Meet Our Wonderful Teachers and Staff

Here at Tres Rios we have an outstanding team of teachers, administrators, and support staff. Working together with you, we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for your children to learn and flourish in. We believe one of the most powerful tools for student success is frequent, ongoing communication with parents and guardians. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our faculty or staff with any questions or concerns you may have. We are here to help!

Administration

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  • Nelson Eric
    Eric Nelson Assistant Principal Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, AZ

    Hobbies
    Sports, music, and art

    Favorite Subject
    Math and physical education

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    I am proud to call Tres Rios my home away from home. It is an honor to work with amazing teachers and staff as we empower students to lead, advocate, and serve.

    Eric Nelson
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  • Rendon Amy
    Amy Rendon Principal Send message »
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    Hometown
    Yuma, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    Reading, math, and science

    Hobbies
    I enjoy being a baseball mom.

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    Welcome Pumas! It is with great excitement and honor that I introduce myself as the proud principal of Tres Rios. There is an African proverb that says "It takes a village to raise a child." In our world of education, we know it takes a collective effort of caring and committed individuals to educate our Pumas! I look forward to partnering with you in providing a high-quality and equitable education to every child at Tres Rios. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and learn together!

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    Amy Rendon

Office Support

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  • Meacham John
    John Meacham Social Worker
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    Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

    Hobbies: Golf, thrifting, sports

    Favorite Subject: History

    Message: I enjoy working with kids and helping them navigate life.

    John Meacham

Teachers

Kindergarten

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  • Ramos Elizabeth
    Elizabeth Ramos Kindergarten Send message »
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    Hometown
    Renfrew, Ontario Canada

    Favorite Subject
    ELA

    Hobbies
    Hiking, reading, and taking adventures with my kids.

    Message
     I love being a part of the Tres Rios community and making connections with my students and their families.

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    Elizabeth Ramos
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  • Wawrzyk Patricia
    Patricia Wawrzyk Kindergarten Send message »
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    Hometown
    Geneva, NY

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Hiking and baking

    Message
    Kinder rocks!!!

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    Patricia Wawrzyk

First Grade

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  • Guzman Giovanna
    Giovanna Guzman First Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    El Paso, Texas

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Reading, going to museums, and the beach

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    Giovanna Guzman
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  • Zasueta Robles Jennifer
    Jennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Yuma, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    My favorite subject is between math and ELA.

    Hobbies
    I enjoy hiking, art, and watching new movies at the theater.

    Message

    I am excited to be working at Tres Rios because all the staff is kind and helpful. I became an educator because I believe teachers make a difference and positively impact the lives of children.

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    Zasueta Robles

Second Grade

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  • Hernandez Emily
    Emily Hernandez Second Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

    Favorite Subject
    Language

    Hobbies
    Reading and swimming

    Message
    I am so excited to start this new adventure with you! Please feel free to contact me.

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    Emily Hernandez
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  • Walt-Eastwood Gwen
    Gwen Walt-Eastwood Second Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Tampa, Florida

    Where I Started Teaching
    Country Place Elementary School

    Favorite Subject
    Math and science

    Hobbies
    Reading, movies, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family

    Message
    "A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere." - Joyce A Meyers

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    Gwen Walt-Eastwood

Third Grade

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  • Avelar Erika
    Erika Avelar Third Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, AZ

    Favorite Subject
    MATH!!!

    Hobbies
    Baking, hiking, and paddle boarding.

    Message
    I love this community and the families that have brought their children to our school. I look forward to continuing my time here and growing with my students!

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    Erika Avelar
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  • Carrera Crystal
    Crystal Carrera Third Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Avondale, Arizona

    Where I Started Teaching
    Tres Rios Elementary

    Favorite Subject
    ELA/Reading

    Hobbies
    I love traveling and exploring.

    Message
    Welcome to third grade! I am looking forward to a great year full of learning and fun!

