Email: aandrews1@madisoned.org

Phoenix, AZ has been my home most of my life. I attended Rose Lane and #1, North High School, and earned my degree from ASU. I have been teaching at Meadows for 10 years (long enough to establish urban legends about “the shovel”), and am honored to call myself the President of the Madison District Classroom Teachers Association. When I am not talking people’s ears off about history and politics, I am probably watching baseball or ghost shows, listening to classic rock, or thinking very seriously about exercising

Email: jandriacco@madisoned.org

Welcome to Meadows! I am an Arizona native that attended Simis and Meadows. Early in my education, I made it a long-term career goal to teach within the Madison District one day. During my college career, I earned an Associate's in General Arts, continued on to earn a second Associate's in Culinary Arts, which led me to NAU where I earned my Bachelor's in General and Special Education. I consider myself to be a “jack-of-all-trades” and willing to try my hand at most anything. My husband Joe and I have two daughters, Addy and Effie. When we are all off of work, the four of us enjoy playing music together, water skiing, hiking, camping, and working in our garden. This year, one of my favorite things to grow is sunflowers and pumpkins. Our next learning goal as a family is to become beekeepers to help pollinate our garden!

Email: sball@madisoned.org

I am so excited to be joining Madison School District! I just moved to Phoenix from Fort Worth, TX and I already feel at home here at Meadows.

This is my 6th year teaching middle school math. I attended the University of Missouri where I received by B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education and my M.Ed. in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum.

In my personal life, I enjoy doing anything and everything outdoors (best part about moving to AZ)!

Email: nbutler@madisoned.org

This school year, I will be starting my 6th year in education and second year at Meadows. I am a physical education teacher and the school's athletic director.

I attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University where I received my B.A. in History Education and my M.Ed. in Sports Management while playing and coaching football. Last April, I decided to go back to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Educational Administration so that one day I can either be a campus principal or district wide athletic director.

In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my wife, our daughter, and our dog by exploring Arizona through a variety of outdoor activities as well as watching sports.

Email: sgower@madisoned.org

This school year I will be teaching both 7th and 8th grade science. This will be my fourth year teaching and my first year at Meadows. I am originally from Minnesota but grew up in Kansas where I also attended college. I graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Science in secondary education and a minor in biology.

I am brand new to Phoenix and in my free time I enjoy exploring the city, reading and spending time at the dog park with my two pups Mabel (pictured left) and Charlotte! I love to travel to Kansas City and Texas where my family is but am really excited to call Arizona home.

Email: nherdez@madisoned.org

Hello Families!

Years ago, I applied at Madison School District, and I was fortunate to get a job as a paraeducator at Simis, then transferred to Meadows in the Self-contained ED program. With great mentors and staff; I earned my Bachelor of Science from Grand Canyon University in Elementary Education and Special Education. After working for Phoenix Elementary #1, I had the opportunity to join Meadows again. This is my second year as a teacher here, fifth year teaching and I am exactly where I am supposed to be. Along with the wonderful students that I am gifted, I am able to work with an amazing set of teachers, and leaders!

Madison Meadows is the place to be!!

Email: lkriegh@madisoned.org

This is my first year teaching at Meadows. I'm originally from Kansas but call Arizona home now. I received my B.A. from Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX). I received my Master's from Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL).

When it is not sizzling hot, I like to take my dog (Max) hiking and to the dog park. I enjoy reading and, of course, technology.

Email: hlajeunesse@madisoned.org

I am looking forward to an AWESOME school year! This will be my third years at Meadows and my sixth year teaching. I was born and raised in Phoenix. I went to GCU (lopes up!) for my Bachelor in Elementary Education and have taken several classes at Phoenix College also. I can't wait to be teaching two of my passions this year: Science and American Sign Language! I also enjoy cooking, reading, spending time with any of my five sisters, friends, and husband! I also love to travel; seeing the world, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures was a goal of mine since middle school.

Can't wait to meet all my students!

