Our Faculty

Meet the Oasis High School Faculty:

Keely Bambrey-Zedd - Algebra & Drama
Jason Bowman - Physical Education
Mark Brooks - Social Sudies, Science
David Christopher - US History, World History
Adrienne Felger - Art
Shannon George - Reading
Dana Jack - Reading
Steve Jamison - Science
Barb Jamison - Precalculus, Algebra 2, Calculus, French I, II, III
Jethro Joseph - Culinary Arts
Connie Larson - Career Education
Iris Lugo - Spanish
Ashley Marchese - Biology
Nicole Masters - Reading and Language Arts
Amy McCabe - Business
David Montrose - History
Peter Ndiang'ui - Geography
John Omundsen - Mathematics
Amy Picciolo - English
Blanca Rivera - Spanish
Garrett Shaw - Graphic Arts
Shannan Souza - English, Creative Writing
Mark Terefenko - Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Honors Algebra & Geometry
Lisa Terefenko - Reading, German
Rae Vanderheyden - Language Arts
Evelyn Williams - Science
Karen Wolters - ESE

	My name is Keely Bambrey-Zedd and I am currently teaching 8th grade Pre-Algebra, 8th and 9th grade Algebra I, and Drama. I am also the director of the OHS theater program and sponsor of the OHS Improv Team. I began teaching in 2000 after graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in American Government and Sociology. I moved to Florida from Charlottesville, Virginia shortly after getting married in 2001. I earned my Florida teaching certification and taught at a charter school in Fort Myers before moving to Cape Coral and joining Oasis Middle School the year that it opened. I have taught in many areas over the years including 5th grade, History, Music, Chorus, PE, and Math. In addition to teaching and running the theater program, I enjoy singing in my quartet, solo singing, performing at the local theater, and spending time with my husband and beautiful daughter Cadence.
Keely Bambrey-Zedd

	Jason Bowman is the Physical Education and Fitness teacher, as well as the Head Wrestling Coach at Oasis High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI), with emphasis in Sport Pedagogy. Mr. Bowman moved to the state of Florida to be the Head Wreslting Coach at FGCU, after seven years at Muskegon College in Michigan where he was the Head Wrestling Coach and instructor in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation dept. As an athlete he won national championships in Greco-Roman wrestling and Russian Sambo (grappling), represented the United States in competition overseas, and is a former competitor and trainer in Mixed Martial Arts. Jason and his wife Jennifer are very proud to be part of the Cape Charter Schools family. Jen works as a Teacher Assistant at Christa McCauliffe elementary, and is also President of the CME PTO. They have three children currently in the Charter Schools (Thea, Elena, and Jack) with two ‘little sharks' Brooklynn and Jay) soon to be enrolling.
Jason Bowman

	Mr. Brooks is a Michigan State Graduate with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Studies and Application. Mr. Brooks also has earned at Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology from Ashford University. Prior to becoming a teacher Mr. Brooks was a Project Scientist for an Environmental Consulting firm and enjoyed running his own business for years. Mr. Brooks is the Oasis High School Baseball Coach and enjoys spending time with friends and family in his spare time.
Mark Brooks


Dave Christopher


Adrienne Felger

	I have lived in Cape Coral for close to five years and been a part of the Oasis School System for four. I graduated at Kent State University in Ohio with a focus of English. I have also attended college aboard at Leicester University in England. Here, I focused on English Literature and British Poets.
Shannon George

	My name is Dana Jack. I taught at Oasis Middle School since it opened, and am now teaching Reading at Oasis High School. I have been teaching since 1997. I received my BA in Education from High Point University and am certified in Special Education and English. I also have an additional endorsement in Reading. I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Cape Coral in 2000. I have two wonderful children. My son, Owen and daughter, Karli are also a part of the Oasis family. I have enjoyed the last few years here at Oasis and I look forward to many more years to come.
Dana Jack

	I am Chairman of the Science Department and I also work the Student Parliament.I started teaching in 1977 and have taught just about every conceivable High School Science and Math course. I hold Professional Teacher Certificates in Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science and Mathematics, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Geology (U. Of Delaware) and a Master of Education (Loyola U.). In addition I've coached Soccer, Field Hockey, Skiing, Tennis, and Baseball. My wife, Barbara, teaches Math and French at OHS, and I have two children: CDR Glenn Jamison (USN) is a pilot and commands a Squadron of E2 Hawkeye (AWACS Radar) planes, and CDR Sandra Hodgkinson (USNR) is Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Steve Jamison

