Faculty / Staff

Welcome to IES, home of excited teachers and an excellent staff!

Faculty

Principal

Mr. Elias T. Taisipic, Jr

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Minor degree in Military Science. Master degree in Education Language & Literacy. Certified in Administration & Supervision. 25 years of service in Guam Dept. of Education. 18 years in Admin. & Supervision.

Email: ettaisipic@gdoe.net

Kindergarten Team

Mrs. Miklenne Carbullido

BAE Early Childhood Education

I am a kindergarten teacher and this will be my seventh year of teaching.

"One of the many reasons why I became a teacher is to make a difference in a student's life; educationally and personally. I also believe that education is the key to a successful life; and it is through teaching and learning that we can get educated."

mnguzman@gdoe.net

Ms. Tracelyn Perez

Bachelor's in Arts- Mass Media Communications, Minor in English Literature at the University of Guam. Master's in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University.9 years teaching all at Inarajan Elementary School.

"I wanted to do something other than work in communications. I evaluated what I really enjoyed in life. I love children. I wanted to be part of a child's educational foundation to help them become excellent citizens."

tjperez@gdoe.net

First Grade Team

Mrs. MaryJane Nauta

Hafa Adai!

I am Mary Jane T. Nauta born and raise from the village of Talofofo, “God’s Country”. I have taught kindergarten and first grade. I have been with the Guam Department of Education for many years!

"A retired teacher suggested that I go back to school and be a teacher! She saw that I had the qualities to make a difference in a students' academic lives."

mtnauta@gdoe.net

Ms. Caithlyn Alger

Hafa Adai! I graduated from the University of Guam in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Learning and understanding new and different things is something I absolutely love to do. I want to share that love with our students as well. I believe that everything we experience in life can teach us something and help us grow. So, together, as a team, we will be learning a whole lot! Let’s boogie!!

cmalger@gdoe.net

Second Grade Team

Dr. Kathy Candaso

kscandaso@gdoe.net

Mr. Mebric Navisaga

Hafa Adai yan Tirow! My name is Mr. Mebric Navisaga and I am a 2nd grade teacher. I graduated the University of Guam in December 2020 with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Learning Technology degree at the Ohio State University. I have always believed that the children are our future and I will be there to guide and lead them to be the help we need. Education is a never ending cycle of learning, thus I am not just here to teach, but I am here to learn with your children.

mesnavisaga@gdoe.net

Third Grade Team

Ms. Sabrina Ishmael

Hafa Adai!

I am Mrs. Ishmael and I teach 3rd grade! The one thing that resonated with me growing up is that I learn the absolute most when I am engaged and the lesson is interactive. This is the energy and dynamic that I want to transfer into my classroom each and every year. Who says learning can’t be fun? Our CHIEFS learn and excel in many different ways and I intend on being mindful of that. Every single child offers our classroom something special and I love learning all I can about them!

“We ALL have SOMETHING within us that this WORLD needs!”

saishmael@gdoe.net

Ms. Franoralynn Mesngon

BAE in Elementary Education

I find joy pursuing a career in which my passion isn’t solely on being the teacher but also being a learner. Being an educator to our little chiefs, is a gift that helps give me confidence that I am helping pave opportunities of success and adventure for the future of today!

With the great support and strong community foundation of Inarajan, our kids are no doubt in great hands. Biba chiefs!

Email: fpmesngon@gdoe.net

Fourth Grade Team

Mrs. Michelle Paulino

"I am excited to say I have been here at IES for 25 years!"

mtpaulino@gdoe.net

Ms. Cherrymar Pascual

M.Ed in Special Education, B.A in Elementary Education. 18 years at IES!

"I chose this career because teaching is an instrument to the enlightenment of the mind and soul."

ccpascual@gdoe.net

Fifth Grade Team

Ms. Kristina Meno

"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. ..."

