Pre-K

Ms. Bonilla
My name is Ms. Bonilla and I am happy to be returning as the Ruby Duncan Early Childhood Speech Center Therapist! I grew up in Las Vegas and have worked for CCSD for 10 years. Prior to working at the Speech Center, I have worked with a variety of populations and disorders within the Clark County School District. I have had the opportunity to work with students in preschool through eighth grade with developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Autism, traumatic brain injuries, language disorders, fluency disorders, articulation and phonology disorders, and apraxia. When I am not at the Speech Center, I enjoy spending time outdoors with family, friends, and my dog.

Mrs. Dallas
My name is Mrs. Dallas and I'm very excited to return for my fourth year as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Ruby Duncan! I'm originally from Virginia, but my family and I have called Las Vegas our home since 2009. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA and my Master's Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education from UNLV. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our three children (ages 10, 11, and 17), and our dog. I also enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, and watching hockey. Go Knights Go! I anticipate a fun and successful school year and look forward to having the opportunity to continue working with all of our wonderful students and families!

Ms. K. Scott
Ms. Scott teaches Pre-K with the Nevada Ready Pre-K program. I’ve taught Pre-K and Kindergarten for the past 16 years in Clark County School District and the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a masters in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. Outside of teaching, I enjoy the performing and visual arts and traveling.

Mrs. Loughead
My name is Mrs. Loughead and I am so excited to be teaching the Nevada Ready Pre-K class this year. I have recently relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada from Nixa, Missouri. This is my fourteenth year teaching and I have earned an Early Childhood Education degree and a Masters in Educational Administration from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. I am currently working on my Doctoral Degree of Education in Leadership and Learning from Aspen University.

When I am not busy teaching, I love having time to spend with my husband and my two step daughters. We love going on adventures to visit new places, learning about history, and experiencing new things. My favorite part of teaching is the connections I am able to make with my students and their families. I also love to see the excitement and the “aha” moments when they learn or experience something new. I am thrilled to be a part of this new family at Ruby Duncan Elementary.

Mrs. Mears-Vargas
My name is Mrs. Mears-Vargas. I am excited to be a part of the Ruby Duncan teaching staff and the Early Childhood Team. I moved to Las Vegas from Southern California in 2012 and have taught Early Childhood Special Education (Self-Contained and Community Based Inclusion) and the Nevada Ready! Pre K Program. I graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Kindergarten/Primary and a specialization in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s from the University of North Dakota in Early Childhood Special Education.

Away from school, I enjoy traveling, reading, and watching hockey with my husband. I am from Southern California so my team is the Anaheim Ducks. His is the Detroit Red Wings and we engage in family friendly rivalry. We both really enjoyed supporting the Vegas Golden Knights this past year and being a small part of “Hockey History.” The take away for me was that a group of individuals with personal and professional goals and agendas came together to form a team with a set goal. They not only built a cohesive team but lifted a city and instilled a sense of community, which is something I strive for in my teaching and supporting the students and families I serve.