	I'm a graduate of Loyola University and the University of Southern Maine with post-graduate study in math at Adams State Teachers' College, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Connecticut at Hartford, and University of Phoenix. My prior teaching experience starting, in 1984, was entirely in private boarding schools and the Cape Coral Charter system is the closest thing to a private school I've ever seen. I'm married to Steve who teaches science and we have two grown, married children - each of whom has a daughter and a son: Our daughter, Sandra Hodgkinson, is a lawyer currently assigned to the Defense Department at the Pentagon and also is a Commander in the Navy Reserves. Our son, Commander Glenn Jamison is a pilot and is currently Squadron Commander assigned to Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station in California and attached to the USS Ronald Reagan. He is also a Candidate Astronaut with NASA awaiting final selection.
Barb Jamison


Jethro Joseph

	My name is Connie Larson. I teach Career Education and Entrepreneurship for 8th Graders. I also coach the Sharks Cheerleading Squad for Oasis High School. I graduated from Temple College in 1982 with an Associate's Degree in Court Reporting. I received my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University in 2008. I have worked at Oasis Middle School since it opened. The first two years I worked as a substitute teacher. I have two great children, Travis and Niki, who attend Oasis High School and Oasis Middle School. I have enjoyed all my years here and look forward to many more.
Connie Larson

	I was born in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I had the great fortune of traveling the world because my father was an Air Force officer, thus my love and respect for other cultures. I moved to Florida from Manchester, New Hampshire with my husband Orlando and our three children Orlando Jr. Michelle, and Roland in 1993. I received a B.A. from Inter American University in Puerto Rico. I have taught in Puerto Rico, Concord High School in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida. I am chairman of the Foreign Language Department, yearbook advisor and Community Service Club coordinator. It is an honor to be one of the first faculty members of Oasis High School and part of the wonderful Oasis family.
Iris Lugo

	I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in August 2005. I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology and a minor in Chemistry. At FGCU, I worked on research projects on the Avian Flu and the Dengue Virus. Upon graduation, I worked at NeoGenomics Laboratories. I was there about a year when I decided I wanted to try teaching. I am teaching the Biology classes at Oasis and love it!! My husband and I welcomed our first son, Greyson, in April 2009.
Ashley Marchese

	I was born and raised in central New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University where I studied English, Literature, and Education. I moved here to beautiful Florida about four years ago because I love the beaches. I have taught at Oasis Middle School for two years and really love it! I teach Reading and Language Arts. I also run the Oasis Literary Magazine Club. The students write and revise their own short stories, poems, novellas, and post them on our supervised website; Iguanamonthly. My husband and I are expecting our first child this June and we are really excited about it. I am so glad to be part of the Oasis family.
Nicole Masters

	Amy McCabe currently teaches business classes. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Communications and Marketing. She is also a graduate of Webster University with Masters degrees in Business, Management and Human Resource Development. McCabe's employment history includes various positions within the financial industry. She has also worked in marketing and taught college classes at multiple colleges. McCabe relocated to Cape Coral with her husband and son a few years ago and has taught at Oasis for most of that time. She looks forward to many more happy years at Oasis.
Amy McCabe

	Mr. Montrose is entering his third year at Oasis and his fourth as a teacher. He is also the boys cross country and track coach at Oasis Middle and the athletic director, boys cross country coach, and assistant boys track coach at Oasis High. Prior to Oasis, he spent a year teaching intensive reading at Cape Coral High School, where he was an assistant with the track team. He has a bachelor of arts in history from Florida Atlantic University and has spent some time as a sports announcer and sports writer.
Dave Montrose