-Brad Henry

klmeno@gdoe.net

Dr. Cheryl Manglona

Hafa Adai,

My name is Dr. Manglona, and this is my second year teaching 5th grade at IES. After over 15 years of teaching in the primary level, I was eager to take on teaching and learning with our 5th graders. Together, with a team of creative teachers, I am committed to providing a developmentally sound foundation for a lifetime of learning! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be apart of your child's education.

cmmanglona@gdoe.net

Special Education

Mr. Joselito Acfalle

"We have a responsibility to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, from prekindergarten to elementary and secondary, to special education, to technical and higher education and beyond. "

Jim Jeffords

jracfalle@gdoe.net

GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)

Ms. Amber Powers

Ms. Powers earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas in 1999. She fell in love with teaching after serendipitously landing on the beautiful island of Guam in 2004. Ms. Powers received her Professional II Teaching Certificate in Special Education and Elementary Education in 2006. She continued her education and earned a Master Teacher Certification in 2012. Ms. Powers has been teaching with the Guam Department of Education for 17 years, 14 of which have been as a Gifted and Talented Education Resource Teacher. She believes in the following quote by Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

ampowers@gdoe.net

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Mrs. Lorna Manglona

Lorna Manglona is a resident of Malojloj, Inarajan. She attained her BA in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education from UOG in 2008. In February 2009, she began her teaching career at H.B. Price Elementary School teaching 2nd grade and 1st grade. When a position at Inarajan Elementary School was available in SY10-11, she took the opportunity and has never left. She wanted to give back to children from her village. Since then, she has been IES's ESL Coordinator/Teacher.

Mrs. Manglona teaches Reading and Language to all grade levels within the ESL population at IES. She has one daughter and has been a single parent since 2002. She earned a MA in TESOL at UOG in 2018.

lmmanglona@gdoe.net

ChamorU

Mrs. Tammy Tudela

Buenas yan Hafa Adai,

Guahu si Sinora Tammy Taitague Tudela Masestran Chamorro, para singko anos este na sakkan lao ginen Ma'estra yu para i regulat na kuatto siette anos. Nihi ta na La'la i Fino-ta yan i lengguahi-ta.

Biba Chamorro!!

tttudela@gdoe.net

Mrs. Janet Green

Buenas yan Hafa adai si Senora Janet Green yu. Masestran Chamorro yu'. Singko anios mamangui yu Chamorro yan siette anos gi Early Intervention yan dies i siette anos ayudanten eskuela. M graduha yu gi kolehu gi dos mit siette. Dos patgon-hu lahi yan palaoan yan dos na grand.

jmgreen@gdoe.net

Librarian

Ms. Rose Sizemore

Hafa Adai, I have been a classroom teacher for 10 years and a Teacher/Librarian for 15 years. I look forward to providing 21st Century library skills to Inarajan Elementary School students as their Teacher/Librarian during the school year 2021-2022. Please visit the Library Corner here on the school's website to explore and locate information about Inarajan Elementary School's library services. Si yu'os ma'ase.

rmfsizemore@gdoe.net

Support Staff

Mrs. Linda Malveaux

Administrative Assistant

My career began in 1991 as a substitute teacher at OMS. I then became a school aide and transferred to JRMS. In 2013, I was promoted to Administrative Assistant. In 2015, I transferred to Inarajan Elementary. I have worked with GDOE for 26 years.

"I chose this career for new challenges and rewards. I have a servitude mindset, and I love helping the students, faculty and staff. I love my job!"

Mrs. Jomaine Canovas

Computer Operator I

Mr. Frankie Concepcion

Community Program Aide I

Ms. Joleen Pangelinan

Clerk Typist III

Ms. Jackie Paulino

School Counselor

Mrs. Meka Balajadia

School Health Counselor

Hafa Adai! I am Nurse Balajadia. I graduated from the University of Guam in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This is my second year at IES. Prior to school health counseling, I worked as a neonatal intensive care nurse. I love children and engaging with them, which is why I decided to transfer from hospital to school nursing.

I enjoy being a school nurse because I am able to influence student health and wellness by providing care and education. Just like teachers, school nurses help mold children into healthy, productive adults.

"They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel."

- Maya Angelou

Mrs. Jeraldine Duenas

School Aide III

Graduate of Inarajan High School

30 years of service as a School Aide

I chose this career because I love working with students

Mr. Brian Quintanilla

School Aide III

Mrs. Helen Reyes

School Aide III

Mrs. Bernice Diego

School Aide II

Ms. Jadine Duenas

School Aide II

Ms. Charmie Gabertan

School Aide I

Ms. Georgette Quidachay

School Aide II

Mrs. Aliana Punzal

School Aide I

Ms. Emelianne Guerrero

Sped Aide

Mr. Jesse Manglona

School Aide 1:1

Mr. Thomas Chaco

School Aide 1:1

Ms. Rana Agustin

Substitute

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