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Favorites & Fun Facts
Favorites & Fun Facts
- Stores: Walmart, Target, Beauty Supply, Michael's, Sprouts
- Drinks: Cranberry juice, Pomegranate juice, Pink Lemonade, Peppermint Tea, chai tea latte, matcha iced with almond milk
- Colors: Purple, blue, black, and white
- Flowers: Roses!
- Snacks: Doritoes, trail mix omega 3
- Scents: Floral-Wood-Nature
- Animal: Horses
- Sport: Dodge ball, volleyball, Four Square
- Fun fact #1: With paper and a lot of glue, I can paper mache anything!
- Fun fact #2: I love cooking for my family.
- Fun fact #3: I love all things Disney! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite.
Miss Casales
Physical Education Miss Casales
Hello! My name is Miss Casales, the Physical Education teacher.
I grew up on a farm in Tulsa, Oklahoma and briefly lived in Cuba with family then we journeyed to Nevada!
I attended The Art Institute of Las Vegas and Ashworth College where I majored in digital film-making and video production/English Literature and writing Children's books.
After teaching dance and bouncing around from videography to photography and film editing for four years, I discovered my passion for education. I am blessed to be here again for a second year at Nevada Rise Academy where I am now a P.E teacher.
When I’m not teaching at Nevada Rise Academy I am cooking new dishes for family and friends, rock climbing or hiking, reading, writing, playing sports, watching Disney movies or doing arts and crafts! :D
Crecí en una granja en Tulsa, Oklahoma y viví brevemente en Cuba.
Asistí al Instituto de Arte de Las Vegas y Ashworth College, donde me especialicé en realización de películas digitales y producción de video con una especialización en escritura.
Después de enseñar danza, videografía y fotografía durante cuatro años descubrí mi pasión por la educación. Tengo la suerte de estar aquí nuevamente por segundo año en Nevada Rise Academy, donde ahora soy maestra de educación física.
Cuando no estoy enseñando en Nevada Rise Academy, estoy cocinando nuevos platos para familiares y amigos, y viendo películas de Disney o haciendo manualidades.
I grew up on a farm in Tulsa, Oklahoma and briefly lived in Cuba with family then we journeyed to Nevada!
I attended The Art Institute of Las Vegas and Ashworth College where I majored in digital film-making and video production/English Literature and writing Children's books.
After teaching dance and bouncing around from videography to photography and film editing for four years, I discovered my passion for education. I am blessed to be here again for a second year at Nevada Rise Academy where I am now a P.E teacher.
When I’m not teaching at Nevada Rise Academy I am cooking new dishes for family and friends, rock climbing or hiking, reading, writing, playing sports, watching Disney movies or doing arts and crafts! :D
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¡Hola!Mi nombre es Miss Casales, profesora de Educación Física.Crecí en una granja en Tulsa, Oklahoma y viví brevemente en Cuba.
Asistí al Instituto de Arte de Las Vegas y Ashworth College, donde me especialicé en realización de películas digitales y producción de video con una especialización en escritura.
Después de enseñar danza, videografía y fotografía durante cuatro años descubrí mi pasión por la educación. Tengo la suerte de estar aquí nuevamente por segundo año en Nevada Rise Academy, donde ahora soy maestra de educación física.
Cuando no estoy enseñando en Nevada Rise Academy, estoy cocinando nuevos platos para familiares y amigos, y viendo películas de Disney o haciendo manualidades.
Ms. Valette
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate Director of Enrichment Ms. Valette
Hi! My name is Ms. Valette and I am the visual and performing arts teacher here at Nevada Rise Academy!
I am so glad to be a part of the Rise community, working with staff, students and parents to create an exciting-unique learning experience for everyone.
I am a proud native New Yorker and although I miss the cultural attractions of my home, I have found joy in bringing them into the classroom.
Throughout my career as an educator, I’ve looked forward to encouraging students creativity and engagement in the arts.
My happiest moments at Rise include watching our scholars bravely perform on stage, showcasing their artistic talents on paper, and discovering self-confidence in art class.
