My name is Mrs. Jessie Norman. This is my fifteenth year of teaching and my eleventh year with Santan Elementary as well as the Chandler Unified School District. I have worked in kindergarten and sixth-grade classrooms as well as taught second, third, and fourth grade for a number of years.  I am a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Elementary Education (2009). I also received my Master’s degrees from Northern Arizona University (2011) and Grand Canyon University (2013 & 2017).

I was married in 2007 to my husband, Russell.  We live in Mesa and we have a daughter named Daphne (13, 8th grade SJHS), a son named Van (almost 12, 5th grade Santan), and a daughter named Gwenevere (4 years, Pre-K Santan). I enjoy spending time with my children and family. We enjoy going to the park, bowling, and visiting our cabin in Overgaard, AZ.

When it comes to teaching, I feel that I have the best job in the whole world. Education is an exciting and rewarding profession.  It is truly a joy working with children and helping them achieve goals as they develop a love of learning. My goal for our classroom this year is to create an environment in which the students feel safe and successful. I look forward to working with parents to create a link between school and home.  I feel this is an important step and I welcome you into our classroom. In addition to academics, I also have a strong emphasis on character development. We will not only work on character in the classroom but at home as well.

Once again, welcome to the fifth grade, I am looking forward to this upcoming year. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (480) 883-4746 or email me norman.jessica@cusd80.com.