Sunridge Staff
Administration & Office
Rebecca Osorio
Principal
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Rocio Alvarez
TOSA
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About Rocio Alvarez
Education
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.
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.
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.
Kindergarten
Anayeli Abreo
Teacher
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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.
Diana Simental
Teacher
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Stacie Swartz
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First Grade
Elizabeth Hernandez
Teacher
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Cynthia Norman
Teacher
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Nanette Swanson
Teacher
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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!
Second Grade
Pamela Fallas
Teacher
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Cristina Kondo
Teacher
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Education
University
Experience
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.
Susana Perez
Teacher
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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.
Third Grade
Janie Clay
Teacher
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Education
MEd in Elementary Education - Grand Canyon University
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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.
Fourth Grade
Tracy ONeill
Teacher
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About Tracy ONeill
Education
BA in Education with minors in LA and SS
Masters in TESOL
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June Ross
Teacher
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About June Ross
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Arizona State University 2001
MA in Education - University of Phoenix 2007
Experience
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.
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.
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.
Kaylynne Fox
Music Teacher
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Education
Masters in Music Education - NAU
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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
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Elisa Martinez
Resource Teacher
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About Elisa Martinez
Education
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
Masters in Cross-Categorical Special Education
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Crystal Olivares
Instructional Assistant
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Bryan White
P.E. Teacher
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About Bryan White
Education
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.
Maintenance & Custodial
Mercedes Avellaneda
Head Custodian
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Antonio Bejarano
Custodian
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Murai Escamillas
Custodian
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