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
Eucharistic Minister, Christmas Program Coordinator
Awards – Circle of Honor – Arizona
30 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
7 year at St. Francis School
30 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
7th Grade Teacher – Teaches 6,7,8 Math and Social Studies
2 Years at St. Francis
7 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.
Teaches Science and Religion – Middle Grades/Jr. High (6, 7, 8)
1st Year at St. Francis
Mrs. Lorraine Margie Tanaka – 5th Grade Teacher
Adams State University – Masters Degree in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in elementary Education
Standard Elementary Certified in Arizona
Teaches Math and Religion -4th and 5th Grade Students / Writing
Arizona Math Copper Apple Award – 2016 – Teacher of the Year, San Luis Valley CO – Division 5 Math Teacher of the Year, Colorado 5 time Yuma County Teacher of the Year Nominee
Parish Ministries – Lector, Commentator, Eucharistic Minister, Perpetual adoration Division Leader (6-12 Midnight)
41 Years in Education
3 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,
Student Council Adviser – Spanish Interpreter
14 Years in Education
7 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 – SEI Certification, First Aid/CPR Certified
Developed the Early Childhood Education Program and Preschool at St. Francis in 2016.
3 years at St. Francis School
9 1/2 years in Education
Sr. Hannah Johnecheck – 2nd Grade Teacher
St. Michael’s College – Masters of Theology, Silver Lake College – Bachelors of Education
Elementary Education Certified
Teaches K – 11 Grades (Mainly K-4), Teaches First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
13 Years in Education
4 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
16 Years in Education
4 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
Arcoiris – Past Adviser at St. John Neumann
4 Years at St. Francis
4 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 2 Certification, Social Studies, Distributive Education, FEMA Certified
Year book, Read Across America Coordinator, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Teacher, Parish Council Representative, School Advisory Representative, School Web Page Administrator, Book Fair Coordinator
28 years at St. Francis School
31 years in Education
Mr. Everett McKinney – P.E./ Computer Teacher
Attended Graceland University and Arizona Western College
Athletic Director of St. Francis School
Yuma Catholic JV Football Coach / Catch and Go Football Coach
Boys Basketball Coach
Teaches P.E. and Computers
4 Years in Education
2 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
Eucharistic Minister
9 years at St. Francis school
9.5 years in education
Theresa Whitman – Instructional Reading Aide
Northern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Miner 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
27 Years in Education
17 Years at St. Francis
Miss Charlotte Luckerath – Catechism Teacher
Teaches Catechism to Middle School Students
Parish Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister
Certifications – Level 2 Religious Education, Music Certification
25 years at St. Francis School and Parish
Mrs. Viola Lopez – Reading Interventionist
Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Elementary Education, Spanish, Special Education, Reading Interventionist
Arizona State Teacher Certification
7 year at St. Francis
37 years in Education
Ms. Shitzue Figueroa – Spanish
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara – Facultad de Odontologra – DDS
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara – Postgrados Odontologia – Postgraduate in Endodontics
Teaches Spanish – Grades K-8
IELTS Certification
Girl’s Basketball Coach, Room Mother Grade 8
2 Year in Education
4 Years at St. Francis
Ms. Gina Giorsetto – Pre Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Mrs. Alma Lopez – Administrative Secretary
27 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
9 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
12 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
13 Years in Education
1st Year 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
3 Years at St. Francis
Ms. – Selene Hinojosa Interventionist Aide
Arizona Western College – Dual Associates Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Education
Northern Arizona University – Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
St. Francis Reading Interventionist
Certified Zumba Instructor – Childrens, Basic, Toning
15 year in Education
1st year 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
8 years at St. Francis School and Parish
Miss Ashley Taylor – Homework Club
Currently studying at Arizona Western college/Northern Arizona University for a Bachelors in Elementary Education Degree
Homework Club Coordinator at St. Francis School
Parish Ministries – Young Adult Arcoiris, Confirmation, CANA Retreat Team
3 Years at St. Francis
Mrs. Maria Aletore – Maintenance
Rectory Housekeeper
Student Supervisor
25 years at St. Francis School and Parish