
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 EricEric Nelson Assistant Principal Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Sports, music, and artFavorite Subject
Math and physical educationMessage
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.
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Rendon AmyAmy Rendon Principal Send message »Additional information
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!
Office Support
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Christie NathanNathan Christie OT
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Perla C.C. Perla Nurse
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Christie NathanNathan Christie OT
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Perla C.C. Perla Nurse
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Meacham JohnJohn Meacham Social WorkerAdditional information
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Hobbies: Golf, thrifting, sports
Favorite Subject: History
Message: I enjoy working with kids and helping them navigate life.
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Ramos ElizabethElizabeth Ramos Kindergarten Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Renfrew, Ontario CanadaFavorite Subject
ELAHobbies
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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Wawrzyk PatriciaPatricia Wawrzyk Kindergarten Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Geneva, NYFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Hiking and bakingMessage
Kinder rocks!!!
First Grade
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Guzman GiovannaGiovanna Guzman First Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
El Paso, TexasFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Reading, going to museums, and the beach
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Yuma, AZFavorite 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.
Second Grade
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Hernandez EmilyEmily Hernandez Second Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MexicoFavorite Subject
LanguageHobbies
Reading and swimmingMessage
I am so excited to start this new adventure with you! Please feel free to contact me.
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Walt-Eastwood GwenGwen Walt-Eastwood Second Grade Send message »Additional information
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
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Avelar ErikaErika Avelar Third Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite 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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Carrera CrystalCrystal Carrera Third Grade Send message »Additional information
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!
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Corona DianaDiana Corona Third Grade Send message »Additional information
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
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Perez HeidiHeidi Perez Fourth Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
Science and ReadingMessage
Welcome to fourth grade! I am so excited to make this a great year for my class!
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Reyes GerardoGerardo Reyes Fourth Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Oaxaca, MexicoHobbies
Reading, watching movies, and playing baseball!Favorite Subject
EnglishMessage
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!
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Storaska ShelleyShelley Storaska Fourth Grade Send message »Additional information
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.
Fifth Grade
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Fair SeanSean Fair Fifth Grade Send message »Additional information
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!
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Martinez RommelRommel Martinez Fifth Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
BogotaFavorite Subject
English Language and Social SciencesHobbies
I like to work out and walk out in the park.Message
We work better together, Pumas!
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Thompson JocelynJocelyn Thompson Fifth Grade Send message »Additional information
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
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Acuna DominiqueDominique Acuna Sixth Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Spending time with family.
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Hoppe MelissaMelissa Hoppe Sixth Grade Math/Science Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZHobbies
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.
Seventh Grade
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Chase JenniferJennifer Chase Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Lawrence, KansasFavorite Subject
Art & LiteratureHobbies
Church, family time, hiking, and readingMessage
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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Norman FloydFloyd Norman Seventh Grade Social Studies Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
History & ELAHobbies
Basketball, jogging, riding motorcycles, and golfMessage
I am excited to enlighten your scholars!Education
University of Arizona
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Simpson ThomasThomas Simpson Seventh Grade Math Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Norwood, NCHobbies
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.
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Villanueva Veronica E.Veronica E. Villanueva Seventh Grade Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Concord, CaliforniaFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Dance and crochetMessage
I look forward to forming meaningful and life-long relationships with students and their loved ones.
Eighth Grade
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Arcos HugoHugo Arcos Eighth Grade Math Send message »Additional information
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, 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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Phillips ChanelChanel Phillips Eighth Grade ELA Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Milwaukee, WIHobbies
Anything ELA. I enjoy calligraphy.Favorite Subject
ELAMessage
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.
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Rosales NyomiNyomi Rosales Eighth Grade Social Studies Send message »Additional information
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.
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Schultz JadeJade Schultz Resource
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Schultz JadeJade Schultz Resource
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Garza AndrewAndrew Garza Resource Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Omaha, NEFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Church, coaching, football, music, and family.Message
Time to get after it!
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Oliva LeticiaLeticia Oliva SPED Send message »Additional information
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."
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Short MarissaMarissa Short SPED Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
Reading and HistoryHobbies
Reading, painting, and spending time with my familyMessage
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.
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Vasquez IreneIrene Vasquez SPED Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
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.
Special Areas
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Benson IngridIngrid Benson Service Learning Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Daytona Beach, FLHobbies
Yoga, biking, movies, and outdoors.Favorite Subject
TechMessage
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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Brosseit AdamAdam Brosseit PE Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Crystal Lake, ILFavorite Subject
Physical EducationHobbies
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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Farrell-Pomero AshleyAshley Farrell-Pomero Teacher on AssignmentAdditional information
Hometown
Port Byron, ILHobbies
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.
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Gonzalez MariaMaria Gonzalez Art Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Goodyear, AZHobbies
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!
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Henry DarrylDarryl Henry Music Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Music, writing, singing, and artMessage
All students can be successful.
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Lopez YadiraYadira Lopez Long-term Sub Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Long Beach, CAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Sports mom, shopping, craftingMessage
Glad to be back and see our students succeed.
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Rodriguez CarrieCarrie Rodriguez Student Achievement Coach Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZHobbies
Playing board games or card games, reading, shoppingFavorite Subject
MathMessage
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!
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Ruiz Mancinas LibertadLibertad Ruiz Mancinas SubstituteAdditional information
Hometown
Durango, MexicoHobbies
I love to hike, explore nature, read, eat sushi, and spend time with my little dog Chica.Favorite Subject
ELAMessage
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 EmilyEmily Terbrock SpeechAdditional information
Hometown
Saint Louis, MissouriHobbies
I like to read and explore new places with my dog.Favorite Subject
Art and ELAMessage
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.
School Support
Paraprofessionals
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Brinkerhoff AuroraAurora Brinkerhoff Paraprofessional
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Carlos IrmaIrma Carlos Paraprofessional
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Vargas LizbethLizbeth Vargas Paraprofessional
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Brinkerhoff AuroraAurora Brinkerhoff Paraprofessional
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Carlos IrmaIrma Carlos Paraprofessional
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Vargas LizbethLizbeth Vargas Paraprofessional
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Garcia AngelinaAngelina Garcia Paraprofessional Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Singing, shopping, travel, cooking, music, and momming.Favorite Subject
HistoryMessage
I love supporting students in their learning.
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Porter CrystalCrystal Porter Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Send message »Additional information
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I love working with young kids.
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Ramirez IrmaIrma Ramirez Paraprofessional Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZHobbies
Baking cakes and craftingFavorite Subject
ReadingMessage
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.
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Vargas MariaMaria Vargas Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Chihuahua, MexicoWhere I Started Teaching
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Family, fun, and travelMessage
Be your best everyday!
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