	Peter Ndiang'ui was born in Nyeri located on the slopes of Mount Kenya. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Education (Social Sciences and Business Studies) and Masters Degree in Economic Geography from the University of Nairobi. He taught in several schools and colleges in Kenya up to 1997. He was the Dean of Students for twelve years at the prestigious St. Mary's, Nairobi Kenya. In 1997, Peter migrated to USA via Atlanta International School where he taught IB Geography and Social Studies for five years before relocating to the warmer SW Florida in 2002. He taught Ancient World History, Geography, Economics and Comparative Government at Canterbury School, Fort Myers for seven years. Peter joined the faculty of Oasis High School to teach Social Studies. He is currently teaching World Cultural Geography, Pre-AICE Geography and Leadership Skills Development. He is also the advisor of a rapidly improving MUN team. In 2005, Peter completed a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership in FGCU. He is currently undertaking an ED.S degree at Florida Gulf Coast University. Peter is an accomplished Squash and Tennis player. He is ranked in USA in Squash. He lives with his wonderful wife Priscilla and his stepson Eddy. Peter is one of the four winners of the prestigious Lighthouse Award.
Peter Ndiang'ui

	My name is John Omundsen and I teach 8th grade pre-algebra and algebra 1 and 10th grade geometry here at Oasis. I was born in Staten Island, NY, but have grown up in Cape Coral for nearly my entire life. I graduated in 2007 from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) with a bachelors in math and in 2008 with my masters in math education. I am really enjoying my second year teaching at Oasis, and the "Oasis family" has a new meaning to me this year as my mom has joined our faculty and I have the honor of working with her! Just remember as I always tell my students - Math is Everything!
John Omundsen

	My name is Amy Picciolo and I grew up in Staten Island, New York where I earned a Bachelors degree from CUNY in elementary education and a Masters degree in secondary education (English). I have been teaching since 1992 and live in Cape Coral with my husband and three beautiful children ages 11, 9 and 5. I moved here in 2005 and was most fortunate to begin working here at Oasis when their doors first opened. I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family here at Oasis Middle School. I love teaching English and hope to be here for many years to come.
Amy Picciolo

	I am Mrs. Rivera I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, the Enchanted Island. I went to college and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico. I have been teaching at Oasis Charter School for four years and I LOVE IT!
Blanca Rivera


Garrett Shaw


Shannan Souza

	My name is Mark Terefenko and I have taught at Oasis Middle School since 2006 and now teach at Oasis High School. I am the Mathematics department head. I have taught Pre-algebra through our advanced Cambridge Curriculum. Prior to teaching, I worked with the state investigative unit as an undercover investigator and operations manager and worked in the residential and commercial construction industry as a field engineer and project manager. I have a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and the Natural Sciences. I am blessed to have a wonderful family. I have two beautiful children named Makensie and Nicholas, who are attending Oasis Elementary School and my wife, Lisa, who also teaches at Oasis High School.
Mark Terefenko

	My name is Lisa Terefenko and I have been teaching at Oasis Middle School for the past three years. Prior to teaching, I was employed by Verizon Superpages as their Mid-Atlantic Training Manager for five years. In this position, I traveled quite a bit throughout the United States and trained the sales personal on policy and procedures for the advertising products. After my husband and I decided to start a family, I decided to stay at home and be with our two children. I have a Bachelors Degree from Montclair State University in English Education and have an additional endorsement in Reading. I am also currently seeking my German certification K-12. The subject areas I have taught include Reading, Language Arts, and Introduction to German. I am blessed to have a wonderful family. I have two beautiful children named Makensie and Nicholas, who are attending Oasis Elementary School and my husband, Mark, who also teaches at Oasis High School.
Lisa Terefenko


Rae Vanderheyden

	My name is Evelyn Williams, 8th Grade Science Teacher. I am one of the original teachers hired in 2005 at the inception of this fascinating charter school system. I have been an educator for nearly 25 years, acquiring diversified experience from both public and private schools in Connecticut. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at Central Connecticut State Teachers College and graduate degree in Social Science from Sacred Heart University. My goal is to guide, inspire and help students rekindle an interest in Science...their future!
Evelyn Williams

	Mrs. Wolters is currently the ESE teacher at Oasis Middle School and Oasis High School. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from Florida Gulf Coast University. This is her second year teaching at Oasis, and she loves being a part of such a fabulous school. She is an assistant coach for the high school Cheerleading team, and also co-coaches the middle school Dance team. She loves watching high school and college football, riding the Harley, and spending time with family and friends
Karen Wolters