Mrs. Veronica Lopez – Principal
Northern Arizona University – Masters in Educational Leadership
Masters Degree in Bi-lingual Multi-Cultural Studies.
Undergraduate Education – Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Certifications – Early Childhood Education Certification, Reading Endorsement, English as a Second Language Certification, Principal Certification, Superintendent Certification, K-8 Teaching – FEMA Certified, Religion Level 1 Certified, Heartsaver First Aid/CPR AED Certified
Eucharistic Minister, Christmas Program Coordinator
Awards – Circle of Honor – Arizona
31 years in Education and Administrative Leadership Education
Jennifer Casanova – 8th Grade Teacher
Northern Arizona University – Masters in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Elementary Education with Emphasis in Psychology
Teaches Language Arts and English – Middle Grades/Jr. High
Spelling Bee Coordinator
Arizona State Teacher Certified, SEI Certification, FEMA Certified, Religion Level 1 Certified, First Aid/CPR AED Certified
9 year at St. Francis School
15 years in Education
Mrs. Victoria Navarrete – 7th Grade Teacher
Arizona State University – Bachelors in Education with Emphasis in Math
Teaches Math and social Studies – Middle Grades/Jr. High
Arizona State Certified in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Math, First Aide/CPR AED Certified
7th Grade Teacher – Teaches 6,7,8 Math and Social Studies
3 Years at St. Francis
8 Years in Education
Ms. MariAnn Slater – 6th Grade Teacher
Northern Arizona University – Bachelors of Science – Biology/Environmental Science – Graduated Cum laude.
Northern Arizona University – Currently enrolled in Educational Leadership Masters Degree Program
Science Fair Coordinator
Teaches Science and Religion – Middle Grades/Jr. High (6, 7, 8)
2 Year at St. Francis
Sr. Maria Goretti Scandaliato, OSF– 5th Grade Teacher
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family – Bachelor of Science in Education, with Concentration in English Language Arts
Standard Elementary Certified – MC-EA, Advanced Certification as Catechist, First Aid/CPR AED Certified.
Teaches Math and Religion -4th and 5th Grade Students / Writing
Summa Cum Laude, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta)
Parish Ministries – Lector, Commentator, Eucharistic Minister,
13 Years in Education
1st Years at St. Francis
Ms. Yesica Lopez – 4th Grade Teacher
Northern Arizona University – Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Teaches 4th and 5th Grade Language Arts, Wildcat Reading Coach
Certifications – Arizona State Teaching Certificate, SEI Certification, FEMA Certified, Religion Level 1 Certified, First Aide/CPR AED Certified
Student Council Adviser – Spanish Interpreter
15 Years in Education
8 Years at St. Francis
Mrs. Stephanie Rundle – 3rd Grade Teacher
Western Carolina University – Bachelor of Science in Regular and Special Education Birth through Kindergarten
Currently enrolled in Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Grand Canyon University
Teaches Elementary all subject areas
Certifications – Arizona State Teacher Certified, SEI Certification, First Aid/CPR AED Certified , Religion Level 1 Certified
Developed the Early Childhood Education Program and Preschool at St. Francis in 2016.
