2020 State Leadership Results
March 2 - 4, 2020
E-Portfolio
In 5th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Tatum Kolicko.
In 4th place, from Pinnacle High School, Leah Kennedy.
In 3rd place, from Marana High School, Jessica Udovich.
In 2nd place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Alexandra Rodriguez.
In first place and the winner of a $7,000 scholarship to Northern Arizona University,
from Boulder Creek High School, Samantha Rosato.
Early Childhood Education- Teaching Instructional Support
In 5th place, from Pinnacle High School, Camille Richards.
In 4th place, from Pinnacle High School, Hailey Schiff.
In 3rd place, from Mesa High School, Tierra Lee.
In 2nd place, from Pinnacle High School, Cassie Fleming.
The first place winner and the winner of a $7,000 scholarship to Northern Arizona University Scholarship,
from Douglas High School, Angela Galaz.
Early Childhood Education - Language and Literacy
In 5th place, from Pinnacle High School, Cassie Fleming.
In 4th place, from Show Low High School, Emily Cross.
In 3rd place, from Skyline High School, Abby Tueller.
In 2nd place and the winner for a $500 Rio Salado College Scholarship,
from Boulder Creek High School, Morgan Mehrtens.
The first place winner along with a $7,000 Northern Arizona University Scholarship,
from Glendale High School, Jasmine Hernandez.
Service Project
In 5th place, from Mesa High School, Naia Hansen, Jessica Ellsworth, and Anisa Hollins.
In 4th place, from North High School, Mia Trujillo, and Itzel Felix.
In 3rd place, from La Joya Community HS, Adriana Anaya, Alexis Rivas, and Nevaeh Medina.
In 2nd place, from Mesa High School, Nayla Corral, Itzel Orozco, and Yeimi Garcia.
The first place winners, from Gila Ridge High School ECE,
Skye Tidmarsh, Kalisa Cota, Jasanne Endsley, and Delena Armas.
Spotlight on Special Education
In 5th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Nadya Canales.
In 4th place, from La Joya Community HS, Keanna Barnett.
In 3rd place, from Pinnacle High School, Kassandra Flink.
In 2nd place, from La Joya Community HS, Yahaira Aguilar.
The first place winner and the winner of a $1000 scholarship from the Arizona Department of Education
Exceptional Student Services Unit, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Hailey Leiker.
Children’s Literature K-3
In 5th place, from Mesa High School, Naia Hansen.
In 4th place, from Metro Tech High School, Cynthia Camacho.
In 3rd place, from East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), Mariah Thomas and Faith Dille.
In 2nd place, from East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), Katelynn Tope.
In the first place, from Independence High School, Alicia Fraire.
Children’s Literature Pre-K
In 5th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Adeci Frost and Julia Myhervold.
In 4th place, from Skyline High School, Audrianna Hammack.
In 3rd place, from Douglas High School, Ivanna Martinez.
In 2nd place, from Glendale High School, Luz Guzman and Leisly Salazar.
In the first place, from Skyline High School, Destiny Shoemaker.
Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
In 5th place, from Glendale High School, Raevyn Johnson.
In 4th place, from Greenway High School, Anahi Navarrete.
In 3rd place, from Mountain Ridge High School, Katherine DeLucia.
In 2nd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Jessica Booden.
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University,
from Kofa High School, Jennifer Carranza.
Educators Rising Moment
In 5th place, from Washington High School, Melody Hernandez Marquez.
In 4th place, from Cibola High School, Cecilia Rivera.
In 3rd place, from Lake Havasu High School, Kelly Bautista Hernandez.
In 2nd place and the winner of a $500 scholarship from Rio Salado College we have, from Mesa High School, Catarina Perez.
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University our winner,
from Glendale High School, Yaquelin Zazueta Morales.
Ethical Dilemma
In 5th place, from Douglas High School, Lynette Ortiz, Deyanira Victor and Gehrig Duarte.
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School Education Professions, Haley Taylor, David Zaragoza, Kaylin Ellsworth, and Megan Mourik.
In 3rd place, from Shadow Ridge High School, Alexis Moore, MacKenzie Sniezek, and Anthony Diaz.
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Jennifer Celaya, and Jared Lemus.
In the first place, from Greenway High School, Valerie Lopez and Anahi Navarrete.
Exploring Education Administration Careers
In 5th place, from Skyline High School, Toni Nolan.
In 4th place, from Washington High School, Melody Hernandez Marquez.
In 3rd place, from North High School, Ireland McCoy.
