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
2004School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Service AcademyJob Assignment
PrincipalHometown
Wellton, AZHobbies
I enjoy being a baseball mom, research, and DIY projects.
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Nelson EricEric Nelson Assistant Principal Nelson.eric@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2007School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Service AcademyJob Assignment
Assistant PrincipalHometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Sports, hiking, art, and musicUniversities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
Office Support
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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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Gutierrez GraceGrace Gutierrez Office Support Specialist, Sr. Gutierrez.Grace@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
1988School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Office Support, SrHome Town
Tolleson, AZHobbies
Spending time with my family at BBQ's, going to my grandchildren's sporting events, hiking, walking, and movies.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
ASU
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Quintana AnnitaAnnita Quintana Office Support Specialist, Jr. quintana.annita@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2014School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Office Support Jr.Home Town
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Spending time with my family and dogs.
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Vargas LucianaLuciana Vargas Administrative Secretary Vargas.Luciana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2012School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Admin AssistantHome Town
Los Angeles, CAHobbies
Movies, family time, and cookingUniversities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
ASU
Cerritos College
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Ramos ElizabethElizabeth Ramos Kindergarten ramos.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2003School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Kindergarten TeacherHometown
Renfrew, Ontario CanadaHobbies
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
2002School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
KindergartenHometown
Geneva, New YorkHobbies
Hiking, baking, and musicUniversities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
First Grade
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade zasueta.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Zasueta Robles JenniferJennifer Zasueta Robles First Grade zasueta.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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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
2011School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Second GradeHometown
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MexicoHobbies
ReadingUniversities 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
2017School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Service AcademyJob Assignment
Second GradeHometown
Mocorito, Sinaloa, MexicoHobbies
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
2003School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Service AcademyJob Assignment
Second GradeHometown
Tampa, FloridaHobbies
Traveling, shopping, movies, soccer mom, and readingUniversities 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
2013School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Third GradeHometown
Peoria, AZHobbies
Baking, hiking, and taking naps!Universities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University - Undergraduate 2013
Grand Canyon University - Graduate 2018
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Carrera CrystalCrystal Carrera Third Grade carrera.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
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Corona DianaDiana Corona Third Grade corona.diana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2016School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Third Grade TeacherHometown
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaHobbies
Exercising and readingUniversities Attended/Graduated
Arizona State University
Fourth Grade
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Perez HeidiHeidi Perez Fourth Grade perez.heidi@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2023School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
4th Grade TeacherHometown
Long Beach, CAHobbies
Traveling and spending time with loved ones.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Reyes GerardoGerardo Reyes Fourth Grade reyes.gerardo@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2014School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
4th Grade TeacherHometown
Oaxaca, MexicoHobbies
Baseball, reading, watching movies, and anime.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Storaska ShelleyShelley Storaska Fourth Grade storaska.shelley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2004School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
4th Grade TeacherHometown
Allentown, PAHobbies
Collecting coins, cross stitch, and making diaper cakes.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
Fifth Grade
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Fair SeanSean Fair Fifth Grade Fair.Sean@littletonaz.orgAdditional 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 movies
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Guzman GiovannaGiovanna Guzman First Grade guzman.giovanna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2011School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Fifth GradeHometown
El Paso, TexasFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Reading, going to museums, and the beachUniversities Attended/Graduated
University of Texas at El Paso
Northern Arizona University
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Martinez RommelRommel 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.
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Thompson JocelynJocelyn Thompson Fifth Grade thompson.jocelyn@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Maplewood, MinnesotaFavorite Subject
GeneticsHobbies
Singing, writing, reading, playing computer games, and dancing.University of Arizona
Sixth Grade
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Acuna DominiqueDominique Acuna Sixth Grade Acuna.dominique@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2009School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
6th Grade Science/HSSHometown
San Diego, CAHobbies
Spending time with family and going on vacations.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Cruz HectorHector Cruz Sixth Grade cruz.hector@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2008School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
6th Grade ELA TeacherHometown
Ocotal, Nueva Segovia, NicaraguaHobbies
Watching baseball games, riding motorcycles in remote areas, and fixing cars in my free time.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Hoppe MelissaMelissa Hoppe Sixth Grade Math/Science hoppe.melissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2017School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
6th Grade MathHometown
Bellflower. GA and Tolleson, AZHobbies
Volleyball, card games, and time with family.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
Seventh Grade
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Chase JenniferJennifer Chase Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies chase.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Villanueva Veronica E.Veronica E. Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Chase JenniferJennifer Chase Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies chase.jennifer@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Villanueva Veronica E.Veronica E. Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Chase JenniferJennifer Chase Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies chase.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2013School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
7th Grade ScienceHometown
Lawrence, KSHobbies
Hiking, gardening, and reading.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Falore OladeleOladele Falore Seventh Grade falore.oladele@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching/Working in Education
2001School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
7th Grade TeacherHometown
IleshaHobbies
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
2015School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
7th Grade MathHometown
Norwood, NCHobbies
Church, camping, hiking, kayaking, and basketball.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Villanueva Veronica E.Veronica E. Villanueva Seventh Grade ELA villanueva.veronica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2023School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
7th Grade ELAHometown
Bay Area, CAHobbies
Reading, crochet, and hiking.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
Eighth Grade
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Arcos HugoHugo Arcos Eighth Grade Math arcos.hugo@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CaliforniaFavorite Subject
History and MathHobbies
Karaoke, spending time with family, and exploring
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Phillips ChanelChanel Phillips Eighth Grade ELA phillips.chanel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
1999School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Middle School/Eighth Grade ELA/ScienceHometown
Milwaukee, WisconsinHobbies
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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Rosales NyomiNyomi Rosales Eighth Grade Social Studies rosales.nyomi@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Listening to music and watching films and television.
