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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Rendon AmyAmy Rendon Principal Rendon.amy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2004
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: Principal
Hometown: Wellton, AZ
Hobbies: I enjoy being a baseball mom, research, and DIY projects.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Arizona State University
Grand Canyon University
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Nelson EricEric Nelson Assistant Principal Nelson.eric@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2007
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: Assistant Principal
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Sports, hiking, art, and music
Universities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University 
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Rodriguez CarrieCarrie Rodriguez Dean rodriguez.carrie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2010
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Dean
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and my pups, game nights with friends, and reading.
Universities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University - 2010
Grand Canyon University - 2015
Office Staff
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Gutierrez GraceGrace Gutierrez Office Support Specialist, Sr. Gutierrez.Grace@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Quintana AnnitaAnnita Quintana Office Support Specialist, Jr. quintana.annita@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Gutierrez GraceGrace Gutierrez Office Support Specialist, Sr. Gutierrez.Grace@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Quintana AnnitaAnnita Quintana Office Support Specialist, Jr. quintana.annita@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cruz Quiroga PerlaPerla Cruz Quiroga Nurse cruz.perla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cd. JuarezHobbies
Playing basketball, coaching soccer, and playing the pianoFavorite Subject
Science
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Gutierrez GraceGrace Gutierrez Office Support Specialist, Sr. Gutierrez.Grace@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1988
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Office Support, Sr
Home Town: Tolleson, AZ
Hobbies: Spending time with my family at BBQ's, going to my grandchildren's sporting events, hiking, walking, and movies.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Arizona State University
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Quintana AnnitaAnnita Quintana Office Support Specialist, Jr. quintana.annita@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Office Support Jr.
Home Town: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and dogs.
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Vargas LucianaLuciana Vargas Administrative Assistant Vargas.Luciana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2012
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Admin Assistant
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Movies, family time, and cooking.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
Arizona State University
Cerritos College 
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Ramos ElizabethElizabeth Ramos Kindergarten ramos.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2003
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Kindergarten Teacher
Hometown: Renfrew, Ontario Canada
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, going to baseball games, and being with my children
Universities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University
Phoenix College 
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Wawrzyk PatriciaPatricia Wawrzyk Kindergarten wawrzyk.patricia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2002
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Kindergarten
Hometown: Geneva, New York
Hobbies: Hiking, baking, and music
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University 
First Grade
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Garcia Roldah Maria TeresaMaria Teresa Garcia Roldah First Grade DLI garciaroldah.maria@littletonaz.org
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade zasueta.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Garcia Roldah Maria TeresaMaria Teresa Garcia Roldah First Grade DLI garciaroldah.maria@littletonaz.org
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade zasueta.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Alay StephanieStephanie Alay First Grade alay.stephanie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2021
School/Department Assignment: Little Big Minds
Job Assignment: Preschool Teacher
Hometown: Tolleson, AZ
Hobbies: Gym, hiking, roller skating, walking
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grand Canyon University
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade zasueta.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional 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. 
Second Grade
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De La Cruz EmilyEmily De La Cruz Second Grade delacruz.emily@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2011
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Second Grade
Hometown: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Hobbies: Reading
Universities Attended/Graduated
U.A.N.L. - College Degree
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria - Masters Degree
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Lopez ClaudiaClaudia Lopez Second Grade lopez.claudia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2017
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: Second Grade
Hometown: Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, being outdoors with my dogs, baking, and cooking.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grand Canyon University
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Walt-Eastwood GwenGwen Walt-Eastwood Second Grade walt-eastwood.gwen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2003
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: Second Grade
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Hobbies: Traveling, shopping, movies, soccer mom, and reading
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grand Canyon University
Third Grade
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Avelar ErikaErika Avelar Third Grade Avelar.Erika@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2013
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Third Grade
Hometown: Peoria, AZ
Hobbies: Baking, hiking, and taking naps!
