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Bovard...
Welcome to first grade! I am honored to continue to be part of your child's academic journey. I am truly looking forward to working with you and your child. I love watching them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Cheers to growth mindsets and lots of learning!
My Education and Professional Background
I have been teaching since 2008; I have taught first, second, third, and fourth grade. I graduated with my bachelor's in Elementary Education from ASU, Summa Cum Laude. In December of 2011, I completed my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from NAU. I am a native to Arizona and am proud to say I am a product of Chandler Public Schools. I was blessed to have many inspirational teachers growing up and they sparked my love of helping people.
My Educational Philosophy
My educational philosophy is centered on being a supportive, kind, and guiding teacher. Building a partnership with each child and their family is the key to educational success. I look forward to creating those lasting bonds and a safe learning space. The virtual experience is still a great way to connect and learning should reach the whole child. Our school journey is a social, emotional, academic, and enjoyable experience.
| Email Meghan Bovard
| Position: | 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher | |
| Room: | Chandler Online Academy- Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | (480) 719-0798 | |
| Email: | Bovard |
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Welcome!
Welcome to first grade! I am honored to continue to be part of your child's academic journey. I am truly looking forward to working with you and your child. I love watching them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Cheers to growth mindsets and lots of learning!
My Education and Professional Background
I have been teaching since 2008; I have taught first, second, third, and fourth grade. I graduated with my bachelor's in Elementary Education from ASU, Summa Cum Laude. In December of 2011, I completed my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from NAU. I am a native to Arizona and am proud to say I am a product of Chandler Public Schools. I was blessed to have many inspirational teachers growing up and they sparked my love of helping people.
My Educational Philosophy
My educational philosophy is centered on being a supportive, kind, and guiding teacher. Building a partnership with each child and their family is the key to educational success. I look forward to creating those lasting bonds and a safe learning space. The virtual experience is still a great way to connect and learning should reach the whole child. Our school journey is a social, emotional, academic, and enjoyable experience.
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Garrison...
My name is Mrs. Garrison, and I am looking forward to sharing this school year with both my students and parents. I am excited about the many wonderful days of learning that we have ahead of us in our first grade classroom! I am anxious to get to know you, and you are probably just as anxious to get to know me. I love to read, cook, and travel with my family. My husband and I have an amazing son named Max and two cute dogs named Frank and Beans.
My Education and Professional Background
I am a graduate of the College of Education at Arizona State University, and I received my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University. I have endorsements in both reading and English Language Instruction. I have been teaching first grade since 1999. Spalding is very near and dear to my heart, so I chose to become a Spalding Certified Teacher.
My Educational Philosophy
The reason I chose to become a teacher is because education has always been an important part of my life. I come from a family of educators and have grown up watching my family members, especially my mother, positively influence the lives of hundreds of children. I knew from the moment I set foot into my mother's classroom that I would devote my life to children. My goal is to create a community of lifelong learners who will always value the importance of education.
| Email Molly Garrison
| Position: | Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher | |
| Room: | Chandler Online Academy- Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | 480-812-6350 | |
| Email: | Garrison |
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Welcome!
My name is Mrs. Garrison, and I am looking forward to sharing this school year with both my students and parents. I am excited about the many wonderful days of learning that we have ahead of us in our first grade classroom! I am anxious to get to know you, and you are probably just as anxious to get to know me. I love to read, cook, and travel with my family. My husband and I have an amazing son named Max and two cute dogs named Frank and Beans.
My Education and Professional Background
I am a graduate of the College of Education at Arizona State University, and I received my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University. I have endorsements in both reading and English Language Instruction. I have been teaching first grade since 1999. Spalding is very near and dear to my heart, so I chose to become a Spalding Certified Teacher.
My Educational Philosophy
The reason I chose to become a teacher is because education has always been an important part of my life. I come from a family of educators and have grown up watching my family members, especially my mother, positively influence the lives of hundreds of children. I knew from the moment I set foot into my mother's classroom that I would devote my life to children. My goal is to create a community of lifelong learners who will always value the importance of education.
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Ireland...
Welcome to Elementary Connect where best teaching practices and technology are integrated daily to create educational experiences for students that are challenging, enriching and extend their academic abilities.
