Elementary School Faculty

Kathy Bauman

Physical Education Grades 1 – 4
Education
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
Experience
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

Sherri Bender

Grades 3 – 4
Education
The Pennsylvania State University- B.S. Early Human Development with minor in psychology.
The University of Phoenix- K-8 Teaching Certification
Work Experience
FAEP, 2010-present
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

Robert Cooley

Physical Education Grades 5 and 6
B.S. Education, University of Georgia
M.A. Education, University of Georgia
T-6 Georgia State University
Work Experience
2009-Present: FAEP
2003 – 2009: FACP
1982 – 2001: Open Campus High School; Atlanta, Georgia
1972-1981: Chamblee High School; Chamblee, Georgia
1970 – 71: South Cobb High School; Austell Georgia

Joy DelGiorno

Grades 5 – 6
Education
Post Baccalaureate - Education: Arizona State University
MBA: Hofstra University
B.S.: St. John’s University
Middle School Certification – Mathematics
Work Experience
2010-Present: FAEP

Peggy Jones

Grades 5 – 6
Education:
B.A. Elementary Education, Arizona State University
M.A. Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University with Emphasis in Children’s Literature (in progress)
Work Experience:
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
 

Andra Prager

Grades 1 – 2
Education
Masters in Education, University of Phoenix, 2004
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1986
Work Experience
  • 2010 to present: FAEP
  • 2009: Cave Creek School District – Substitute teacher
  • 2007 to present: Teacher & Proprietor; YogaLadies
  • 2005-2007: Elementary School Teacher- 2nd Grade; Black Mountain Elementary School (Cave Creek, AZ Unified School District)
  • 2004: Elementary School Teacher-4th Grade; Desert Cove Elementary School (Paradise Valley, AZ Unified School District)
  • 1986 – 2000: Hilton Hotel Corporation – Hilton Suites – Phoenix, AZ
    Assistant Hotel Manager (AGM)
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Meribeth Reeves

Email: mreeves@foothillsacademy.com

Performing Arts Grades 1 – 4
Education:

B.A. Theater Criticism and Direction, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH

Extensive work in music education, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, OH, cello

Work Experience:

2009 – Present: FAEP

2008-Present: Managing Director Desert Foothills Theater; theater educator and director for Desert Foothills Theater Gecko Teatro youth theater and Desert Foothills Theater Conservatory of performing arts. 

2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2007/2008: PTO President, Black Mountain Elementary School

2002: Luminaria Run Founder

1998-2006: Arts marketing, PR and management consultant;

1996-1998: Marketing Director, Dance Alloy; consultant for MSR Consulting. 

1990-1996: Marketing Director, Pittsburgh Dance Council Member, Pittsburgh Leadership Development Initiative Arts Management instructor, Point Park University

1988-1990: Writer, The Lorain Journal, Lorain, Ohio

Maria K Sieve

Teacher’s Aide

Education:
Glendale Community College, AZ
Work Experience
2010 – Present – FAEP
2006 – 2010 – Cave Creek Unified School District; Kindergarten Aide
2000 – 2006 – CCUSD – Library / Media Technician
1996 – 2000 – CCUSD – SATS Paraprofessional

Anne Skummer

Grades 5 – 6
Education:
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)
Work Experience
2010-present – FAEP
August 2008: 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

Jennifer White - Grades 1 - 2

Jennifer White

Grades 1 – 2
Education:
B.S. in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Multicultural Diversity, North Arizona State University and Arizona State University
M.A. in Educational Leadership (in progress), Arizona State University
Work Experience:
2010-Present: FAEP, first and second grade multiage teacher
2009-2010:  FAEP, kindergarten and first grade multiage teacher
2008-2009:  Lone Mountain Elementary School, kindergarten teacher
2003-2007:  Tatum Ranch Montessori, preschool/kindergarten teacher and instructional aide

Tammy Williams

Grades 3 – 4
Education:
Salem College – BA in Foreign Language Management
ASU – K-8 Teaching Certification
Work Experience:
2009-Present Foothills Academy – Elementary Prep Teacher
2008-2003 Foothills Academy – Middle School English Teacher
2010-2008 Foothills Academy – Substitute Teacher