Teachers and Staff

Our team of dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff works hard every day to ensure that students receive the best education possible in a safe, nurturing environment. We encourage parents to get to know our teachers and staff. If you ever have a question or concern, we invite you to contact us.

Administration

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  • Heddings Reegan
    Reegan Heddings Principal Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Peoria, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    English

    Hobbies
    Family, friends, hiking, reading, and cabin time

    Message
    Emerson said "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Be brave, stay positive, and take a few risks on your journey.

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    Reegan Heddings
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  • McCormick Richard
    Richard McCormick Dean of Students Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Sturgeon Bay, WI

    Hobbies
    Fishing, golfing, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and anything outside.

    Message
    Thank you for letting me help your student reach their optimum learning potential. Attitude is altitude.

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    Richard McCormick

Office Support

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Teachers

Kindergarten

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First Grade

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  • Canales Jaslyne
    Jaslyne Canales First Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Laveen, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    Spending time with family and friends, watching YouTube vlogs, and traveling

    Message
    My goal as a teacher is to encourage minds to think, hands to create, and hearts to love. Let's make this school year a great one!

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    Jaslyne Canales
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  • Rau Jamie
    Jamie Rau First Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Surprise, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    Social Studies

    Hobbies
    Traveling with my kids and husband

    Message
    I am excited about teaching your kiddos this year!

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    Jamie Rau

Second Grade

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  • Moneda Maria-Ana
    Maria-Ana Moneda Second Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Manila, Philippines

    Where I Started Teaching
    Littleton School District

    Favorite Subject
    Music and Art

    Hobbies
    Working out, exercising, listening to music and audio books, and dancing.

    Message
    I am happy to welcome you to the 2021–2022 school year! I am excited to be your child’s third-grade teacher! We will have an exciting year filled with lots of new friends, adventures, and fun learning. My main goals are for students to feel successful and to spark joy in their learning journey! I am looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential.

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    Maria-Ana Moneda

Third Grade

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  • Aljessar Sofia
    Sofia Aljessar Third Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    San Diego, CA

    Where I Started Teaching
    Rios Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    English

    Hobbies
    Reading, hiking, and visiting museums and amusement parks.

    Message
    Welcome to Ms. Aljessar's class for the 2019–2020 school year! I am excited to work with you and your children this year.

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    Sofia Aljessar
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  • Meade Ellie
    Ellie Meade Third Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    LeMars, IA

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Reading/Writing

    Hobbies
    Traveling, spending time with friends and family, like to try new foods, reading, and being active.

    Message
    I am very excited to start my first year teaching as a kindergarten teacher at Collier Elementary School! I am looking forward to meeting as well as getting to know each student and helping them succeed and grow in their education.

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    Ellie Meade

Fourth Grade

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  • Barry Sean
    Sean Barry Fourth Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Mansfield, CT

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Social Studies

    Hobbies
    Playing/coaching sports, playing guitar, singing

    Message
    "Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Anonymous

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    Sean Barry
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  • Younghans Michelle
    Michelle Younghans Fourth Grade Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    San Marcos, TX

    Where I Started Teaching
    Cholla Elementary School, Casa Grande, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    Reading and Science

    Hobbies
    Exercising, reading, hiking, taking care of my pets

    Message
    "If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you dream it, you can become it." - William Arthur Ward

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    Michelle Younghans

Fifth Grade

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Sixth Grade

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  • Torres Melissa
    Melissa Torres Sixth Grade Social Studies Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Lubbock, TX

    Where I Started Teaching
    Country Place Leadership Academy

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    Scrapbooking, baking, and going to the movies

    Message
    Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!

    Melissa Torres
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  • White Catherine
    Catherine White Sixth Grade ELA Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown: Wesley Chapel, Florida

    Favorite Subject in School: English

    Hobbies: Weightlifting, camping, and watching movies

    Universities Attended/Graduated: University of Florida. Arizona State University

    Message to Parents/Students: I am so excited to share my love of language and literature with your students! I'm certain they will teach me as much as I teach them this year!

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    Catherine White

Seventh Grade

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  • Gallegos Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Gallegos Seventh Grade Business Focus Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Litchfield Park, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Playing soccer, Ps4 (Apex Legends), cycling, and camping.