Universities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University - Undergraduate 2013
Grand Canyon University - Graduate 2018 
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Corona DianaDiana Corona Third Grade corona.diana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2016
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Third Grade Teacher
Hometown: Costa Mesa, California
Hobbies: Exercising and reading
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
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Sandoval CrystalCrystal Sandoval Third Grade sandoval.crystal@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2015
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: Third Grade
Hometown: Goodyear, Arizona
Hobbies: Traveling
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
Fourth Grade
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Hostetter ShelleyShelley Hostetter Fourth Grade hostetter.shelley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2004
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 4th Grade Teacher
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Hobbies: Collecting coins, cross stitch, and making diaper cakes.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
University of Phoenix - Associate Degree in Elementary Education and Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
GCU - Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and Master's Degree in Special Education
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Perez HeidiHeidi Perez Fourth Grade perez.heidi@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 4th Grade Teacher
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Hobbies: Traveling and spending time with loved ones.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Northern Arizona University - 2023
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Reyes GerardoGerardo Reyes Fourth Grade reyes.gerardo@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Primary Teacher
Job Assignment: 4th Grade Teacher
Hometown: Oaxaca, Mexico
Hobbies: Baseball, reading, watching movies, and anime.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Universidad Regional de Oaxaca - Teaching Languages
Fifth Grade
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Martinez Rommel (Felipe)Rommel (Felipe) Martinez Fifth Grade martinez.rommel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Martinez Rommel (Felipe)Rommel (Felipe) Martinez Fifth Grade martinez.rommel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Guzman GiovannaGiovanna Guzman Fifth Grade guzman.giovanna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2011
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Fifth Grade
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Favorite Subject: History
Hobbies: Reading, going to museums, and the beach
Universities Attended/Graduated
University of Texas at El Paso
Northern Arizona University 
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Lopez YadiraYadira Lopez Fifth Grade lopez.yadira@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2011
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Fifth Grade
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Hobbies: Baseball mom
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grand Canyon University - 2014
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Martinez Rommel (Felipe)Rommel (Felipe) Martinez Fifth Grade martinez.rommel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
BogotaFavorite Subject
English Language and Social SciencesHobbies
I like to work out and walk out in the park.
Sixth Grade
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Chase JenniferJennifer Chase Sixth Grade Science and HSS chase.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2013
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 6th Grade Science and HSS
Hometown: Lawrence, KS
Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, and reading.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
University of Texas at Arlington - BA
Grand Canyon University - MEd 
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Cruz HectorHector Cruz Sixth Grade ELA cruz.hector@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2008
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 6th Grade ELA Teacher
Hometown: Ocotal, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua
Hobbies: Watching baseball games, riding motorcycles in remote areas, and fixing cars in my free time.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): UNAN-León | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua
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Hoppe MelissaMelissa Hoppe Sixth Grade Math TL hoppe.melissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2017
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 6th Grade Math
Hometown: Bellflower. GA and Tolleson, AZ
Hobbies: Volleyball, card games, and time with family.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Arizona State University
Seventh Grade
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Villanueva Veronica (Elly)Veronica (Elly) Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Villanueva Veronica (Elly)Veronica (Elly) Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Falore OladeleOladele Falore Seventh Grade Science and HSS falore.oladele@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching/Working in Education: 2001
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 7th Grade Science and HSS
Hometown: Ilesha
Hobbies: Traveling, road trips, visiting museums, and martial art.
Universities Attended/Graduated (if applicable):
Grand Canyon University 2022
University of South Africa, Gauteng South Africa 2016
Grand Canyon University 2021 
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Simpson ThomasThomas Simpson Seventh Grade Math Simpson.thomas@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2015
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 7th Grade Math
Hometown: Norwood, NC
Hobbies: Church, camping, hiking, kayaking, and basketball.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Lee University
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Villanueva Veronica (Elly)Veronica (Elly) Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 7th Grade ELA
Hometown: Bay Area, CA
Hobbies: Reading, crochet, and hiking.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
BA: UCLA - University of California Los Angeles
MA: ASU - Arizona State University
Eighth Grade
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Acuna DominiqueDominique Acuna Eighth Grade Science and HSS Acuna.dominique@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Acuna DominiqueDominique Acuna Eighth Grade Science and HSS Acuna.dominique@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Acuna DominiqueDominique Acuna Eighth Grade Science and HSS Acuna.dominique@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2009
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: 8th Grade Science/HSS
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Spending time with family and going on vacations.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): UMCC and currently enrolled at NAU!
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Phillips ChanelChanel Phillips Eighth Grade ELA phillips.chanel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1999
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Middle School/Eighth Grade ELA/Science
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hobbies: Dancing, researching, and spending time with loved ones
Universities Attended/Graduated
Springfield College - Undergrad in Human Service/Minor in Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - Teacher Certification/Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction
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Smith CalebCaleb Smith Eighth Grade Math smith.caleb@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy
Job Assignment: 8th Grade Math Teacher
Hometown: Surprise, AZ
Hobbies: Watching movies, watching baseball, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grand Canyon University, Central College
Cross-Categorical
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Short Nathaniel (Nate)Nathaniel (Nate) Short Cross-Categorical 6th–8th short.nathaniel@littletonaz.org
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Short Nathaniel (Nate)Nathaniel (Nate) Short Cross-Categorical 6th–8th short.nathaniel@littletonaz.org
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Oliva LeticiaLeticia Oliva Cross-Categorical 6th–8th oliva.leticia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
McAllen, TXFavorite Subject
Science, MathHobbies
Baking, Zumba, and working out.
