Meet Our Faculty and Staff
We are fortunate to have such a high quality of administration, faculty, and support staff members at Country Place Elementary. Our teachers hail from Seattle to Syracuse, Charleston to Chicago, and we’ve even imported from Hawaii. When we mix this new blood with our homegrown talent, we can offer you a rich foundation on which to base your children’s learning experiences.
Administration
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Cagle Dr. MichaelDr. Michael Cagle Principal cagle.mike@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Fort Worth, TXFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Rooting for the University of Arizona, NASCAR, reading, learning and teaching about leadership and the 7 Habits, positive psychology, Dallas Cowboys, basketball, watching the Walking Dead, everything Star Wars, playing games with my boys, and country.
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Allsman DonnaDonna Allsman Assistant Principal Allsman.Donna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
WittmanFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Crafts
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Hubbell AmeliaAmelia Hubbell Dean of Students hubbell.amelia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Navajo, NMFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Hiking, going to the gym, shopping, and traveling.
Office Support
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Amaro BriannaBrianna Amaro Administrative Secretary amaro.brianna@littletonaz.org (623) 478-6102Biography
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Espana RubyRuby Espana Office Support Specialist, Sr. espana.ruby@littletonaz.org 623-478-6103Biography
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Amaro BriannaBrianna Amaro Administrative Secretary amaro.brianna@littletonaz.org (623) 478-6102Biography
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Espana RubyRuby Espana Office Support Specialist, Sr. espana.ruby@littletonaz.org 623-478-6103Biography
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Amaro BriannaBrianna Amaro Administrative Secretary amaro.brianna@littletonaz.org (623) 478-6102Additional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
Music ClassHobbies
DIY projects, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
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Dickey NicoleNicole Dickey Speech Therapist dickey.nicole@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
I enjoy camping, reading, and watching TV/movies.
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Dolejs AimeeAimee Dolejs Psychologist dolejs.aimee@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Surprise, AZWhere I Started Teaching
OhioFavorite Subject
PsychologyHobbies
Spending time with my family, reading, and exercise.
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Espana RubyRuby Espana Office Support Specialist, Sr. espana.ruby@littletonaz.org 623-478-6103Additional information
Hometown
Salinas, CAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Collecting memorabilia
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Naomi Martinez MelindaMelinda Naomi Martinez Nurse martinez.melindanaomi@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Born in Maryvale, Raised in Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Concerts, travel, and hiking.
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Hanns AnastasiaAnastasia Hanns Kindergarten SEI Hanns.Anastasia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cashion, AZWhere I Started Teaching
I began teaching when I worked at the Brighter Angels Learning Center while I was attending college to earn my bachelor's in education. I then got my first job in the Creighton School District teaching first grade at Larry C. Kennedy School. I taught four years in this school and then moved here to Country Place where I plan on staying for a very long time.Favorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Softball and hiking
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Howe ShaneShane Howe Kindergarten Howe.Shane@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
ChokioFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Camping, fitness, playing sports, and board games.
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Yazzie JayleneJaylene Yazzie Kindergarten yazzie.jaylene@littleaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tuba City, AZFavorite Subject
WritingHobbies
Hiking and taking photos of nature.
First Grade
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Matadamas SandraSandra Matadamas First Grade Matadamas.Sandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Taking naps and yoga
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Meza MariaMaria Meza First Grade ELD Meza.Maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Yuma, AZWhere I Started Teaching
I student taught at Country Place for the 2012–2013 school year, and I have been teaching here since.Favorite Subject
MathHobbies
Photography and baking.
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York JessicaJessica York First Grade York.Jessica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Kingman, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Cake decorating and sports.
Second Grade
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Hernandez AlejandraAlejandra Hernandez Second Grade hernandez.alejandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
I like going hiking and to the movies.
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Leppla ChristineChristine Leppla Second Grade leppla.christine@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Long Island, NYFavorite Subject
Reading LiteratureHobbies
Reading and listening to podcasts.
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Martinez NancyNancy Martinez Second Grade martinez.nancy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Orange County, CAFavorite Subject
Math and ScienceHobbies
Watch shows and DIY projects.University of California, Merced
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Tafolla EdwardEdward Tafolla Second Grade tafolla.edward@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place Leadership AcademyFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Spending time with family, reading books, and traveling.
Third Grade
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De La Cruz JemilleJemille De La Cruz Third Grade delacruz.jemille@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Rio Rico, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Nogales, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ELAHobbies
I like to scrapbook. I like to go to the movies, go dancing, and be with friends and family.
