KHS/SFHS Weekly Newsletter October 9 - October 15, 2026

Mr. Kim brings an extraordinarily rich, global perspective and unstoppable enthusiasm to the Kuna High English department! Raised in Ohio, his journey into education is nothing short of inspiring. After completing college and briefly pursuing a career in filmmaking in Los Angeles, he discovered his true calling in the classroom—a pivotal turn that marked the start of a remarkable teaching journey.

In 2012, Mr. Kim took his passion for education across the globe to Seoul, South Korea, where he spent years inspiring students and met his wife. In 2019, they made Idaho their home, and Kuna High School has been exceptionally fortunate to have him ever since. Now in his sixth year at KHS, Mr. Kim’s energy, dedication, and genuine love for his craft shine through in every lesson, making him a absolute favorite among students and staff alike as he loves every single second of teaching!

Ms. Martinez is a passionate Spanish teacher who truly loves seeing her students learn and grow and  loves teaching Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. She enjoys seeing her students learn, grow, and become more confident in their Spanish skills. She works hard to create a positive and welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable learning and making mistakes. Ms Martinez brings energy and enthusiasm to her classroom every day. She is always looking for fun and engaging ways to help her students understand and remember what they are learning. What she loves most about teaching is watching her students grow, not only in their Spanish abilities, but also in their confidence and knowledge. She is dedicated to helping her students succeed and is always willing to go the extra mile to support them.

Mr. Stachowicz has been teaching here at Kuna High School for eleven years. Before that he taught at Bruneau - Grand View Jr/Sr High. He came to education in his mid to late thirties from the Computer Industry. Mr. Stachowicz teaches Computer Hardware and Computer Software. This year he is teaching both computer hardware and software. In Computer Support Essentials 2 and 3 (hardware) he is teaching the class how to establish a standard operating policy while they assist in the repair of the schools Chromebooks. In his software development classes, Programming Fundamentals the class is learning the beginnings of programming, in Computer Science Principles 1 the class is working their way through learning the Python programming language to build their own computer game next semester, and in Computer Science Principles 2 the class is learning Java. All of the programming courses are dual credit with the different colleges in the area. Stack encourages his students to express themselves through their programming. Outside the classroom he uses his skills in helping his daughter mod her computer games, paint miniatures and models, and write.