Dr. Kristofer Sippel Principal
ksippel@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ottawa University
Master's Degree in Education and Supervision from University of Phoenix
Doctoral Degree in Education Administration from Argosy University

Experience
Seven Years - Elementary School Principal
Four Years - Pre - Kindergarten - 12th Grade Teacher

Ms. Melissa Cesarano Director of Curriculum and Instruction
mcesarano@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Rio Salado, Charter Oak State
Master’s Degree in Education from North Central University
Currently enrolled in Curriculum & Instruction PhD program at North Central University

Experience
17 Years – Kindergarten - 12th Grade Teacher
Four Years - Curriculum Design

Ms. Lara Shaffer Administration Assistant
lshaffer@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Associates Degree in Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting, from High Tech Institute

Experience
Two Years – Administrative Assistant
Five Years – Architecture Department Manager

Ms. Lara Porter Administrative Assistant/Board Secretary
lporter@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Portland State University

Experience
Eight Years - Human Resources and Office Administration experience.

Ms. Summer Fletcher School Councilor
sfletcher@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Eastern New Mexico University
Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University

Experience
Started shelter for abused and neglected children
Christian Family Care Agency – Counselor and Adoption Counselor
Eight years combined counseling experience

Ms. Kathy Kinsel Finance Director
kkinsel@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University

Experience
3 years - Finance Manager
5 years - Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Ms. Rita Sippel 5th/6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
rsippel@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ottawa University
Master's Degree in Education and Supervision from University of Phoenix
AMI Montessori Certificate
Clip Trained
Music Together Certified

Experience
Two Year – School Director
Three Years - Kindergarten - 12th Grade Title I Director
Five Years - Elementary School Teacher
Four Years - Montessori Primary Directress

Ms. Teresa DeAndrado Montessori Primary Directress
tdeandrado@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Art Degree from Washington University
AMI Montessori Certificate

Experience
10 Years - Montessori Primary Directress

Ms. Mary Bak Montessori Primary Directress
mbak@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
NCCP Childcare Certification
AMS Montessori Certified
Music Together Certified

Experience
One Year – Montessori Primary Directress
11 Years – Classroom Teacher/Assistant

Ms. Mylene Bellet Montessori Classroom Teacher/Assistant

Education
Currently taking courses towards AMS Montessori Certificate

Experience
14 Years - Montessori Classroom Teacher/ Assistant

Ms. Colleen Campbell Kindergarten Teacher
ccampbell@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Art Degree from Northern Arizona University
Educational Leadership from Ottawa University
AMS Montessori Certificate
Music Together Certified

Experience
Four Years – Elementary Teacher
Five Years – Elementary Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Ms. Heather Green Kindergarten Teacher
hgreen@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from NAU
Music Together Certified

Experience
Two Years - Elementary Teacher

Ms. Ashley Hays Kindergarten Teacher
ahays@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Art Degree in Child Development from University of Hawaii
Teaching Credentials from California Polytechnic State University
Music Together Certified

Experience
Four Years - Elementary Teacher

Ms. Ashley Shaffer Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
ashaffer@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania

Experience
Four Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Lacy Stockford First Grade Teacher
lstockford@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Art Degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University

Experience
10 Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Sarah Portela 1st/2nd Grade Teacher
sportela@santanlearningcenter.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from ASU

EXPERIENCE
Two Years – Elementary Classroom Teacher

Ms. Desiree Cadieux Second Grade Teacher
dcadieux@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Art Degree in Communication from Arizona State University
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University

Experience
One Year – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Christina Winters 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
dcadieux@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from NAU

Experience
Three Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Christina Whitebirch 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher
cwhitebirch@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from University of Phoenix

Education Experience
Four Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Amanda Errington Fourth Grade Teacher
aerrington@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania
Master’s Degree in Reading Education from University of Pennsylvania

Experience
Three Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Sue Clapham 4th/5th/6th Grade Teacher
sclapham@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology
Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University

Experience
Nine Years – Elementary Teacher

Ms. Beth Kempel 5th/6th Grade Math/Science Teacher, Assistant Principal
bkempel@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Loras College
Master’s Degree in Education and Supervision from University of Phoenix
National Board Certified Teacher Candidate

Experience
Eight Years – Elementary School Teacher
One Year – Elementary School Dean of Students

Ms. Teri Hern Special Education Teacher – Speech/Language
thern@santanlearningcenter.com

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Northern Arizona University

Experience
Nine Years – Speech and Language Therapist

Ms. Aleesa Dickerson P.E. Teacher
adickerson@santanlearningcenter.com

Education Experience
Seven Years – Elementary P.E., Dance, and Sports Teacher

Ms. Kerry Lucero Music Teacher

Experience
22 Years - Music Teacher

Ms. Julie Rabe Kindergarten
jrabe@santanlearningcenter.com