
Teachers and Staff
Estrella Vista is equipped with some of the finest educators Arizona has to offer. Each teacher is certified to teach in Arizona and comes to the classroom with innovative and effective teaching methods that help your child understand the curriculum thoroughly.
Administration
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Armstrong SamanthaSamantha Armstrong Principal armstrong.samantha@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Inglewood, CAFavorite Subject
Yearbook and literatureHobbies
Reading and doing puzzlesMessage
I am thrilled to work with such a wonderful group of staff and students as we continue to work to elevate our school!
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Bryant AntonioAntonio Bryant Assistant Principal bryant.antonio@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Compton, CAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Dancing, traveling, and doing home projects.Message
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." President John Quincy Adams
Office Support
Related Services
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Jimenez BrittanyBrittany Jimenez Student Achievement Coach Jimenez.brittany@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Jimenez BrittanyBrittany Jimenez Student Achievement Coach Jimenez.brittany@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Alvarado BeliaBelia Alvarado School Social Worker Alvarado.Belia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Alamogordo, NMFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I like spending time with my family, hanging out with friends, taking walks, light hiking, and fun things.Message
Hi everyone. I go by Bel. I am excited to meet everyone, and I am looking forward to getting to know each of you more.
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Jimenez BrittanyBrittany Jimenez Student Achievement Coach Jimenez.brittany@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Photography, craftingMessage
Have faith and hope! Follow your dreams!
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Valasin KatyKaty Valasin Reading Interventionist Valasin.Katy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Muskegon, MIFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
I like to go camping with my daughter, husband, and golden retriever, Wally. I also enjoy reading books, watching movies, and swimming.Message
I have such a passion for teaching children how to read! I am so excited to meet students where they are at and then help them become amazing readers. This year is going to be so exciting!
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Kimme SuyenSuyen Kimme Kindergarten kimme.suyen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Nandaime, NicaraguaFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Watching movies, camping, and playing or watching sports.Message
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” - Edith Wharton
Thank you for all you do for me and our school!
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McGee MoniqueMonique McGee Kindergarten mcgee.monique@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
I enjoy spending time with my family and journaling.Message
As a person who comes from a family of educators, I am excited to meet each individual and make the same positive impact that educators have made in my life. In my class, you are not just a student. You become a part of me in a big way!
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Sauer MargaretMargaret Sauer Kindergarten Sauer.Margaret@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
St. Louis, MOFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Crafts, sportsMessage
I am so excited for this year!
First Grade
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Gallegos SandraSandra Gallegos First Grade Gallegos.Sandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Cooking and runningMessage
I am very excited to be your child's teacher. We will have fun and learn at the same time.
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Koranteng JenniferJennifer Koranteng First Grade Koranteng.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
AsakaakaFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I love sports and singing.Message
Hello, I'm Ms. K, and I am very excited to be your teacher this year. I look forward to having fun and engaging activities while we learn. I can't wait to see what this year has in store for us.
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Lopez JennyJenny Lopez First Grade lopez.jenny@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Singing, watching movies, and playing board games.Message
Hello, my name is Mrs. Lopez, and I am so excited to be a part of Estrella Vista Elementary. I look forward to an exciting new school year filled with fun activities throughout the year. See you soon!
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Perez LauraLaura Perez First Grade perez.laura@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Compton, CAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I love music, reading, baseball, and being outdoors.Message
My goal is to enable and support each child to reach their fullest potential so they may thrive inside and outside of the classroom.
Second Grade
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Ceballos Zuniga ItzelItzel Ceballos Zuniga Second Grade CeballosZuniga.Itzel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Ceballos Zuniga ItzelItzel Ceballos Zuniga Second Grade CeballosZuniga.Itzel@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Adewumi RahimatRahimat Adewumi Second Grade Adewumi.Rahimat@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Ogbomosho, NigeriaFavorite Subject
English LanguageHobbies
Cooking, shopping, listening to music, and spending time with family and children.Message
Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family, and together we can achieve success.
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Ceballos Zuniga ItzelItzel Ceballos Zuniga Second Grade CeballosZuniga.Itzel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mexico City, MexicoFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
I enjoy baking, crafting, and taking walks.Message
Families and students, welcome to our class! I am beyond excited to share this school year with you. I cannot wait to work alongside you as your children learn and grow. Second grade, here we come!
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Chapman AshleyAshley Chapman Second Grade Chapman.Ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies.
Bowling, reading, swimming, and TV junkie.Message
I am looking forward to an exciting new year at EVES!
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Farrell NancyNancy Farrell Second Grade Farrell.Nancy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Goodyear, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, and baking. I am an animal lover and love spending time taking care of my pets.Message
Welcome to second grade! My name is Mrs. Farrell, and I am so excited that you are part of my class. We are going to have so much fun learning this year. Parents and students, please always remember that you are important to me and never forget how much you are loved!
Third Grade
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Cappello DaisyDaisy Cappello Third Grade Sandoval.Daisy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Costa Mesa, CAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
HikingMessage
Let's have a great year!
