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
Amy
Rendon
Principal
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Meet Amy Rendon
Hometown
Yuma, AZFavorite Subject
Reading, math, and scienceHobbies
I enjoy being a baseball mom.Message
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!
Eric
Nelson
Assistant Principal
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Office Support
Judith
Collins
Librarian
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Grace
Gutierrez
Support Specialist, Sr.
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Thalia
Page
School Health Aide
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Annita
Quintana
Support Specialist, Jr.
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Luciana
Vargas
Administrative Assistant
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Teachers
Kindergarten
Elizabeth
Ramos
Kindergarten
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Meet Elizabeth Ramos
Hometown
Renfrew, Ontario CanadaWhere I Started Teaching
I started teaching in 2003.Favorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Book club and watching my kids in their activitiesMessage
Teaching kindergarten has been my passion for over ten years!
Rosina
Vizcarra
Kindergarten
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Meet Rosina Vizcarra
Hometown
Tolleson, ArizonaFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
CraftsMessage
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this Kindergarten journey. I look forward to a very successful year.
Patricia
Wawrzyk
Kindergarten
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Meet Patricia Wawrzyk
Hometown
New YorkWhere I Started Teaching
PendergastFavorite Subject
Social studiesHobbies
Hiking, shopping, and bakingMessage
I look forward to watching your children grow academically and as an individual.
First Grade
Adeola
Adeniran
First Grade
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Meet Adeola Adeniran
Hometown
Tolleson, ArizonaFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
ReadingMessage
It is going to be a great school year and we will have fun learning.
Brenda
Looper
First Grade
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Meet Brenda Looper
Hometown
Jerseyville, IllinoisFavorite Subject
Reading and historyHobbies
Reading, fishing, and travelingMessage
My love of teaching after 35 years is why I am joining Littleton, bringing joy to learning and reading.
Second Grade
Giovanna
Guzman
Second Grade
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Meet Giovanna Guzman
Hometown
El Paso, TexasFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Reading, going to museums, and the beachMessage
Shelley
Storaska
Second Grade
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Meet Shelley Storaska
Hometown
Allentown, PennsylvaniaFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Collecting CoinsMessage
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.
Gwen
Walt-Eastwood
Second Grade
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Meet Gwen Walt-Eastwood
Hometown
Tampa, FloridaWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
Reading, movies, shopping, traveling, and spending time with familyMessage
"A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere." - Joyce A Meyers
Third Grade
Crystal
Carrera
Third Grade
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Meet Crystal Carrera
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaWhere I Started Teaching
Tres Rios ElementaryFavorite Subject
ELA/ReadingHobbies
I love traveling and exploring.Message
Welcome to third grade! I am looking forward to a great year full of learning and fun!
Diana
Corona
Third Grade
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Meet Diana Corona
Hometown
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaWhere I Started Teaching
Tres RiosFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Working out and spending time with familyMessage
I am excited to be at Tres Rios Service Academy! Go, Pumas! "Kid, you'll move mountains!" Dr. Seuss
Fourth Grade
Erika
Avelar
Fourth Grade
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Meet Erika Avelar
Hometown
Peoria, ArizonaWhere I Started Teaching
Tres RiosFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friendsMessage
This is going to be a great year with my students again! I am so excited to see them and watch them grow as learners everyday!
Sean
Fair
Fourth Grade
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Meet Sean Fair
Hometown
Phoenix, ArizonaWhere I Started Teaching
Tres RiosFavorite Subject
Math, science, P.E.Hobbies
Spending time with my family, coaching, playing sports, and going to the moviesMessage
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!
Fifth Grade
Alicia
Rosado
Fifth Grade
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Meet Alicia Rosado
Hometown
Toa Baja, Puerto RicoFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Dancing, cooking, and reading.Message
I love to learn. Together we will learn and grow as we support each other on our learning journey.
Jocelyn
Thompson
Fifth Grade
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Meet Jocelyn Thompson
Hometown
Maplewood, MinnesotaFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
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.