In, second place winner, from San Luis EP, Crystal Ramos.
In first place and the winner of a $4,000 scholarship from the University of Arizona
our first place winner, from Centennial High School, Theresa Hadson-Taylor.
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers
In 5th place, from Red Mountain High School, Andrea Leon.
In 4th place, from Greenway High School, Dacia Jennings.
In 3rd place, from Independence High School, Diana Perez.
Our second place winner is from Millennium, Aubrey Sommer.
In first place and the winner of a $4,000 scholarship from the University of Arizona
our first place winner, from Centennial High School, Theresa Hadson-Taylor.
Exploring Support Services Careers
In 5th place, from Red Mountain High School, Katlyn Santos.
In 4th place, from Washington High School, Jocelyn Loera Jimenez.
In 3rd place, from Greenway High School, Megan Mattingly.
In 2nd place, from Skyline High School, Ashley Escalante.
In first place, from Glendale High School, Erandi Hernandez.
Impromptu Lesson
In 5th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Tara Broersma.
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School Ed Professions, Shelby Lagunas.
In 3rd place, from Skyline High School, Alyssa Sallas.
In 2nd place, from Centennial High School, Savanna Bailey.
In 1st place, from San Luis ECE, Alejandra Torres.
Impromptu Speaking
In 5th place, from Douglas High School, Deyanira Victor.
In 4th place, from Glendale High School, Karla Delao.
In 3rd place, from Ironwood High, Charisma Medina.
In 2nd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Linnea Springberg.
In first place and the recipient of a $7,000 scholarship from Northern Arizona University,
from Greenway High School, Selena Manriquez.
Inside Our Schools Presentation
In 5th place, from Dobson High School , Summer Tokarski,Ariana Gonzalees,Alexis Watrous
In 4th place, from Greenway High School, Chloe Fox, Makenzie Beasley, and Rebecca Weedman.
In 3rd place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Morgan Minnick, Aliyah Chatman and Vianna Zamudio.
In 2nd place, from San Luis ECE, Jocelyn Montano, Elenyn Montano, Keila Reyes, and Kassandra Rodriguez.
And your first place winners, from Washington High School, Jennifer Celaya and Jared Lemus.
Job Interview
In 5th place, from Ironwood High, Abigail Salman.
In 4th place, from Glendale High School, Malin Garland.
In 3rd place, from Millennium, Kayla Bell.
In 2nd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Colby Parsons.
The first place winner and the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University,
from Mountain Ridge High School, Julianna Bentley.
Lesson Planning and Delivery – Arts
In 5th place, from San Luis EP, Paola Corona.
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Yolanda Holguin.
In 3rd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Abbie Rougemont.
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Lisette Garcia.
The first place winner, from Washington High School, Mariangel Guerrero Cota.
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Career and Technical Education
In 5th place, from Washington High School, Kayla Powley.
In 4th place, from Skyline High School, Alyssa Sallas.
In 3rd place, from Washington High School, Stephanie Pena.
In 2nd place, from San Luis EP, Damian Casas.
The first place winner and the recipient of a $7,000 scholarship from Northern Arizona University,
from Skyline High School, Carolina Molina.
Lesson Planning and Delivery – Humanities
In 5th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Serenity Alcala.
In 4th place, from Skyline High School, Charles Washington.
In 3rd place, from Skyline High School, Ashton Ryals.
In 2nd place, from Skyline High School, Madison Isch.
The first place winner, from Mountain Ridge High School, Julianna Bentley.
Lesson Planning and Delivery – STEM
In 5th place, from Shadow Ridge High School, MacKenzie Sniezek.
In 4th place, from Mountain Ridge High School, Siena Anderson.
In 3rd place, from Lake Havasu High School, Yamelin Sanchez Aguilar.
In 2nd place, La Joya Community HS, Victor Bejar.
The first place winner and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University,
from Skyline High School, Deserae French.
Public Speaking
In 5th place, from Centennial High School, Kaitlyn Swanson.
In 4th place, from Greenway High School, Rebecca Weedman.
In 3rd place, from Ironwood High, Abigail Salman.
In 2nd place, from Cesar Chavez, Kalie Valdez.
The first place winner and the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University,
from Alhambra High School, Lilliana Johnson.
Researching Learning Challenges
In 5th place, from Skyline High School, Maddie Torrens and Zoey Steinman.
In 4th place, from Washington High School, Yamileth Rodriguez Lopez and Karena Robison.
In 3rd place, from Greenway High School, Valerie Lopez, Rosa Portillo Olivas and Jeovani Robles.