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Schmidt AshleighAshleigh Schmidt Third Grade Schmidt.ashleigh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
I enjoy working out, hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.Message
I look forward to meeting all of you and having a great school year.
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Titus HaileyHailey Titus Third Grade titus.hailey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAFavorite Subject
Language Arts and scienceHobbies
Gardening, traveling, crocheting, and being outdoors.Message
Welcome to third grade! I look forward to meeting you all.
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Waga Karesh MarieKaresh Marie Waga Third Grade waga.karesh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tagum City, PhillipinesFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Singing and dancingMessage
It is my pleasure to be your teacher/child's teacher.
Fourth Grade
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Ellison Smith MurdellMurdell Ellison Smith Fourth Grade smith.murdell@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
JamaicaFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Hide, read, and travel.Message
I am excited to join the Estrella Vista community. Looking forward to a great school year, working with you and your child.
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Gonzalez AnaAna Gonzalez Fourth Grade gonzalez.ana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Reading, art, music, and baking.Message
I believe in what Nelson Mandela said was right. Education is the most powerful weapon you can utilize to transform the world. We learn something new every day, and we should take advantage of the knowledge we gain.
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Murphy ChristopherChristopher Murphy Fourth GradeAdditional information
Hometown
Corpus Christi, TXFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Hiking, cooking, spending time with my girls, and watching MCU movies and shows.Message
I am excited to be your child's fourth-grade teacher, dedicated to their educational and social growth. In our nurturing and inclusive classroom, I foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Together we will embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and learning. I believe in the importance of both academic and social development. By collaborating with parents and guardians, we will cultivate essential life skills such as teamwork, empathy, and effective communication. Through celebrating diversity and fostering a strong sense of community, every student will feel valued and heard. I am honored to be part of your child's educational journey, entrusted with their well-being. Together, we will make a lasting impact, shaping them into confident, compassionate, and successful individuals. Let's create an enriching and empowering experience in the fourth grade.
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Prusa PhilipPhilip Prusa Fourth Grade Prusa.Philip@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cleveland, OHFavorite Subject
Social Studies, readingHobbies
Reading, cooking, and sports.Message
I'm very excited to be joining the Littleton School District family! Looking forward to an amazing 2021–2022 school year.
Fifth Grade
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Aguayo YolandaYolanda Aguayo Fifth Grade SCI aguayo.yolanda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Traveling
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Davis LyndaLynda Davis Fifth Grade ELA Davis.Lynda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Writing, needle point sewing, painting, and cooking/baking.Message
I want to welcome all of my students and parents/families, and I am so glad you are here, and this is going to be a great year for us all. I welcome the parents to visit my classroom and share their insight into our achievements and the assurance of good study faculties, and the great benefits that are offered to the students/parents.
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Gonzalez-Galvez KathyKathy Gonzalez-Galvez Fifth Grade Math Galvez.Kathy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoFavorite Subject
BiologyHobbies
I enjoy doing home improvement projects, crafting, swimming, and hiking.Message
My goal is to establish a partnership with parents and guardians to help our students thrive in their education.
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Newman DanielleDanielle Newman Fifth Grade HSS Newman.Danielle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Thousand Oaks, CAFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
SwimmingMessage
I love science.
Sixth Grade
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Bowden LoriLori Bowden Sixth Grade HSS Bowden.Lori@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
El Paso, TXFavorite Subject
Language arts, science, and art.Hobbies
I love to play golf, paint, be creative, and try new things.Message
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. ~Albert Einstein
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Landis CindyCindy Landis Sixth Grade ELA landis.cynthia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Reading, PAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Rollerskating, camping, and swimming.Message
I'm very excited to part of the Littleton Community, and I'm looking forward to an EPIC year.
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Parker TorreyTorrey Parker Sixth Grade Math parker.torrey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mission Viejo, CAFavorite Subject
Language ArtsHobbies
Reading, martial artsMessage
I am so excited to be here with you at EV! We are going to have an amazing year learning together!
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Wilson TereseTerese Wilson Sixth Grade SCI wilson.terese@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
BelizeFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Swimming, gardening, and traveling.Message
My name is Mrs. Wilson, and I am proud to be a 6th grade science teacher! I am a certified teacher and hold an associate in early childhood education, bachelor's degree in education from the Ottawa University, and my masters in curriculum planning with an emphasis on reading from Grand Canyon University. I have been teaching for over 20 years.I have a true passion for working with students! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, language, social, and emotional—is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.
Personally, I am newly widowed and have raised three fantastic children and now raising my grandnephew. I enjoy reading, cooking, music, relaxing at the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and language development!
Seventh Grade
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Miller MadisenMadisen Miller Seventh Grade ELA Miller.Madisen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chandler, AZFavorite Subject
ELA, history, and band.Hobbies
Rugby, reading, and visiting coffee shops.Message
The best things in life come to you through discomfort. Learning, growth, and achieving your dreams will not always be comfortable. Seek discomfort.