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Hill LynetteLynette Hill Third Grade Hill.Lynette@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Goodyear, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place Elementary in 2010Favorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Reading and wakeboarding.
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Jackson JasmyneJasmyne Jackson Third Grade jackson.jasmyne@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mesa, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Crafts and reading novels.
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Serrano MariaMaria Serrano Third Grade Serrano.Maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Duarte, CAWhere I Started Teaching
I started in the education field in 2000 in the Cartwright District as a kindergarten paraprofessional. In 2005, I moved to the Littleton District at Country Place where I began working as a kindergarten paraprofessional and a SPED paraprofessional. I moved to my own classroom in 2014 to teach third grade at CPLA and counting.Favorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Spending time with family and crafting.
Fourth Grade
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Felix VanessaVanessa Felix Fourth Grade felix.vanessa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Panorama City, CAFavorite Subject
ELA/ReadingHobbies
Reading, watching shows/movies, and spending time with friends and family.
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Garcia AstridAstrid Garcia Fourth Grade Garcia.Astrid@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
El Paso, TXWhere I Started Teaching
TexasFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Reading, watching movies, and puzzles.Message
Great minds don't always think alike.
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Mainord DanielDaniel Mainord Fourth Grade Mainord.Daniel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Riverside, CAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Running, sports, and stock market watching.
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Suarez-Ruiz RocioRocio Suarez-Ruiz Fourth Grade Suarez-Ruiz.Rocio@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Luis, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Gadsden Elementary School District in San Luis, Arizona.Favorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Movies, family time, and camping.
Fifth Grade
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Morin AnitraAnitra Morin Fifth Grade morin.anitra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Joplin, MOWhere I Started Teaching
Estrella Mountain ElementaryFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and running.
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Sobelman StaceyStacey Sobelman Fifth Grade sobelman.stacey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
St. Louis, MOWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place Leadership AcademyFavorite Subject
WritingHobbies
Crafts, reading, and watching sports.
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Williams JennaJenna Williams Fifth Grade williams.jenna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAFavorite Subject
RecessHobbies
Hiking and watercolor
Sixth Grade
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Dhennin JulietteJuliette Dhennin Sixth Grade History garcia.roberta@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Riverside, CAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Reading, knitting, and board games.
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Fitzgerald ShannonShannon Fitzgerald Sixth Grade ELA fitzgerald.shannon@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Swimming, walking, watching movies.Message
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Hello. My name is Shannon Fitzgerald, and I am your child's sixth grade English Language Arts teacher this school year. I am very excited to begin working with your child to help make this a successful year for him or her. This will be an excellent year for your child. I am looking forward to helping your child succeed academically.
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Gerber AlexandraAlexandra Gerber Sixth Grade Math gerber.alexandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
Math and language artsHobbies
I play four different instruments. I love to paint and read books. I absolutely love snowboarding and getting active.
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Mancillas JayleanJaylean Mancillas Sixth Grade Science mancillas.jaylean@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
Crochet
Seventh Grade
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Balvaneda Ponce EsmeraldaEsmeralda Balvaneda Ponce Seventh Grade ELA balvaneda.esmeralda@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Balvaneda Ponce EsmeraldaEsmeralda Balvaneda Ponce Seventh Grade ELA balvaneda.esmeralda@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Balvaneda Ponce EsmeraldaEsmeralda Balvaneda Ponce Seventh Grade ELA balvaneda.esmeralda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAFavorite Subject
English and political scienceHobbies
Photography, traveling, drawing, reading, and cooking.
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Kollie MosesMoses Kollie Seventh Grade Science kollie.moses@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Born in Liberia, Home in GAFavorite Subject
Chemistry and biologyHobbies
Exercise and gospel music
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Lopes LarryLarry Lopes Seventh Grade History lopes.larry@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
New Bedford, MAWhere I Started Teaching
Quentin STEM AcademyFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Working out, community service through my fraternity (Omega Psi Phi), and spending time with my wife and two sons.
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Ramirez AileenAileen Ramirez Seventh Grade Math ramirez.aileen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
East Los Angeles, CAFavorite Subject
Math and literatureHobbies
Reading, crocheting, traveling, and love to continue learning new things.
Eighth Grade
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Ceballos Corral TeresitaTeresita Ceballos Corral Eighth Grade History ceballos.teresita@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Ceballos Corral TeresitaTeresita Ceballos Corral Eighth Grade History ceballos.teresita@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Ceballos Corral TeresitaTeresita Ceballos Corral Eighth Grade History ceballos.teresita@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Bacobampo, Sonora, MexicoFavorite Subject
Reading and artHobbies
Crocheting, reading, cooking, and teaching.
