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, CAYear Started Teaching
2003School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
PrincipalHobbies
Reading, doing puzzles, hanging out with my kids and granddaughter
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Bryant AntonioAntonio Bryant Assistant Principal bryant.antonio@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Compton, CAYear Started Teaching
2005School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Assistant PrincipalHobbies
Traveling, dancing, DIY projects, and attending local sporting events
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Kelley JeanetteJeanette Kelley Dean of Students kelley.jeanette@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
Started teaching in 2000. This will be my 25th year in education.School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
Dean of StudentsHometown
Glendale, AZHobbies
Hiking, reading, and taking my kids to all of their events.
Office Support
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Cuellar CorinaCorina Cuellar Office Support Specialist, Sr. cuellar.corina@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cuellar CorinaCorina Cuellar Office Support Specialist, Sr. cuellar.corina@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cuellar CorinaCorina Cuellar Office Support Specialist, Sr. cuellar.corina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Gonzales, CAYear Started Teaching
2004–2010 and 2022–presentSchool/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Office Support Sr. K–8Hobbies
Community Outreach, female lowrider, and family time.Universities Attended
Star Canyon School of Nursing
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Jara LisettLisett Jara Administrative Secretary jara.lisett@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2016School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
Front Office-Admin SecretaryHome Town:
RosevilleHobbies:
I love collecting pens and attending my geckos.Universities Attended / Graduated:
Related Services
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Alvarado BeliaBelia Alvarado Social Worker Alvarado.Belia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Alamogordo, NMYear Started Teaching
2020School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
School Social WorkerHobbies
Spending time with my family, walking, traveling, trying new things
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Boursiquot TamikaTamika Boursiquot Resource K–3 boursiquot.tamika@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAYear Started Teaching
2012School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Resource Teacher K–3Hobbies
Reading, watching TV, travelingLamar University, Florida State University,
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Kalle SallarSallar Kalle School Psychologist kalle.sallar@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2007 as a para, 2012 as a teacher, and 2022 as a psych.School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM Academy/School Psychologist/Special Ed DepartmentJob Assignment:
K–8 School PsychologistHome Town:
Sulaymania, IraqHobbies:
Reading, hiking, dancing, cafe hopping, and traveling.Universities Attended / Graduated:
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Willhite DeeannDeeann Willhite Reading Interventionist Willhite.Deeann@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1985
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Reading Interventionist
Hometown: Towanda, Kansas
Hobbies: I enjoy walking and playing with my beagle and Boston terrier pups. I am also fond of reading, swimming, and weight lifting.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Kansas State University 1985
Oral Roberts University 2000
Rio Salado College1985 | 2000 |
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Hernandez VickieVickie Hernandez Kindergarten hernandez.vickie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2024School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Kindergarten TeacherHometown
AvondaleHobbies
Shopping at TargetUniversities Attended
Northern Arizona University
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Kimme SuyenSuyen Kimme Kindergarten kimme.suyen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2010School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM Academy/Early ChildhoodJob Assignment:
KindergartenHometown
Nandaime, NicaraguaHobbies
Watching movies and sports, camping and fishing.Universities Attended / Graduated:
Delta Community College,
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McGee MoniqueMonique McGee Kindergarten mcgee.monique@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
12+ years experience in teachingSchool / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista Elementary SchoolJob Assignment:
Kindergarten TeacherHometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
I love traveling and spending time with my family.
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Sauer MargaretMargaret Sauer Kindergarten Sauer.Margaret@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014 - 10 years
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Kindergarten Teacher
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Hobbies: Crafts, watching and playing sports, reading, traveling, dog park, and hanging out with friends and family.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) - 2014 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary
First Grade
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Gallegos SandraSandra Gallegos First Grade Gallegos.Sandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2008
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 1st Grade Teacher
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: Cooking, running, and making crafts.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Arizona State University - BA
Northern Arizona University - Masters in Early Childhood
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Koranteng JenniferJennifer Koranteng First Grade Koranteng.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2012School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
First GradeHometown
Asakaaka, GhanaHobbies
Cooking, singing, and movies.
