About Our School

White Pine is proud to have an outstanding Administrative Staff.  To find out a little about each of our administration please click on their names below.

Mrs. Diana Gill

Mrs. Diana Gill, Principal

Phone: 208-878-6632

Email: gildiana@cassiaschools.org

Mrs. Gill has been in administration at White Pine since 2017.  Prior to that, she taught for 25 years in Cassia County at various schools.
Mrs. Gill has been married to Robert for 35 years. They have two grown daughters, Sydney and Jessica, and a grandson, Jaxon.   Mrs. Gill enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading mysteries.  She loves kids and is so fortunate to get to spend every day with the best in Burley!

Esther Kopenick

Mrs. Esther Kopenick, Student Attendance Secretary

Phone: 208-878-6632

Email: kopesthe@cassiaschools.org

Lupe Ornelas

Mrs. Guadalupe Ornelas, Financial Secretary

Phone: 208-878-6632

Email: ornguada@cassiaschools.org

Mrs. Christina Branson

Mrs. Christina Branson, Vice Principal

Phone: 208-878-6632

Email: c.branson@cassiaschools.org

Mrs. Branson comes to White Pine with over 25 years of educational experiences. She has fulfilled various positions from yard aide to administration, with the majority of her positions as a special education teacher. Mrs. Branson believes that all students can learn regardless of their ability. She has high, yet achievable expectations for all students, even those with special needs. Learning never stops, even with adults. Mrs. Branson believes in life long learning. "The world needs all types of minds." Temple Grandin Mrs. Branson and her husband, Calvin, recently relocated to Burley to be closer to family.  They have two daughters, two granddaughters, and love the small community of Burley.