Administration, Faculty & Staff

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

32 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

10 year at St. Francis School

16 years in Education

Mrs.  Victoria Navarrete –  7^th 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

4 Years at St. Francis

9 Years in Education

Miss Ashley Taylor– 6th Grade Teacher

 Mr. Stephen Grummett– 5^th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Jacqueline Gonzalez – 4th Grade Teacher

Northern Arizona University – Master’s Degree in elementary Education

Grand Canyon University – Master’s Degree in Special Education

Teaches 4th and 5th grade Math and Grammar – 4th grade Writing and Vocabulary

10 years in Education

2nd Year at St. Francis  

Ms. Yesica Lopez – 3rd 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

16 Years in Education

9 Years at St. Francis  

Mrs. Alena Ibarra – 2nd Grade Teacher

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

13 years in education

Miss Ariday Monge– 1^st Grade Teacher

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

6 Years at St. Francis

6 Years in Education

Ms. Erika Garcia – Pre Kindergarten

Mrs. Olga Chapman – Librarian/Teacher

Mr.  Everett McKinney – Computer Teacher and School Computer Tech – Reading Interventionist

Attended Graceland University and Arizona Western College

Computer Technician St. Francis School and Reading Interventionist  K-5 grades

Teaches Computers grades K-8

6 Years in Education

4 Year at St. Francis

Mr. Antonio Negrete – Advanced Math

Miss Aryanna Ramirez – Instructional Aide – Jr. High

Mrs. Viola Lopez – Reading Interventionist

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

Elementary Education, Spanish, Special Education, Reading Interventionist

Arizona State Teacher Certification

9 year at St. Francis

39 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

2 Years in Education

2 Years at St. Francis

Mrs. Denisse Granados – Pre Kindergarten Instructional Aide

Mrs. Alma Lopez – Administrative Secretary

29 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

11 Years in Education 

Bilingual English/Spanish

Student Supervisor

Student and Staff Support

Mrs. Irene Frankart – Pre Kindergarten Instructional Aide

First Grade Reading Aide

Summer Bible School for St. Francis Parish, Read Across America Co-Chair

15 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

15 Years in Education

3 Years at St. Francis School

Mrs. Stephanie Rundle – Instructional Coach

Western Carolina University – Bachelor of Science Regular and Special Education Emphasis in Autism.

Grand Canyon University – Master of Curriculum and Instruction

Alpha Chi Honor Society

Certification – SEI, Arizona Teaching License Early Childhood, Religion Level 1, CPR Certified

12 Years in Education

4 Years at St. Francis

Mrs. Silvia Lackey – Reading Interventionist Aide

University of Phoenix – Bachelor of Science in Human Services 

Reading Interventionist Aide 

Eucharistic Minister

First Aide/CPR Certified

5 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

46 Years in Education

Mr. Ron Rodriguez – Technology Engineer

Certified IT and Computer Technician

Web Master for School Website

10 years at St. Francis School and Parish

Mrs. Maria Aletore – Maintenance

Rectory Housekeeper

Student Supervisor

27 years at St. Francis School and Parish