Legacy Shools Biography

This was something I had to put together as a biography for parents to see at our curriculum night at the school. So you all know, I recently moved back to Arizona, and am teaching the fine arts program for the Legacy Charter School of Arizona and the East Valley High School Charter School. I am really enjoying the challenge. I am taking Online courses as well, and have been really busy. Ronnie Is curently living with his dad in Silver City still. He really enjoys the time he gets to spend with his dad, and loves his new teacher at Jose Barrios Elementary. He is in the 3rd grade, and is reading at a 5th grade level. He is so smart. He will be coming to visit this weekend, and I am really excited. I have missed his little charming spirit as he has been with his dad since June of this year. The girls and I moved in to an apartment and we are sure trying to settle in. The girls will be taking karate starting next week, and I will be taking self defense classes. We sure are busy. We haven't been swimming too much lately as we are at the school most of the day. I am also teaching piano lessons after school. It is so hot here, I miss the weather of the mountains of Silver City. We have spent a lot of time, up north, visiting my mom and step dad, as well as friends. I went camping and fishing, and we have been quad riding a lot. Last weekend, we were so muddy it was great fun. This next weekend, we will be going camping again. The kids love it. A time to get dirty and not get into trouble. So they love it. Well, here is my bio, and give me a call, I miss everyone and look forward to getting together for any events. My email is Stars0080@gmail.com drop me a line anytime.

Ms. Kara Sanders Legacy Elementary, East Valley Middle & High School

Hello, my name is Ms. Kara Sanders. I have hundreds of children I love daily, and 3 of my own that I love dearly. I attended Mesa Community College, Arizona State University, and Brigham Young University. I studied in the areas of Child and Family Development, Family Counseling, Early Elementary Education, and Dance. I taught pre- school for 3 years, and I worked as a paralegal for three large law firms here in Mesa, Arizona. I worked for Legacy Elementary when the school began, and then moved to New Mexico, where I worked with the Silver City School District as a permanent Substitute. I worked with Child and Family Resources of New Mexico as a family advocate. I also managed, instructed and coached a dance studio in Silver City, NM before moving back to Arizona. I started a Competition dance team, called Silver City Stars Too.

As a teenager, and before attending college, I belonged to a national dance and drill team. We performed for large events, such as; The Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers, ASU Sun Devils, and the Osmonds. I competed in Gymnastics and Dance for 30 years. I have taken and taught classes such as; Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, and Jazz. I teach music lessons as well. I have been playing the piano for 28 years, and have been teaching piano for 10 years. I firmly believe that all children should have the opportunity to open their minds to the arts we have available in our society. Each child should be able to find and use their talents to build self-esteem and character. It helps them to perform better in school and socially in our society. The arts we have available help us to better communicate with others, and helps to build self-esteem, and a positive attitude. I will do what ever is necessary to help build these attributes so that our society will have a better future as we grow older. I have an open door policy and a listening ear. Please feel free to talk to me and lets build a better community together.