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Lopez JennyJenny Lopez First Grade lopez.jenny@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2004School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
First Grade TeacherHometown
El Salvador, San SalvadorHobbies
Netflix and shopping online or in stores.
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Perez LauraLaura Perez First Grade perez.laura@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2010
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 1st Grade Teacher
Hometown: Compton, CA
Hobbies: Writing, baseball, cooking, and learning.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Phoenix College
Grand Canyon University
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, NigeriaYear Started Teaching
1999School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
2nd Grade TeacherHobbies
Cooking, shopping, and listening to music.
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Ceballos Zuniga ItzelItzel Ceballos Zuniga Second Grade CeballosZuniga.Itzel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mexico City, MexicoYear Started Teaching
2012 - Paraprofessional
2017 - KindergartenSchool/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
2nd Grade TeacherHobbies
Baking, going for walks, beach trips, crafting, and working out
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Chapman AshleyAshley Chapman Second Grade Chapman.Ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2015
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 2nd Grade Teacher
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Building LEGO sets, reading, putting puzzles together, and organizing.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
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Farrell NancyNancy Farrell Second Grade Farrell.Nancy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Goodyear, AZYear Started Teaching/Working in Education
2004School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Second Grade TeacherHobbies
Reading, cooking, and visiting the dog park with my pug.
Third Grade
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Burnstad YolandaYolanda Burnstad Third Grade Burnstad.yolanda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZYear Started Teaching
2022School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Practicum/3rd Grade and 2nd GradeHobbies
Gardening, hiking, basketball, and bicycling
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Cappello DaisyDaisy Cappello Third Grade cappello.daisy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Costa Mesa, CAYear Started Teaching
2014School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Third Grade TeacherHobbies
Staying active, hiking, weight lifting, rollerblading, dancing
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Silva BlancaBlanca Silva Third Grade silva.blanca@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2019
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Third Grade Teacher
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Hiking, remodeling, decorating, and watching movies with family.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Glendale Community College
Rio Salado Community College
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Waga Karesh MarieKaresh Marie Waga Third Grade waga.karesh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2016
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 3rd Grade Teacher
Hometown: Tagum City, Philippines
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, swimming, and hiking.
Universities Attended/Graduated: St. John Paul II College of Davao, Philippines
Fourth Grade
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Ellison Smith MurdellMurdell Ellison Smith Fourth Grade smith.murdell@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
St. Mary, JamaicaFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Hiking, reading, and being outdoors.
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Espino LyndaLynda Espino Fourth Grade Espino.Lynda@Littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2012
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 4th Grade Teacher
Hometown: Tolleson, AZ
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, playing sports, and volunteering at my local church.
Universities Attended/Graduated: ASU and GCU
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Murphy ChristopherChristopher Murphy Fourth Grade murphy.christopher@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching/working in education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 4th Grade Teacher/Flag Football Coach
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
Hobbies: Cooking, Marvel, the MCU, football, Welcome to Wrexham, and clothing design.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Arizona State University
Rio Salado
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Prusa PhilipPhilip Prusa Fourth Grade Prusa.Philip@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2017
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy/Elementary Instructor
Job Assignment: 4th Grade
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH
Hobbies
Reading, cooking, exploring new areas, and NFL (Go Browns!).Universities Attended/Graduated:
Bowling Green State University - Bachelor's Degree 2003
Arizona State University - Masters of Elementary Education 2019
Fifth Grade
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Frausto-Calderon CarlosCarlos Frausto-Calderon Fifth Grade ELA Fruasto.Carlos@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Frausto-Calderon CarlosCarlos Frausto-Calderon Fifth Grade ELA Fruasto.Carlos@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Aguayo YolandaYolanda Aguayo Fifth Grade SCI aguayo.yolanda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILYear Started Teaching
2021School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
5th Grade Science TeacherHobbies
Traveling and hiking
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Frausto-Calderon CarlosCarlos Frausto-Calderon Fifth Grade ELA Fruasto.Carlos@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Salinas, CaliforniaYear Started Teaching/Working in Education
2024School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
5th Grade ELA TeacherHobbies
Video games, media, and film.