In 2nd place, from Douglas High School, Katherine Toscano and Tino Montano.
The first place winners are, from Glendale High School, Briana Duran, Priscilla Granado and Amaris Salazar.
2019 National Leadership Conference Results
June 2019 – Dallas, Texas
Children's Literature K-3
FIRST PLACE – Adrian Villegas, San Luis High School, Arizona
THIRD PLACE – Michelle Gonzalez & Emily Saucedo, San Luis High School, Arizona
Children's Literature Pre-K
SEVENTH PLACE — Crystal Ramos, San Luis High School, Arizona
Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
SEVENTH PLACE — Alexa Negrete, East Valley Institute of Technology, Arizona
Educators Rising Leadership Award
THIRD PLACE – Moises Gonzalez, Washington High School, Arizona
FOURTH PLACE – Alexis Von Haten, Mountain Ridge High School, Arizona
Educators Rising Moment
SECOND PLACE – Litzi Nava, Glendale High School, Arizona
FOURTH PLACE – Theresa Hadson-Taylor, Centennial High School, Arizona
Ethical Dilemma
FOURTH PLACE – Washington High School, Arizona
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Career
SECOND PLACE — Alondra Renteria, Washington High School, Arizona
EIGHTH PLACE — Cindy Yahuaca, Metro Tech High School, Arizona
Exploring Student Support Services Career
FOURTH PLACE — Lezly Ibarra, Washington High School, Arizona
Job Interview
SEVENTH PLACE – Keely Hill, Cactus High School, Arizona
TENTH PLACE – Katelyn Sweat, Mountain Ridge High School, Arizona
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Arts
SECOND PLACE — Natalia Larios, Douglas High School, Arizona
Lesson Planning and Delivery - CTE
FIFTH PLACE – Jennifer Celaya, Washington High School, Arizona
SEVENTH PLACE – Emily Pardo, Washington High School, Arizona
NINTH PLACE – Kaylee Cossey, Greenway High School, Arizona
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Humanities
EIGHTH PLACE — Lezly Ibarra, Washington High School, Arizona
Researching Learning Challenges
FOURTH PLACE – Washington High School, Arizona
SIXTH PLACE – Ironwood High School, Arizona
2019 State Leadership Results
March 4-6, 2019
E-Portfolio
In 5th place, from Marana High School, Jessica Udovich
In 4th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Ashlynn Stevens
In 3rd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Tara Broersma
In 2nd place, from Sandra Day O’Connor High School, Hanna Flores
In first place and the winner of a $7,000 scholarship to Northern Arizona University is, from Centennial High School, Lauren Thalacker
Early Childhood Education - Display of Theme Development
In 5th place, from Shadow Ridge High School, Ashley Utter and Grace Macior
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Elian Moreno, Alexandra Rodriguez and Leslie Morales
In 3rd place, from Marana High School, Nadia Romero and Alexandra Paolini
In 2nd place, from EVIT, Emily Olivani and Samantha St George
The first-place winner is, from Cactus High School, Mallory Neff, Shelby Jeffries, Claire Ooms and Emily Nichols
Early Childhood Education- Teaching Instructional Support
In 4th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Farrah Ramos
In 3rd place, from Centennial High School, Alexis Jackson
In 2nd place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Makenna Young
The first-place winner and the winner of a $7,000 scholarship to Northern Arizona University Scholarship is from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Maria Pulido
Early Childhood Education- Language and Literacy
In 5th place, from Miami High School, Onalysia Talamantes
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Maria Pulido
In 3rd place, from Miami High School, Alayza Arrelin
In 2nd place and the winner for a $500 Rio Salado College Scholarship is, from Boulder Creek High School, Kaily Bauer
The first place winner along with a $7,000 Northern Arizona University Scholarship is, from EVIT, Brianna Bailey
Service Project
In 5th place, from North High School, Jennifer Chinchilla, Angie Rodriguez and Claribel Miranda
In 4th place, from Metro Tech High School, Giselle Loredo and Noemi Diaz
In 3rd place, from EVIT, Autumn Smith, Jennifer Lafferty and Alexa Negrete
