Instructional Coach –

Stephanie Rundle

(Primary Grades)

• Education
  • Mississippi State University
    • Doctor of Educational Policy and Organizational Design (May 2028)
    • Applied Leadership Graduate Certificate (December 2026)
    • 2026 Pat Tillman Scholar
  • George W. Bush Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar Class of 2024 
  • Grand Canyon University 
    • Master of Curriculum and Instruction
    • Alpha Chi Honor Society
  • Western Carolina University 
    • Bachelor of Science, Birth through Kindergarten Education
    • Regular and Special Education; Emphasis in Autism

• Certifications
  • SEI Certification
  • Early Childhood Education Certification
  • Religion Level 1 Certified
• Additional Services
  • Developed Prekindergarten program at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.

• Years in Education
  • 19 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 10 years

Middle School Science –

• Education  
  •  

• Certifications
  •  

• Additional Services
  •  

• Years in Education
  •  

• Years at St Francis School
  •  

Middle School

Religion/Faith Formation –

Carla Boyd. EdD

• Years in Education
  • 22 (K12-Higher Education)  years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  1 year

• Education  
  •  Concordia University Wisconsin (EdD)
    • Doctor of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Northern Arizona University
    • • Masters in Educational Technology (MEd)
      • Bachelor of Elementary Education emphasis Science (BS)

• Certifications
  • Arizona State Teacher Certification
  • Elementary K-8
  • Early Childhood Endorsement Birth-Age 8
  • Structured English Immersion PreK-12
  • CTE Business and Marketing K-12
  • Adult Education

• Additional Services
  • Nonprofit volunteer and board service 
  • St. Augustine Cathedral, Direct Advocacy & Resource Center, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SWBRC) – Tucson, AZ

5^th Grade –

Blanca Rivera

• Years in Education
• •  18 years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  2 years

• Education
  • Arizona Western College
    • Associates in Criminal Justice
  • Arizona State University
    • Bachelors in Elementary Education
  • Northern Arizona University
    • Masters in Education- Reading Emphasis
    • Masters in Special Education
  • Grand Canyon University
    • Masters in Educational Administration “Advanced Program” for Principal Licensure-Pending 

• Certifications
  • Arizona State Teacher Certification
  • ESL Endorsement (k-12)
  • SEI Certification (K-12)
  • Reading Endorsement (K-8)
  • Standard Professional Mild/Mod Spec Ed, K-12
  • Certified Apple Educator

• Additional Services
  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church-CCD Teacher

4th Grade –

Jacqueline Gonzalez

• Years in Education
• • 14 years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  5 years

• Education
  • Northern Arizona University 
    • Master’s Degree in elementary Education
  • Grand Canyon University 
    • Master’s Degree in Special Education
  • Northern Arizona University
    • Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

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

• Certifications 
  • Arizona State Certified
  • SEI Certification, K-12
  • Standard Professional Mild/Mod Spec Ed, K-12

3rd Grade – Yesica Lopez

• Years in Education
• • 17 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 13 years

• Education
  • Northern Arizona University 
    • Bachelor of Science in Special Education

• Certifications
  • Arizona State Teaching Certification 
  • SEI Certification
  • FEMA Certified
  • Religion Level 1 Certified
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certified
  • American Heart Heartsaver First Aid Certified

• Additional Services
  • PLC Lead, Student Council Adviser, Spanish Interpreter

2nd Grade – Alena Ibarra

• Years in Education
• • 18 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 17 years

• Education
• • Northern Arizona University 
    • Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education- Early Childhood Education Emphasis

• Certifications
  • Arizona State Teaching Certification
  • SEI Certification
  • FEMA Certified
  • Religion Level 1 Certified
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certified
  • American Heart Heartsaver First Aid

• Additional Services
  • PLC Lead, Eucharistic Minister

2nd Grade Aide/Interventionist- Aline Diez Martinez 

• Education 
  • Arizona Western College
    • Associates of Liberal Arts

• Certification 
  •  

• Years in Education
  • 4.5 years 

• Years at St Francis School
  • 1 year

1st Grade – Ladia Cortez

• Education 
  • Northern Arizona University
    • Bachelors in Special Education
    • Bachelors in General Education

• Certification 
  • Arizona State Teacher Certification
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • SEI Certified

• Years in Education
  • 9 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 2 years

1st Grade Aide –

Nancy Ramirez

• Education 
  • Yuma High School
    • High School Diploma

• Certification
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Arizona State Board of Nursing
    • Licensed Nurse Assistant

• Years in Education
  •  4 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 2 years

Kindergarten – Magdiel Perez

• Years in Education
• • 4 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 2 years

• Education
  • St Mary’s College Notre Dame Indiana
    • Bachelors in Elementary Education
  • University of Dayton
    • Masters in Literacy

