Resource Department

Kelly Grusendorf, ​Director

KGrusendorf@tcdschampions.com

Q: What is your home town? A: Mountain View, CA (outside of San Francisco)

Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Nachos or a good burger

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Overboard

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Camping and 4-wheeling

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Coffee, chocolate, flowers.


David Robbins, 6th-8th Resource Teacher

DRobbins@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 strips and ranch

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Listening to music, cooking, photography, and volunteering

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Hershey’s cookies and cream bar, iced tea, carne asada burrito.


Jamie Nelson, 4th & 5th Resource Teacher

JNelson@tcdschampions.com

Q: What is your home town? A: I consider Tucson to be home–I’ve lived here since I was in middle school. 

Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: A yummy charcuterie board! 

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Little Mermaid

Q: What are your hobbies? A: I enjoy traveling, doing mindfulness practices, reading, and spending time with my dog. 

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A hug, an unsweetened iced tea, or a kind note.


Melissa Payton, ​K-3rd Resource Teacher

MPayton@tcdschampions.com

Q: What is your home town? A: Kailua, HI

Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Wo Won Ton Min

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: ?? ( I like too many!)

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Reading and being a goof with my son

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A trip to Kalama Beach, chocolate


Heidi Tronstad,​ Speech Pathologist

HTronstad@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: Mexican food

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Upside

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Reading, travel, and spending time with my family

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Anything chocolate, cherry Pepsi, and picture books


Vickie Jones, ​Speech Therapy Assistant

VJones@tcdschampions.com

Q: What is your home town? A: I do not have one, I was an AF Brat and grew up all over the world.

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: The Quiet Man

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Hiking, pickleball, scrapbooking

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A massage, a nice sweet and salty snack, or a Chipotle gift card


Sarah McKeown, Writing Specialist

SMckeown@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: Salad with chicken, cheese, and ranch dressing

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Notting Hill and the new Disney Aladdin

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Playing with my two children, writing, being active outside

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Pens, coffee, or a Target gift card


Karen Rogers, Occupational Therapist

KRogers@tcdschampions.com

Q: What is your home town? A: Portland, Oregon

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: The Martian

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Pickleball, hiking, and cooking

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things. A: GF treats


Savannah Wright, Psychologist

SWright@tcdschampions.com

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Jarod Dineen, ParaProfessional

JDineen@tcdschampions.com

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Montserat Mendez, ParaProfessional

MMendez@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: Avatar

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Embroidery and making flower arrangements.

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Dutch Bros, cupcakes, Reese’s Cups.


Amy Vezino, ParaProfessional

AVezino@tcdschampions.com

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Audrey Clous, ParaProfessional

AClous@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: Cheese Quesadillas

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Lord of the Rings

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Baking and traveling

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Anything cat related, something sweet, or glitter.


Crystal Velazquez-Martinez, ParaProfessional

CVelazquez@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 wings

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Tangled

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Hiking, cooking

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Starbucks, Chick fil A, flowers 


Rachel Field, ParaProfessional

RField@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: Spaghetti

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Listening to music, reading and playing games with my family.

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A hug, a nice note or a Starbucks peppermint mocha.


Justin Seibert, Champion Care

JSeibert@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 tenders

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Book of Eli

Q: What are your hobbies? A: I play guitar, ride bmx, enjoy photography and video creation!

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: A hug, a handwritten note, or some sour candy!


Hunter Stewart, ParaProfessional

HStewart@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: White Cheddar SmartPop

Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Interstellar

Q: What are your hobbies? A: Hanging out with fiancé and pets.

Q: If you really wanted to make my day, you could surprise me with one of these three things: A: Iced matcha latte from Starbucks, something cat related, something Star Wars related.


Matilda Essel, ParaProfessional

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