In 2nd place, form Gila Ridge High School ECE, Cristabelle Palma, Rindy Harrison and Corina Herrera
The first-place team is, from Mesa High School, Jessie Ellsworth, Jaqlyn Shirts, Nora Gonzalez and Samantha Lopez
Spotlight on Special Education
In 2nd place, from Miami High School, Avianna Caldera
The first-place winner and the winner of a $1000 scholarship from the Arizona Department of Education is, from Pinnacle High School, Danielle Carey
Children’s Literature K-3
In 5th place, from Estrella Foothills High School, Paloma Ortiz
In 4th place, from Cactus High School, Mallory Neff and Claire Ooms
In 3rd place, from San Luis High School EP, Adrian Villegas
In 2nd place, from Douglas High School, Adriana Elias
In first place, from San Luis High School ECE, Emily Saucedo and Michelle Gonzalez
Children’s Literature Pre-K
In 5th place, from La Joya Community HS, Natalie Mandujano and Clara Chabes
In 4th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Ashley Rush
In 3rd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Scotland Elder
In 2nd place, from Mesa High School, Amber Wadsworth
In first place, from San Luis High School EP, Crystal Ramos
Creative Lecture (TED Talk)
In 5th place, from Mesa High School, Gabriela Ruiz
In 4th place, from Centennial High School, Theresa Taylor
In 3rd place, from Mesa High School, Karen Perez
In 2nd place, from Glendale High School, Nacoby Edwards
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University we have, from EVIT, Alexa Negrete
Educators Rising Moment
In 5th place, from North High School, Angie Rodriguez
In 4th place, from Lake Havasu High School, Viviana Lopez
In 3rd place, from Gila Ridge High School EP, Andrew Bilky
In 2nd place and the winner of a $500 scholarship from Rio Salado College we have, from Glendale High School, Litzi Nava Basilio
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University our winner is, from Centennial High School, Theresa Taylor
Ethical Dilemma
In 5th place, from Red Mountain High School, Layla Boye and Jayde Gipson
In 4th place, from Metro Tech High School, Giselle Loredo and Noemi Diaz
In 3rd place, from Kofa High School, Jessica Padilla and Idaly Barr
In 2nd place, from Glendale High School, Gloria Ramos and Ingrid Trujillo
In first place, from Washington High School, Aurora Gabow and Alondra Renteria Pacheco
Exploring Education Administration Careers
In 5th place, from Glendale High School, Jacqueline Mendoza
In 4th place, from San Luis High School EP, Yamilet Valdez
In 3rd place, from Glendale High School, Natalie Baez
For the $1,500 scholarship from the University of Arizona our second-place winner is, from Greenway High School, Angel Robles
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from the University of Arizona our first-place winner is, from Washington High School, Alyssa Mahn
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers
In 5th place, from Millenium High School, Emely Gayosso
In 4th place, from Estrella Foothills High School, Brianna Thaemert
In 3rd place, from Washington High School, Karen Regino Mendoza
For the $1,500 scholarship from the University of Arizona our second-place winner is, from Washington High School, Alondra Renteria Pacheco
In first place and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from the University of Arizona our first-place winner is, from Metro Tech High School, Cindy Yahuaca
Exploring Support Services Careers
In 5th place, from Cibola High School, Joanna Delgado
In 4th place, from Red Mountain High School, Andrea Leon
In 3rd place, from Boulder Creek High School, Jessica Booden
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Jared Lemus Atondo
In first place, from Washington High School, Lezly Ibarra
Impromptu Speaking
In 5th place, from San Luis High School EP, David Moreno
In 4th place, from San Luis High School ECE, Montserrat Torres
In 3rd place, from Cactus High School, Keely Hill
In 2nd place, from Agua Fria High School, Alaina DeWitt
In first place and the recipient of a $7,000 scholarship from Northern Arizona University is, from Ironwood High School, Kacey Nyquist
