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Sunridge Staff

Administration & Office

Rebecca Osorio
Principal
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Rocio Alvarez
TOSA
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About Rocio Alvarez

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Bachelor in Special Education and Early Childhood
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

Experience

I've been teaching for 14 years.

Why I Teach

I teach because I would like to make a positive impact in our children and families.

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Anaisa Lopez
Secretary
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Romelia Nava
School Nurse
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Andrea Ferrer
Attendance Clerk
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Almira Salazar
School Counselor
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About Almira Salazar

Education

Bachelors in Special Education - Arizona State University
Masters in School Counseling - Grand Canyon University

Experience

I have 10 years of experience.

Why I Teach

I became a school counselor because I want to help children meet their academic, social, and emotional needs.

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Preschool

Vilma Lewis
Preschool Lead Teacher
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About Vilma Lewis

Education

BA Preschool

Experience

22 years

Why I Teach

I love working with children. I want to make sure that the future for the children is brilliant. It is a lot fun to teach the children when you enjoy and love a job the way I do. I would like to continue all my life teaching Head Start preschool.

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Head Start

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Kindergarten

Anayeli Abreo
Teacher
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About Anayeli Abreo

Education

MA Education Curriculum & Instruction: Reading emphasis in Elementary Education

Experience

12 years

Why I Teach

The reason I chose to become an educator is to make a difference in students' lives. I want to be able to reach out to students and cultivate meaningful relationships. I love children and think that we can learn so much from each other. I think that by spending time with children we can stay young at heart, which is something that I hope to accomplish. I want to inspire my students to become self-sufficient, caring, respectful, innovative, and empathetic learners and teachers. I want my students to be successful. I strongly believe that as early childhood educators we must provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The first years of a child's schooling are the most important. I believe that as teachers it is our mission to promote positive learning and to spark the enthusiasm of learners. I believe that teachers who share their passion for teaching and teach with passion and sympathy are more likely to connect with learners and increase learner performance.

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Diana Simental
Teacher
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About Diana Simental

Education

MA in Early Childhood Education

Experience

I have been at Sunridge Elementary for eleven years and taught kindergarten for seven years.

Why I Teach

My teaching philosophy has exponentially grown throughout my educational career. Nothing makes me happier than to see the smile on my students' faces when they are actively engaged in their learning. There are many activities that one can do with students to engage them in their learning while having fun with them. Singing songs or being plain silly as we play has turned out to be very beneficial to my students' learning. It is very gratifying to see my students actively engaged in their learning and allowing me to guide them along their educational path.

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Stacie Swartz
Teacher
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BA Liberal Studies - Fresno Pacific University

Experience

I have been teaching for 25 years.

Why I Teach

I have always enjoyed working with children. I love to see their excitement for life and the new things they get to experience. Even though there can be frustrations along the way, watching students grow and learn is the best part of the job.

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First Grade

Elizabeth Hernandez
Teacher
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Cynthia Norman
Teacher
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About Cynthia Norman

Education

Master in Early Childhood Education - Ottawa University

Experience

I've been teaching for 20 years.

Why I Teach

I teach to be a part of shaping the student's mind.

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Nanette Swanson
Teacher
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About Nanette Swanson

Education

BS in Education - CSC
Masters in Education - Chapman University
ESL Endorsement and Early Childhood Endorsement - University of Phoenix

Experience

I have been teaching for 30 years.

Why I Teach

Teaching is electric! My students and I get excited when learning and that enthusiasm is contagious! My favorite grade to teach is first grade because I am lucky to be able to teach students to read!

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Second Grade

Pamela Fallas
Teacher
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Cristina Kondo
Teacher
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About Cristina Kondo

Education

University

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I've been teaching for 16 years.

Why I Teach

Every person deserves to have access to knowledge and to encourage their own curiosity. In a world of followers, we need more good leaders and citizens.

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Susana Perez
Teacher
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About Susana Perez

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Education - Arizona State University

Experience

20 years teaching elementary school

Why I Teach

I became a teacher to make a difference in a child's life. I want the children to remember me as a teacher who believes that every student can be successful if they have someone who cares for them and guides them towards any small goal, academically and socially. I have worked with students from preschool to elementary and in the classroom. I encourage students to participate in all classroom subjects throughout the day. Students in my classroom are exposed to various experiences through hands-on-projects and their own unique style of learning. I provide extra support to the students who may require the assistance to fully incorporate into daily activities and projects. I give students the opportunity to learn through positive praise and reinforcement.

