FAEP - 2009 - Present
Christ Lutheran School (Phoenix) 2009 - Present
After School Dance and Gymnastics Instructor and Substitute Teacher
Junior Assembly - 2004 - Present
Teacher of Social Dancing and Conduct
Paula Carr Dance Academy (Scottsdale) - 2004 - Present
Tumbling, Cheer, Tap
Phoenix Christian Academy (Phoenix) - 1987 - 2008
Physical Education Teacher
S *CCEEDS Program - 1998-2009
AZ Statewide Child Care and Early Education Development System & Numerous Seminar and Workshops in Physical Education
Phoenix College - 1987 - 1993 Physical Education and Child Development
The Pennsylvania State University- B.S. Early Human Development with minor in psychology.
The University of Phoenix- K-8 Teaching Certification
Deer Valley Unified School District, grades K, 2, 6, 2000-2004.
Cave Creek Unified School District, Para-professional, 8th grade, special needs students, 2007-2009.
CCCS, Manhattan, NY, 1989-1998.
University of Phoenix, 1998-2000
B.S. Education, University of Georgia
M.A. Education, University of Georgia
T-6 Georgia State University
2003 - Present: FACP
1982 - 2001: Open Campus High School; Atlanta, Georgia
1972-1981: Chamblee High School; Chamblee, Georgia
1970 - 71: South Cobb High School; Austell Georgia
Post Baccalaureate - Education: Arizona State University
MBA: Hofstra University
B.S.: St. John’s University
Middle School Certification - Mathematics
Liliana Gonzalez - Spanish (Click image to view full size.)
Email: lgonzalez@foothillsacademy.com
Business Administration Degree, Universidad Eafit, Columbia
English for Academic Purposes, Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2008 - Present: Foothills Academy, High School Spanish Teacher
2007 - 2008: Hispalia Language Center, Spanish Teacher
2004 - 2006: For Eyes Optical, Administrative Assistant
2001 - 2004: United Health Care, Network Management Assistant
1999 - 2001: American Express, Operations Analyst
1994 - 1999: Bancafe, Branch Manager, Columbia
Peggy Jones - Grades 5-6 (Click to view full size.)
Email: pjones@foothillsacademy.com
B.A. Elementary Education, Arizona State University
M.A. Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University with Emphasis in Children’s Literature (in progress)
2009 - Present: Foothills Academy Elementary
2008: Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek, AZ, 4th Grade Substitute
2007: Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek, AZ, 4th Grade Student Teacher
2007: Heritage Elementary School, Peoria, AZ, 3rd Grade Intern Teacher
2006: Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Cave Creek, AZ, 4th Grade Intern Teacher
2006: Loma Linda Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ, 7th Grade Social Studies Intern Teacher
2005: Palomino Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ, 3rd Grade Intern teacher
1997 - 1998: St. Bernard’s Catholic School, Dallas, TX, 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher
Alvaro Otálora - Spanish
Email: alvaro@hispalia.org
B.A. Philosophy and Theology, La Universidad Santo Tomas, Bogota
M.A. Education, La Universidad del Valle, Cali
2008-2009: Hispalia Center of Culture and Hispanic Language (founder)
Previous: Interlingua LLC
Masters in Education, University of Phoenix, 2004
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1986
Meribeth Reeves - Music (Click image to view full size.)
Email: mreeves@foothillsacademy.com
B.A. Theater Criticism and Direction, Oberlin College Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Cello
2004-2008: PTO Co-President, Black Mountain Elementary School 2006: DFT Communications Manager 2002: Luminaria Run Founder Marketing Director, Pittsburgh Dance Council Member, Pittsburgh Leadership Development Initiative Arts Management, Point Park University
Glendale Community College, AZ
Spring - 2010 - Present - FAEP
2006 - 2010 - Cave Creek Unified School District; Kindergarten Aide
2000 - 2006 - CCUSD - Library / Media Technician
1996 - 2000 - CCUSD - SATS Paraprofessional
Post-Baccalaureate in Elementary Education - Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ; March 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Art Business - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL; May 1990
Certifications/Endorsements:
• Arizona Provisional Elementary Certificate K-8
• Full SEI Endorsement / Arizona/ US Constitution Endorsements
• Provisional Gifted Endorsement (expected Spring 2010)
August 2008-Present: 5th Grade Teacher – Bl. Pope John XXIII Elementary School
Summer 2008 - 2009: Kindergarten-Prep-CCUSD Community Education
Tutor – Huntington Learning Center
Jennifer White - Grades 1 - 2 (Click to view full size.)
Email: jenwhite@foothillsacademy.com
Update pending.
Update pending.
Salem College - BA in Foreign Language Management
ASU - K-8 Teaching Certification
2008-2003 Foothills Academy - Middle School English Teacher
2010-2008 Foothills Academy - Substitute Teacher
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