Inside Our Schools Presentation
In 5th place, from San Luis High School ECE, Brianna Lara, Angela Lopez, Asareel Melendrez and Andrea Solorzanno
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Reagan Sheppeard, Aubriella Matthews, and Aubrianna Riddle
In 3rd place, from San Luis High School ECE, Montserrat Torres and Adrianna Carranza
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Alyssa Mahn and Emily Pardo
And your first-place winners are, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Jasmine Garcia and Nereida Valdez
Job Interview
In 5th place, from Mountain Ridge High School, Katelyn Sweat
In 4th place, from Cactus High School, Keely Hill
In 3rd place, from Mesa High School, Melissa Zepeda Vega
In 2nd place, from La Joya Community High School, Natalie Mandujano
The first-place winner and the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University is, from Centennial High School, Alexis Jackson
Educators Rising Leadership Award
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Moises Gonzalez
The first-place winner and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University is, from Mountain Ridge High School, Alexis Von Hatten
Lesson Planning and Delivery – Arts
In 5th place, from Dobson High School, Genesis Burciaga
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Serenity Alcala
In 3rd place, from Washington High School, Karen Medrano
In 2nd place, from La Joya Community High School, Sebastian Vigal
The first-place winner is, from Douglas High School, Natalia Larios
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Career and Technical Education
In 5th place, from San Luis High School EP, Palmiro Ibarra
In 4th place, form Washington High School, Emily Pardo
In 3rd place, from Red Mountain High School, Stefany Alspaugh
In 2nd place, from Greenway High School, Kaylee Cossey
The first-place winner and the recipient of a $7,000 scholarship from Northern Arizona University is, from Washington High School, Jennifer Celaya
Lesson Planning and Delivery – Humanities
In 5th place, from Greenway High School, Rosa Portillo Olivas
In 4th place, from Mountain Ridge High School, Julianna Bentley
In 3rd place, from Washington High School, Melody Hernandez Marquez
In 2nd place, from San Luis High School EP, Crystal Ramos
The first-place winner is, from Washington High School, Lezly Ibarra
Lesson Planning and Delivery – STEM
In 5th place, from Boulder Creek High School, Anna Sigalov
In 4th place, from Shadow Ridge High School, Abigail Brown
In 3rd place, from Gila Ridge High School ECE, Giselle Vizcarra
In 2nd place, from Cibola High School, Joshua Dusek
The first place winner and the winner of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University is, from Mountain Ridge High School, Siena Anderson
Public Speaking
In 5th place, from Mesa High School, Alejandra Sanchez
In 4th place, from Gila Ridge High School EP, Andrew Bilky
In 3rd place, from San Luis High School EP, Estefany Serrano
In 2nd place, from Glendale High School, Alonzo Quinonez
The first place winner and the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from Grand Canyon University is, from Greenway High School, Kaylee Cossey
Researching Learning Challenges
In 5th place, from Ironwood High School, Kynnedi Simpson, Karen Jose-Pedro and Kacey Nyquist
In 4th place, from Greenway High School, Jeovani Robles, Rosa Portillo Olivas, Valerie Lopez and Ashlie Rivera
In 3rd place, from Estrella Foothills High School, Alexa Brown and Drew Longbons
In 2nd place, from Washington High School, Aurora Gabow and Moises Gonzalez
The first place winners are, from Skyline High School, Velia Vega, Carolina Molina, Jade Valle and Tiara Watson
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2018 National Leadership Conference Results
June 2018 - Orlando
Researching Learning Challenges
Third Place - Washington High School
Children's Literature K-3
Sixth Place - Amanda Spence - Washington
Impromptu Lesson
First Place - Ivonne Carmona - Washington
Tenth Place - Sydney Roach - Ironwood
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Humanities