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Short MarissaMarissa Short Cross-Categorical 3rd–5th TL short.marissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Service Academy - ESS
Job Assignment: Cross-Cat - 3rd–5th TL
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, and connoisseur of Sci-Fi movies and TV shows.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
Grand Canyon University - 2020
Grand Canyon University - 2018
Chicago State University - 2014 
Special Education
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Hornsby ElizabethElizabeth Hornsby Special Education K–5th hornsby.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgBiography
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OPENOPEN
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Hornsby ElizabethElizabeth Hornsby Special Education K–5th hornsby.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgBiography
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OPENOPEN
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Garza AndrewAndrew Garza Special Education 6th–8th garza.andrew@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2018–2019 School Year
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Special Education 6th–8th
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Hobbies: Family, movies, and coaching
Universities Attended/Graduated
Bellevue University
Rio Salado
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Hornsby ElizabethElizabeth Hornsby Special Education K–5th hornsby.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2020
School/Department Assignment: Resource - Special Education
Job Assignment: Special Education K–5th
Hometown: San Diego, California
Hobbies: Traveling and reading
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Grand Canyon University - 2021 - Bachelors in Business Management
Grand Canyon University - 2023 - Masters in Special Education
Related Arts
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Benson IngridIngrid Benson Service Learning benson.ingrid@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 17
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios Elementary School
Job Assignment: K–8 Service Learning
Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL
Hobbies: Yoga, biking, working out, movies, reading, and anything outdoors!
Universities Attended/Graduated: UCF, Orlando, Florida - Go, Knights!
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Brosseit AdamAdam Brosseit PE brosseit.adam@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Crystal Lake, ILFavorite Subject
Physical EducationHobbies
I like to try new things, hiking, and playing sports.
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Gonzalez MariaMaria Gonzalez Art gonzalez.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2022
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Art Teacher
Hometown: Goodyear, AZ
Hobbies: Enjoying time with my family and hiking.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Currently attending ASU for my bachelor's in art education.
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Henry DarrylDarryl Henry Music henry.darryl@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2007
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: General Music Teacher K–8
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Hobbies: Music, acting, writing, and fishing.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
Union Theological Seminary
Northern Arizona University
Related Services
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Carnicelli KatieKatie Carnicelli Reading interventionist carnicelli.katie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1999
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: K–3 Reading Interventionist
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Playing with my son, hiking, taking my dog for walks, and reality TV
Universities Attended/Graduated: Northern Arizona University
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Meacham JohnJohn Meacham Social Worker meacham.john@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2012
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Social Worker
Hometown: Dayton, OhioHobbies: Golf, thrift shopping, and eating
Universities Attended/Graduated: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Tury MichelleMichelle Tury Psychologist tury.michelle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown:
Phoenix, AZHobbies:
Listen to audio books, watch movies, spend time with family, and traveling.Favorite Subject:
Statistics (Math)
School Support
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EmilioEmilio Night Custodian
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MariaMaria Night Custodian
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MarleneMarlene Cafeteria Manager
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EmilioEmilio Night Custodian
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MariaMaria Night Custodian
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MarleneMarlene Cafeteria Manager
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Collins JudithJudith Collins Library Clerk collins.judith@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Buffalo, New York and Tempe, ArizonaHobbies
Spending any time with family, cruising, and traveling.Favorite Subject
Reading and Art
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Cova EvaEva Cova Lead Custodian cova.eva@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2019
School/Department Assignment: Tres Rios
Job Assignment: Lead Custodian
Home Town: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Dancing, movie series, movies, and listening to music.
Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable): Moises Saenz, Mexico
Paraprofessionals
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OPENOPEN 1–2 CC 1-1 Robinson
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OPENOPEN 3–5 CC 1-1 M. Short
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OPENOPEN 1–2 CC 1-1 Robinson
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OPENOPEN 3–5 CC 1-1 M. Short
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Chavez YadiraYadira Chavez 3–5 CC M. Short chavez.yadira@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoHobbies
Crochet and listening to musicFavorite Subject
Science
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Leija Iracema (Chema)Iracema (Chema) Leija Early Childhood leija.iracema@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown:
Avondale, AZHobbies:
ReadingFavorite Subject:
Reading
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Ramirez IrmaIrma Ramirez 6–8 CC Oliva ramirez.irma@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZHobbies
Baking cakes and craftingFavorite Subject
Reading
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Vargas LizbethLizbeth Vargas K–4 ESS Hornsby vargas.lizbeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix ArizonaHobbies
Music/violin or pianoFavorite Subject
Reading/ELA
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Vargas MariaMaria Vargas 3–5 CC M. Short vargas.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chihuahua, MexicoWhere I Started Teaching
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Family, fun, and travel