I know this school year will be different, however it does not change my passion for teaching the arts because as we say in theatre “the show must go on.”
----¡Hola! Mi nombre es Sr.. Valette y soy la maestra de artes visuales y escénicas aquí en Nevada Rise Academy. Estoy muy contento de ser parte de la comunidad Rise, trabajando con el personal, los estudiantes y los padres para crear una experiencia de aprendizaje única y emocionante para todos los presentes.Nací y crecí en la ciudad de Nueva York; y aunque extraño las atracciones culturales de mi hogar, he encontrado alegría al traerlas al aula.
A lo largo de mi carrera como educador, he esperado alentar la creatividad y el compromiso de los estudiantes con las artes.Mis momentos más felices en Rise incluyen ver a nuestros estudiantes actuar con valentía en el escenario, mostrar sus talentos artísticos en papel y descubrir la confianza en sí mismos en la clase de arte.
Sé que este año escolar será diferente, pero eso no cambia mi pasión por la enseñanza de las artes porque, como decimos en el teatro, “el espectáculo debe continuar”.
Favorites & Fun Facts
Favorites & Fun Facts
- Stores: Barnes and Noble, Target, Society 6, Michael's, Old Navy, Sprouts
- Drinks: Starbucks, Bustelo coffee, really good coffee
- Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Purple
- Flowers: All flowers and plants
- Snacks: Veggies, Wheat thins, sun chips, taqui's
- Scents: Lavender, eucalyptus, mint, palo santo
- Animal: Roosters
- Artist: Keith Haring
- Musical: Hamilton and RENT
- Fun fact #1: I collect Funko Pops, rooster trinkets, vinyl records.
- Fun Fact #2: Halloween is my favorite holiday and I dress up every year.
- Fun fact #3: I save every piece of artwork I receive from students.
Ms. De Leon
Music Appreciation Ms. De Leon
Hello! I am Ms. De Leon, your music teacher!
I was born into a family who inspired me to begin playing music at a young age.
I am also a native to Guadalupe, Tempe, and Phoenix, Arizona. I began my journey in music as a percussionist for my middle school band.
I started as a drummer on Tenor Drums for my High School marching band’s drumline and played in the percussion section with my school’s symphony orchestra, concert band, jazz band, and percussion ensemble.
I wanted to pursue Music after high school, so I attended Arizona State University to perfect my craft, be a part of a musical community, and expand my knowledge in music to share with others.
I enjoy playing keyboard instruments like the Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, and Piano. I also love to fall into a groove on drums and percussion instruments in various genres such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, Latinx, etc.
Music has brought happiness into my life, and continues to bring resilience in times of adversity. I believe Music is a privilege, not a luxury, and rather a necessity to a child’s development.
My goal is to introduce and teach music as a universal language and deliver a variety of ways to express it as an emotion.
Favorites & Fun Facts
Favorites & Fun Facts
- Music Genres: Chill music, Jazz, Rap, Soul, Classical, Rock, Latin, Indie, EDM, House, Funk
- Drinks: Iced tea with lemonade, coffee, orange soda
- Colors: sea foam green, maroon, gold
- Flowers: Orchids, sunflowers, roses
- Snacks: Hot cheetos, popcorn, fruits & veggies
- Scents: Cedar wood, lavender, fresh florals
- Animal: Dogs, lions
- Musicians: Cuco, John Coltrane, Innerwave, Alan Silvestri, Milt Jackson, Joel Ross, Chick Corea, Ahmad Jamal, Alan Menken, Michael Jackson, Metro Boomin, Smokey Robinson, Maluma, Kool & the Gang, Kid Cudi,Yussef Dayes, Yaeji, Kaskade, Eric Prydz.
- Shows: Great British Bake Off, Parks and Rec, Andor
- Fun fact #1: I love to hike mountains and enjoy exploring nature
- Fun Fact #2: I have 5 siblings in Arizona
- Fun fact #3: I wear glasses
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