Fifth Place - Carolina Rosas - Washington
Sixth Place - Alondra Lopez Mora - Washington
Lesson Planning and Delivery - STEM
Fourth Place - Paige Duncan - Ironwood
Tenth Place - Giselle Vizcarra - Gila Ridge
Inside Our Schools Presentation
Tenth Place - Buena High School
Lesson Planning and Delivery - CTE
Seventh Place - Alisia Salazar - Washington
Ninth Place - Bryan Ochoa - Washington
Public Speaking
Eighth Place - Michelle Tran - Independence
Lesson Planning and Delivery - Arts
Tenth Place - Ivonne Carmona - Washington
Children's Literature Pre-K
Seventh Place - Crystal Ramos - San Luis
Ninth Place - Alessandra Ramos - San Luis
Exploring Education Administration Careers
Ninth Place - Kacey Nyquist - Ironwood
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Career
First Place - Axel Lujan - Washington
Exploring Student Support Services Career
Ninth Place - Mayra Gutierrez
Ethical Dilemma
First Place - Washington
Tenth Place - San Luis
Educators Rising Moment
Ninth Place - Kacey Nyquist - Ironwood
Impromptu Speaking
Second Place - Andrew Bilky - Gila Ridge
2018 State Leadership Conference Results
E-Portfolio - EP
5 Ashleigh Motto – Mountain Ridge High School
4 Amanda Federico – Boulder Creek High School
3 Austin Bulletts – Fredonia High School
2 Kaylee Salas – Boulder Creek High School
1 Anna Sigalov – Boulder Creek High School
Early Childcare Display of Theme Development – ECEDTD
5 Briney Rodriguez Perez and Patricia Valenzuela – Alhambra High School
4 Chanell Cottingham and Tya Walling – EVIT
3 Kiana Hernandez, Abriana Apodaca and Leira Quintero - Millennium
2 Breanna Austin, Lauren Hollar, Savaunna Bodden, Kendal Rico - Corona del Sol High School
1 Mariah Nolasea, Katelynn Evridge and Kaylah O’Konski – Corona del Sol High School
Early Childcare Language and Literacy – ECELL
5 Brianna Colwell – Cactus
4 Pricilla Castillo – Lake Havasu
3 Evie Parrish – Boulder Creek
2 Cierra Mills – Empire
1 Hailey Smith – Glendale
Early Childcare Teaching Instructional Support – ECETIS
2 Grace Grabowski – Boulder Creek High School
1 Olivia Ange – EVIT
Service Project
5 Amairani Flores Diaz, Mariana Paul Mendoza, Patricia Valenzulea and Briney Rodriguez Perez - Alhambra
4 Alexis Thompson, Carolina Melendez, Zaida Cabinillas and Ashley Arevalo – Metro Tech
3 Grace Hernandez, Ruben Nieto, Yvette Argeda and Adriana Monroy - Mesa
2 Karly Mortensen, Tyler Olvera and Anaid Carino-Bravo – Empire
1 Laci Lachance and Emily Olivani - EVIT
Spotlight on Special Education
5 Jordan Lawrence – Mesa
4 Amairani Flores Diaz - Alhambra
3 Jewelanna Murphy – Raymond S. Kellis
2 Tyler Olivera - Empire
1 Anaid Carino Bravo - Empire
We are Educators Rising: Video Scrapbook
2 Morgan Decker and Josefina Leon – Greenway High School
1 Payson Hatfield and Anaid Carino-Bravo – Empire High School
Children's Literature K-3 – CLK3NTL
5 Brianna Themert – Estrella Foothills
4 Calista Lynch – Millennium High School
3 Marina Uribe – San Luis High School
2 Amanda Spence – Washington High School
1 Natalia Larios – Douglas High School
Children’s Literature Pre-K - CLPKNT
5 Adrian Moreno and Melanie Rodriguez – Kofa
4 Crystal Ramos – San Luis EP
3 Alessandra Ramos – San Luis High School
2 Jessica Hanna and Shelby Haigley - Sandra Day O’Connor High School
1 Litzy Santana Pineda – Agua Fria
Creative Lecture (TED Talk) - TEDNTL
5 Olivia Martinez – Dobson High School
4 Ricardo Rojas – Metro Tech
3 Montserrat Torres – San Luis ECE
2 Cassidy Hunt – Ironwood High School
1 Jaden Vogt – Ironwood High School
Educators Rising Moment – ERMNTL
5 Josue De La Ree – Douglas
4 Casandra Misner – Mountain Ridge
3 Kacey Nyquist - Ironwood
2 Lauren Harwood – Lake Havasu
1 Haley Merriman - Douglas
Ethical Dilemma - EDNTL
5 Litzy Luna, Meghyn Herriage, Lucila Luna and Stephanie Reynoso – Team Grizzly - Independence High School
4 Drew Longbons and Trystynn Burt – Estrella Foothills
3 Angela Lopez, Yareli Cervantes and Larissa Reyna – San Luis ECE
2 Haily Cossey, Alize Nunez, Madalynn Dutcher and Kylie Fox – Greenway High School
1 Aurora Gabow and Cindy Alonso Hernandez – Washington High School