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Hooks StephanieStephanie Hooks Eighth Grade Math hooks.stephanie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Singing, hanging with my son and family, traveling, and sports (volleyball, softball, basketball, and football).
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McCleery RandyRandy McCleery Eighth Grade Science mccleery.randy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mesa, AZFavorite Subject
Science and musicHobbies
Technology, music, and photography
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Tillmon KoriKori Tillmon Eighth Grade ELA tillmon.kori@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Detroit, MIFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Learning piano, baking, taking cruises, and True Crime.
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Cheema RajwantRajwant Cheema 7–8 Resource Exceptional Learning cheema.rajwant@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Eberlein KimberlyKimberly Eberlein CC K–2 Exceptional Learning eberlein.kimberly@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Marquez TeresaTeresa Marquez K–3 Resource Exceptional Learning marquez.teresa@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Reed-Smith IshmiaIshmia Reed-Smith CC 3–4 Exceptional Learning reedsmith.ishmia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Short NathanielNathaniel Short CC 5–6 Exceptional Learning short.nathaniel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cheema RajwantRajwant Cheema 7–8 Resource Exceptional Learning cheema.rajwant@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Eberlein KimberlyKimberly Eberlein CC K–2 Exceptional Learning eberlein.kimberly@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Marquez TeresaTeresa Marquez K–3 Resource Exceptional Learning marquez.teresa@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Reed-Smith IshmiaIshmia Reed-Smith CC 3–4 Exceptional Learning reedsmith.ishmia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Short NathanielNathaniel Short CC 5–6 Exceptional Learning short.nathaniel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cheema RajwantRajwant Cheema 7–8 Resource Exceptional Learning cheema.rajwant@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Punjab, IndiaFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Hiking, painting, cooking, and reading.
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Eberlein KimberlyKimberly Eberlein CC K–2 Exceptional Learning eberlein.kimberly@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Wickenburg, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Reading, hunting, hiking, and spending time with family.
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Marquez TeresaTeresa Marquez K–3 Resource Exceptional Learning marquez.teresa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School - Glendale, ArizonaFavorite Subject
Language ArtsHobbies
Walking, biking, reading, and traveling.
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Reed-Smith IshmiaIshmia Reed-Smith CC 3–4 Exceptional Learning reedsmith.ishmia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAWhere I Started Teaching
Quentin Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
Social studies and readingHobbies
Hiking, reading, movies, and time with family.
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Short NathanielNathaniel Short CC 5–6 Exceptional Learning short.nathaniel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cleveland, OHFavorite Subject
Math, science, and social studies.Hobbies
Collecting sneakers and gardening.
Special Areas
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Lerner (McCullough) RachelRachel Lerner (McCullough) Public Speaking and Communication Teacher lerner.rachel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Weesner-Vasquez ChandlerChandler Weesner-Vasquez Music Weesner-Vasquez.Chandler@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Lerner (McCullough) RachelRachel Lerner (McCullough) Public Speaking and Communication Teacher lerner.rachel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Weesner-Vasquez ChandlerChandler Weesner-Vasquez Music Weesner-Vasquez.Chandler@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Bentley EmilyEmily Bentley Art walters.emily@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
St. Louis, MOFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Swimming, hiking, cooking, drawing, painting, and reading.
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Crowe BraydenBrayden Crowe PE crowe.brayden@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Wichita, KSWhere I Started Teaching
Quentin Elementary SchoolFavorite Subject
PE, psychology, and sociology.Hobbies
Exercising, reading, and hiking.
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Garcia RobertaRoberta Garcia Gifted garcia.roberta@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cashion, AZFavorite Subject
ELAHobbies
Gym, sports, and traveling.
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Larm KathyKathy Larm Student Achievement Coach larm.kathy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Duluth, GAWhere I Started Teaching
I started to teach at Rainbow Valley Elementary School.Favorite Subject
MathHobbies
Reading, hiking, decorating, and spending time with my family.
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Lerner (McCullough) RachelRachel Lerner (McCullough) Public Speaking and Communication Teacher lerner.rachel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Oroville, CAFavorite Subject
English, art, and drama.Hobbies
Cosplay, hiking, camping, and scrapbooking.
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Palacios KristinaKristina Palacios Leadership Palacios.Kristina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chandler, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Hiking, baking, sewing, and reading.
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Weesner-Vasquez ChandlerChandler Weesner-Vasquez Music Weesner-Vasquez.Chandler@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Peoria, AZFavorite Subject
MusicHobbies
Making and listening to music and going on road trips.