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Muluh MbuhMbuh Muluh Seventh Grade Math muluh.mbuh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Bamenda, CameroonFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
Reading, researching, traveling, and exercising.Message
My name is Mr. Winston, and I am so excited to be one of the teachers this year! We are going to do so many fun things, and we are going to learn a lot. I am looking forward to meeting you or connecting with you and learning about all of your favorite things.
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Ragland KennethKenneth Ragland Seventh Grade Science ragland.kenneth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Memphis, TNFavorite Subject
Math and xcienceHobbies
MusicMessage
It is part of my overall goal, with the help of the student's parents and all the educators at Estrella Vista STEM Academy, to help our children to begin to realize their potential and value to our world!
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Schulte ScottScott Schulte Seventh Grade HSS Schulte.Scott@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Arizona sports teams, music, movies, reading, and traveling.Message
The worst question is the one not asked. We're going to have a fantastic year here at Estrella Vista.
Eighth Grade
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Batchelder StephenStephen Batchelder Eighth Grade Science Batchelder.Stephen@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Batchelder StephenStephen Batchelder Eighth Grade Science Batchelder.Stephen@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Batchelder StephenStephen Batchelder Eighth Grade Science Batchelder.Stephen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Orland, CAFavorite Subject
English and biologyHobbies
Writing, hiking, travel, and swimming.Message
I am thrilled to be a partner in learning and growing at Estrella Vista Elementary.
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Kelley JeanetteJeanette Kelley Eighth Grade ELA kelley.jeanette@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
Wood workingHobbies
Hiking, reading, and hanging out with my kids.Message
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of education." Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Munson ZaquerieZaquerie Munson Eighth Grade HSS munson.zaquerie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Spokane, WAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Golf, reading, fishing, and gardening.Message
Learning the past gives us all the opportunity to build a brighter future.
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Nowell DarrieDarrie Nowell Eighth Grade Math nowell.darrie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Ahoskie, NCFavorite Subject
SpanishHobbies
Chess, swimming, martial arts, studying Spanish, and teaching about leadership.Message
A leader knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way!
Exceptional Learning Teachers
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Disbrow BarbaraBarbara Disbrow Resource 7–8 disbrow.barbara@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Manchester, SDFavorite Subject
ELA (Reading, Writing, and Spelling)Hobbies
Reading and campingMessage
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
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Horton DianeDiane Horton Resource horton.diane@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Alachua, FLFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
CookingMessage
“If you believe, unbelievable things can sometimes be possible.” Tim Tebow
Special Areas
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Brophy AntonyAntony Brophy P.E. Brophy.Antony@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Brownsville, TXFavorite Subject
Science, P.E.Hobbies
Running, reading, and general tomfoolery.Message
Let's get out and play!
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Jocic VedranVedran Jocic Technology Jocic.vedran@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
World HistoryHobbies
Reading, cooking, working out, meditation, and pickleball.Message
Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you well.My name is Mr. Vedran Jocic, and I am the new technology teacher at Estrella Vista Elementary School, and I am delighted to be your student's teacher for this school year.
I just wanted to take some time to introduce myself. I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of arts in secondary education with an emphasis on history. I have been working in public education for over a year now, and this is my first year working at Estrella Vista Elementary School at the Littleton Elementary School District, and I could not be prouder and more enthusiastic about working in such a wonderful educational institution.
My philosophy of education is that everyone deserves the right to learn and a right to an education no matter their differences or backgrounds. I firmly believe that every person can achieve any goal that their heart desires, and I will strive to do the very best that I can to help your child reach their full potential and talent.
If you ever need to contact me, you can reach me on my phone number, which is 623-478-6200, or by email. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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Spielman MichaelMichael Spielman Music Spielman.Michael@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Scottsdale, AZFavorite Subject
MusicHobbies
Playing the piano, baking, and going to Disneyland.Message
"Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." -Jimi Hendrix
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Young AmyAmy Young Art young.amy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
SouthgateFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Outdoor activities, DIY projects, and baseball.Message
I have been teaching for over 20 years with the last four years in art. I am very excited to be moving to a new city and school and am looking forward to being a part of your child's education!
School Support
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Gomez ImeldaImelda Gomez Permanent Substitute Gomez.Imelda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Bell Gardens, CAFavorite Subject
Math, reading, and P.E.Hobbies
Running and arts and craftsMessage
Looking forward to an amazing 2018–2019 school year at our great school!
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McCue EvangelinaEvangelina McCue Permanent Substitute Mccue.Evangelina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mexicali B.C., MexicoFavorite Subject
Math and language artsHobbies
Camping, hiking, and cooking.Message
Believe in yourself and you will accomplish everything you set your mind to.
Custodial Staff
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Avalos De Ortiz DeliaDelia Avalos De Ortiz Lead Custodian
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Guerrero Gonzalez HumbertoHumberto Guerrero Gonzalez Custodian
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Mosso EstherEsther Mosso Custodian
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Avalos De Ortiz DeliaDelia Avalos De Ortiz Lead Custodian
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Guerrero Gonzalez HumbertoHumberto Guerrero Gonzalez Custodian
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Mosso EstherEsther Mosso Custodian