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    Crystal Carrera
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  • Corona Diana
    Diana Corona Third Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Costa Mesa, California

    Where I Started Teaching
    Tres Rios

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    Working out and spending time with family

    Message
    I am excited to be at Tres Rios Service Academy! Go, Pumas! "Kid, you'll move mountains!" Dr. Seuss

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    Diana Corona

Fourth Grade

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  • Perez Heidi
    Heidi Perez Fourth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    Science and Reading

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    Welcome to fourth grade! I am so excited to make this a great year for my class!

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    Heidi Perez
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  • Reyes Gerardo
    Gerardo Reyes Fourth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Oaxaca, Mexico

    Hobbies
    Reading, watching movies, and playing baseball!

    Favorite Subject
    English

    Message
    I am excited to be at Tres Rios because I strongly believe that being an educator can impact students' lives. I had the opportunity to become a teacher nine years ago. My English teacher encouraged me to learn all the time, and I discovered that there is a world out there full of surprises and adventures. I love working with children since they are the future generations of leaders of this world, it is a pleasure to work with my 4th grade students. Way to go guys! My mentor told me once that no matter what others think, if you can dream about it, you can make it happen!

    Gerardo Reyes
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  • Storaska Shelley
    Shelley Storaska Fourth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Allentown, Pennsylvania

    Favorite Subject
    Science

    Hobbies
    Collecting Coins

    Message
    I am very excited to return to Tres Rios Elementary to teach second grade! My goals are to provide a positive learning environment, encourage students to do their personal best every day, and offer encouraging learning opportunities. I look forward to communicating with parents and guardians about student progress.

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    Shelley Storaska

Fifth Grade

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  • Fair Sean
    Sean Fair Fifth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Where I Started Teaching
    Tres Rios

    Favorite Subject
    Math, science, P.E.

    Hobbies
    Spending time with my family, coaching, playing sports, and going to the movies

    Message
    I am so excited for another school year here at Tres! I look forward to helping my students become better learners and to show growth every day!

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    Sean Fair
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  • Martinez Rommel
    Rommel Martinez Fifth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Bogota 

    Favorite Subject
    English Language and Social Sciences

    Hobbies
    I like to work out and walk out in the park.

    Message
    We work better together, Pumas!

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    Rommel Martinez
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  • Thompson Jocelyn
    Jocelyn Thompson Fifth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Maplewood, Minnesota

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Drawing, writing stories, reading, and playing video games.

    Message
    Favorite motto of mine: The brain is a muscle. It can be best exercised by thinking and reading.

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    Jocelyn Thompson

Sixth Grade

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  • Acuna Dominique
    Dominique Acuna Sixth Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Spending time with family.

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    Dominique Acuna
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  • Hoppe Melissa
    Melissa Hoppe Sixth Grade Math/Science Send message »
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    Hometown
    Avondale, AZ

    Hobbies
    My hobbies include watching or playing volleyball and playing board/card games.

    Favorite Subject
    I really disliked math as a kid, but teaching has made it my favorite.

    Message
    Growing up in this community has made me passionate about our students because I used to be one! As a teacher now at Tres Rios, I am excited to help students reach their fullest potential. I love working with 6th graders because they bring their own unique personalities and experiences, making every day more interesting than the last.

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    Melissa Hoppe

Seventh Grade

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  • Chase Jennifer
    Jennifer Chase Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Send message »
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    Hometown
    Lawrence, Kansas

    Favorite Subject
    Art & Literature

    Hobbies
    Church, family time, hiking, and reading

    Message
    My mission is to encourage, empower, and educate students to such a degree that they feel compelled to positively impact the world.

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    Jennifer Chase
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  • Norman Floyd
    Floyd Norman Seventh Grade Social Studies Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    History & ELA

    Hobbies
    Basketball, jogging, riding motorcycles, and golf

    Message
    I am excited to enlighten your scholars!

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  • Simpson Thomas
    Thomas Simpson Seventh Grade Math Send message »
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    Hometown
    Norwood, NC

    Hobbies
    Camping, hiking, kayaking, basketball, and travel.

    Favorite Subject
    MATH!!

