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Pioneer TK-8

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Support Staff

Rania Antabeel (RSP Paraeducator)

Rania Antabeel (RSP Paraeducator)

 
 
Maria Aranda (Librarian)

Maria Aranda (Librarian)

 
 
Marisa Bidwell (Yard Duty)

Marisa Bidwell (Yard Duty)

 
 
Jessica Desouza (cafeteria services Team Leader)

Jessica Desouza (cafeteria services Team Leader)

 
 
Cynthia Hall (Yard DUty)

Cynthia Hall (Yard DUty)

 
 
SHeila Henderson (Yard Duty)

SHeila Henderson (Yard Duty)

 
 
Sondra McCarty (Psychologist)

Sondra McCarty (Psychologist)

I am excited to begin my 10th year as the School Psychologist at Pioneer School. I obtained my Bachelors in Communication and Psychology at University of California, Santa Barbara and my Masters and Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to joining Twin Rivers, I worked in Dixon Unified School District. I collaborate with both school staff and families in developing plans that offer educational supports and/or services necessary for students to be successful in school. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and running non-stop after my daughters.

 

 
 
Mays Qandeel (RSP Paraeducator)

Mays Qandeel (RSP Paraeducator)

 
 
 
JENNIFER ROBERTS (RSP)

JENNIFER ROBERTS (RSP)

I graduated from Sacramento State University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a teacher credential authorizing her to work with students in special education who qualify for services due to mild disabilities. I came to Pioneer after teaching grades 9-12 at Foothill High School. Before teaching at FHS, I taught at Babcock Elementary and Foothill Ranch Middle School. I have a strong professional background with experience working with students in grades K-12 and am particularly knowledgeable with regard to junior high and high school math and English general education standards and curriculum. My favorite subject is mathematics. My hobbies outside of school hours include gardening, fishing, swimming, reading neurological research papers, fostering kittens for the county, and watching science fiction and fantasy movies. I am excited to be a part of the Pioneer team as the RSP teacher for 6-8. Go, Panthers!!!
 
 
 
Chris Small-Birondo (Student Support Teacher)

Chris Small-Birondo (Student Support Teacher)

Ms. Small-Birondo and her daughter at the Harvest Festival

The student support teacher does it all! I work with small group intervention in reading, English language support and math. This is my ninth year teaching at Pioneer. I work with all the grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th, in areas of need: Reading, English language arts, and math. I am the EL contact and in charge of the LPAC. I am married and have one daughter. 

 

 
 
MAGGIE VALENCIA (RSP)

MAGGIE VALENCIA (RSP)

Valencia Family
Hello! My name is Maggie Valencia and I am excited to be an RSP teacher at Pioneer this school year. I earned my undergraduate degreein Hawaii where I met my now husband. After living in Hawaii for ten years I moved to California where I received my multiple subject and mild/moderate credentials in addition to a master’s degree in special education. I have two young sons and a chocolate Labrador. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the beach and traveling with my family.