Teachers and Staff
At FAA, you’ll find teachers dedicated to meeting the individual learning needs of their students. Together with a team of office and support staff members, we create a positive environment, which nurtures creativity and inspires learning.
Administration
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Manahan Dr. RobertDr. Robert Manahan Principal manahan.rob@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Surprise, AZFavorite Subject
MusicHobbies
Hiking, running, and golfing.
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Rickert StevenSteven Rickert Assistant Principal rickert.steven@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Freeport, ILFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Playing and watching sports, attending concerts, and traveling.
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Bezoski CassandraCassandra Bezoski Dean of Students bezoski.cassandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cleveland, OhioFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Traveling, painting, dance, and going to baseballMessage
I am delighted to extend a warm and sincere welcome to each of you as the newly appointed dean of Littleton Fine Arts Academy. It is an honor to join this esteemed institution, and I am genuinely excited about the journey we are about to embark on together. I want to express my enthusiasm for being part of a community that values academic excellence, personal growth, and inclusivity. I am committed to fostering an environment where every student can thrive, explore their passions, and reach new heights in their educational journey. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!
Office Support
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Gaston JaneenJaneen Gaston Administrative Secretary gaston.janeen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Cooking
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Ortiz ZoylaZoyla Ortiz Office Support Specialist, Jr. ortiz.zoyla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Orange County, CAFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Crafting with my daughter, camping, and dancing.
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Torres VickyVicky Torres Office Support Specialist, Sr. torres.vicky@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ELAHobbies
Reading
School Support
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Gonzales KarinaKarina Gonzales Media Center Clerk gonzales.karina@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chihuahua, Mexico; Raised in Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
Reading and language artsHobbies
Dancing, reading, and arts and crafts.
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LaPointe DonnaDonna LaPointe Registered Nurse lapointe.donna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Litchfield Park, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Show dogs (Border Collies), crochet, and sewing.
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Okamura LupeLupe Okamura Cafeteria Manager faescafe@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZHobbies
Hiking
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Raeder JessicaJessica Raeder Kindergarten raeder.jessica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Fitness and reading
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Ramos GriseldaGriselda Ramos Kindergarten ramos.griselda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San LuisFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
SingingMessage
Let's have fun!
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Raymond BethBeth Raymond Kindergarten raymond.beth@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Hillsdale, MIWhere I Started Teaching
Cartwright School District, John F. Long ElementaryFavorite Subject
Band and readingHobbies
Reading and hanging out with family
First Grade
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Galindo SiannaSianna Galindo First Grade galindo.sianna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Buckeye, AZ and Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Folklorico dancing and spending time with family.
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Martinez AngeliceAngelice Martinez First Grade martinez.angelice@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Antonio, TXFavorite Subject
Home EconomicsHobbies
Reading, bike riding, baking, cooking, and family board games.
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Valdez LillianLillian Valdez First Grade valdez.lillian@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cheyenne, WYFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Reading various literature
Second Grade
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Ciadella RheaRhea Ciadella Second Grade ciadella.rhea@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Surprise, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton ElementaryFavorite Subject
TechnologyHobbies
Traveling, board games, and YouTube.
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Graves AshleyAshley Graves Second Grade graves.ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
AlpineFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Shopping
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Martin BonnieBonnie Martin Second Grade martin.bonnie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Laguna Niguel, CAWhere I Started Teaching
I started teaching 19 years ago.Favorite Subject
Reading, writing, and social studies.Hobbies
Swimming, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Third Grade
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Gontarczyk AmyAmy Gontarczyk Third Grade gontarczyk.amy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Lockport, NYWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton Elementary School District - Fine Arts AcademyFavorite Subject
History, social sciences, and English Language ArtsHobbies
Spending time with family and friends, baking, cooking, crafts, and reading.
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Nowell MicheleMichele Nowell Third Grade nowell.michele@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Philadelphia (Philly), PAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Vacationing with my hubby.
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Van Dalen DanielleDanielle Van Dalen Third Grade vandalen.danielle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Jose, CAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Road trips with my family, hiking, and watching baseball.
Fourth Grade
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Berlanga SelmaSelma Berlanga Fourth Grade berlanga.selma@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Torreon, CoahuilaWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton School District, Country PlaceFavorite Subject
Social studies and readingHobbies
Nail art and collecting movies
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Nunez MariaMaria Nunez Fourth Grade nunez.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Nogales, Sonora, MexicoFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Camping, going to concerts, watch movies, spending my days with my husband, daughter, and fur baby.
Fifth Grade
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Avila EricaErica Avila Fifth Grade avila.erica@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Crafting, painting, and coloring.
