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Scottsdale Unified School District #48

Scottsdale Unified School District

Scottsdale Unified School District #48
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Tavan Elementary School

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Tavan Administration

Mrs. Julie Ballard


Position |  Principal
Phone | 480-484-3500 ext. 43510
Email | JBallard@susd.org
Administrative Support Coordinator | Ellen Young

Biography - Click to Expand

Principal Julie Ballard is a 24-year veteran teacher. She was named to succeed longtime Tavan Principal Margaret Serna on June 6, 2019. After 13 years of service as a master special education teacher, she was unanimously selected as the new Assistant Principal in the 2014-2015 school year. She currently also teaches at NAU in the field of educational assessment. Her classroom experience brings valuable knowledge to all areas of curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teacher evaluation, and shared leadership. Mrs. Ballard's commitment to Tavan is evident in her innovative school initiatives, positive attitude in all situations, educational knowledge sharing, and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population. She has implemented our school behavior initiatives and  reduced student behavior referrals by 75% over  2 years. As a community member, all 4 of Mrs. Ballard's children have attended Tavan Elementary School. 

Mrs. Ballard received a dual degree in K-12 Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Northern Arizona in 1993, her Masters in Educational Counseling in 1997 from the University of New Mexico, and most recently her Masters in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification from University of Northern Arizona in 2012.

Ms. Gabriela Ramos


Position |  Assistant Principal
Phone | 480-484-3500 ext. 43510
Email | GRamos@susd.org

Biography - Click to Expand

Tavan Teachers & Staff

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Pre-K and Kindergarten
Name Title
Kim Quihuis Title I Pre-K
Maureen Traynor PANDA Preschool
Dawn Gagner Kindergarten Teacher
Jennifer Henschen Kindergarten Teacher
Claudia Vickers Kindergarten Teacher
Farah Mayhew Kindergarten Teacher
Sarah Van Parys Kindergarten Teacher
 
1st Grade
Name Title
Elysse Beech First Grade Teacher
Toni Cavasos First Grade Teacher
Kailey Sweet First Grade ELD Teacher
Madison Luke First Grade Teacher
Amanda Waltuch First Grade Teacher
2nd Grade
Name Title
Dianna Davis Second Grade TEAMS
Maria DeVenuto Second Grade Teacher
Sherril Hunter  Second / Third Grade ELD Teacher 
Deborah Wollam Second Grade Teacher
 3rd Grade
Name Title
Taylor Booher Third Grade Teacher
Theresa Cherveny Third Grade Teacher
Alyson Sawkiw Third Grade TEAMS
Anne Medrano Third Grade Teacher
4th Grade
Name Title
Sara Quarles Fourth Grade Teacher
Britney Goglio Fourth Grade Teacher
Lauren Miles Fourth Grade TEAMS
Natalie Williamson Fourth Grade Teacher    
5th Grade
Name Title
Beth Greene  Fifth Grade ELA 
Shelly Rose Fifth Grade TEAMS
Emily James  Fifth Grade Science 
Karen Van Lake Fifth Grade Math
Specials
Name Title
Mike Germain P. E. Teacher
Sharon Reed P.E. Teacher
Marisa Sandoval Art Teacher
Erin Riggers Music Teacher
Zackary Sadlo-Steensen Band and Strings
   
Special Education and Instructional Resource
Name Title
Missy Thomas Speech / Language
Pam Stultz Speech / Language
Elizabeth Macias Speech / Language
Terri Strelish Occupational Therapy
Sara Levy LRC
Angela Ishak LRC Gr. 4-5
Jesse Torres ALC Extended Resource 
Sara Rogers ALC Extended Resource
Jenny Martin Instructional Coach-Math
Marilyn Williams Gifted Services
Dedra Cannon Reading Specialist
Sharon Nelson Title I Instructional Specialist
Special Services
Name Title
Maria Trejo Plant Manager
Joan Salinas Kids Club Manager
TBD Campus Technician
Jackie Arthur Health Office
Sandra Padilla Community Specialist
Stephanie Cano Food Services Manager

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School Information

Principal: Julie Ballard
Assistant Principal: Gabriela Ramos
Address: 4610 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: 480-484-3500
Fax: 480-484-3501
Office Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm
School Hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm 
Grades: Pre-K - 5th Grade
Colors: Green and Navy
Mascot: Wildcat
Year Opened: 1955


Visitors to Our School
Parents who are scheduled to volunteer on campus are required to sign in at the front office, provide ID, and wear a visitor sticker any time they are on campus. Other adult visitors must make arrangements with the front office to visit our campus. Student visitors are not permitted.

PTO/PTA Information

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Scottsdale Unified School District #48

Scottsdale Unified School District
7575 E. Main St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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