Exploring Education Administration Careers - EEACNTL
5 Alyssa Mahn – Washington High School
4 Alexis Alverado - Cibola
3 Alize Nunez – Greenway High School
2 Natalie Baez – Glendale High School
1 Anakaren Mendoza-Ramirez – Washington High School
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Career - ENCSTCNTL
5 Samantha Hodge – Millennium High School
4 Alondra Lopez Mora – Washington High School
3 Madison Cooper – Gila Ridge High School
2 Emily Davison – Greenway High School
1 Axel Lujan Rivera – Washington High School
Exploring Support Services Careers - ESSCNTL
5 Alana Hinojosa – Douglas
4 Crystal Valer – Independence
3 Lezly Ibarra – Washington
2 Abril Lerma Torres – Washington
1 Mayra Gutierrez - Kofa
Impromptu Speaking - ISNTL
5 Monserrat Moreno – Ironwood High School
4 Alexia Atwater – Greenway High School
3 Andrew Bilky – Gila Ridge High School
2 Olivia Martinez – Dobson
1 Oscar Ferguson – Kofa
Impromptu Lesson/Teaching – ITNTL
5 Shelby Haigler – Sandra Day O’Connor
4 Makenna Ray – Washington High School
3 Nicole Negrette – Kofa
2 Ivonne Carmona – Washington High School
1 Sydney Roach – Ironwood
Inside Our Schools Presentation - IOSPNTL
5 Kaliegh Smith, Isreal Rivera, Celcilia Hernandez, Jordan Laurence – Mesa High School
4 Janet Vermillion, Marah Marquez, Nathan Gauthier, Keliah Malinaro – Buena High School
3 Alisia Salazar and Emily Pardo – Washington High School
2 Myka Lance and Jillian Nicholas – Red Mountain Ridge High School
1 Yareli Mosqueda and Abigail Torres – Gila Ridge High School
Job Interview - JINTL
5 Shelby Haigler – Sandra Day O’Connor High School
4 Tyler Olvera - Empire High School
3 Yajaira Figuero-Ortega – Greenway High School
2 Carolina Rosas Razo – Washington High School
1 Carolina Mendez – Metro Tech
Educators Rising Leadership Award
2 Anakaren Mendoza Ramirez - Washington
1 Mahala Leilanne Palma – Mesa
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Arts - LPDNTL
5 Maddie Coughlin - Dobson
4 Zoe Davis – Boulder Creek
3 Genesis Burciaga - Dobson
2 Ariana Monroy – Mesa
1 Ivonne Carmona – Washington
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Career & Technical Education - LPDCTENTL
5 Palmiro Ibarra – San Luis High School
4 Damian Casas – San Luis High School
3 Morgan Decker – Greenway High School
2 Bryan Ochoa – Washington High School
1 Alisia Salazar – Washington High School
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Humanities - LPDHNTL
5 Ashley Russell – Greenway High School
4 Allexis Dimas – Greenway High School
3 Alondra Lopez Mora – Washington High School
2 Carolina Rosas Razo – Washington High School
1 Abraham Rivera – Metro Tech
Lesson Planning & Delivery – STEM - LPDSTEMNTL
5 Ralph Ferguson - Kofa
4 Crystal Ramos – San Luis EP
3 Siena Anderson – Mountain Ridge
2 Giselle Vizcarra – Gila Ridge
1 Paige Duncan – Ironwood High School
Public Speaking - PSNTL
5 Samantha Gomez – Ironwood
4 Sarah Thomas – Ironwood
3 Tyler Olvera – Empire
2 Michelle Tran – Independence
1 Samantha Zilberman – Lake Havasu
Researching Learning Challenges – RLCNTL
5 Maddie Coughlin and Olivia Martinez – Dobson High School
4 Andrea Osselear, Kacey Nyquist, Savannah Brodie and Haley Proctor – Ironwood High School
3 Thania Lopez and Estefany Serrano – San Luis EP
2 Jacqueline Arreola-Hernandez, Yajaira Figueroa-Ortega, Josefina Leon and Aaliyah Cole – Greenway High School
1 Makenna Ray and Aurora Gabow – Washington High School
2017 National Leadership Conference Results
Inside Our Schools Presentation
FIRST PLACE - Lizbeth Garcia and Alexandra Gomez - Washington High School
Children's Literature PK-K
FIFTH PLACE - Deborah Soto Lopez - Washington High School
Creative Lecture
THIRD PLACE - Victoria Negrete, North High School
EdRising Leadership Award with a $1,000 scholarship
FIRST PLACE - Nikole Gomez - Washington High School
Public Speaking
FIRST PLACE - Lennon Audrain - Brophy College Preparatory
THIRD PLACE - Ariel Davis - Mesa High School
Crystal Valera - Independence High School
EdRising Moment
THIRD PLACE - Ivonne Carmona, Washington High School
Exploring Education Administration Careers
