RiggsElementary School

July, 2024

Dear Fourth Grader and Family,

Hello, I’m Mrs. Hankinson and I am so excited to be your 4^th grade teacher this year!  Fourth grade is the BEST (Shhh…don’t tell the other grades)!  It will be a FUN-filled, challenging, and eventful year you won’t soon forget! 

A little bit about me… I’m Arizona born and raised, and I absolutely love this beautiful state!  I have a passion for the outdoors and my favorite pastime is hiking!  I’ve been an elementary school teacher for the past 20+ years and have been here at Riggs since we opened.  In addition, I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree in education from Ottawa University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Arizona State University (Go Devils!).  I am a mother to two grown children, River and Hunter, and I also have a shy and loving yet extremely bossy cat, Marley.  

I believe communication to be essential and one of the key components to a successful year!  If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call (480-224-3472), email (hankinson.lisa@cusd80.com), or meet with me in person.

I look forward to meeting each of you!

Mrs. Hankinson