Sixth Grade
Melissa
Hoppe
Math/Science
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Meet Melissa Hoppe
Hometown
Tolleson, ArizonaWhere I Started Teaching
Tres Rios ElementaryHobbies
Volleyball, hiking, and spending time with familyMessage
I am excited to begin teaching in a district that I grew up in, helping students in my community.
Cynthia
Ruiz
Sixth Grade
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Meet Cynthia Ruiz
Hometown
Gilbert, ArizonaFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Listening to music and walkingMessage
I am excited for our adventures to begin!
Seventh Grade
Moira
McKinnon
Science
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Thomas
Simpson
Math
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Anna
Woolnough
ELA
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Meet Anna Woolnough
Hometown
KirtlandFavorite Subject
Ancient CivilizationsHobbies
I enjoy completing puzzles and watching documentariesMessage
Hi! My name is Anna Woolnough and I'll be the new seventh-grade teacher. This is my first year teaching so I'll be learning right alongside you. I like making lessons as creative and engaging as possible so students have a reason to enjoy coming to class. I can't wait for the school year to start and meet all of you!
Eighth Grade
Hugo
Arcos
Math
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Meet Hugo Arcos
Hometown
Los Angeles, CaliforniaFavorite Subject
History and MathHobbies
Karaoke, spending time with family, and exploringMessage
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, roadbock, and triumph. In return, each student will gain confidence in math and use it as a guiding point to explore the world around them.
McKenzie
Coleman
English
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Meet McKenzie Coleman
Hometown
RittmanFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Basketball, reading, and watching moviesMessage
Hi, my name is Miss Coleman and I am the new eighth-grade English teacher. I just graduated from Bowling Green State University and am looking forward to moving to Arizona! I am originally from a small farm town in northeast Ohio, so I am very excited for the hot Arizona weather. I cannot wait for this school year. I know we are going to have a blast.
Nyomi
Rosales
Social Studies
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Meet Nyomi Rosales
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Listening to music and watching films and television.Message
I'm excited to teach, work, and encourage students from my community.Exceptional Learning Teachers
Andrew
Garza
Resource
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Meet Andrew Garza
Hometown
Omaha, NEFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Church, coaching, football, music, and family.Message
Time to get after it!
Leticia
Oliva
SPED
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Meet Leticia Oliva
Hometown
McAllen, TXFavorite Subject
Science, MathHobbies
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."
Marissa
Short
SPED
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Meet Marissa Short
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
Reading and HistoryHobbies
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.
Irene
Vasquez
Resource
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Meet Irene Vasquez
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaWhere I Started Teaching
Avondale School DistrictFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I enjoy hiking with my family and doing yoga with my friends.Message
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Winnie the Pooh
Student Achievement Coach
Reading Interventionist
Markeita
Momon
Reading Intervention K–3
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Meet Markeita Momon
Hometown
Compton, CaliforniaWhere I Started Teaching
Phoenix ElementaryFavorite Subject
Reading and historyHobbies
Traveling, going on cruises, family, and friendsMessage
"The more that you read the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr Seuss
Special Areas
Ingrid
Benson
Service Learning
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Meet Ingrid Benson
Hometown
Irvington, New JerseyHobbies
Yoga, biking, and church activities.Message
My mission as a computer teacher is to inspire my students through technology to become active lifelong learners and good citizens. I will create a positive, supportive, and encouraging computer lab environment that nurtures the student and the student's learning experience. Through the use of technology and technology-based projects, I will challenge and empower each student to strive to reach his full potential in our evolving global society.
Adam
Brosseit
PE
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Gloria
Chadwick
Band
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Roberta
Garcia
Gifted Teacher
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Judith
M. Smith
Art
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Meet Judith M. Smith
Hometown
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
TriathlonsMessage
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" - Dr. Seuss
School Support
Paraprofessionals
Yadira
Chavez
Paraprofessional
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Darryl
Henry
Paraprofessional
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Iracema
Leija
Paraprofessional
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Isabella
Knittel
Paraprofessional - Speech
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Denise
Martinez
Paraprofessional
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Crystal
Porter
Paraprofessional - Early Childhood
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Irma
Ramirez
Paraprofessional
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Delia
Tarango
Paraprofessional
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Maria
Vargas
Paraprofessional - Early Childhood
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