My Education and Professional Background
I have been a CUSD teacher for twenty six years with twenty five of them at Jacobson Elementary School. My five years in second, seventeen in fourth have definitely prepared me for making the jump to sixth grade these last four years. I am so excited to be remain a part of this newest CUSD adventure and remain online teaching 6th graders with a fabulous staff and team. My Bachelors Degree is from the University of Toledo in Ohio and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction is from NAU.
My Educational Philosophy
Students grow to understand what it means to take care of their education, through the daily practice of being attentive to their learning. This requires taking risks, communicating well to others and learning from their mistakes to build self esteem and confidence in their new acquired skills and abilities over a course of time. It is not about what they do not know, but what they do not know "yet" and know success will come as they cope with their mistakes, try again, and sometimes fail. As a teacher I show and guide students through these challenges so that they want to continue to try as they put forth the effort, progress and attitude while working toward their goals. In doing this students succeed by their own pride and purpose because it matters to them. This is the attitude I want student to move forward with after spending their 6th grade year with me.
| Email Leslie Ireland
| Position: | 5th Grade Teacher | |
| Room: | COA Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | 480-283-5110 | |
| Email: | Ireland |
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Welcome!
Welcome to Elementary Connect where best teaching practices and technology are integrated daily to create educational experiences for students that are challenging, enriching and extend their academic abilities.
My Education and Professional Background
I have been a CUSD teacher for twenty six years with twenty five of them at Jacobson Elementary School. My five years in second, seventeen in fourth have definitely prepared me for making the jump to sixth grade these last four years. I am so excited to be remain a part of this newest CUSD adventure and remain online teaching 6th graders with a fabulous staff and team. My Bachelors Degree is from the University of Toledo in Ohio and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction is from NAU.
My Educational Philosophy
Students grow to understand what it means to take care of their education, through the daily practice of being attentive to their learning. This requires taking risks, communicating well to others and learning from their mistakes to build self esteem and confidence in their new acquired skills and abilities over a course of time. It is not about what they do not know, but what they do not know "yet" and know success will come as they cope with their mistakes, try again, and sometimes fail. As a teacher I show and guide students through these challenges so that they want to continue to try as they put forth the effort, progress and attitude while working toward their goals. In doing this students succeed by their own pride and purpose because it matters to them. This is the attitude I want student to move forward with after spending their 6th grade year with me.
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MacLelland...
Welcome to Mr. Mac's home page!
My Education and Professional Background
I'm an ASU Grad! Earned my initial teaching degree as a Sun Devil! My Master's was earned through NAU and I've been teaching since 1997! I was an Education Director for the University of Phoenix as well as a faculty member from 2010 until 2017.
My Educational Philosophy
I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but moved around a lot as my father was in the Air Force. We lived upstate in New York, North Carolina, Florida, The Philippine Islands, North Dakota, Arizona, and Texas! I wrapped up my high school years here in Chandler at Chandler High! I joined the military in 1985 as a firefighter, got out in 1989 and started working in radio. I held many positions in radio including on-air talent, production, and promotions. At some point, in the mid-90s, I decided to go back to school (ASU), and learned how to be a teacher! I student-taught at Weinberg Elementary back in 1997 and have been teaching ever since! This includes at the elementary level as well as in Higher Learning at University of Phoenix! I love to teach! I love to see my students succeed and to nurture the love for learning!
| Email Steve MacLelland
| Position: | 6th Grade Teacher | |
| Room: | Chandler Online Academy- Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | (480) 329-9811 | |
| Email: | MacLelland |
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Welcome!
Welcome to Mr. Mac's home page!
My Education and Professional Background
I'm an ASU Grad! Earned my initial teaching degree as a Sun Devil! My Master's was earned through NAU and I've been teaching since 1997! I was an Education Director for the University of Phoenix as well as a faculty member from 2010 until 2017.
My Educational Philosophy
I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but moved around a lot as my father was in the Air Force. We lived upstate in New York, North Carolina, Florida, The Philippine Islands, North Dakota, Arizona, and Texas! I wrapped up my high school years here in Chandler at Chandler High! I joined the military in 1985 as a firefighter, got out in 1989 and started working in radio. I held many positions in radio including on-air talent, production, and promotions. At some point, in the mid-90s, I decided to go back to school (ASU), and learned how to be a teacher! I student-taught at Weinberg Elementary back in 1997 and have been teaching ever since! This includes at the elementary level as well as in Higher Learning at University of Phoenix! I love to teach! I love to see my students succeed and to nurture the love for learning!
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Murphy...
