Enrichment

Krista Hilmen

Art
Email:  khilmen@placeracademy.org

Señora Cable

Spanish
​Email:  mcable@placeracademy.org

Ruthie Nebeker

Music
​Email:  rnebeker@placeracademy.org

Selena Ueltzen

Physical Education
Email:  sueltzen@placeracademy.org

Enrichment

Senora Cable - Spanish

Looking forward to a great new year of teaching languages and cultures, helping students in learning to communicate, connect, collaborate, and care for the world ever better! 
​Allons-y!  ¡Vámonos!  Let’s go!
Email:  mcable@placeracademy.org

Krista Hilmen - Art

Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but NEVER did I think I would end up being an art teacher.  Having graduated with a Major in English Literature and a minor in American History and earning my Single Subject as well as Multiple Subjects credentials, I taught many years as a middle school and high school English teacher and two years as a fourth grade teacher.  And then I stopped- and stayed home with my four baby goats (kids) until they were all in school.  When my oldest was in third grade I began to volunteer in the classroom and in the school.  I helped create the art docent program, established the annual Art Show and transitioned it all into a weekly art class for all students! This is the BEST job I never knew I wanted.  Working with kids all day- the best! Creating all day long- the best!  And working at PAC, where all my kids have gone to school- the best!  So, all in all, I am a pretty lucky gal.  When I am not at school…you can find me reading, sewing, camping, watching British period dramas, trying to minimize laundry and figuring out how to DIY my way through life.  Oh yes, and enjoying my pretty darn amazing husband and four baby goats.
​Email:  khilmen@placeracademy.org

RUTHIE NEBEKER - MUSIC

My name is Ruthie Nebeker and I am thrilled to be teaching Music at Placer Academy! I grew up in California‘s Central Valley and graduated from CSU Stanislaus with a BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Child Development. I then went on to obtain a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Shortly after, I got married and moved to Sacramento where I taught 3rd and 4th graders at an after school program and worked as a supervising teaching for a homeschool charter. By this time I had become a mom and decided to put teaching on hold in order to stay at home with my children. During these years as a stay at home mom, I found many ways to teach children as a volunteer. My love of teaching music to children was ignited 10 years ago when I was asked to lead the children’s choir at my church. I served for 3 years and loved every minute of it! When my children began attending Placer Academy, I became a music docent and over the last few years have taught music to Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade students. I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to share my love and enthusiasm for music with all K-5 students at PAC on a weekly basis! My husband and I have 4 sons (yes I’m outnumbered!), 3 currently attending PAC and one PAC alumnus. As a family we enjoy camping, hiking, visiting national and state parks, and swimming. Besides my family, some of my other loves include my dog Penny, reading, planning vacations, running, podcasts, and Disneyland.
Email:  rnebeker@placeracademy.org

SELENA UELTZEN -  PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Hi, my name is Selena Ueltzen and I am a fun motivating, encouraging, Physical Education Specialist.  I was born and raised right next door in Roseville Ca.  My love for sports began at an early age.  From age 4-14 I was a trained roller skater that competing both regionally and natonally.  At the age of 10 I took up tennis lessons which became my passion.  I played tennis and soccer all 4 years at the varsity level in high school, as well as water skilled and snow skied.  My love for being active lead me to meet my husband of 24 years playing soccer.  We have three wonderful children.  My oldest daughter just graduated college in 2017 from the University of Nevada Reno.  My middle daughter is a senior at the University of Nevada Reno, and our son will be entering the sixth grade.  As a family we continue to be active in sports and encourage each other to live a healthy life style.
I was fortunate enough to work part-time as a physical education aide for 12 years in Rocklin.  I leaned what it takes to run a physical education program.  I was trained my wonderful teachers who inspired me and encouraged me to go back to school.  I graduated from William Jessup University in 2017 with a BA in Liberal Studies and am actively pursuing my single subject credential in physical education through National University.  I am so lucky to have found such a family orientated school to work at. I look forward to sharing my passion and love for physical fitness and to help your children to love physical education as much as I do!
​Email:  sueltzen@placeracademy.org