Meet Our Team

At San Tan Charter School, our passionate educators and staff are the heart of our community.

We are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, supporting growth, and empowering every student every day. Families can trust that their children are guided by teachers and leaders who care deeply about academic success, social development, and individual growth.

Meet Our Teachers & Staff

Shannon Yocklin, Recker Campus Principal at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Shannon Yocklin

Recker Campus Principal

Shanisha Richardson, Dean of Students at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing a white top with a sparkly detail.

Shanisha Richardson

Dean of Students (Recker)

Smiling preschool director Kami Kerby, wearing a dark top and necklace, against a blue backdrop, representing San Tan Charter School's commitment to nurturing early education.

Kami Kerby

Preschool Director

Kristofer Sippel Jr, Athletic Director at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a professional suit against a blue background.

Kristofer Sippel Jr

District Athletic and Facilities Director

6th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a blue background.

Christine Gray

Registrar

Michelle Tischer, Academic Achievement Coordinator at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Michelle Tischer

Academic Achievement Coordinator

Adorne Rixford, 4th grade teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a pink blazer against a blue background.

Adorne Rixford

4th Grade Teacher

Aleighya Burns-McCallister, 3rd Grade Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in an orange top against a blue background.

Aleighya Burns-McCallister

3rd Grade Teacher

Alexandrea Jones, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait against a blue background.

Alexandrea Jones

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Allea Seto

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Amanda Saldana, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background.

Amanda Saldana

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Angelica Morris

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Barbara Wells, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background.

Barbara Wells

Montessori Teacher (Toddler)

Baya Palacios

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Bentlee Rooney, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, representing commitment to student support and educational philosophy.

Bentlee Rooney

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Briann Ligon, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing casual attire.

Briann Ligon

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Britnie Thrift, Administrative Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, reflecting her role in supporting preschool education.

Britnie Thrift

Administrative Assistant (Preschool)

Carol Berhost, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a floral blouse against a blue background.

Carol Berhost

Montessori Teacher (1st-3rd)

Montessori Assistant Carolyn Andrews smiling in front of a blue background, representing San Tan Charter School's commitment to education and community support.

Carolyn Andrews

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Charmaine Luna, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a white blouse with a blue background.

Charmaine Luna

Montessori Assistant

Chelsea Cooper, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling with pink-highlighted hair against a blue background.

Chelsea Cooper

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Chloe Ruggier, Front Desk Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a blue background.

Chloe Ruggier

Front Desk Assistant (Recker Campus)/ Yearbook Rep

Cinnamon Valenzuela, Montessori Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with a blue background.

Cinnamon Valenzuela

Montessori Teacher (Primary)

Danielle Talley, 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Danielle Talley

5th Grade ELA & SS Teacher

Domonique Lozano

Administrative Assistant (Recker)

Eddie Santana

Custodian

Portrait of Elizabeth Hilai, Administrative Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Elizabeth Hilai

Administrative Assistant (Preschool)

Elsie Cotter, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a blue background, wearing a floral blouse and necklace.

Elsie Cotter

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Emily Tenaglia

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Erica Sibley, 2nd grade teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a floral dress against a blue background.

Erica Sibley

2nd Grade Teacher

Erin Clapa, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in front of a blue background, representing her role in supporting students and families.

Erin Clapa

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Montessori assistant Fancy Simister smiling in a professional portrait, representing San Tan Charter School staff.

Fancy Simister

Montessori Assistant (Kinder)

Gini (Virginia) Sterling, 6th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with brown hair and glasses against a blue background.

Gini (Virginia) Sterling

6th Grade English and Social Studies Teacher

Heather Lucas

4th Grade Gifted Teacher

Heather Warren, guest teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background and athletic attire.

Heather Warren

Guest Teacher

Jacqueline Husted, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing a patterned blouse.

Jacqueline Husted

Montessori Assistant (Kinder)

Janette Heckart, Infant Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, embodying the school's commitment to a fun and safe learning environment.

Janette Heckart

Infant Assistant

Jen Jacobs, guest teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a floral top against a blue background.

Jen Jacobs

Guest Teacher

John Mahnke, PE Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in front of a blue background.

John Mahnke

PE Teacher

Katelyn Cabrera, Music Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Katelyn Cabrera

Music Teacher

Kim Aguilar, Montessori Kindergarten Lead Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait against a blue background.

Kim Aguilar

Montessori Teacher (Kinder)

Kyle Scatena, 6th-grade math and science teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a Reebok polo shirt against a blue background.