Email: klynch@madisoned.org

Welcome to Meadows! I grew up here in the valley graduating from Dobson High School and ASU with a BAE in Elementary Ed. At ASU I met my then Air Force Cadet and future husband, Marc. After four daughters, three overseas tours and twenty five years of Air Force life we found ourselves retiring back in Arizona. With all the daughters grown and my husband pursuing his next job as an airline pilot I decided to go back to my love, teaching. At Meadows I get to share some of my passions by teaching math and dance, plus coaching cheer and cross country. I also enjoy traveling, reading, hiking and cooking! Can't wait to tell you why MATH ROCKS!

Email: jmcfarland@madisoned.org

I grew up in Northern Idaho and NorthWest Montana near Glacier National Park. I enjoy camping, fishing, and doing things outdoors.

After I graduated I went to Thailand and taught at an international school for missionary kids for two years. I moved to Arizona after I got back. I like to visit the cold but I don't see myself ever moving back.

I grew up in Wisconsin, where I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and have lived in Ohio (where I got my Master’s), Iowa, New Mexico, and now Arizona. This upcoming year will be my 5th year at Meadows and my 8th year teaching middle schoolers. In my free time outdoors, I like running, camping, and backpacking. Indoors, I’m a fan of reading, baking, writing, and video games. My fiance and I recently adopted a crazy puppy named Coco, who shares my love of both hiking and napping.

Email: rputerbaugh@madisoned.org

I grew up in Ohio and graduated from Kent State University. In 2016 I moved to Arizona. This is my 7th year teaching and 4th year at Madison Meadows. I have two daughters.

I like the X-Files and basketball!

Email: dsamuel@madisoned.org

This is my 9th year teaching at Meadows. I received my Bachelor of Science at Eastern Illinois University where I double majored in Botany & Zoology plus a Chemistry minor. My wife grew up in Phoenix and we moved back to Arizona 11 years ago from New York City where I had lived for 30 years. I also serve as the school's Athletic Director and coach Varsity Softball. I have two adult daughters who live on the East coast and a granddaughter plus a new puppy.

Email: nsaxon@madisoned.org

¡Un saludo cordial a todos y todas!

I hail from Tucson, and prior to that I lived in Guatemala working in the Peace Corps Youth in Development program. My family lives in Atlanta and I frequently make the trip to hang out with my niece and nephew. I enjoy teaching language acquisition because we've already proven we can acquire language (with our native language), so we just have to recreate that process. ¡Ciao!

Email: jslavin@madisoned.org

Hello! I am a Phoenix native. I graduated from Simpson College, which is a small school in the midwest, with a double major in Criminal Justice and Religious Studies. While I was there I also wrestled and will be coaching wrestling here at Meadows. I am so excited to be here starting my teaching journey here at Meadows.

Email: mtracy@madisoned.org

Hello! This is my 3rd year teaching art at Meadows! I have also taught at Madison Simis and Rose Lane. I have bachelors in Studio Arts from ASU and a Masters of Arts in Education.

This year I have two kids at Meadows. Liam is in 8th grade and Jack is in 6th! I am also the teacher representative for PTM. In my free time I love to be outdoors, cook, and create! You might also see me walking on the Bridal Path or eating at many of our awesome Phoenix restaurants!

Email: cwessel2@madisoned.org

Welcome to Meadows! I was born and raised in Colorado and have lived in Arizona for the last 7 years where I attended Arizona State University and recently obtained my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education-English. This is my second year teaching at Madison Meadows. In my free time I enjoy visiting my family, getting lost in a good book, diving into a true crime documentary, and playing with my puppy Milo!

I am so excited to be your teacher!

Email: dwhitney@madisoned.org

Welcome Back! My name is Desha Whitney and this will be my 23rd year teaching at Madison Meadows. I am also a proud alum of Madison #1 and Madison Heights.

I am a 4th generation Arizonian and one of my very favorite things to do is visit small AZ towns and learn all I can about its history.

I am so excited to take you along on a journey around our world. I am a passionate traveler and I have been fortunate enough to have traveled to many countries and submerge myself in their cultures.

I am so looking forward to getting to know you this year!