
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 ReeganReegan Heddings Principal Send message »Biography
Hometown
Peoria, AZFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Family, friends, hiking, reading, and cabin timeMessage
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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McCormick RichardRichard McCormick Dean of Students Send message »Biography
Hometown
Sturgeon Bay, WIHobbies
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.
Office Support
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Valle JeannetteJeannette Valle Kindergarten
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Valle JeannetteJeannette Valle Kindergarten
First Grade
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Canales JaslyneJaslyne Canales First Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
Laveen, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Spending time with family and friends, watching YouTube vlogs, and travelingMessage
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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Rau JamieJamie Rau First Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
Surprise, AZFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Traveling with my kids and husbandMessage
I am excited about teaching your kiddos this year!
Second Grade
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Livingston LupeLupe Livingston Second Grade
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Livingston LupeLupe Livingston Second Grade
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Moneda Maria-AnaMaria-Ana Moneda Second Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
Manila, PhilippinesWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton School DistrictFavorite Subject
Music and ArtHobbies
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.
Third Grade
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Menchaca ArtemizaArtemiza Menchaca Third Grade
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Menchaca ArtemizaArtemiza Menchaca Third Grade
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Aljessar SofiaSofia Aljessar Third Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
San Diego, CAWhere I Started Teaching
Rios Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
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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Meade EllieEllie Meade Third Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
LeMars, IAWhere I Started Teaching
Collier Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Reading/WritingHobbies
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.
Fourth Grade
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Barry SeanSean Barry Fourth Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
Mansfield, CTWhere I Started Teaching
Collier Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Playing/coaching sports, playing guitar, singingMessage
"Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Anonymous
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Younghans MichelleMichelle Younghans Fourth Grade Send message »Biography
Hometown
San Marcos, TXWhere I Started Teaching
Cholla Elementary School, Casa Grande, AZFavorite Subject
Reading and ScienceHobbies
Exercising, reading, hiking, taking care of my petsMessage
"If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you dream it, you can become it." - William Arthur Ward
Fifth Grade
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Burrows AnnaAnna Burrows Fifth Grade
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Ramirez CynthiaCynthia Ramirez Fifth Grade
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Burrows AnnaAnna Burrows Fifth Grade
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Ramirez CynthiaCynthia Ramirez Fifth Grade
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Sixth Grade
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Torres MelissaMelissa Torres Sixth Grade Social Studies Send message »Biography
Hometown
Lubbock, TXWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place Leadership AcademyFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Scrapbooking, baking, and going to the moviesMessage
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!
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White CatherineCatherine 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!
Seventh Grade
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Thomack CherstiChersti Thomack Seventh Grade
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Thomack CherstiChersti Thomack Seventh Grade
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Gallegos JeremiahJeremiah Gallegos Seventh Grade Business Focus Send message »Biography
Hometown
Litchfield Park, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Playing soccer, Ps4 (Apex Legends), cycling, and camping.Message
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. " - Benjamin Franklin
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Moorcones RhayneRhayne Moorcones Seventh Grade Science Send message »Biography
Hometown
Glendale, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Collier ElementaryFavorite Subject
Art, ELA, ScienceHobbies
Art, reading, writing, campingMessage
I am excited for a fun year of learning and growing with all of you!
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Oladipo HopeHope 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!
Eighth Grade
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Torres ManuelManuel Torres Eighth Grade
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Torres ManuelManuel Torres Eighth Grade
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Butler TrevorTrevor Butler Eighth Grade ELA Send message »Biography
Hometown
GlendaleFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
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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Sullivan LanceLance Sullivan Eighth Grade Math Send message »Biography
Hometown
San Jose, CAWhere I Started Teaching
Collier Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Math and ArtHobbies
Carpentry, math, cooking, and swing dancingMessage
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!
Exceptional Learning Teachers
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Duncan DeirreioDeirreio Duncan Behavioral Support 7–8 Send message »Biography
Hometown
Flint, MIWhere I Started Teaching
Collier Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
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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Gibson KellyKelly Gibson 6–8 Resource Send message »Biography
Hometown
Tempe, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Collier Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Spending time with family and friends, reading, going to Disneyland, crafting, home repair projects, and shoppingMessage
"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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Jones ElenaElena Jones 3–5 Resource Send message »Biography
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
Special Areas
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Mejia AndreaAndrea Mejia Art Send message »Biography
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 JoseJose Urquijo P.E. Send message »Biography
Hometown
Superior, AZWhere I Started Teaching
SuperiorFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Fishing, camping, cooking, coaching, playing baseballMessage
Always continue striving to reach your goals.
School Support
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Amuli SaraSara Amuli Social Worker
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Garza AngelaAngela Garza Early Childhood Paraprofessional
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Hannah MichelleMichelle Hannah Reading Interventionist
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Hernandez LilianaLiliana Hernandez Nurse
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Mora-Perez IsaIsa Mora-Perez Resource Paraprofessional
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Amuli SaraSara Amuli Social Worker
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Garza AngelaAngela Garza Early Childhood Paraprofessional
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Hannah MichelleMichelle Hannah Reading Interventionist
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Hernandez LilianaLiliana Hernandez Nurse
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Mora-Perez IsaIsa Mora-Perez Resource Paraprofessional
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Linehan MikeMike Linehan School Psychologist Send message »Biography
Hometown
Phoenix, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Pioneer Elementary School, Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
PsychologyHobbies
Biking, running, collecting and listening to vinyl records, going to concerts to see live music, and grillingMessage
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.