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Our Staff

We recognize the important role of our excellent faculty and staff in fulfilling our school mission. Our staff is caring, highly qualified, and dedicated to the success of our students. Please meet these fine men and women.

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Teaching Staff

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  • Nekka Demellites Cyra
    Cyra Nekka Demellites 5th Grade ELA Send message »

    Ms. Demellites has a bachelor’s degree in education. Educators who made a lasting impact on her life inspired Ms. Demellites to become an educator. She finds fulfillment in helping others learn and grow, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. Ms. Demellites commits to creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. She dedicates herself to working together with all stakeholders to ensure the best educational experience for her students. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Demellites enjoys playing volleyball, dancing, and taking road trips!


    Cyra Nekka Demellites
  • Villalobos Nancy
    Nancy Villalobos 5th Grade ELA Send message »

    Ms. Villalobos has a master’s degree in education. Ms. Villalobos believes teachers can set the foundation for success and lifelong learning experiences. Ms. Villalobos strives to have a positive, inspiring impact on her students throughout her career. Ms. Villalobos has taught in both schools at RESD No. 2 and has served over ten years in the district. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Villalobos enjoys dancing, shopping, and traveling!


    Nancy Villalobos
  • Walker Elizabeth
    Elizabeth Walker 5-8th Grade ELD Teacher Send message »

    Ms. Walker has a master’s degree in education. The hardships she experienced as a student inspired Ms. Walker to become an educator, and meeting her fourth-grade teacher inspired her to emulate her teacher's kindness and to help struggling kids. Ms. Walker is a dedicated and empathetic teacher; she loves to make learning fun and impactful for her students. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Walker enjoys practicing yoga, going on hikes, and traveling!


    Elizabeth Walker
  • Fioravante Patria
    Patria Fioravante 5th Grade Math Send message »

    Ms. Fioravante has a bachelor’s degree in education. Ms. Fioravante developed a love for teaching from her fifth-grade math teacher when she was going to school. Her teacher showed her compassion, care and empathy and feels that teaching is one of the professions that can change the world! Ms. Fioravante wants each of her students to succeed not just academically but in every aspect of life. She carefully plans her lessons to motivate her students and show them how awesome math is! Outside of the classroom, Ms. Fioravante enjoys hiking, bowling, and cooking!


    Patria Fioravante
  • Ramirez Alcreo
    Alcreo Ramirez 5th Grade Science Send message »

    Mr. Ramirez has a bachelor’s degree in education. His parents inspired him to become a teacher by teaching him vital values and life skills. He is passionate about contributing to students’ growth in a positive way. Mr. Ramirez believes learning is beyond textbooks and preparing his students for life’s challenges. His goal for his students is to inspire curiosity and creativity in his classroom. When he is not in the classroom, Mr. Ramirez enjoys playing sports, dancing, and singing.


    Alcreo Ramirez
  • Labastida Hannah
    Hannah Labastida 6th Grade ELA Send message »

    Ms. Labastida has a bachelor’s degree in education. Ms. Labastida’s high school Math teacher inspired her to become an educator. Her teacher always encouraged his students to do their best in life and to never fear failure. She hopes to be as inspirational and memorable to each of her students. Ms. Labastida loves teaching and building students up to believe in themselves. Each day she continues to learn how to become the best educator she can be. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Labastida enjoys playing tennis, reading, and hiking!


    Hannah Labastida
  • Mae Libarios Jerrlyn
    Jerrlyn Mae Libarios 6th Grade Science Send message » Ext. 3212

    Ms. Libarios has a bachelor’s degree in education. Ms. Libarios’s mother inspired her to become a teacher because her mother is also a teacher and she wanted to be just like her mom! She puts her all into her teaching each and every day. Learning is a collaborative effort with not only the students but with the parents and community. Ms. Libarios loves to cook and bake when she is not teaching! Since arriving to the USA from the Philippines she has found a love for reading novels.


    Jerrlyn Mae Libarios
  • McDonald Joyce
    Joyce McDonald 7th Grade ELA Send message »

    Ms. McDonald has a Master of Education. She was inspired to become an educator from teaching her sons, and knew she wanted to help other people love learning. Ms. McDonald moved to Phoenix in 2024, and has fallen in love with the community. This is her 16th year teaching, and she finds teaching language arts very rewarding. Outside of the classroom, Ms. McDonald enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching and performing in live theater.


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  • Ecoben Cyprianne
    Cyprianne Ecoben 7th Grade Math Send message »

    Mr. Ecoben has a Master’s degree in Education. He grew up in a family of teachers, since seeing them in the field it was an inspiration for him. Mr. Ecoben is a dedicated teacher; he looks forward to meeting his students and helping them improve. When he is not in the classroom, Mr. Ecoben enjoys table tennis, biking, and traveling.


    Cyprianne Ecoben
  • Ann Miranda Goldie
    Goldie Ann Miranda 7th Grade Science Send message »

    Ms. Miranda has a bachelor’s degree in education. Her high school teacher inspired her to become a teacher and to major in science. This teacher showed her a love for the subject of science. Ms. Miranda’s mission is to give children purpose, set them up for success and inspire them to do well and succeed in life. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys playing sports, binge watching movies and reading comics/drawing.


    Goldie Ann Miranda
  • Gober Jessica
    Jessica Gober 8th Grade History Send message »

    Ms. Gober has a master’s degree in education. Spending time chaperoning and volunteering in the classrooms of her own children inspired Ms. Gober to become a teacher. This quickly made her decide she wanted to be a positive influence in the lives of young people. Ms. Gober puts all her time, energy, and effort into making school a positive place for students to be. She feels school should be a safe and enjoyable place that students want to be in, and she tries her best to create that environment for every student. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Gober loves to read, explore various types of art, and spend time with her family!


    Jessica Gober
  • Maini Pallavi
    Pallavi Maini 8th Grade Science Send message »

    Ms. Maini has a Master’s degree in Education. Ms. Maini was inspired to become an educator from her English teacher who was kind and inspirational. She hopes to ensure her students the community know she is hard working, an expert in science, and always kindhearted. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Maini enjoys writing poetry, dancing, and exploring! 


    Pallavi Maini

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Special Education

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  • Avila Stephanie
    Stephanie Avila 5-8th Grade SPED Resource Send message »

    Ms. Avila has a master’s degree in education. She decided to become a special education teacher through her personal experiences. She has a passion for helping children learn, grow, and seeing the positive impact she makes in their lives daily. One day she hopes to become a special education director/facilitator. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Avila enjoys hiking, camping, and anything outdoor with nature.


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  • Pascua Jeynalyn
    Jeynalyn Pascua SPED Resource Send message »

    Ms. Pascua has a master’s degree in education. While education wasn’t her first dream, after taking one education course in college, it quickly changed her dreams. Ms. Pascua is a passionate educator who goes above and beyond being a teacher. She puts her heart into her work and makes sure students learn every topic in her classroom. She wants to ensure each of her students go home with inspiration and motivation each day. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Pascua enjoys reading books, watching Hallmark movies, and listening to podcasts!


    Jeynalyn Pascua

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