Meet Our Teachers and Staff
We are very fortunate to employ such talented and committed faculty members at Littleton Elementary STEM Academy. Our qualified staff strives to keep lines of communication open and is happy to receive any questions or comments. Please feel free to contact us as needed.
Administration
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Atuahene EricEric Atuahene Principal atuahene.eric@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2008
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Principal
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Hobbies: Reading and sports.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Grand Canyon University
Arizona State University
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Catlin AnnAnn Catlin Preschool Administrator catlin.ann@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 1999
School/Department Assignment: LESD Online Academy and Preschool Program Administrator
Job Assignment: Administrator
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Hobbies: Spending time with my family at our cabin in northern Minnesota, skiing, and vacationing at the beach!
Universities Attended/Graduated:
University of MN - BS
University of Saint Catherine (St. Paul, MN) - MAED
University of Saint Mary (MPLS, MN) - Principalship
Office Support
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Solorio Rangel KarenKaren Solorio Rangel Administrative Secretary soloriorangel.karen@littletonaz.org
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Solorio Rangel KarenKaren Solorio Rangel Administrative Secretary soloriorangel.karen@littletonaz.org
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Davalos MariaMaria Davalos Office Support Sr davalos.maria@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2024
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Front Office Support Specialist Sr.
Hometown: Aguila, AZ
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Carrington College
Teachers
Preschool
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Bruno RayanneRayanne Bruno Preschool Teacher bruno.rayanne@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2018
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Preschool
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Hobbies: Shopping and working on cars.
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Flores AideAide Flores Preschool Teacher flores.aide@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Mexicali, Mexico
Favorite Subject in School: Science
Hobbies: Hiking, riding a bike, and traveling.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
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Garza KarenKaren Garza Preschool Teacher garza.karen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
La Mirada, CAFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Cross-stitching, swimming, playing games, watching movies
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Powell InezInez Powell Preschool Teacher powell.inez@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
WritingHobbies
Spending time with my family off-roading
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Rodriguez MiriamMiriam Rodriguez Preschool Teacher rodriguez.miriam@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite Subject
Language ArtsHobbies
Activities with my family
Kindergarten
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Bautista BrigitteBrigitte Bautista Kindergarten bautista.brigitte@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2019
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Kindergarten Teacher
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Hobbies: Playing soccer, taking naps, adventuring the outdoors, eating good food, watching all sports, and hanging out with my friends.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Grand Canyon University - Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Currently working on my master's degree
First Grade
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Loera GiselleGiselle Loera First Grade loera.giselle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Yuma, Arizona
Favorite Subject in School: Reading
Hobbies: Traveling
Universities Attended/Graduated: Arizona State University
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Romero ElianaEliana Romero First Grade romero.eliana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Santa Fe, NMFavorite Subject
Reading and MusicHobbies
Reading, dancing, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
Second Grade
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Arcano AlejandraAlejandra Arcano Second Grade arcano.alejandra@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2018
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 2nd Grade
Hometown: Avondale, AZ
Hobbies: Watching shows (The Office, Modern Family) and movies, being outdoors (camping, walking, hiking), crafting, and eating.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
San Diego State University
Arizona State University
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Bartels CourtanyCourtany Bartels Second Grade bartels.courtany@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 2nd Grade
Hometown: Polson, MT
Hobbies: Hanging out with family/friends, reading, writing, and makeup.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Trinity Bible College - 2014
Valley City State University - 2014
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Hauck KaseyKasey Hauck Second Grade hauck.kasey@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Inver Grove Heights, MNFavorite Subject
WritingHobbies
Running, kickboxing, reading in the sun, and spending time with my family.
Third Grade
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Alamillo BrendaBrenda Alamillo Third Grade Alamillo.Brenda@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2014
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 3rd Grade
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Gardening
Universities Attended/Graduated:
University of Phoenix - 2010
University of Phoenix - 2014
Grand Canyon University - 2018
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Avechuco AshleyAshley Avechuco Third Grade Avechuco.Ashley@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Spending time with my family and practicing self-care 
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Barrera AraceliAraceli Barrera Third Grade barrera.araceli@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2005
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 3rd Grade Teacher
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, and playing board games.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
California State University, Dominguez Hills - Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts (2003)
National University - Masters in Elementary Education (2005)
Grand Canyon University - Masters in Early Childhood Education (2013)
Fourth Grade
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Johnson ElizabethElizabeth Johnson Fourth Grade johnson.elizabeth@litteltonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Greenvile, WisconsinFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
I enjoy watching the Packers and Wisconsin Badgers, playing softball, traveling, and reading.
