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.
Shannon Williamson, Teacher
SWilliamson@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Decatur, IL
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Butter and Garlic pasta
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Last of the Mohicans
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Training Boxer Dogs & Antique shopping
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Hot chocolate in winter, Root beer soda in summer
Leilani Martinez, Assistant Teacher
LMartinez@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Phoenix, Arizona
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Pasta (spaghetti)
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Big Hero 6
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Calligraphy, baking
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Snacks (chocolate, chips, fruit, etc.), flowers, and something thoughtful.
Madison Davison, Teacher
MDavison@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: Pizza
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Now and Then
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Shopping
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Flowers, Starbucks, sour candy.
Savannah Gydesen, Teacher
SGydesen@tcdschampions.com
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Alessandra Johnson, Teacher
AJohnson@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Santa Cruz, CA
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Burritos
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Robin Hood Men in Tights
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Reading, organizing, hiking, crafting
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Food, acts of kindness, something home made.
Jeanne Stewart, Aftercare Teacher
JStewart@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Long Island, New York
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Tacos
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Sweet Home Alabama
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Thrifting
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Starbucks, coffee ice cream, Milk Duds
Adilenne Gastelum, Assistant Teacher
AGastelum@tcdschampions.com
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Kindergarten
Wendy Schofield, 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, craft things, painting my nails.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Amazon gift card, Starbucks gift card, candy (any kind).
Erika Johnson, Teacher
EJohnson@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: I was born in Tucson but I was raised in NJ, VA, CO, and I have lived in other western states and other countries.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Like the Ninja Turtles, I could live on pizza but I prefer some variety and I love some Tom Yum Gai (vegetarian version!)
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: I love the original Muppet Movie and Joe vs the Volcano.
Q: What are your hobbies? A: I garden, read, build, do fiber crafts, volunteer, and camp.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: You could take me to the Botanical Gardens, dinner, and a massage-maybe a different order, I’m not picky!
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: Jigsaw puzzles, exploring Tucson, and spending time with my fur babies.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A house plant, Reese’s peanut butter cups, or a new book for our classroom library!
1st Grade
Erin Kotel, 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: BBQ with friends and family, watching movies or
reading a good book.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A caramel iced coffee, flowers, or a book for our classroom.
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 with guacamole of course!
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Stepbrothers/Grown Ups
Q: What are your hobbies? A: I enjoy anything family related! We like to go mini golfing, play the Nintendo Switch, watch movies and go hiking in Colorado where my daughter lives.
Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A Dutch Bros iced vanilla oat milk chai, a hug, or chocolate (Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Twix.)
Laurel Budnik, Teacher
LBudnik@tcdschampions.com
Q: What is your home town? A: Tucson!
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Sausage and fennel Thanksgiving stuffing.
Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Parent Trap
Q: What are your hobbies? A: Reading, yoga, and cooking!
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, dark chocolate, or a treat from “Dedicated” GF bakery!