Special Areas
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Benson IngridIngrid Benson Service Learning benson.ingrid@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
17School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Elementary SchoolJob Assignment
K–8 Service LearningHometown
Daytona Beach, FLHobbies
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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Farrell AshleyAshley Farrell Teacher on Assignment farrell.ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional 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.
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Gonzalez MariaMaria Gonzalez Art gonzalez.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2022School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Art TeacherHometown
Goodyear, AZHobbies
Enjoying time with my family and hiking.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
Currently attending ASU
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Henry DarrylDarryl Henry Music henry.darryl@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2007School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
General Music Teacher K–8Hometown
Chicago, ILHobbies
Music, acting, writing, and fishing.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
Related Services
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Carnicelli KatieKatie Carnicelli Reading interventionist carnicelli.katie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
1999School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
K–3 Reading InterventionistHometown:
Phoenix, AZHobbies:
Playing with my son, hiking, taking my dog for walks, and reality TVUniversities Attended/Graduated
Northern Arizona University
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Christie NathanNathan Christie OT christie.nathan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Allentown, PennsylvaniaHobbies
Hiking, paddle boarding, pickleball, disc golfing, golfing, weightlifting, and singingFavorite Subject
Science/Anatomy and Physiology
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Garza AndrewAndrew Garza Resource garza.andrew@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2018–2019 School YearSchool/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Middle School Resource TeacherHometown
Omaha, NEHobbies
Family, movies, and coachingUniversities Attended/Graduated
Bellevue University
Rio Salado
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Hornsby ElizabethElizabeth Hornsby K–5 Resource hornsby.elizabeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2020School/Department Assignment
Resource - Special EducationJob Assignment
Resource K–5Hometown
San Diego, CaliforniaHobbies
Traveling and readingUniversities Attended/Graduated
Grand Canyon University - 2021 - Bachelors in Business Management
Grand Canyon University - 2023 - Masters in Special Education
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Oliva LeticiaLeticia Oliva SPED oliva.leticia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
McAllen, TXFavorite Subject
Science, MathHobbies
Baking, Zumba, and working out.
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Short MarissaMarissa Short SPED short.marissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2014School/Department Assignment
Tres Rios Service Academy - ESSJob Assignment
Cross-Cat - K,1, and 4–6Hometown
Chicago, ILHobbies
Reading, listening to music, and connoisseur of Sci-Fi movies and TV shows.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable)
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Terbrock EmilyEmily Terbrock Speech terbrock.emily@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Saint Louis, MissouriHobbies
I like to read and explore new places with my dog.Favorite Subject
Art and ELA
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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)
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Vasquez IreneIrene Vasquez SPED Vasquez.Irene@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, ArizonaFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I enjoy hiking with my family and doing yoga with my friends.
School Support
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Lopez YadiraYadira Lopez Long-term Sub lopez.yadira@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2011School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Permanent SubstituteHometown
Long Beach, CAHobbies
Baseball momUniversities Attended/Graduated
Grand Canyon University - 2014
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Ruiz Mancinas LibertadLibertad Ruiz Mancinas Substitute ruiz.libertad@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Durango, MexicoHobbies
I love to hike, explore nature, read, eat sushi, and spend time with my little dog Chica.Favorite Subject
ELA
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Rodriguez CarrieCarrie Rodriguez Student Achievement Coach rodriguez.carrie@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Rodriguez CarrieCarrie Rodriguez Student Achievement Coach rodriguez.carrie@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Chavez YadiraYadira Chavez Paraprofessional chavez.yadira@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoHobbies
Crochet and listening to musicFavorite Subject
Science
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Collins JudithJudith Collins Media Center 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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Cruz Quiroga PerlaPerla Cruz Quiroga Health Aide cruz.perla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cd. JuarezHobbies
Playing basketball, coaching soccer, and playing the pianoFavorite Subject
Science
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Garcia AngelinaAngelina Garcia Paraprofessional garcia.angelina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Singing, shopping, travel, cooking, music, and momming.Favorite Subject
History
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Leija IracemaIracema Leija Paraprofessional leija.iracema@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown:
Avondale, AZHobbies:
ReadingFavorite Subject:
Reading
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Meacham JohnJohn Meacham Social Worker meacham.john@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2012School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Social Worker
Hometown: Dayton, OhioHobbies: Golf, thrift shopping, and eating
Universities Attended/Graduated
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ramirez IrmaIrma Ramirez Paraprofessional ramirez.irma@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZHobbies
Baking cakes and craftingFavorite Subject
Reading
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Rodriguez CarrieCarrie Rodriguez Student Achievement Coach rodriguez.carrie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2010School/Department Assignment
Tres RiosJob Assignment
Student Achievement CoachHometown
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHobbies
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
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Vargas LizbethLizbeth Vargas Paraprofessional vargas.lizbeth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix ArizonaHobbies
Music/violin or pianoFavorite Subject
Reading/ELA
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Vargas MariaMaria Vargas Paraprofessional - Early Childhood vargas.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chihuahua, MexicoWhere I Started Teaching
Phoenix, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Family, fun, and travel
Custodians
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Cova EvaEva Cova Maintenance Lead cova.eva@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education:
2019School/Department Assignment:
Tres RiosJob Assignment:
Lead CustodianHome Town:
Phoenix, AZHobbies:
Dancing, movie series, movies, and listen to music.Universities Attended/Graduated (If Applicable):
Moises Saenz, Mexico