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Gonzalez-Galvez KathyKathy Gonzalez-Galvez Fifth Grade Math Galvez.Kathy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
Five years teaching and six years in educationSchool/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
5th Grade MathHometown
Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoHobbies
I enjoy swimming, cooking, making arts and crafts, and refurbish furniture.Universities Attended
I graduated from Grand Canyon University.
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Titus HaileyHailey Titus Fifth Grade SST titus.hailey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Gardening, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Grossmont College
Sixth Grade
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Bowden LoriLori Bowden Sixth Grade HSS Bowden.Lori@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
El Paso, TXYear Started Teaching
1995School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
6th Grade HSSHobbies
I like to play golf and to knit. I love spending time with my family and singing a song or two at karaoke.
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Landis CindyCindy Landis Sixth Grade ELA landis.cynthia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
1992School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
6th Grade ELAHometown
Wernersville, PAHobbies
Relaxing with my family and husky pack and reading.
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Parker TorreyTorrey Parker Sixth Grade Math parker.torrey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2021
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 6th Grade Math Teacher
Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA
Hobbies: Coaching soccer, softball
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
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Wilson TereseTerese Wilson Sixth Grade SCI wilson.terese@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 6th Grade Science
Hometown: Belize
Hobbies: Swimming, gardening, and traveling.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Ottawa University
Grand Canyon University
Seventh Grade
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Miller MadisenMadisen Miller Seventh Grade ELA Miller.Madisen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2018School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
7th Grade ELA TeacherHometown
Chandler, AZHobbies
Rugby, reading, music, outdoors, and visiting coffee shops.Universities Attended / Graduated:
University of Arizona
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Muluh Mbuh WinstonWinston Muluh Mbuh Seventh Grade Math muluh.mbuh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2019
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 7th Grade Math
Hometown: Bamenda, Cameroon
Hobbies: Volunteering, researching, writing, mentoring, coaching, playing football, listening to music, and traveling.
Universities Attended/Graduated: The University of Bamenda
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Ragland KennethKenneth Ragland Seventh Grade Science ragland.kenneth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Memphis, TNFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
Music
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Schulte ScottScott Schulte Seventh Grade Social Studies Schulte.Scott@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working In Education: 2015
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista
Job Assignment: 7th Grade Social Studies
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Hobbies: The Office quotes, travel, hiking, collecting vinyl records, and watching sports.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University - Graduated 2015
Eighth Grade
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Gallegos JeremiahJeremiah Gallegos Eighth Grade Math Gallegos.jeremiaha@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
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Segerman EmilyEmily Segerman Eighth Grade ELA segerman.emily@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2013
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista
Job Assignment: 8th Grade ELA
Hometown: South Haven, MI
Hobbies: Reading, Stationary, sewing, and rock climbing.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Western Michigan University
Grand Canyon University
Special Areas
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Balogun SaudatSaudat Balogun Certified Teacher K–8 balogun.saudat@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
1990School / Department Assignment:
Estrella STEMJob Assignment (include Grade Level and position if in a classroom setting):
Certified Teacher K–8Home Town:
Ogbomoso, NigeriaHobbies:
Cooking and travelingUniversities Attended / Graduated (if applicable):
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Brophy AntonyAntony Brophy PE Brophy.Antony@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Brownsville, TXYear Started Teaching
2014School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
PE TeacherHobbies
Hiking, watching anime, playing card games, riding my bike, annoying my wife, volleyball, playing videos games, exploring abandoned buildings
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Jocic VedranVedran Jocic Technology Jocic.vedran@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2021School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM Academy/Special Areas TeacherJob Assignment:
Technology Specials Teacher: K–8thHometown
Phoenix, AZHobbies
Reading; journaling; cooking; exercise and fitness; meditation; volunteering at church events; soccer (Lionel Messi is the GOAT!)
