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Leslie Jones: teacher, singer, and world traveler

Leslie Jones: teacher, singer, and world traveler

McKell Park, Staff Reporter February 8, 2017

When you walk into Ms. Jones classroom you can’t help but notice her energy that immediately fills the room. Whether you’re a teacher or student her zeal and passion for teaching is hard to miss. Leslie...

JenDo and her son, Nick.

Getting to know JenDo

Alison Sandoval, Staff Reporter February 8, 2017

With her incredible dance moves and loving personality, math teacher Jennifer Dominguez (also known as JenDo) mixes fun and math together. If it was not for one of her friends at Northern Arizona University,...

English teacher Katie Dorris explains a concept from Julius Caesar to one of her sophomore students.

Dear Dorris

Courtney Page, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

With her wide smile and contagious laugh, English teacher Katie Dorris brings tired and bored sophomores and juniors to life. Great Gatsby characters Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson look sulkily at the...

Robotics version of Pinewood Derby Competition

Robotics version of Pinewood Derby Competition

February 7, 2017

You might be surprised at the amount of collaboration behind robotics. But for members of Robotics Club, the time-intensive preparation and competition hold more than long code, meticulous calculation,...

Rotherys unique teaching style helps students in every way

Rothery’s unique teaching style helps students in every way

Tucker Marmie, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Teachers, one of the most underpaid professions out there, yet one of the most influential professions out there. It takes a special person to have dedication in such an underappreciated job. Luckily...

Kimberly Oltmanns: how reading has shaped her life

Elisa Thomas, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Kimberly Oltmanns never imagined she would be a high school teacher and a high school coach. Growing up school was the last place she wanted to be for the rest of her life. But the experiences life gave...

DeCristofaro exploring the beautiful lands of Oaxaca, Mexico.

No boundaries: Teacher travels the world

Sydney Wolfe, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Many miss out on the prodigious opportunity to travel the world, and many think that teachers are underpaid. Here is a woman who defies all of those stereotypes. From high-end restaurants in Mexico...

Angela Gardner: political powerhouse

Kade Whatcott, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Everyone has to take US/AZ government as a senior. Many of these students receive the chance to learn from Las Vegas native, Mrs. Angela Gardner. With her sarcastic attitude, a bachelor's in Political...

John Prothro: story teller

Madilyn McFarland, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Proper, hard-working, inspiring are only a few words used to describe history teacher, John Prothro. He has taught now for 32 years and has yet to lose any passion for the work he does, calling all his...

History teacher John Prothro

The man, the myth, the legend

Milan Andrade, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

History teacher John Prothro has turned heads in the community for being one of the best history teachers in the Chandler Unified School District. With a plethora of awards including an Emmy,  Mr. Prothro...

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