Copper Creek Bobcat Blast

Hello Everyone,
I am excited to be a new part of this school team and of your community. It will be my pleasure to be serving as the counselor for your children. I believe this is going to be an amazing year and I’m ready to make a difference!

I have spent my entire career in education and been fortunate to have taught high school and college English, ESL (English as a Second Language) on various levels of learning, as a Reading Specialist, and as an elementary and high school counselor. I believe my background has prepared me to be able to assist both our children and staff in the best ways possible.

Since I have lived my life here in Arizona, I feel privileged to have gotten my educational background at both Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.

Please feel free to reach out at any time and introduce yourself when you see me this year. I’m looking forward to the journey!

Sincerely,
Ms. Giovanna

My name is Sara Quinn and I'm so blessed to be a teacher in the Deer Valley School District. Teaching is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else. It's my desire to educate and help students to become successful. I believe in every child and know they can achieve what their heart desires with a little hard work and dedication!

I graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, CA with my bachelors degree in liberal studies. I continued on to receive my teaching certificate in 2007. After graduating I moved to Arizona and began my teaching career as a fourth grade teacher. In 2009 I took a position teaching third grade at a local charter school. In 2012 I began teaching in the Chandler Unified School District where I taught four years of self contained gifted education and then moved into a general education classroom for the next four years. In 2020 my family made the decision to move and I have been teaching at Canyon Springs Stem Academy for the last four years.

My goal as an educator is not to just have students achieve academic excellence, but to prepare each child for the future. Ultimately, I want students to leave my classroom with life-long skills and knowledge on how to be a better leader, and an all around amazing person. I believe in working together and maintaining a positive attitude at all times. School is not just about the information learned, but it is also about the relationships and connections that we make.

My husband Ricky and I have two sons, Bryson and Colton. They keep us very busy with sports and activities, however when we have time we love heading to the lake to enjoy some wakeboarding and wakesurfing. As a family, we also enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, riding bikes, and being outdoors.

I look forward to partnering with you to make 3rd grade an incredible year for your child.

Greetings! My name is Brian Rinderknecht (Wren-der-neck-t) and I am excited to be joining the Copper Creek family this year in fourth grade math! I was born and raised along the North Carolina coast (Outer Banks), and moved to Arizona in 2011. The 2024-2025 school year will be my 13th year teaching in Arizona. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Outside of school I love to read, camp, and hike. This summer I will have officially visited all 50 states! I look forward to a great year at Copper Creek and cannot wait to get started.

Hi! My name is Elle Dunlap and I am excited to start my first year teaching at Copper Creek. I will be a K-3 Special Education Teacher. I just graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. You might have seen me around this past school year. In Quarters 1 and 2 I was doing my special education student teaching. In Quarters 3 and 4 I was in 1st grade doing my student teaching. Here is a little bit about me! I am an Arizona native. I have been a gymnastics coach for almost 5 years now! In my free time, I love to golf, travel, and hang out with my friends and family. I am so excited and lucky to be able to start teaching at the Creek! I can’t wait for the next school year to start. Have a great summer!!!