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Garcia StephanieStephanie Garcia Fifth Grade garcia.stephanie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
San Diego, CAFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Crafts
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Silva DenetteDenette Silva Fifth Grade silva.denette@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
Writing and mathHobbies
Painting and singing
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Zugish AreyaAreya Zugish Fifth Grade Zugish.Areya@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Marysville, WAFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Reading, hiking, cooking, and baking with my family.
Sixth Grade
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Crouse RobertRobert Crouse Sixth Grade Math/Science crouse.robert@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton School District, Fine Arts AcademyFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Bicycling, Netflix, reading, and swimming.
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Espino NoraNora Espino Sixth Grade Social Studies/Science espino.nora@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
Science and creative writingHobbies
Family time; Going on adventures all over Arizona.
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Vianos JoanneJoanne Vianos Sixth Grade ELA/Science Vianos.joanne@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Born and raised in El Toro, CA, but spent last 33 years in Lake Havasu City, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Singing in choir, reading, photography, and journaling.
Seventh Grade
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Canwa PedroPedro Canwa Seventh Grade Science canwa.pedro@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown:
Pag-Utlan, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, CebuFavorite Subject:
Science and mathHobbies:
Volleyball
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Greer DennisDennis Greer Seventh Grade Social Studies greer.dennis@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Columbus, OHFavorite Subject
U.S. HistoryHobbies
Exercising, reading, sports, music, and classic movies.
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Koehn CariCari Koehn Seventh Grade Math koehn.cari@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Saginaw, MI
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Loaisiga MileydinMileydin Loaisiga Seventh Grade ELA loaisiga.mileydin@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Matagalpa, NicaraguaFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Learning languages and watching series
Eighth Grade
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Mijangos ClaudiaClaudia Mijangos Eighth Grade Social Studies mijangos.claudia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Mijangos ClaudiaClaudia Mijangos Eighth Grade Social Studies mijangos.claudia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Messieha PeterPeter Messieha Eighth Grade Math messieha.peter@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
East Lansing, MIFavorite Subject
Economics/social studiesHobbies
Reading, swimming, playing cards, camping, and traveling.
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Mijangos ClaudiaClaudia Mijangos Eighth Grade Social Studies mijangos.claudia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Texcoco, MexicoFavorite subject
History and artsHobbies
Reading about cultures and countries.
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Noguez AndreaAndrea Noguez Eighth Grade ELA noguez.andrea@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Pomona, CAFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Watching anime and playing guitar.
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Stewart CiaraCiara Stewart Eighth Grade Science Stewart.Ciara@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Buckeye, AZFavorite Subject
Math and scienceHobbies
Swimming, tennis, nails, and arts and crafts.
Special Areas
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Chadwick GloriaGloria Chadwick FOCUS/Band chadwick.gloria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PAFavorite Subject
MusicHobbies
Playing the cello, watching basketball, exercising, and trying new places to eat.
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Gonzales De'VonneDe'Vonne Gonzales Dance gonzales.devonne@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Ann Arbor, MIFavorite Subject
Science & performing artsHobbies
Performing; dance, theater, Karaoke, cake decorating, and driving my '41 classic packard.
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Lieberman IleneIlene Lieberman Music/Choir lieberman.ilene@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Orinda, CAFavorite Subject
ChoirHobbies
Singing, cooking, and going to the gym.
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Sanchez FabianFabian Sanchez PE sanchez.fabian@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Deming, NMFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Video games, jump rope, and walking.
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Walla MichelleMichelle Walla Art walla.michelle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Valparaiso, INWhere I Started Teaching
Littleton School District, Littleton ElementaryFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Love to travel and see new places, watching Michigan State and Chicago Bears football, hiking, boating, and painting.
CASA Teachers
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Casey DuaneDuane Casey CASA Teacher casey.duane@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Washington, DCFavorite subject
Psychology, music, and math.Hobbies
Coaching and training basketball, playing cards, watching college football and basketball, and training vocalist.
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Gragg KellyKelly Gragg CASA Teacher gragg.kelly@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
St. Louis, MOFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Watching my kids play sports and playing games with them.
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McGinley NoraleighNoraleigh McGinley CASA Teacher mcginley.noraleigh@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Spending time with my family and going to the pool.
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Titus JenniferJennifer Titus CASA Teacher titus.jennifer@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite subject
ELAHobbies
Cooking and watching Discovery Channel.
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Castro MelissaMelissa Castro ESS Resource Teacher castro.melissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
Language ArtsHobbies
Shopping and hanging out with family.
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Padawer SideqaSideqa Padawer Student Achievement Coach Padawer.Sideqa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZWhere I Started Teaching
Horizon Elementary School; Glendale Elementary School DistrictFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Crafting, hanging out with my kids, and painting pottery.
