Hello!  My name is Cindy Lunde and I am so excited to be teaching 5th grade math.  This is my 7th year teaching this subject at Stetson Hills.  I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors Degree in Education; and spent 12 years teaching children with special needs, both in a regular education setting and in self contained classrooms. My favorite subject to teach has always been math.  I took a break from teaching to raise my 3 children who have all attended DVUSD schools since kindergarten. My son just graduated from O'Connor and is attending GCU, my daughter a senior at O'Connor, and my youngest daughter is a freshman at O'Connor.  I am originally from Illinois, but have been in Phoenix since 1996.  I live with my husband, 3 children, 3 dogs and 3 cats.  We are a rescue family, and have fostered over 80 dogs and cats until they found their forever homes. In my free time I love reading, going to the movies, musical theater, taking long walks, and snuggling with our furry friends. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year of learning with your children! 

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Hello students, parents and guardians!

    Allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Darlene Pope-Turner, or Mrs. Turner, as my students refer to me. This is my nineth year at Stetson Hills Elementary, and I am both delighted and excited about teaching your child social studies this year, as I love our great nation and its rich history.   My education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the New York Institute of Technology and a Masters of Education in Elementary Education from Arizona State University.

    I am originally from Long Island, New York.  Although I grew up boating, fishing and going to the beach, I fell in love with the Sonoran Desert when I came to Arizona on vacation with my family when I was 12.  I relocated to our beautiful state in 1989 as a young adult and absolutely love the lifestyle.   My husband and I have been married for 30 years and have a 25-year-old daughter who has attended DVUSD since kindergarten (she attended Stetson Hills in Kindergarten and first grade).  Our daughter graduated from Boulder Creek High School in 2018 and graduated from  Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and works as an RN today. Where did the time go?  We reside in New River with our three horses, three dogs, fourteen chickens and a rooster. 

    In our spare time, my daughter and I love to hit the beautiful trails on our horses Dusty Diamond and Jetty.  As a family we love nature, animals, horseback riding, hiking and camping.

    My goal as a teacher is to inspire and motivate my students so they will become lifelong learners and independent thinkers.  I strive to engage their eager minds by incorporating a variety of teaching techniques, enjoyable activities and making the lessons “game like” and fun.  I wish to inspire your child to have an appreciation for geography, history and civics and hope they will truly appreciate the sacrifices early Americans made that gave us the freedom we cherish today.

    I look forward to meeting you all with great anticipation!

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Phone: 623-445-5354

Qualifications: B.A. Fine Arts Masters in Education

Hello!

Thank you for visiting my website.  I look forward to being your child's 5th grade ELA teacher.

I was born and raised in Iowa and prior to moving to AZ, I lived in Illinois for 13 years with my family.  I have 3 children. My oldest son is a recent ASU graduate and my youngest son and daughter attend Mountain Ridge High School.  I have been married to my husband, Jason, for over 26 years. We have a fantastic Aussiedoodle to complete our family.

This will be my 5th year teaching in the Deer Valley School District.  I have taught PK-3 and 5th grade.  My goal is to create a respectful classroom environment that the students feel comfortable in and will strive to do their best.

If you have questions or concerns throughout the school year, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Phone:  623-445-5353

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Qualifications: B. A. Elementary/Early Childhood Education SEI Certification

Fifth Grade

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