    Message
    "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. " - Benjamin Franklin

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    Jeremiah Gallegos
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  • Moorcones Rhayne
    Rhayne Moorcones Seventh Grade Science Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Glendale, AZ

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary

    Favorite Subject
    Art, ELA, Science

    Hobbies
    Art, reading, writing, camping

    Message
    I am excited for a fun year of learning and growing with all of you!

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    Rhayne Moorcones
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  • Oladipo Hope
    Hope Oladipo Seventh Grade Social Studies Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown: Orlando, Florida

    Favorite Subject in School: English and History

    Hobbies: Reading, hiking, and going to concerts

    Universities Attended/Graduated: University of Florida

    Message to Parents/Students: My goal is to create a fun learning environment with the help of my students. I'm so excited to be a part of their educational journey!

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    Hope Oladipo

Eighth Grade

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  • Butler Trevor
    Trevor Butler Eighth Grade ELA Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Glendale

    Favorite Subject
    English

    Hobbies
    I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exercising, reading, watching movies, technology, video games, enjoying new experiences, and supporting local sports teams.

    Message
    My classroom philosophy has two components. The first is a "Commitment to Excellence" and the second is the belief that all students can and will be successful in my classroom. I feel truly fortunate to be a teacher, and after 20+ years I'm still humbled by the opportunity I've been provided.

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    Trevor Butler
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  • Sullivan Lance
    Lance Sullivan Eighth Grade Math Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    San Jose, CA

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Math and Art

    Hobbies
    Carpentry, math, cooking, and swing dancing

    Message
    I am a Christian, husband, father, and teacher. I am grateful for the opportunity and pleasure of taking on all these roles! Thank you for allowing me to care for and teach your children mathematics. I will wholeheartedly do both!

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    Lance Sullivan

Exceptional Learning Teachers

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  • Duncan Deirreio
    Deirreio Duncan Behavioral Support 7–8 Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Flint, MI

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Social Studies

    Hobbies
    Coaching football, basketball and making music.

    Message
    Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

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    Deirreio Duncan
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  • Gibson Kelly
    Kelly Gibson 6–8 Resource Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Tempe, AZ

    Where I Started Teaching
    Collier Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Social Studies

    Hobbies
    Spending time with family and friends, reading, going to Disneyland, crafting, home repair projects, and shopping

    Message
    "Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that can possibly be." - Rita Pierson

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    Kelly Gibson
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  • Jones Elena
    Elena Jones 3–5 Resource Send message »
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    Hometown: Newport, Rhode Island

    Favorite Subject in School: Reading

    Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, exercising, reading, and traveling

    Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University

    Message to Parents/Students: Hello! My name is Elena Jones, and I will be your child’s new Special Education teacher this year. This will be a wonderful year full of learning and fun, not to mention, an incredible year of growth. You will be amazed as you watch your child become a better reader, writer, mathematician, and thinker. I look forward to working with you and your child. I am excited by the anticipation of countless milestones we will reach in the resource setting. Thank you in advance for trusting me with your most precious possession. Sincerely, Elena Jones

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    Elena Jones

Special Areas

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  • Mejia Andrea
    Andrea Mejia Art Send message »
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    Hometown: Downey, California

    Favorite Subject in School: Art and English

    Hobbies: Illustrating, collecting comics, and playing video

    Universities Attended/Graduated: California State University Long Beach

    Message to Parents/Students: Draw what makes you happy, and never stop creating!

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  • Urquijo Jose
    Jose Urquijo P.E. Send message »
    Biography

    Hometown
    Superior, AZ

    Where I Started Teaching
    Superior

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    Fishing, camping, cooking, coaching, playing baseball

    Message
    Always continue striving to reach your goals.

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    Jose Urquijo

School Support

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  • Linehan Mike
    Mike Linehan School Psychologist Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, AZ

    Where I Started Teaching
    Pioneer Elementary School, Glendale, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    Psychology

    Hobbies
    Biking, running, collecting and listening to vinyl records, going to concerts to see live music, and grilling

    Message
    I became a teacher because I enjoy the kids. I became a school psychologist because I wanted to support programs to help our kids, and I come to school every day because I believe every child is important, can learn, and contribute to our world.

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    Mike Linehan

Custodians

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