4 years at St. Francis School
10.5 years in Education
Mrs. Rebecca Miknaitis – 2nd Grade Teacher
Northern Arizona University Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education
SEI Certified, Early Childhood Endorsement, First Aid/CPR AED Certified
Teaches First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
5 Years in Education
2 Years at St. Francis
Miss Ana Zazueta– 1st Grade Teacher
Northern Arizona University -Bachelor of Education
Certified Elementary Education State of Arizona,
Level 1 Religious Education Certified
First Aide/CPR Certified
Parish Affiliation – Immaculate Heart of Mary, English Arcoiris Youth Ministry
17 Years in Education
5 Years at St. Francis
Mrs. Eva Torres – Kindergarten
University of Arizona – Bachelor of Science in Literacy, Learning and Leadership with and emphasis in Math and Spanish
Currently enrolled in Masters of Secondary Math in Education at Grand Canyon University
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified
Arcoiris – Past Adviser at St. John Neumann
5 Years at St. Francis
5 Years in Education
Ms. Erika Garcia – Pre Kindergarten
Mrs. Mary Slater – Librarian/Teacher
Arizona State University – Bachelor of Science, Library Media Specialist, Commercial Recreation Business,
Post Baccalaureate – Boise State University – Teaching Credential – Business, Social Studies, Language Arts
Certifications – Library Media K-12, SEI, Standard Secondary Teaching Certification, Religion Level 1 Certification, Social Studies, Distributive Education, FEMA Certified, First Aid CPR AED Certified
Read Across America Coordinator, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Teacher, Parish Council Representative, School Advisory Representative, School Web Page Administrator, Book Fair Coordinator
29 years at St. Francis School
32 years in Education
Mr. Everett McKinney – Computer Teacher and School Computer Tech
Attended Graceland University and Arizona Western College
Computer Technician St. Francis School
Kofa High School Varsity Football Coach / Catch and Go Football Coach
Boys Basketball Coach
Teaches Computers grades K-8
5 Years in Education
3 Year at St. Francis
Mrs. Alena Ibarra – Primary Grade Instructional Coach
Northern Arizona University – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Instructional Coach Elementary Education all subjects Primary Grades
Early Childhood Education Emphasis
Certification- SEI Certification, FEMA Certified, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certified
Eucharistic Minister
12 years at St. Francis school
11 years in education
Mrs. Theresa Whitman – Instructional Aide – Jr. High
Northern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Minor in Library Science
Teacher of the Year St. Francis School 2011
Eucharistic Minister, Level 1 Religious Certification, ENDOW
SEI Certified, First Aide CPR Certified, FEMA Certified
28 Years in Education
18 Years at St. Francis
Mrs. Viola Lopez – Reading Interventionist
Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Elementary Education, Spanish, Special Education, Reading Interventionist
Arizona State Teacher Certification
8 year at St. Francis
38 years in Education
Mr. Oscar Chavez – P.E./Music
Teaches Physical Education/Music – Grades K-8
Music Ministry, St. Francis Church & Immaculate Conception Church
First Aid/CPR Certification
Athletic Director, St. Francis School
– Years in Education
1st Year at St. Francis
Ms. Ariday Monge – Pre Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Mrs. Alma Lopez – Administrative Secretary
28 years at St. Francis School
School Bookkeeper & Public Relations
Marketing and Scholarship Account Manager
Arts and Environment Ministry, Eucharistic Minister
Catholic Daughters & Altar Society
Mrs. Stella Ochoa – Secretary/Registrar
10 Years in Education
Bilingual English/Spanish
Student Supervisor
Student and Staff Support
Mrs. Irene Frankart – 1st Grade Instructional Aide
First Grade Reading Aide
Summer Bible School for St. Francis Parish, Read Across America Co-Chair
14 years at St. Francis
Mrs. Joleen Munoz – Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Attended Northern Arizona University / Arizona Western College – Associates Degree
Taught High School English grades 9-12
SEI Certified
K- 6 Grade Teachers Aide
14 Years in Education
2 Years at St. Francis School
Mrs. Silvia Lackey – Reading Interventionist Aide
University of Phoenix – Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Reading Interventionist Aide
Eucharistic Minister
First Aide/CPR Certified
4 Years at St. Francis
Sr. Mary Beth Kornely – Office
Silver Lake College – Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education & Math
Student Financial aid Director at Silver Lake College
Parish Ministries at Several Parishes
Teaches Primary Grades
45 Years in Education
Mr. Ron Rodriguez – Technology Engineer
Certified IT and Computer Technician
Web Master for School Website
9 years at St. Francis School and Parish
Miss Ashley Taylor – Advanced Math Teacher
Currently studying at Arizona Western college/Northern Arizona University for a Bachelors in Elementary Education Degree
First Aide/ CPR Certified
Parish Ministries – Young Adult Arcoiris, Confirmation, CANA Retreat Team
4 Years at St. Francis
Mrs. Maria Aletore – Maintenance
Rectory Housekeeper
Student Supervisor
26 years at St. Francis School and Parish