Seventh Grade
Our seventh grade teachers are listed below along with a short bio about each. You can click on each one to send an email to that teacher.
Teachers
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Mrs. Lori Lusk (7th Grade Reading)
I was born in Norfolk, Nebraska and have lived in Parker, AZ for 15 years. I have been teaching for 28 years and have taught 7, 8, 9 and 10th grades. I also was a K-12 librarian for four years.
- Bachelor's Degree: English; Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
- Media Specialist endorsement; Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska
- 45 hours Structured English Immersion
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Ms. Peggy Schultz (7th Grade Language Arts)
I am originally from Bergland, Michigan, a small town in Upper Michigan. I obtained my education degree from Northern Michigan University with minors in English and Library Science. I have worked as a school librarian, an ‘at risk’ preschool teacher/director, a K-12 public and private school substitute, a self-contained classroom teacher, a Title I reading and math teacher, a tutor, and a curriculum coordinator/ teacher trainer for a learning center. I have lived in the states of Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Washington, and now Arizona. I have one son who lives in Idaho and works in the informational technology field. This is my first year at Wallace Junior High. I look forward to developing the talents of some of Arizona’s future authors.
· BS from Northern Michigan University
· English Endorsement
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Mr. Brian Snell (7th Grade Math)
I grew up in Montesano, Washington – a small town in western Washington. When I graduated high school I attended Texas Christian University for a semester. After returning home to Washington State, I attended a local community college before transferring to Washington State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History degree, and played two years of college football. After college I was a professional wrestler for 7 years. During the last two years of that, I attended Pacific University in tiny Forest Grove, Oregon. It was there that I earned my Masters in teaching degree. I begin my teaching career in Holbrook, Arizona, and then after one year in Mesa my family and I moved to Parker, where I could continue to teach and coach High School football. I have enjoyed the warm reception I have received here, and I am looking forward to giving many more years of service to the students and community of Parker, Arizona.
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MAT Pacific University 2007
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90 hrs. Structured English Immersion
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MA
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Ms. Michelle Butteri (7th Grade Science) (8th Grade Science)
I am from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh; home of the Steelers. I enjoy teaching science and anything science related and I love to travel. I have taught high school Biology for 9th and 10th grade. I graduated with my bachelors in education from California University of Pennsylvania and plan on getting my masters degree in the near future.
- BS in Education: Major-Biology; California University of Pennsylvania, California PA
- Secondary Education Certificate
- 90 hrs of Structured English Immersion
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Mrs. Michelle McCabe (7th Grade Technology) (8th Grade Technology)
I was born and raised here in the great town of Parker, AZ. After graduating from Parker high School, I attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff where I received BS in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. I began teaching at Wallace Junior High in 2006. I am married with two children, Hannah and Kailey.
- Bachelor's Degree; NAU
- Middle School Mathematics Endorsement
- La Paz County Tech Mentor
- 60 hours Structured English Immersion Endorsement
- PHS Freshman Volleyball/Varsity Assistant Coach '05, '06, '07, '09
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Mr. Derek Ault (7th Grade Social Studies)
I grew up in Gnadenhutten, Ohio – a small town in eastern Ohio. When I graduated high school I attended The Ohio State University where I earned my Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees. I decided to move west so I could experience something completely different and that’s how I found Parker. I am looking forward to the new challenges that will be presented to me here in this school district.
- BA Ohio State 2005
- MED Ohio State 2007
- 90 hrs. Structured English Immersion
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Mr. Robert Firlein (7th Grade Health/Physical Education) (8th Grade Health/Physical Education)
I was born in Camden, NJ. I joined the United States Marine Corps in April, 1974. I was stationed all over the United States, Iakuni, Japan, Okinawa, and Korea. I retired after 20 years, 3 months, and 6 days of service. I'm married to Elizabeth, I have four daughters, three are in education and the other works in Florida. I'm in my 16th year of teaching at Wallace Junior High and coaching two sports, basketball and varsity golf. I am also blessed with 5 beautiful grand children.
- Bachelor's Degree; NAU
- AA - AZ Western College
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Mrs. Sally Kelley (Junior High Resource Teacher)
I grew up in
- Master of Arts; Reading & Language Arts,
- ESL Certification,
- English Certification,
- ESL Certification,
- Master of Education; Special Education,
- Bachelor of Science; Health & Physical Education, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
- Master of Arts; Reading & Language Arts,
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Mrs. Pam Stryker (Junior High Choir)
This is my 25th year to teach vocal music. I really enjoy my students and it's fun to go to school each day. My husband, Tim, and I have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. We enjoy traveling the United States, and we moved to Arizona 7 years ago from Northern Ohio. I don't miss the snow and love the Arizona winters. I graduated from Prescott College, and I also studied classical piano at Ohio University. I played keyboards in a big band for many years, and now enjoy playing gospel music.
- Prescott College – Elementary Education
- University of Arizona – Reading Endorsement
- Structured English Immersion - 90 hours
- Ohio University - Classical piano training
- Music Endorsement - State of Arizona
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Mr. John Woody (Junior High Instrumental Music Instructor)
I was born in Lima, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1942. Raised in Dayton, Ohio next to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. I graduated from W.E. Stebbins High School in 1960. I graduated from Morehead State College (University now) in 1964. I married Elaine Morgan, August 23, 1968 in Marion, North Carolina. My children include two daughters Melanie Witt, and Sara Woody, & three granddaughters. My hobbies are golf, woodworking, four wheeling, and music. Not necessarily in that order. I have a part-time business: Woody's Piano Tuning & Repair.
- One year at Menefee County School, Frenchburg, Kentucky
- Two years at Union High School, College Corner, Ohio / Liberty, Indiana
- One year at Belle Valley High School, Anderson, South Carolina
- Thirty-Two years at parker School, Parker, Arizona
- Thirty years part time teaching music classes for Arizona Western College while working for Parker School District.
- Band Director of Hejaz Shrine Band, Greenville, S.C. (1974-1976)
- Past member Parker City Council
- Associate Member: Piano Technician's Guild, Phoenix Chapter 851
- Life Member: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Music Fraternity)
- Member: National Music Educator's Association; Arizona Music Educator's Association; National Band Association; Black Mountain Masonic Lodge, El Zaribah Shrine, Phoenix, AZ.
- Retired: June 1, 2003 *I continue to work the same position, however I am employed by Educational Service, Inc.
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Mrs. Lynda Trowbridge (Junior High Resource Aide)
I am 58 years young, and married. I have two dogs and three cats. We have lived in the area for 8 years, we moved here from Washington State. I'm attending AWC to finish my AA Degree. I'm working on my fourth year at WJH. I love this town and enjoy the students here very much. I refuse to grow up or grow old!