J. Babcock

Where did you attend college?
Western Michigan University

How many years have you taught?
This is my 7^th year teaching and my 5^th at Desert Spirit.

Favorite children’s book
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

R. Maestas

Where did you attend college?
ASU WEST

How many years have you taught?
In my 3^rd year

Favorite children’s book
Don’t Fidget a Feather by Erica Silverman

A. Bettes

Where did you attend college? 
University of Toledo in Ohio

How many years have you taught?
I have taught 3 years total

Favorite children’s book
O The Places You Will Go by Dr. Seuss

D. Sanchez

Where did you attend college?
ASU West

How many years have you taught? 
Three years.

Favorite children’s book
If You Take A Mouse To School by Laura Numeroff

M. Froncek

Where did you attend college?
ASU WEST, Class of 1990

How many years have you taught?
20 Years in the Glendale district. Desert Spirit since 2003 when it was opened.

Favorite children’s book
For read aloud, all the Jake Drake books by Andrew Clements.
My best recommendation to second graders – Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox

A. Stewart

Where did you attend college?
B.A. at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
M.A. at Arizona State University (currently enrolled)

How many years have you taught?
This is my first year teaching.

Favorite children’s book
Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears? by Verna Aardema. Brilliant for teaching students about the power of one bad choice, the importance of making good choices, and how the choices we do make affect others around us.