Kyle Scatena

6th Grade Math and Science

Kylie Sippel, Community Outreach and Special Events Director at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a blue background.

Kylie Sippel

Community Outreach and Special Events Director

Larry Kerby, Love and Logic Coordinator at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Larry Kerby

Love and Logic Coordinator

Laura Doty, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background, representing commitment to education and community support.

Laura Doty

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Leah Hubbs, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a professional portrait with a blue background.

Leah Hubbs

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Leslie Melendez, Technology Support Admin at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Leslie Melendez

Technology Support Admin

Leslie Shinkle, Upper Elementary Lead Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a professional portrait with a blue background.

Leslie Shinkle

Upper Elementary Lead Teacher

Lisa Cordova, ESS Teacher at Recker campus, smiling portrait with black top and long dark hair, professional background.

Lisa Cordova

ESS Teacher (Recker)

Liz Welch, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing a floral shirt.

Liz Welch

Montessori Teacher (Primary)

Montessori teacher Madison Wilson at San Tan Charter School, smiling with a blue background.

Madison Wilson

Montessori Teacher (1st-3rd)

Marissa Miccolis, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Marissa Miccolis

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Marty Stevens, School Nurse at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a floral blouse against a blue background.

Marty Stevens

School Nurse

Mckenzie Green, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a professional portrait against a blue background.

Mckenzie Green

Montessori Teacher (4th-5th)

McKinley Hubbs, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with a blue background.

McKinley Hubbs

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Megan Gonzales

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Megan Hubbard, Montessori Adolescent Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in front of a blue background, wearing glasses and a striped shirt.

Megan Hubbard

Montessori Adolescent Teacher

Melinda Hatch, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background.

Melinda Hatch

Montessori Assistant (1st - 3rd)

Michelle Myers, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait against blue background.

Michelle Myers

Montessori Teacher (1st-3rd)

3rd Grade Gifted Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with floral blouse and glasses, blue background.

Monica Dippre

3rd Grade Gifted Teacher

Monique Pilimai, Upper Elementary Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Monique Pilimai

Upper Elementary Montessori Assistant

Natassia DeWyke, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait against blue background.

Natassia DeWyke

Montessori Teacher (1st-3rd)

Presley Berhost

Facilities Technician

Rebekah Phelan, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with a blue background.

Rebekah Phelan

Montessori Teacher (Toddler)

Reagan Henney

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Regan Standifird, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Regan Standifird

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Rylie Bird, Administrative Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling with red hair and a green floral dress against a blue background.

Rylie Bird

Administrative Assistant (Preschool)

Sadie Oswald, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a blue top against a blue background.

Sadie Oswald

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Sarah Ply, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with blue background, representing commitment to education and community support.

Sarah Ply

Montessori Assistant

Sarah Schopmeyer, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a floral blouse against a blue background.

Sarah Schopmeyer

Montessori Assistant

Sarah Edam, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a patterned blouse against a blue background.

Sarah Edam

Montessori Teacher (Primary)

Shanna Renken, PE Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, showcasing a supportive and engaging educational environment.

Shanna Renken

PE Teacher (Recker)

Shea Isley, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with long brown hair and a colorful headband, against a blue background.

Shea Isley

Montessori Teacher (Kinder)

Shelbie Dodd, Montessori Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing a striped top.

Shelbie Dodd

Montessori Teacher (Toddler)

Sheridan Wilson, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Sheridan Wilson

Montessori Assistant (Preschool)

Sophia Wentland, Montessori teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background, wearing a checkered dress.

Sophia Wentland

Montessori Teacher (Primary 4)

Stefany Gustafson, 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with glasses against a blue background.

Stefany Gustafson

5th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Stefany Camba, 1st Grade Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling portrait with a blue background.

Stefany Camba

1st Grade Teacher

Suzanne Anderson, Montessori Assistant at San Tan Charter School, smiling in a leopard print top against a blue background.

Suzanne Anderson

Montessori Assistant (1st-3rd)

Sydney Burdeno, Director of Projects & Development/Human Resources at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Sydney Burdeno

Director, Projects & Development/Human Resources

Trinity Sauber, kindergarten teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling with long brown hair and a blue background.

Trinity Sauber

Kindergarten Teacher

Victoria Meheut, 1st/2nd grade gifted teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling in front of a blue background, showcasing her commitment to student engagement and learning.

Victoria Meheut

1st/2nd Grade Gifted Teacher

Whitney Chapman, Montessori Teacher at San Tan Charter School, smiling against a blue background.

Whitney Chapman

Montessori Teacher (Toddler)