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Heather Pierce, Principal 

Mrs. Heather Pierce is a lifelong resident of Lincoln and an Alumni of Western Placer Unified School District Schools.  Her Husband, Mr. Bob Pierce and her have 2 children who attend WPUSD schools. 
Mrs. Pierce knew she wanted to be a teacher before she started kindergarten.  She graduated from Sacramento State University with her BS and earned her Masters in Education specializing in Cross Cultural Teaching. She taught in the Social Science department at Lincoln High School for 10 years while also serving as the Department Lead. Mrs. Pierce has served as a College and Career Specialist, Middle School Assistant Principal, High School Assistant Principal, and now as the Principal of Twelve Bridges High School.  Mrs. Pierce's passion in education is in preparing students to be college and career ready and to have a school that makes everyone feel welcomed and cared for.
When not in the office, Mrs. Pierce likes to travel the world and experience different countries and cultures. She enjoys camping, podcasts, audio books and she loves coffee!
 
Have questions for her? Click here to send her an email.

 

 

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Anna Lehew-Lenz, Assistant Principal (A-GL)

Mrs. Lehew-Lenz is proud to be an “Original Rhino”, joining Twelve Bridges High School when it first opened in 2021. Before becoming part of the Crash, she taught at Lincoln High School as well as in elementary special education. Originally from Southern California, she attended the University of California, Davis, and earned dual teaching credentials from Humboldt State University.


Mrs. Lehew-Lenz lives in Lincoln with her family, including her two young children who attend WPUSD schools. She loves supporting this amazing Rhino community, and enjoys spending her free time out by mountain lakes with her family.

 

 

 

 

 

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Erik Yergensen, Assistant Principal (Go-On)

Mr. Yergensen joined the Crash as an “Original Rhino” in 2021. In 2022, Mr. Yergensen moved from the classroom into administration. Prior to that, he was a Resource Specialist in WPUSD since 2016 working at LHS and TBHS. Mr. Yergensen started his teaching career in the Bay Area. He worked as a special education teacher and a track/cross country coach in the Bay Area from 2012-2016. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree from UC Davis in 2007 as well as a Masters in Special Education from San Francisco State in 2014. 

Mr. Yergensen lives in Lincoln with his wife and two young children. He enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and staying active. 

Mr. Yergensen grew up in Visalia, CA and was involved in cross country, track, ASB, and choir during his high school years. RHINO STRONG!

 

 

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Allie Snyder, Assistant Principal (Op-Z)

Mrs. Snyder became part of the Crash and WPUSD community in 2023. Before joining, she taught science and CTE in a neighboring district, where she also served as a swim coach and club advisor. A native of the greater Sacramento area, Mrs. Snyder earned her undergraduate degree from California State University, Chico, and holds a Master’s in Teaching with Technology from Brandman University. She now resides in Lincoln with her husband, Mr. Snyder, who teaches at Twelve Bridges Middle School, and their two children, who also attend WPUSD schools. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends, reading, and swimming. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Desra Perez, Administrative Assistant

Desra Perez is our right-hand gal when it comes to everything! She joins us from Lincoln High School, and we are lucky to have her.