Staff

Marianne McCarthy Campbell, M.A. is the Co-founder and ongoing Director of New Horizon School and Learning Center. She holds a M.A. in Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities from San Francisco State University and a B. A. in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She holds a California Learning Specialist (Learning Handicapped) Credential, a Multi-Subject Credential (K-12), an Administrative Credential and Community College Credentials (Special Education and Adult Education).

As an Educational Therapist, Marianne has worked one-on-one and in small groups with children, adolescents and adults who have special learning needs which manifest as learning differences, learning disabilities, learning/school phobias, and school related failures. She has taught in public school regular education classrooms, in private schools for special needs students, and in community college and university classrooms for adult students requiring remediation and/or review.

Marianne has expertise in learning theory and development, learning disabilities, integrative curriculum, environmental/organizational/structural design for students with learning differences, educational therapy, and transition issues. She has studied and been involved with special education law since 1976.

Marianne also serves as a Learning Disabilities Specialist and Consultant for parents, public and private schools, colleges, universities, private businesses, therapists, and a variety of professionals working with clients with learning disabilities. She is a member of the International Dyslexia Association, Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, and the Council for Exceptional Children. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Disability Resources Department of Santa Rosa Junior College.

Jeanne Goutkin (aka Ms. G.) has a bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York and an M.A. in psychology from the New School for Social Research. She worked as a psychometrist for a longitudinal children’s health study at Kaiser Hospital and as a research assistant in the field of spinal cord injuries at U.C. Davis. Ms. G. earned her California Special Education and Standard Secondary teaching credentials from Sonoma State University and spent several years teaching in special education classrooms in Sonoma County public schools. In 1984, she discovered and fell in love with New Horizon School, where she has been employed for 23 years as an English instructor, learning disabilities specialist, and assessment coordinator.

Kathy Bremner, B.A., has a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in philosophy from Santa Clara University. She has a Lifetime California Standard Elementary Teaching Credential and a Special Education Credential focusing on mild/moderate learning disabilities. Kathy has been in the teaching profession since 1968. She began her career in the public schools instructing in regular education, Title I, and special education classes. She has evaluated and developed curriculum for both elementary and high-school students, supervised student teachers, and has been an administrator.

Kathy has been with New Horizon for 15 years. During that time, she has taught English, science, history, and math. She has also been the yearbook advisor, the fundraising chairman, and director of the summer school.

Susan Fountain has a BA in Ethnic Studies and an MA in Education: Learning Disabilities, and she has taught students from preschool to community college. Her specialty is teaching reading; she brings her enthusiasm and expertise in this subject to New Horizon. Susan works with individual students and small groups in the areas of language arts, basic math, and study skills.

Diane Kane, M.A., completed graduate studies at San Francisco State University in 2004 with an MA in Special Education. Her teaching credential as an Education Specialist includes an emphasis in Integrated Service Delivery to Children, Youth, and Families. Diane has been with NHS since 2003. She accommodates diverse learners in subject areas such as history, math, nutrition and life skills. She continues to extend her expertise and awareness of current educational practice through professional workshops and training.

Mike Gatewood, B.A. received his undergraduate degree and California Teacher’s Credential in the late 60’s, with a major in drama and minors in English and humanities. He has worked in private and public schools while teaching all core subjects in K-12 settings for the last 30 years. He teaches physical science, world history, math, and music. Mike is extremely pleased to be part of the New Horizon family.

Aurelio Lopez, M.A. is a graduate of the California College of Art in Oakland with degrees in BFA Drawing, BFA Painting, MFA Painting, Master of Art Education with Distinction, and California Life Teaching Credential K-14. He is a career educator with 32 years experience in secondary visual arts.

Nancy Feehan is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Adjunct Faculty Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at USF, workshop leader, and a consultant trained in cross-cultural healing and wisdom. Nancy teaches workshops and provides consultations in private and corporate settings. She is the group facilitator for people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and their families in Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. In her private practice she works with children, teens, adults and elders. Nancy has provided therapeutic support at New Horizon School for over ten years. She is currently teaching psychology, which includes communication skills, conflict resolution, and issues on the mental, emotional and physical levels of self-care. She is an integral part of our transition team, helping our upper high-school students recognize and face the challenges that will confront them as they leave high school. Nancy is also a musician and has taught music at New Horizon.

Nancy Jenkins, M.A. is a long-time educator. She received her undergraduate degree at Kansas State, Emporia, her credentials in elementary education and special education from San Francisco State, and her Masters Degree in psychology from University of San Francisco. She has worked with students of all ages and a wide range of challenges. Her current focus is on children with unusual, undiagnosed or untreated issues.

Karen Schoeman, B.A., is the Administrative Secretary and Admissions Coordinator. She has been at New Horizon School since 1987. Karen does the initial intakes with parents for new students. She coordinates projects with the director and staff and acts as personnel and office manager for the school. Karen has also been involved with our fundraising committee over the years.

Laurie Moore, A.S. is the school secretary/receptionist, WorkAbility 1 coordinator and a vocational education instructor. Formerly an administrative assistant and a human resources manager at major department stores, she is now in her fourth year working at New Horizon School.

Jeremy Wilson is currently a student at SRJC and will be attending the Hutchins School of Education at Sonoma State University in the fall. He currently assists with geometry and physical education at New Horizon School.

Chris Wagner recently joined New Horizon School, with over 10 years experience in the computer industry. He is an alumni of New Horizon himself. Chris offers students a fantastic opportunity to learn computer technology and the capabilities it provides.