Lil’ Champs
Wanda McDonnell (Director of Lil’ Champs)
WMcdonnell@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Gainesville, FL
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Krispy Kreme dougnuts
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Sound of Music
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Rubber stamping, watching football, and playing soccer.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A high-five, sunflowers, or kind words.
Ruth Sherrod, ​Teacher, PS/PK/K/1st Art
RSherrod@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Tucson, AZ
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Chicken tikki masala and samosas
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Mission Impossible Fallout
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Hiking, long boarding, reading, and visiting museums
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Watching students collaborating, students showing kindness to nurture each other, and students asking inquisitive questions.
Shannon Williamson, Teacher
SWilliamson@tcdschampions.com
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Jannell Wheeler, Teacher
JWheeler@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Tucson, AZ
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Sushi!
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Now and Then or Napoleon Dynamite
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Hiking, running, or thrifting
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Dunkin’ Donuts gift card, David’s pumpkin seeds or candy (Twix, Skittles, and gummies are some of my faves!).
Madison Davison, Teacher
MDavison@tcdschampions.com
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Savannah Gydesen, Teacher
SGydesen@tcdschampions.com
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Samantha Gibboney, Assistant Teacher
SGibboney@tcdschampions.com
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Hannah VanAarde, Assistant Teacher
HVanaarde@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: San Luis Obispo, CA
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Anything with rice and lots of veggies.
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Aladdin
Q: What are your hobbies? A: I love hiking, photography, baking, and anything musical.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A compliment, a good idea, or ice cream.
Jeanne Stewart, Aftercare Teacher
JStewart@tcdschampions.com
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Kindergarten
Wendy Schofield, Mentor Teacher
WSchofield@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Mesa, AZ
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Sushi
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Lion King
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Scrapbook, needlepoint, arts and crafts
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Twix, Starbucks, and cardstock.
Erika Johnson, Teacher
EJohnson@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: I was born in Tucson, but grew up in Salem, VA
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Probably Tom Kum Gai, but then I became a vegetarian, so pizza, maybe?
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: How does anyone choose this?! The Muppet Movie. . .Or possibly The Princess Bride
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Gardening, reading, rug hooking/fiber arts, over-committing, remodeling my house, seeing live music
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Plants that produce food, cheese, concert tickets
Paige Gatewood, Teacher
PGatewood@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Searcy, AR
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Macaroni and cheese
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Labyrinth
Q: What are your hobbies? A: I enjoy spending time with my 2 fur babies and boyfriend, exploring the beautiful surroundings of Tucson, visiting the Desert Museum, and taking care of my indoor plants.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: a book for our classroom library, a house plant, or Reese’s peanut butter cups.
1st Grade
Erin Kotel, Mentor Teacher
EKotel@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Tucson, AZ
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Chips and salsa
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Goonies
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Watching hockey or U of A sports, hanging out with family and friends
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Flavored iced coffee, tulips, or a yummy treat. Hugs and letters work, too đŸ™‚
Madison Leinberger, Teacher
MLeinberger@tcdschampions.com
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Michelle Bushey, Teacher
MBushey@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Tucson, AZ
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Chicken nachos
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Stepbrothers/Grown Ups
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Playing mini golf with my family, cuddling with my dogs, and binge watching shows on Netflix.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Starbucks Pink Drink, Twix, or chips and guacamole