Welcome to COA Elementary Connect Music! I'm Mrs. Murphy and proud to be the Harmonious Hornet music teacher! COA Elementary Connect has LIVE music twice a week, along with lots of exciting music opportunities throughout the year. We are creating the BEST virtual music program and excited to have all of our Hornets be music future-ready! I am always available via email. All office hours and in-person music activities will be at Ryan Elementary.
My Education and Professional Background
I am a native New Yorker, now in Arizona since 2001. I received my Bachelor's of Music at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY and my Master's in Music Education from Long Island University, also a certified Music Rhapsody educator. I have also been a clinician for special education music for both Arizona Music Educators Association and New York State School Music Association. In 2006, I was presented with the Arizona Working Parent of the Year award. This is my 26th year of teaching elementary music, my 14th here in CUSD and my second year with COA Elementary Connect.
My Educational Philosophy
I believe that music is a path for us to unlock our creativity and learn lifelong skills in teamwork and collaboration. I strive to make a safe environment where students enjoy creating music at any level of ability. Hard work, perseverance and practice are celebrated as part of our learning process. My future starts when I wake up in the morning. Every day, I find something creative to do with my life.' - Miles Davis
| Email Linda Murphy
| Position: | COA Elementary Connect Music Teacher | |
| Room: | Ryan Elementary (office hours by appt) | |
| Phone: | 480-812-6360 | |
| Email: | Murphy |
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Welcome!
Welcome to COA Elementary Connect Music! I'm Mrs. Murphy and proud to be the Harmonious Hornet music teacher! COA Elementary Connect has LIVE music twice a week, along with lots of exciting music opportunities throughout the year. We are creating the BEST virtual music program and excited to have all of our Hornets be music future-ready! I am always available via email. All office hours and in-person music activities will be at Ryan Elementary.
My Education and Professional Background
I am a native New Yorker, now in Arizona since 2001. I received my Bachelor's of Music at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY and my Master's in Music Education from Long Island University, also a certified Music Rhapsody educator. I have also been a clinician for special education music for both Arizona Music Educators Association and New York State School Music Association. In 2006, I was presented with the Arizona Working Parent of the Year award. This is my 26th year of teaching elementary music, my 14th here in CUSD and my second year with COA Elementary Connect.
My Educational Philosophy
I believe that music is a path for us to unlock our creativity and learn lifelong skills in teamwork and collaboration. I strive to make a safe environment where students enjoy creating music at any level of ability. Hard work, perseverance and practice are celebrated as part of our learning process. My future starts when I wake up in the morning. Every day, I find something creative to do with my life.' - Miles Davis
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Percy...
Hello! My name is Mrs. Percy and I am a Special Education teacher at Chandler Online Academy - Elementary Connect. I am looking forward to working with you this year and I know that we will have an amazing year together!
My Education and Professional Background
I graduated from Syracuse University in 2002 with a dual degree in Elementary & Special Education. I completed my Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Grand Canyon University. I am currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Mental Health & School Counseling. I have taught in the Chandler Unified School district as a Special Education teacher since 2003. I am originally from snowy Syracuse, New York and moved to sunny Arizona in 2003. I have a wonderful husband who is also a teacher in the Chandler Unified School district and we have two beautiful children who attend Chandler schools. In my spare time, I love reading, running, shopping, and traveling.
My Educational Philosophy
I believe all students learn in their own special and unique way. As a teacher, I will try my best to help students reach their full potential by providing students with the necessary tools and strategies they need to succeed.
| Email Elizabeth Percy
| Position: | Special Education Resource Teacher | |
| Room: | Chandler Online Academy - Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | 480-812-6360 | |
| Email: | Percy |
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Welcome!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Percy and I am a Special Education teacher at Chandler Online Academy - Elementary Connect. I am looking forward to working with you this year and I know that we will have an amazing year together!
My Education and Professional Background
I graduated from Syracuse University in 2002 with a dual degree in Elementary & Special Education. I completed my Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Grand Canyon University. I am currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Mental Health & School Counseling. I have taught in the Chandler Unified School district as a Special Education teacher since 2003. I am originally from snowy Syracuse, New York and moved to sunny Arizona in 2003. I have a wonderful husband who is also a teacher in the Chandler Unified School district and we have two beautiful children who attend Chandler schools. In my spare time, I love reading, running, shopping, and traveling.