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Spielman MichaelMichael Spielman Music Spielman.Michael@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2003
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Music
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Hobbies: Disney, piano, walking, and baking.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Kansas State University
St. Mary's College
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Young AmyAmy Young Art young.amy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1996
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy - Art
Job Assignment: Art K–8
Hometown: Southgate, MI
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with family friends.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Eastern Michigan University
School Support
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Avina FabiolaFabiola Avina Paraprofessional - Early Childhood avina.fabiola@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cuellar ShadyShady Cuellar Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Cuellar.Shady@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Espinoza IleanaIleana Espinoza Paraprofessional - Early Childhood espinoza.ileana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Avina FabiolaFabiola Avina Paraprofessional - Early Childhood avina.fabiola@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Cuellar ShadyShady Cuellar Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Cuellar.Shady@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Espinoza IleanaIleana Espinoza Paraprofessional - Early Childhood espinoza.ileana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Avina FabiolaFabiola Avina Paraprofessional - Early Childhood avina.fabiola@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
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Cuellar ShadyShady Cuellar Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Cuellar.Shady@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZYear Started Teaching/Working in Education
2021School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Kindergarten ParaprofessionalHobbies
Collecting green plants, baking, and creating hands-on crafts.
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Espinoza IleanaIleana Espinoza Paraprofessional - Early Childhood espinoza.ileana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZYear Started Teaching/Working in Education
2018School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Kindergarten ParaprofessionalHobbies
Sightseeing
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Gomez ImeldaImelda Gomez Permanent Substitute Gomez.Imelda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2006
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy/Permanent Substitute
Job Assignment: Substituting (Grades K–8)
Hometown: Bell Gardens, CA
Hobbies: Hiking and running
Universities Attended:
Rio Hondo (California)
ELA (California): Associates Degree
Rio Salado Online (Arizona)
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Gonzales MichelleMichelle Gonzales Media Center Clerk Gonzales.Michelle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education
2006School/Department Assignment
Estrella VistaJob Assignment
Media Center ClerkHometown
AvondaleHobbies
Spending time with my granddaughter, dog, and family; bakingUniversities Attended
Carrington College (Formerly Apollo College)
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Huerta MonicaMonica Huerta Health Aide Huerta.Monica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2018School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
Health OfficeHome Town:
Lynwood, CAHobbies:
I am a soccer mom. I love to watch my kids play, watch Netflix, and chill.
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Jara KytziaKytzia Jara Resource Paraprofessional K–4 jara.kytzia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2021School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
Resource ParaprofessionalHome Town:
San Luis, AZHobbies:
Working out and reading
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McCue EvangelinaEvangelina McCue Permanent Substitute Mccue.Evangelina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year started teaching / working in education:
2008School / Department Assignment:
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment:
K–8 Permanent Substitute TeacherHometown
Mexicali B.C., MexicoHobbies
Camping, hiking, exercising, crafting, and cooking.Universities Attended / Graduated:
Custodians
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Guerrero Gonzalez HumbertoHumberto Guerrero Gonzalez Night Custodian gonzalez.humberto@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Guerrero Gonzalez HumbertoHumberto Guerrero Gonzalez Night Custodian gonzalez.humberto@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Avalos de ortiz DeliaDelia Avalos de ortiz Lead Custodian avalos.delia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoYear Started Working in Education
2016School/Department Assignment
Estrella Vista STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Lead CustodianHobbies
Cooking and cleaning
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Guerrero Gonzalez HumbertoHumberto Guerrero Gonzalez Night Custodian gonzalez.humberto@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2018 (six years)
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Night Custodian
Hometown: Mexico City
Hobbies: Cooking, listening to music, hiking
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Mosso EstherEsther Mosso Custodian Mosso.Esther@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2001
School/Department Assignment: Estrella Vista STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Day Custodian
Hometown: San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Hobbies: Crochet and spending time with family.