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Third Grade

Janie Clay
Teacher
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About Janie Clay

Education

BA in Political Science - Phillips University
MEd in Elementary Education - Grand Canyon University

Experience

I have been a classroom teacher for 23 years.

Why I Teach

As a teacher, I aspire to create a learning environment where students have the freedom to take risks and be themselves. I aim to provide a learning space where students can grow and flourish.

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Lauran Ochoa
Teacher
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About Lauran Ochoa

Education

B.A. in Elementary Education
Masters in BME

Experience

I've been teaching for 20 years.

Why I Teach

I teach to inspire the youth to become productive members of society. I find joy in seeing my students grow academically, becoming responsible young adults, and sharing their experiences with others.

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Fourth Grade

Tracy ONeill
Teacher
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About Tracy ONeill

Education

Associates Degree in Commercial Portraiture
BA in Education with minors in LA and SS
Masters in TESOL

Experience

I started teaching in 2007.

Why I Teach

I teach for the love of seeing children succeed.

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June Ross
Teacher
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About June Ross

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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Arizona State University 2001
MA in Education - University of Phoenix 2007

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I've been teaching since 2015.

Why I Teach

I love children and want to see them achieve all their goals. If I can inspire and have a positive impact on them, then I feel I've done something in life that is truly worthwhile.

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Daniel Sumayang
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Fifth Grade

Desiree Castillo
Substitute Teacher
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Lillie Valencia
Teacher
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About Lillie Valencia

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education - Arizona State University 1996

Experience

In my 15+ years as an educator, I have had the privilege to work with students and teachers in the districts of the Southwest Valley. Currently, I am teaching a wonderful group of fifth grade students at Sunridge Elementary School.

Why I Teach

I teach because I want to give back to my community. I had wonderful teachers that gave me a love for teaching. I want to be like them and create wonderful memories that will shape the next generation of teachers to come.

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Tedean Wilson
Teacher
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Special Area

Monica Duvall
Reading Interventionist
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About Monica Duvall

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education - Arizona State University
Master's in Bilingual and Multicultural Education - NAU

Experience

I've been teaching for 22 years.

Why I Teach

I teach because I learn so much from all the students I am able to work with. They teach me each day about perseverance, trust, acceptance, and vulnerability. We learn alongside one another and grow together. All the students I am able to work with are truly amazing, and it is wonderful to see how far they've come at the end of each school year.

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Kaylynne Fox
Music Teacher
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About Kaylynne Fox

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BA in Music Education - Utah State University
Masters in Music Education - NAU

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I started teaching in 1999.

Why I Teach

I love seeing kids get excited when they learn something new! 

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Lorena Hernandez
Librarian
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Annette Jacobs
Art Teacher
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About Annette Jacobs

Education

MA Early Childhood Education, MA Reading and Elementary Literacy

Experience

20 years

Why I Teach

I became a teacher in 2008, and it is an important part of my life. I love to see the sparkle in children's eyes when they know they got it. I believe strongly in giving our students a strong foundation. My goal for my students is to instill in them the desire for a lifetime of learning.

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Elisa Martinez
Resource Teacher
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About Elisa Martinez

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Bachelors in Elementary Education
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Masters in Cross-Categorical Special Education

Experience

I've been teaching for 27 years.

Why I Teach

I teach because I love it! All children have the ability to learn, and I teach in order to cultivate their individual learning abilities. It is amazing to watch them grow throughout their elementary school years! "What greater joy can a teacher feel than to witness a child's success?" - Michelle L. Graham

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Crystal Olivares
Instructional Assistant
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Anita Pineda
Lunch Monitor
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Bryan White
P.E. Teacher
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About Bryan White

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BS Business - Point Loma Nazarene University, MA Education - ASU

Experience

I have been a teacher for 15 years now. I started my career in education teaching English in Bangladesh with the Peace Corps. I started teaching here in the valley 10 years ago and have worked here ever since.

Why I Teach

I teach because I love to see the light bulb go off when my students come to an understanding. I enjoy being a mentor to those students and teaching them to be contributing members of society. It all starts with an idea and a mindset. Students who are ready in class are typically ready for life outside our school walls.

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Maintenance & Custodial

Mercedes Avellaneda
Head Custodian
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Antonio Bejarano
Custodian
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Murai Escamillas
Custodian
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Cafeteria

Rocio Garcia
Manager
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Lucia Marquez
FS Worker
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Miwa McNeil
Cashier
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Delfina Ortiz
FS Worker
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Virginia Rivard
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Manuela Soto
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Anabel Torres
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