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Perry AmberAmber Perry ESS Resource Teacher perry.amber@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Ridgecrest, CAFavorite Subject
Math, because it is needed in cooking and menu planning.Hobbies
Cooking, hiking, and all outdoor activities.
Related Services
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Robinson JacquelineJacqueline Robinson Reading Interventionist robinson.jacqueline@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Robinson JacquelineJacqueline Robinson Reading Interventionist robinson.jacqueline@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Anderson RobinRobin Anderson Psychologist anderson.robin@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Bristol, NHFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Cooking, playing with my children, and going on adventures.
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Christie NathanNathan Christie OT christie.nathan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Allentown, PAFavorite Subject
Science/anatomy and physiologyHobbies
Paddle boarding, pickleball, golf, exercise, playing guitar, and singing.
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Hudak Dr. KaylaDr. Kayla Hudak PT hudak.kayla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Syracuse, NEFavorite Subject
Anatomy/physiologyHobbies
Traveling, crafting, and reading a good book.
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Keith LaurenLauren Keith Social Worker keith.lauren@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Hutchinson, MNFavorite Subject
World Geography or food scienceHobbies
Planning vacations for others, completing puzzles with my kids, and cooking.
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Robinson JacquelineJacqueline Robinson Reading Interventionist robinson.jacqueline@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
Social Studies/historyHobbies
Volunteer work and self care
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Salisbury JoellenJoellen Salisbury CASA Speech salisbury.joellen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Idaho Falls, IDFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Research, reading, feather lei making (lei hulu).
Paraprofessionals
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Chavarria XimenaXimena Chavarria Early Childhood Paraprofessional chavarria.ximena@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Quinonez NancyNancy Quinonez Early Childhood Paraprofessional quinonez.nancy@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Chavarria XimenaXimena Chavarria Early Childhood Paraprofessional chavarria.ximena@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Quinonez NancyNancy Quinonez Early Childhood Paraprofessional quinonez.nancy@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Aird KalyaKalya Aird K–5th Grade Resource Paraprofessional aird.kayla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Baking, singing, volleyball, and pickleball.
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Benitez NatalyNataly Benitez CASA Paraprofessional benitez.nataly@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Buckeye, AZFavorite Subject
ChemistryHobbies
I love going to the lake and taking long hikes!
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Chavarria XimenaXimena Chavarria Early Childhood Paraprofessional chavarria.ximena@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Dancing and playing soccer.
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Flores BriannaBrianna Flores CASA Paraprofessional flores.brianna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Going to Target with my daughters, and I love doing arts and crafts.
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Harper NahshonNahshon Harper CASA Paraprofessional nahshon.harper@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite subject
MathHobbies
Basketball
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Mariscal AlexuzAlexuz Mariscal CASA Paraprofessional mariscal.alexuz@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Pasco, WAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Painting, hiking, and fishing.
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Quinonez NancyNancy Quinonez Early Childhood Paraprofessional quinonez.nancy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Compton, CAFavorite subject
MathHobbies
Soccer and video games
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Salazar ValarieValarie Salazar CASA Paraprofessional salazar.valerie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Baking, swimming, and spending time with my three babies.
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Valdez RubyRuby Valdez CASA Paraprofessional ruby.valdez@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite subject
MathHobbies
Spending time with family and friends.
Permanent Substitutes
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Saguibo AnthonyAnthony Saguibo Substitute Teacher saguibo.anthony@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Oahu, HIFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Relaxing, spending time with my three children, watch movies, and most of all DJing.
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Sibley HayleHayle Sibley Substitute Teacher hayle.sibley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
I enjoy to paint on canvas and shoes; sometimes even handbags. I love all things crafty!
Custodians
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Hernandez Reyes LeticiaLeticia Hernandez Reyes Lead Custodian reyes.leticia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Navarette Perez AdelaAdela Navarette Perez Day Custodian adela.navaretteperez@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Hernandez Reyes LeticiaLeticia Hernandez Reyes Lead Custodian reyes.leticia@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Navarette Perez AdelaAdela Navarette Perez Day Custodian adela.navaretteperez@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Hernandez Reyes LeticiaLeticia Hernandez Reyes Lead Custodian reyes.leticia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite subject
ScienceHobbies
Cooking
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Cabrera JesusJesus Cabrera Night Custodian cabrera.jesus@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoFavorite Subject
ArtHobbies
Baseball
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Mancio CarlosCarlos Mancio Night Custodian mancio.carlos@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Movies and traveling
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Navarette Perez AdelaAdela Navarette Perez Day Custodian adela.navaretteperez@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
MexicoFavorite subject
ArtHobbies
My hobbies are watching TV and reading book of mystery.
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