Who We Are

We’re a group of parents, grandparents, and Chugwater residents with diverse educational backgrounds who are passionate about providing options for our community’s children.

PVCS Administration

  • Christian Winger

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Master electrician with 25+ years of construction experience. Former Career and Technical Instructor in the Laramie County Community College Wind Energy program. Developed project based curriculum at the community college level.

  • Bryce Cushman

    DIRECTOR

    Bryce joins our team with 12 years of teaching experience, ranging from rural to urban and alternative educational settings. He has a passion for students as well as our local community.

Board Members

  • Jerah Nix

    Lifelong Platte County resident. Bachelors of Science in Nursing from UWYO (2011). NICU nurse at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Has taught neonatal resuscitation classes since 2012. Passionate about public education and advocating for our teachers and our children.

  • Dana Cushman

    Former charter school student and teacher. Graduated from UWYO with a Bachelors of Arts degree with an emphasis on Spanish Language and Linguistics (2010). Gear Up Advisor from 2016-2019. Chugwater Community Education Coordinator since 2016.

  • Karen Guidice

    Graduate of International Institute of Municipal Courts, with extensive experience in municipal administration, economic development, and grant writing. Proud parent of 3 children who all graduated Chugwater High School and the University of Wyoming.

  • Keith Miller

    Graduate of Chugwater High School (1966), PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UWYO, 32 years in technical leadership and management experience at Sandia National Laboratories, 18 years curriculum development and teaching experience (2 years at UWYO and 16 years at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

  • Cole Borchardt

    Lifelong community member and Prairie View Community School parent.

Board Meeting Minutes

  • Coming Soon!

Please see our full board policies HERE

Interested in seeing what we believe in for our students and our families?

You can take a look at our Family Handbook here.

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