Meet Our Wonderful Teachers & Staff
We have a wide range of talented professionals at Quentin STEM Academy for Health Sciences. Our team of administrators, teachers, instructional aides, and support staff all have the same passion: teaching. They all want one thing: for your children to be and feel successful during their academic career at Quentin. We believe a good education empowers students to follow and achieve their dreams. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns. Parents are as important to our team as the rest of our wonderful members.
Administration
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Ilzarbe-Nijdl AngelaAngela Ilzarbe-Nijdl Dean of Students
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Ilzarbe-Nijdl AngelaAngela Ilzarbe-Nijdl Dean of Students
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Chicas KariKari Chicas Principal chicas.kari@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Salem, ORFavorite Subject
Math and ELAHobbies
Sports, family, and travel.
Office Support
Teachers
Kindergarten
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Ellis-York NicoleNicole Ellis-York Kindergarten bell.nicole@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Singing, Facebook, and drawing.
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Mejia RubyRuby Mejia Kindergarten mejia.ruby@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Fontana, CAHobbies
TravelingFavorite Subject
Math
First Grade
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Hall AnayaAnaya Hall First Grade hall.anaya@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Harlem, NYHobbies
TravelingFavorite Subject
ELA
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Lim JaquelynJaquelyn Lim First Grade lim.jaquelyn@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Yuba City, CAFavorite Subject
Math and readingHobbies
Hiking, paddle boarding, swimming, and spending time with family and friends
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Lopez Ibarra GuadalupeGuadalupe Lopez Ibarra First Grade ibarra.guadalupe@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tolleson, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
I love going shopping, eating (trying new places to eat), watching Greys Anatomy (for the 100th time), and going to concerts.
Second Grade
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Brady-Shea KathleenKathleen Brady-Shea Second Grade shea.kathleen@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Las Vegas, NMFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
I play keyboard, guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and Mandolin.
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Nevarez JonathanJonathan Nevarez Second Grade nevarez.jonathan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILYear Started Teaching
2024School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM AcademyJob Assignment
2nd Grade TeacherHobbies
Outdoor activities like running, climbing, lifting, paddleboarding, hiking, snowboarding, and adventuring with my pupCollege of Dupage
DePaul University
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Tafolla KyrieKyrie Tafolla Second Grade tafolla.kyrie@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Silver City, NMFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Spending time with my family, big Disney fan, and going for hikes.
Third Grade
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Luis Santiago Nestor AgustinNestor Agustin Luis Santiago Third Grade santiago.nestor@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Luis Santiago Nestor AgustinNestor Agustin Luis Santiago Third Grade santiago.nestor@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Luis Santiago Nestor AgustinNestor Agustin Luis Santiago Third Grade santiago.nestor@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, MexicoFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Playing the guitar and jogging in the mornings
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Mesich MaryMary Mesich Third Grade Mesich.Mary@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Born in Tucson, AZ, raised in South Milwaukee, WIFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Playing with my dog, growing plants, and reading.
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Pena Corral LesleiLeslei Pena Corral Third Grade corral.leslei@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Going to the movies and bowling.
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Perez RaizaRaiza Perez Third Grade perez.raiza@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Los Angeles, CAYear Started Teaching
2021School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM AcademyJob Assignment
3rd Grade TeacherHobbies
Reading, traveling, and spending time with family
Fourth Grade
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Alvarado ItzelItzel Alvarado Fourth Grade alvarado.itzel@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Waddell, AZYear Started Teaching
2024School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM Academy for Health SciencesJob Assignment
4th Grade TeacherHobbies
Reading, watching movies/TV shows, traveling, and hanging out with friends/family
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Brashear JakeJake Brashear Fourth Grade brashear.jake@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Going to the movies and watching sports.
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Hernandez AnaAna Hernandez Fourth Grade hernandez.ana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
My favorite subject is science. I like learning about natural science and biology.Hobbies
A couple of my favorite hobbies include cooking, hiking, gardening, camping, working out, and watching movies.
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Mosely MeganMegan Mosely Fourth Grade mosely.megan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Goodyear, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Reading, writing, watching movies, drawing, going to concerts, and going on trips.
Fifth Grade
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Demola TrishaTrisha Demola Fifth Grade Social ELA demola.trisha@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Chicago, ILFavorite Subject
History/Social StudiesHobbies
Reading, biking, and going to the movies with my son.
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Halmrest LacyLacy Halmrest Fifth Grade halmrest.lacy@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Madison, WIFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Reading, cooking, and traveling.
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Ortiz AdamAdam Ortiz Fifth Grade Science ortiz.adam@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
ScienceHobbies
Sports (playing and watching), family, church, and friends.