    Message
    I truly enjoy the atmosphere at Puma Nation. I believe we are a school on the move growing in excellence every year. I became a teacher because I love summer break! I love seventh grade math because it is fun to help students realize that math is not as hard as they think, and that they are better at math than they think.

    Thomas Simpson
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  • Villanueva Veronica E.
    Veronica E. Villanueva Seventh Grade Send message »
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    Hometown
    Concord, California

    Favorite Subject
    English

    Hobbies
    Dance and crochet

    Message
    I look forward to forming meaningful and life-long relationships with students and their loved ones.

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    Veronica Villanueva

Eighth Grade

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  • Arcos Hugo
    Hugo Arcos Eighth Grade Math Send message »
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    Hometown
    Los Angeles, California

    Favorite Subject
    History and Math

    Hobbies
    Karaoke, spending time with family, and exploring

    Message
    Your children are entering a space in which they will be challenged and exposed to a subject that many of them feel doubtful and incapable of ever learning. Yet, math is a process and I am here to support each student through every mistake, roadblock, and triumph. In return, each student will gain confidence in math and use it as a guiding point to explore the world around them.

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    Hugo Arcos
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  • Phillips Chanel
    Chanel Phillips Eighth Grade ELA Send message »
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    Hometown
    Milwaukee, WI

    Hobbies
    Anything ELA. I enjoy calligraphy.

    Favorite Subject
    ELA

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    I am excited to work at Tres Rios to build relationships and leaders for our future. I enjoy teaching ELA and working with middle school students. It is my passion.

     

    Chanel Phillips
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  • Rosales Nyomi
    Nyomi Rosales Eighth Grade Social Studies Send message »
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    Hometown
    Avondale, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Listening to music and watching films and television.

    Message
    I'm excited to teach, work, and encourage students from my community.

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    Nyomi Rosales
Exceptional Learning Teachers
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  • Garza Andrew
    Andrew Garza Resource Send message »
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    Hometown
    Omaha, NE

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Church, coaching, football, music, and family.

    Message
    Time to get after it!

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    Andrew Garza
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  • Oliva Leticia
    Leticia Oliva SPED Send message »
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    Hometown
    McAllen, TX

    Favorite Subject
    Science, Math

    Hobbies
    Baking, Zumba, and working out.

    Message
    "The three C's of life: choices, chances, and changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change."

    Leticia Oliva
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  • Short Marissa
    Marissa Short SPED Send message »
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    Hometown
    Chicago, IL

    Favorite Subject
    Reading and History

    Hobbies
    Reading, painting, and spending time with my family

    Message
    Every child has a success, a light bulb moment, and wants to be heard. In my class, I am here to help them achieve all three.

    Marissa Short
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  • Vasquez Irene
    Irene Vasquez SPED Send message »
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    Hometown
    Avondale, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    I enjoy hiking with my family and doing yoga with my friends.

    Message
    I'm excited to be at Tres Rios because I love the community we service.

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    Irene Vasquez

Special Areas

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  • Benson Ingrid
    Ingrid Benson Service Learning Send message »
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    Hometown
    Daytona Beach, FL

    Hobbies
    Yoga, biking, movies, and outdoors.

    Favorite Subject
    Tech

    Message
    I am excited to be at Tres Rios because I love the students. I became an educator because I wanted to leave a legacy here long after I am gone. I love teaching service learning because acts of service can make a positive impact in our community and around the world!

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    Ingrid Benson
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  • Brosseit Adam
    Adam Brosseit PE Send message »
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    Hometown
    Crystal Lake, IL

    Favorite Subject
    Physical Education

    Hobbies
    I like to try new things, hiking, and playing sports.

    Message
    Greetings, my name is Mr. Brosseit. I am looking forward to a fun and challenging year!

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    Adam Brosseit
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  • Farrell-Pomero Ashley
    Ashley Farrell-Pomero Teacher on Assignment
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    Hometown
    Port Byron, IL

    Hobbies
    I love spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy running, reading, dancing, singing, and playing games.

