Desert Thunder

Support Teams

School Based Teams

Principal: Wayne Deffenbaugh

Asst. Principal: Anna Carino

Master Teacher: Nicole Wolff, Tina Aguilar

Mentor Teacher: Stacy Dobbins, Ashley Kesweder, Katherine Peters, Michelle Sanchez, Erika Villegas

Teacher Leaders: Crystal Romero, Ashley Kesweder, Michelle Sanchez, Becky Haines, Diann Morris, Katie Peters, Erika Villegas, Jessica Kurlovich, Tina Aguilar, Anna Carino, Wayne Deffenbaugh

Central Support Team

Academic Services:

  • Curriculum and Innovation Director: Amy Rodriguez
  • English Language Arts: Dr. Misti Savage-Shepherd
  • Math:
  • ESOL and Science: Gloria Garino-Spencer
  • Data Support: Michele Anderson

Exceptional Student Services:

  • Director: Dr. Neil Stafford
  • Compliance Coordinator: Heather Raithel
  • ESS Master Teacher: Benjamin Sullens

School Resources