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Salazar GabrielaGabriela Salazar Fifth Grade salazar.gabriela@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Cananea, Sonora, MexicoFavorite Subject
Social StudiesHobbies
Family activitiesUniversities Attended/Graduated
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Cananea
Sixth Grade
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Abujbarah NoraNora Abujbarah Sixth Grade ELA Abujbarah.nora@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
English Language ArtsHobbies
Reading and hiking
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Mccausland KevinKevin Mccausland Sixth Grade Science mccausland.kevin@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Menifee, CAFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Spending time with my kids.
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Stultz BriannaBrianna Stultz Sixth Grade HSS stultz.brianna@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Coloring, watching football, and reading.
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Thiede MichelleMichelle Thiede Sixth Grade thiede.michelle@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Scottsdale, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Zumba, listening to music, and baseball games.
Seventh Grade
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Quesada Quinones LauranaLaurana Quesada Quinones Seventh Grade ELA quinones.laurana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Quesada Quinones LauranaLaurana Quesada Quinones Seventh Grade ELA quinones.laurana@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Covert DarrellDarrell Covert Seventh Grade covert.darrell@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
My favorite subject is history.Hobbies
Anything outdoors, ie: camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking. Building models and reading.
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Garcia JohnJohn Garcia Seventh Grade Math garcia.john@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
MathHobbies
Watching sports
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Hatheway LaurenLauren Hatheway Seventh Grade Science hatheway.lauren@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Ottawa , TXFavorite Subject
My favorite subject is science!Hobbies
I enjoy cooking, practicing yoga, and playing card games.
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Quesada Quinones LauranaLaurana Quesada Quinones Seventh Grade ELA quinones.laurana@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Mayaguez, PRFavorite Subject
EnglishHobbies
Photography, writing, and skateboarding.
Eighth Grade
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Cabral PedroPedro Cabral Eighth Grade Math cabral.pedro@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
El Paso, TXYear Started Teaching
2024School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM AcademyJob Assignment
8th Grade Math TeacherHobbies
Video games, computers, working out, Marvel comics
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Carrasco-Ortiz ReginaRegina Carrasco-Ortiz Eighth Grade HSSAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZYear Started Teaching
2023School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM Academy for Health SciencesJob Assignment
8th Grade Social Studies TeacherHobbies
Art, movies, video games
Special Areas
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Manuel Gomez Fuster JuanJuan Manuel Gomez Fuster PE
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Manuel Gomez Fuster JuanJuan Manuel Gomez Fuster PE
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Bartels MarcusMarcus Bartels PE bartels.marcus@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Belden, NEFavorite Subject
Physical EducationHobbies
Spending time with my family, doing laundry, riding my motorcycle, and Nebraska Cornhuskers football!
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De La Cruz VincentVincent De La Cruz ArtAdditional information
Hometown
Laveen, AZYear Started Teaching
2017School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Art TeacherHobbies
Gardening, singing, hikingCornish College of the Arts
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McCan MeganMegan McCan Music McCan.Megan@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Avondale, AZFavorite Subject
Music and physicsHobbies
Crafting, cooking, and camping.
Related Services
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Madril Jimenez Jesus AliciaJesus Alicia Madril Jimenez Reading Interventionist jimenez.jesus@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Madril Jimenez Jesus AliciaJesus Alicia Madril Jimenez Reading Interventionist jimenez.jesus@littletonaz.orgBiography
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Carlo JamiJami Carlo Resource carlo.jami@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Military bratFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Sports events, shopping, and new adventures.
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Madril Jimenez Jesus AliciaJesus Alicia Madril Jimenez Reading Interventionist jimenez.jesus@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Phoenix, AZFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
I love spending time with my family.
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Marshall JeniJeni Marshall Exceptional Learning Teacher marshall.jeni@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Greensburg, PAFavorite Subject
LiteratureHobbies
Reading, swimming, and playing with animals of all kinds.
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Mercado JaimeJaime Mercado Resource Mercado.Jaime@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Union City, CAFavorite Subject
TechnologyHobbies
Marvel fan, video games, movies, and traveling.
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Quinones AprilApril Quinones CASA quinones.april@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZFavorite Subject
HistoryHobbies
Walking around the park during sunset.
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Wisener KatherineKatherine Wisener Psychologist wisener.katherine@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Glendale, AZYear Started Teaching
2011School/Department Assignment
Quentin/ESS DepartmentJob Assignment
School PsychologistHobbies
Volunteer work through the Daughters of the American Revolution, which includes fundraisers for community cleanups, volunteering and food pantries, donations, rewards, and scholarships for education, and historical preservation. I also spend a lot of time at the dog park with the sweetest boy ever, Hendrix.
School Support
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Lewis NiaNia Lewis Student Achievement Coach lewis.nia@littletonaz.orgAdditional information
Hometown
Westwood, NJYear Started Teaching
2013School/Department Assignment
Quentin STEM AcademyJob Assignment
Student Achievement SpecialistHobbies
Music, sporting events, reading, shopping, manicures and pedicures, and spending time with my family and friendsWilliam Paterson University