    Favorite Subject
    All subjects! Choir was my favorite growing up.

    Message
    I love being an educator and supporting people as they work towards their goals! As a new teacher mentor, I am so grateful to work with teachers and students every day. My mission is to be a light for teachers as they navigate the important task of facilitating student learning.

    Ashley Farrel
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  • Gonzalez Maria
    Maria Gonzalez Art Send message »
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    Hometown
    Goodyear, AZ

    Hobbies
    My hobbies are running, movies, and traveling.

    Favorite Subject
    My favorite subject is art.

    Message
    I am so excited to be here at Tres Rios because I continue to make fun memories here, and I learn something new every day about being the best educator I can be. I decided to become an educator for art because I have always had a passion for the art world, and I love that I get to teach the kids how important it is to have it in our world!

    Maria Gonzalez
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  • Henry Darryl
    Darryl Henry Music Send message »
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    Hometown
    Chicago, IL

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Hobbies
    Music, writing, singing, and art

    Message
    All students can be successful.

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    Darryl Henry
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  • Lopez Yadira
    Yadira Lopez Long-term Sub Send message »
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    Hometown
    Long Beach, CA

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Hobbies
    Sports mom, shopping, crafting

    Message
    Glad to be back and see our students succeed.

    Yadira Lopez
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  • Rodriguez Carrie
    Carrie Rodriguez Student Achievement Coach Send message »
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    Hometown
    Glendale, AZ

    Hobbies
    Playing board games or card games, reading, shopping

    Favorite Subject
    Math

    Message
    I love working with teachers and staff to support awesome learning in classrooms! I am so excited to be at Tres Rios with our amazing students! Let's go PUMAS!

    Carrie Rodriguez
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  • Ruiz Mancinas Libertad
    Libertad Ruiz Mancinas Substitute
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    Hometown
    Durango, Mexico

    Hobbies
    I love to hike, explore nature, read, eat sushi, and spend time with my little dog Chica.

    Favorite Subject
    ELA

    Message
    I am thrilled to work at Tres Rios. I became a permanent substitute because I always knew I wanted to work with children ever since I was a child. I would see my school counselor and I knew right then and there that I wanted to be like her when I grew up. I enjoy teaching the children and helping them out any way I can. I get to interact with every grade level, which is awesome. I am currently working on my master's in social work so that I can become a school counselor.

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  • Terbrock Emily
    Emily Terbrock Speech
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    Hometown
    Saint Louis, Missouri

    Hobbies
    I like to read and explore new places with my dog.

    Favorite Subject
    Art and ELA

    Message
    I am excited to be the speech pathologist at Tres Rios this year! I enjoy working with students in small groups and seeing their growth throughout the school year. It is important to me that every student is able to communicate to the best of their abilities.

    Emily Terbrock

School Support

Paraprofessionals

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  • Garcia Angelina
    Angelina Garcia Paraprofessional Send message »
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    Hometown
    Phoenix, AZ

    Hobbies
    Singing, shopping, travel, cooking, music, and momming.

    Favorite Subject
    History

    Message
    I love supporting students in their learning.

    Angelina Garcia
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  • Porter Crystal
    Crystal Porter Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Send message »
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    I love working with young kids.

    Crystal Porter
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  • Ramirez Irma
    Irma Ramirez Paraprofessional Send message »
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    Hometown
    Avondale, AZ

    Hobbies
    Baking cakes and crafting

    Favorite Subject
    Reading

    Message
    I am excited to be a part of Tres Rios family because I am committed and dedicated to bettering the education of students in this community. I became an educator because of true genuine passion that I have about education and children. I love working with CC because they are special in their own way.

    Irma Ramirez
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  • Vargas Maria
    Maria Vargas Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Send message »
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    Hometown
    Chihuahua, Mexico

    Where I Started Teaching
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Favorite Subject
    Reading

    Hobbies
    Family, fun, and travel

    Message
    Be your best everyday!

    Maria Vargas

Maintenance

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