Teacher. He has also worked as an Athletic Director/Middle and High School PE teacher in Guangzhou, China. After the Chinese borders opened in 2021, he moved back to the U.S., completed his Educational Leadership and Building Administrator degree, and started teaching PE in Idaho. 
Mr. Turkkan likes to work out at the gym and walk with his lovely two dogs, Cleo (Rottweiler) and Ginger (Black Labrador).
With an athletic scholarship, Mr. Turkkan was a three-sport student-athlete in university (football, hammer throw, and team handball). After graduating from university, he played one year of semi-professional football (tight end and linebacker) and three years of professional team handball.
Mr. Turkkan also coached soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and swimming at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Mr. Turkkan's excitement about joining the Project Impact STEM Academy is palpable. His commitment to making this the best STEM program in the Treasure Valley, coupled with his enthusiasm and dedication, is sure to inspire and motivate his students, parents, and colleagues.

Catherine Keesee
K-6 Special Education Teacher
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Mrs. Keesee graduated from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She received her teacher certification in Special Education and Elementary Education through American Board. Prior to joining PiSTEM Academy, Mrs. Keesee worked in several areas of education and child advocacy. She began her journey as a Court Appointed Child Advocate for the state of Iowa. Additionally,she taught preschool in Iowa for 5 years before realizing her true calling...Special Education. She then worked as a Special Education  Paraprofessional for 4 years in Iowa and spent another 4 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional at North Star Charter School in Eagle, Idaho.

Mrs. Keesee is married with three daughters, Madeline (20), and twins, Allison and Amelia (16). She also has three fur babies, a dog (Ernie), and two cats (Lucy and Autzen). In her free time, you can almost always find Mrs. Keesee hiking somewhere in the Idaho foothills with her husband, Scott.