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Ybarra NicholeNichole Ybarra Reading Interventionist ybarra.nichole@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Spending time with my family and watching football.
School Support
Paraprofessionals
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Chagolla JeanetteJeanette Chagolla Early Childhood Paraprofessional Chagolla.Jeanette@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Clark AngelicaAngelica Clark Early Childhood Paraprofessional angelica.clark@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Gutierrez MarieMarie Gutierrez Media Center Clerk gutierrez.marie@littletonaz.org 623-478-6109Biography
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Rodriguez MariaMaria Rodriguez Resource Paraprofessional 2–5 rodriguez.maria@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Chagolla JeanetteJeanette Chagolla Early Childhood Paraprofessional Chagolla.Jeanette@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Clark AngelicaAngelica Clark Early Childhood Paraprofessional angelica.clark@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Gutierrez MarieMarie Gutierrez Media Center Clerk gutierrez.marie@littletonaz.org 623-478-6109Biography
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Rodriguez MariaMaria Rodriguez Resource Paraprofessional 2–5 rodriguez.maria@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Castillo MaraMara Castillo CC K–2 Paraprofessional castillo.mara@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Jose, CAWhere I Started Teaching
Santa Clara Country of EducationFavorite Subject
Reading and historyHobbies
Cooking and gardening
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Chagolla JeanetteJeanette Chagolla Early Childhood Paraprofessional Chagolla.Jeanette@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Spending time with my four kids.
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Clark AngelicaAngelica Clark Early Childhood Paraprofessional angelica.clark@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
Art, recess, and historyHobbies
Art, painting, drawing, creating, reading, and spending quality time with my two sons and my dog.
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Delgado YeseniaYesenia Delgado Childhood Paraprofessional delgado.yesenia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Mochis, SinaloaFavorite Subject
MusicHobbies
Hiking
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Gutierrez MarieMarie Gutierrez Media Center Clerk gutierrez.marie@littletonaz.org 623-478-6109Additional information
Hometown
Gilmanton, WIFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Decorating, gardening, and hatching chicks in my incubator.
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Jaramillo AshleyAshley Jaramillo CC 2-5 Paraprofessional jaramillo.ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite Subject
Art & PEHobbies
Sneakers and watch sports
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Jaramillo JessicaJessica Jaramillo Permanent Substitute jaramillo.jessica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ELA and scienceHobbies
Reading, crafting, and spending time with family.
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Lopez EugeniaEugenia Lopez CC 3–4 Paraprofessional lopez.eugenia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
BuckeyeFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Cooking
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Meza AnaliAnali Meza Permanent Substitute meza.anali@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
ELAHobbies
Crafting, DIYs, and traveling.
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Perez IreneIrene Perez CC 6–7 Paraprofessional perez.irene@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Independence, ORFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Traveling, shopping, and cooking.
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Rodriguez MariaMaria Rodriguez Resource Paraprofessional 2–5 rodriguez.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Camping and gamblingDuran & Betha Business Accounting School
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Rubalcaba LindaLinda Rubalcaba CC K–2 Paraprofessional rubalcaba.linda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cashion, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Country Place gave me the opportunity to be a special education paraprofessional for the 2017–2018 school year. This is a new adventure for me, as I had worked in the judicial system and as a criminal courtroom clerk for over 20 years.Favorite Subject
Reading and EnglishHobbies
Cooking, reading, sewing for Stitches of Love, crafts, selling Avon, and spending time with my kids and grandkids.
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Young GinaGina Young CC 2-5 1:1 Paraprofessional young.gina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Flagstaff, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Furniture restoration, reading, and hiking.Message
Kindness is cool!
Cafeteria
Custodians
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Aguilar MercedesMercedes Aguilar Lead Custodian aguilar.mercedes@littletonaz.org 623-478-6112Biography
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Aguilar MercedesMercedes Aguilar Lead Custodian aguilar.mercedes@littletonaz.org 623-478-6112Biography
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Aguilar MercedesMercedes Aguilar Lead Custodian aguilar.mercedes@littletonaz.org 623-478-6112Additional information
Hometown
CaliforniaHobbies
Baking
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Gonzalez BlancaBlanca Gonzalez Night Custodian gonzalez.blanca@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoHobbies
Listen to music and watch movies.
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Hall AnthonyAnthony Hall Day Custodian hall.anthony@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILHobbies
FootballASI (HVAC)
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Higuera AnaAna Higuera Night Custodian higuera.ana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Sonora, MexicoHobbies
Gardening