My Educational Philosophy
I believe all students learn in their own special and unique way. As a teacher, I will try my best to help students reach their full potential by providing students with the necessary tools and strategies they need to succeed.
| Email Elizabeth Percy
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Rabe...
Hi! My name is Christine Rabe (my last name rhymes with babe) and I am looking forward to sharing this school year with all of you! I am so excited about the many wonderful days of learning and growing we have ahead of us in our Third Grade classroom! Let's go!!!
My Education and Professional Background
I first went to college at Brigham Young University and got my Bachelor's Degree in Art History with a Minor Degree in German! I have also received my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. I've been teaching First Grade, Fourth Grade and now Third Grade since 2010 and am so excited to be a part of Elementary Connect!
My Educational Philosophy
Mrs. Judy Marcus changed my life. She introduced me to a passion I didn't even know I had. I had only one class with her, AP Art History, my Senior year of high school, but she changed the course of my life. What made Mrs. Marcus different from all the rest of my teachers? The answer is simple.....she INSPIRED me! Inspiration, motivation, and meaningful learning. If I can focus on and achieve these three goals as I teach each year, I will e successful.
| Email Christine Rabe
| Position: | 4th Grade | |
| Room: | Chandler Online Academy- Elementary Connect | |
| Phone: | 480-812-6360 | |
| Email: | Rabe |
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Welcome!
Hi! My name is Christine Rabe (my last name rhymes with babe) and I am looking forward to sharing this school year with all of you! I am so excited about the many wonderful days of learning and growing we have ahead of us in our Third Grade classroom! Let's go!!!
My Education and Professional Background
I first went to college at Brigham Young University and got my Bachelor's Degree in Art History with a Minor Degree in German! I have also received my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. I've been teaching First Grade, Fourth Grade and now Third Grade since 2010 and am so excited to be a part of Elementary Connect!
My Educational Philosophy
Mrs. Judy Marcus changed my life. She introduced me to a passion I didn't even know I had. I had only one class with her, AP Art History, my Senior year of high school, but she changed the course of my life. What made Mrs. Marcus different from all the rest of my teachers? The answer is simple.....she INSPIRED me! Inspiration, motivation, and meaningful learning. If I can focus on and achieve these three goals as I teach each year, I will e successful.
| Email Christine Rabe
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Traficano...
Hello Hornets and welcome to our PE website. I am super excited to be teaching PE to all of you this school year. Look forward to working with and getting to know each and every one of you! Let's make it an AMAZING year!!
My Education and Professional Background
Bachelors in Physical Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Masters in Adapted Physical Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
My Educational Philosophy
I believe that all children, no matter their ability, should be made to feel they are important and they matter. I have true compassion for my students and I strive to provide a safe space for all to learn and grow -- a space that allows them to be comfortable in trying new things and letting them know it's okay to make mistakes. My students are encouraged to work hard, and are challenged daily to be the best they can be. I am very passionate about my profession and am always looking to grow in my teaching. My students inspire me daily to want to be the best teacher and person I can be for them. I am hopeful that through the lessons I teach, my students will become active individuals and lifelong lovers of exercise. But most importantly, I hope that through my teaching, my students will learn what it means to be a person of character, that making mistakes is part of the learning process, and persevering through all challenges will only help them to become stronger individuals.
| Email Jennifer Traficano
| Position: | PE K-6 | |
| Room: | Ryan Elementary | |
| Phone: | 618-972-5108 | |
| Email: | Traficano |
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Welcome!
Hello Hornets and welcome to our PE website. I am super excited to be teaching PE to all of you this school year. Look forward to working with and getting to know each and every one of you! Let's make it an AMAZING year!!
My Education and Professional Background
Bachelors in Physical Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Masters in Adapted Physical Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
My Educational Philosophy
I believe that all children, no matter their ability, should be made to feel they are important and they matter. I have true compassion for my students and I strive to provide a safe space for all to learn and grow -- a space that allows them to be comfortable in trying new things and letting them know it's okay to make mistakes. My students are encouraged to work hard, and are challenged daily to be the best they can be. I am very passionate about my profession and am always looking to grow in my teaching. My students inspire me daily to want to be the best teacher and person I can be for them. I am hopeful that through the lessons I teach, my students will become active individuals and lifelong lovers of exercise. But most importantly, I hope that through my teaching, my students will learn what it means to be a person of character, that making mistakes is part of the learning process, and persevering through all challenges will only help them to become stronger individuals.
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