Mrs. Bachali

Hello! My name is Mandy Bachali and I am so excited to be teaching Gifted for my fourth year at Quartz Hill. I am looking forward to a year of getting to know my new students and spending time with those I have already had. We are going to be working hard, learning interesting things and having FUN!

I was born and raised right here in Phoenix, Arizona, but I have lived in several different places including Texas and California. My Mom and Dad were also born and raised in Arizona so I have lots of family here. I have two older brothers, which makes me the youngest, and only girl in my family. I am married and have two daughters; one is a Sophomore at Campo Verde High School and one will be a freshman and Colorado Statue University. I also have the best dog ever, a Coton de Tulear named Cootie. My husband is from a place called St. Joseph, Missouri. Most of his family lives in that part of the country so we like to visit the Midwest when we can, especially in the fall!

I wanted to teach at Quartz Hill because it is such a GREAT school! My daughters both attended school here from Kindergarten through 6th grade so I have seen all the wonderful things that happen from the perspective of a parent, and a teacher.

I have been in education since 1993. During my career I have worked for education related business, ASU, and other districts. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms, worked with middle school students on Science and Math related programs and worked at the District Office as a Curriculum Coordinator. I have a business degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and a Masters degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and am about to finish a Masters degree in Elementary Education, Education Leadership from NAU.

I am so glad you are a part of my class. I know we are going to have a GREAT year together!

Some of My Favorite Things:

• Favorite Season: Fall
• Favorite Food: Italian, Steak, Thai
• Favorite Drink: Unsweetened Iced Tea, Chai Tea or Pumpkin Spice Latte, Dutch Bros Sugar Free Rebel w/Grapefruit
• Favorite Sport to Do/Play: Golf and Swimming
• Favorite Hobbies: Horseback riding, Reading, Cooking/Baking, Hanging out by water (Ocean, Lake, Creek, River, Swimming Pool, etc…)
• Favorite TV Shows (old and new): Anything on the Hallmark Channel, The Crown, Gilmore Girls, Downton Abbey, Providence, When Calls the Heart, The Barefoot Contessa, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Beachfront Bargain Hunt, and almost anything on HGTV!
• Something I want learn: How to Paddle Board and how to make the Peanut Butter Cream pie they sell at Trapper’s Café in Taylor, AZ.
• Places I want to travel: Chicago, Vermont, Scotland, England, New Zealand, British Columbia and ITALY!