K-12 Instructional Coaches

Sitting on the floor between the lockers of Mr. Rozenblooms 7th grade classroom, I knew I was going to be a teacher! Something hit me and a passion for teaching took hold and led me on my educational journey. 

I started my teaching career 30 years ago which has included being a Paraprofessional, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Director, Kindergarten Teacher, Reading Specialist and now an Instructional Coach.  My passion for teaching has not wavered, instead when things change or challenge me, it sets me on a new course that continues to grow my knowledge and passion for education. 

As I evolved as an educator my passion shifted to include working with teachers as well as students. I love working alongside our educators, helping them find their voice, passion and vision of what being a teacher looks like for them.  I bring a variety of expertise to this position which includes providing and designing professional development, National LETRS certification with Local Certification for training educators, PD Associate for Great Minds as well as heart, passion and love for teaching. 

Supporting our campus as we grow, learn and succeed is my aspiration while being the Instructional Coach at Florence K8. #GopherStrong 

Born and raised in Texas but have lived in Arizona for the past 20 years where I have taught at STH. I am now an Instructional Coach at STH and love my journey helping teachers, students, and families. I have been married for 39 years and have three amazing young men. Some day I hope to visit my roots in Ireland and France.   

As the Instructional Coach for Copper Basin K-8, Christel Bruno brings over two decades of experience in teaching mathematics (6th to 12th grades) to her role. Prior to this switch, she has started her last five school years with FUSD, first as an instructional coach for Poston Butte and then as a curriculum specialist for the district.  Christel specializes in designing and leading professional learning opportunities centered on the implementation of STEM education, fostering hands-on learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections for educators and their students. For the past decade, she has facilitated professional development, including workshops with the American Modeling Teachers Association on STEM integration and, most recently, co-leading a workshop series on Modeling for the Middle School Mathematics classroom and sharing out resources with the Department of Education around their Connections for Success work. Christel holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Natural Science from Arizona State University. As a committed lifelong learner, she recently achieved her credentials as an ISTE Certified Educator and a Next Generation Science Facilitator.