• Certifications
  • Arizona State Teacher Certification
  • CPR/1st Aid Certified
  • Suicide Prevention Certification
    • Elementary, Secondary, Middle School

• Additional Services
  • Arcoiris Youth Group Leader/Mentor

Kindergarten Aide –

Ashley Taylor

• Education 
  • University of Phoenix
    • Bachelors in Education

• Additional Services
  • Mass Lector and commentator

• Years in Education
• •  9 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 9 years

Pre Kindergarten –

 Erika Garcia

• Years in Education
• • 10 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 10 years

• Education
  • Grand Canyon State University
    • Masters in Early Childhood Education
  • University of Arizona
    • Bachelors of Science- Family Studies and Human Development, minor in Human Services 
  • Arizona Western College
    • Associate of Arts Degree AA – Family Studies

• Certifications 
  • Religion Level 1 Certification
  • SEI Certification
  • Arizona State Teaching Certification
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certified
  • American Heart Heartsaver First Aid Certification

• Additional Services 
  • PK Lead, PK Promotion Coordinator

Prekindergarten Aide –

Irene Frankhart

• Education
  • Yuma High School
    • Graduate
  • Arizona Western College
    • Emphasis on Education (2 years) 

• Certification
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certified
  • American Heart First Aid Certified

• Additional Services 
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Read Across America Co-Coordinator

• Years in Education
• •  16 years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  16 years

Advanced Math –

Antonio Negrete

• Education 
  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    • Bachelors in History

• Certification 
  • Alternative Teaching Certificate
  • Level I Ministry Certification

• Additional Services
  • Chess Club Advisor

• Years in Education 
  • 5 years

• Years at St. Francis School 
  • 5 years

Resource – Aryanna Ramirez

• Education 
  • Arizona State University
    • Masters in Special Education-Applied Behavioral Analysis- in progress
    • Bachelors Family and Human Development, minor in Education
  • Arizona Western College
    • Associates in Family Studies

• Additional Services
  • Yearbook Club Advisor

• Years in Education
  • 4 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 4 years

Interventionist – Viola Lopez

• Education 
  • Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
    • Bachelors in Elementary Education, Special Ed

• Certification
  • Arizona State Teacher Certification

• Additional Services
  • Reading Interventionist

•  Years in Education
  • 43 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 11 years

Health Clerk/Library Tech –

Olga Chapman-Gonzales

• Years in Education
• •  16 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 4 years

• Education
  • University of Phoenix
    • Bachelors – Science Communications
    • Masters – Business Administration- in progress
  • Arizona Western College
    • EMT Academy 
    • Paramedic Academy
  • Rural Metro Fire Department
    • Firefighter Academy

• Certifications
  • Arizona Department of Education CTE Certification
  • American Heart BLS Instructor
  • State of Arizona Firefighter Certified

• Additional Services
  • Girl Scout Troop Leader, Yearbook Club Advisor, Mileage Club Advisor, Eucharistic Minister, Home and School Board President

Technology Specialist –

Everett J. McKinney

• Education
• • Yuma Catholic High School
    • High School Diploma
  • Graceland University- Lamoni, IA 
    • Coaching Endorsement
    • Corrective Fitness

• Certification
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certification

• Additional Services
  • Yearbook Club Co-Advisor
  • High School and Youth Coach (Football and Basketball)

• Years in Education
• • 11 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 8 years

P.E./Music – Oscar Chavez

• Years in Education
• • 6 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 6 years

• Education
  • Arizona Western College 
    • Associates Degree 
  • Yuma High School 
    • High School Diploma

• Certification 
  • National Alliance Youth Sports Administrator Certified
  • American Heart CPR/AED Certified
  • American Heart Heartsaver First Aid Certified
  • Music Ministry

• Additional Services 
  • Athletic Director, Music Teacher, P.E. Teacher, Peace Choir Coordinator, Guitar Instructor

• Years in Athletics- Coaching
  • 30+ years

Secretary Scholarships – Alma Lopez

• Education 
• • El Paso Community College
  • Irving High School, El Paso, Tx
    • High School Diploma

• Certifications 
  • Arts and Environment Ministry
  • Eucharistic Minister

• Additional Services 
  • School Bookkeeper, Public Relations, Marketing,  Scholarship Account Manager

• Years in Education
• •  33 years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  33 years

Secretary Registrar – Stella Ochoa

• Office Experience
  • 32 years

• Years at St Francis School
  • 16 years

Office – Sr. Mary Beth Kornely

• Education 
  • Silver Lake College 
    • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education & Math

• Certification
  • Parish Ministries at Several Parishes

• Years in Education
• •  48 years

• Years at St Francis School
  •  years