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Saddler ChantalChantal Saddler Fourth Grade saddler.chantal@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Savanna-La-Mar, Jamaica
Favorite Subject in School: Social Studies
Hobbies: Traveling, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family
Universities Attended/Graduated: The International University of the Caribbean
Fifth Grade
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Hernandez SuzanaSuzana Hernandez Fifth Grade Social Studies hernandez.suzana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Hernandez SuzanaSuzana Hernandez Fifth Grade Social Studies hernandez.suzana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Centeno KatherineKatherine Centeno Fifth Grade ELA centeno.katherine@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2021
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 5th Grade ELA Teacher
Hometown: San Miguel, El Salvador
Hobbies: Hiking, running, and trying new food.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Gerardo Barrios University
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Hernandez SuzanaSuzana Hernandez Fifth Grade Social Studies hernandez.suzana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Favorite Subject in School: Science, ELA
Hobbies: Dance, Gym, Singing, Shopping, Cooking, spending time with my kids
Universities Attended/Graduated: Estrella Mountain Community College, Glendale Community College, Arizona State University
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Nguyen ArizonaArizona Nguyen Fifth Grade Math Nguyen.Arizona@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Relaxing and winding down
Sixth Grade
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Hernandez DavidDavid Hernandez Sixth Grade Social Studies hernandez.david@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Chalchuapa, El Salvador
Favorite Subject in School: History
Hobbies: Exercising, martial arts, learning languages, going out with friends, technology, driving, cooking and learning about new things in general.
Universities Attended/Graduated: University of El Salvador and Catholic University of El Salvador
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Sanchez EliderkyEliderky Sanchez Sixth Grade ELA sanchez.eliderky@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Dominican Republic
Favorite Subject in School: Language Arts
Hobbies: Read
Universities Attended/Graduated: Caribbean University
Seventh Grade
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Gomez KarolKarol Gomez Seventh Grade ELA gomez.karol@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia
Favorite Subject in School: Art
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching series, hiking, laying on my bed.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Universidad del Tolima
Eighth Grade
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TBDTBD Eighth Grade Science/Social Studies
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TBDTBD Eighth Grade Science/Social Studies
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Finegan BrendanBrendan Finegan Eighth Grade Math finegan.brendan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2021
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: 6th Grade Math
Hometown: Billerica, MA
Hobbies: Writing, reading, watching sports, playing soccer, hiking, and cooking.
Universities Attended/Graduated: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Martinez AlissaAlissa Martinez Eighth Grade ELA martinez.alissa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Favorite Subject in School: ELA
Hobbies: Shopping, traveling, and sleeping
Universities Attended/Graduated: Estrella Mountain Community College and Northern Arizona University
Special Areas
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Deaver JakobJakob Deaver Music deaver.jakob@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2000
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Music Teacher
Hometown: Springfield, OR
Hobbies: Music, art, and sports.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Ottawa University
Northern Arizona University
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Murray KellyKelly Murray PE murray.kelly@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
DeKalb, ILFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Shopping, swimming, barbecuing, watching movies
Exceptional Student Services
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Daite Dr. MarieDr. Marie Daite 4th–8th Grade Resource daite.mariel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2008
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy/ESS-Resource
Job Assignment: 4th–8th Grade Resource
Hometown: Surprise, AZ
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and camping.
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University
Sichuan University
Related Services
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Ansell TessTess Ansell Social Worker ansell.tess@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2024
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Social Worker
Hometown: Arnold
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, and biking.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Pennsylvania Western University of Edinboro
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Buckner KimberlyKimberly Buckner Reading Interventionist Buckner.Kimberly@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Syracuse, New YorkFavorite Subject
Language ArtsHobbies
I love to spend time with my family, shop, read, watch movies, and travel.
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Hudak Dr. KaylaDr. Kayla Hudak PT hudak.kayla@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Syracuse, Nebraska
Favorite Subject in School: Anatomy/Physiology
Hobbies: I love to travel and experience different cultures around the world.
Universities Attended/Graduated: Northwest Missouri State University, A.T. Still University
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Wickstrom AllisonAllison Wickstrom School Psychologist wickstrom.allison@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Duluth, MinnesotaFavorite Subject
Math and HistoryHobbies
Hiking and reading
School Support
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Chew AndreaAndrea Chew Media Center Clerk chew.andrea@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Media Clerk
Hometown: Laveen, AZ
Hobbies: Crafts, cooking, and weight lifting.
Paraprofessionals
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Corona VanessaVanessa Corona Paraprofessional corona.vanessa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Year Started Teaching/Working in Education: 2023
School/Department Assignment: Littleton STEM Academy
Job Assignment: Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Hometown: Tolleson, AZ
Hobbies: Reading and "glamping".
Universities Attended/Graduated:
Glendale Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
South West Skill Center 2008
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Garcia TeresaTeresa Garcia Paraprofessional garcia.teresa@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Favorite Subject in School: Reading
Hobbies: Crochet, Cross Stitching, Art Craft
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Rodriguez FelicitaFelicita Rodriguez Paraprofessional rodriguez.felicita@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona
Favorite Subject in School: Art
Hobbies: Camping/crafting
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Rodriguez MalloryMallory Rodriguez Paraprofessional rodriguez.mallory@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown: Avondale, Arizona
Favorite Subject in School: Recess
Hobbies: Outdoors
Custodians