FOURTH PLACE - Anakaren Mendoza - Washington High School
SEVENTH PLACE - Carmen Cazares - Washington High School
Exploring Non-Core Subject Careers
FIRST PLACE - Nikole Gomez, Washington High School
FOURTH PLACE - Alexandra Guillen - Washington High School
Exploring Support Service Careers
SEVENTH PLACE - Melanie Delgado - Washington High School
Andrea Contreras - Independence High School
Impromptu Speaking
FIRST PLACE - Lennon Audrain, Brophy College Preparatory
Lesson Plan and Delivery - Humanities
FOURTH PLACE - Carolina Rosas - Washington High School
EIGHTH PLACE - Alexandra Gomez - Washington High School
Lesson Plan and Delivery - STEM
SEVENTH PLACE - Jose Cardenas - Washington High School
Lesson Plan and Delivery - CTE
NINTH PLACE - Alisia Salazar - Washington High School
Impromptu Teaching
FIFTH PLACE - Alma Barrera, Jose Cardenas, Makenna Ray - Washington High School
EIGHTH PLACE — Angel Reyes, Martin Ruiz, Fernanda Salazar, Yamilet Valdez - San Luis High School
Independence High School
TENTH PLACE - Nicole Negrete and Pamela Vasquez - Kofa High School
Researching Learning Challenges
EIGHTH PLACE - Carmen Cazares and Berenice Carrillo - Washington High School
Educators Rising Leadership Award
Lizbeth Garcia - Washington High School
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2017 State Leadership Conference Results
Service Project - SP
2. NO #2 – (Yasmin, Desire) – North
1. EVIT Team #1 – (Kaley, Katiann) – EVIT
E-Portfolio – EP
2. Bella Corona – Boulder Creek
1. Lexa Ingram – Boulder Creek
Early Childcare Display of Theme Development – ECEDTD
5. GR #4 (Yareli, Amy, Dulce, Princess) - Gila Ridge
4. The BFF’s (Elisa, Vanessa, Yasmine) – Douglas
3. Mesa Team #1 (Erika, Susette, Briana) – Mesa
2. MHS #2 (Claudia, Leira, Jalia, Ashley) – Millennium
1. EVIT Team #3 (Taylor, Makena) – EVIT
Early Childcare Language and Literacy – ECELL
1. Kaitlyn Wowianko – EVIT – 4:00 p.m.
Early Childcare Teaching Instructional Support – ECETIS
3. Anne Marie Vargas – Empire
2. Selena Ramirez – Empire
1. Olivia Ange – EVIT
Education of the Future - EF
2. EF San Luis – (Julia, Nancy, Diana) – San Luis
1. EVIT Team #4 – (Misty, Kately) – EVIT
Educators Rising Leadership Award - ERLANTL
2. Lizbeth Garcia Bernal – Washington
1. Nikole Gomez – Washington
Children's Literature K-3 – CLK3NTL
5. Calysta Lynch – Millennium
4. Jaqlyn Shirt – author & Ariel Davis – illustrator – Mesa
3. Ella Tanis & Savannah Holland – Gila Ridge
2. Abril Rivera – San Luis
1. Lucia Fernandez & Joscelyn Santos-Kenda – Greenway
Children’s Literature Pre-K - CLPKNT
5. Deborah Soto Lopez – Washington
4. Bea Valdez – Gila Ridge
3. Sabrina Price – Centennial
2. Tatum Nelson – Illustrator & Sophia Schlemmer – author – Greenway
1. Ella Stephens – Boulder Creek
Creative Lecture (TED Talk) - TEDNTL
5. Anna Gannett – Sandra Day O’Connor
4. Tia Echols – Mountain Ridge
3. Jakob Baker – Washington
2. Victoria Negrete – North
1. Olivia Martinez – Dobson
Educators Rising Moment – ERMNTL
5. Victoria Negrete – North
4. Jeanette Martinez – Red Mountain
3. Jillian Nichols – Red Mountain
2. Ivonne Carmona Avila – Washington
1. Hailey Binns – Boulder Creek
Ethical Dilemma - EDNTL
5. From Gila Ridge High School, Team GR #9 (Julio, Victor, Valeria, Emily) – Gila Ridge
4. From San Luis High School, Team EDSL – (Arian, Jesus, Luis) – San Luis
3. From Independence High School, Team Silver (Meghyn, Victor, Ruben, Litzy) – Independence
2. From Buena High School, Team Buena #1 (Megen, Kaitlyn, Melissa) – Buena
1. From Washington High School, Team WHS #3 (Jessica, Ivonne) – Washington
Exploring Education Administration Careers - EEACNTL
5. Ashley Chairez – Gila Ridge
4. Haslie Penunuri – Kofa
3. Emily Ramos – Gila Ridge
2. Anakaren Mendoza Ramirez – Washington
1. Carmen Cazares – Washington
Exploring Non-Core Subject Teaching Career - ENCSTCNTL
5. Shelsye Corral-Franco – Red Mountain
4. Zarayari Ezrre – Kofa
3. Oraly Gaxiola Figueroa – Washington
2. Alexandra Guillen – Washington
1. Nikole Gomez – Washington
Exploring Support Services Careers - ESSCNTL
5. Alondra Mora – Washington
4. Melanie Delgado – Washington
3. Andrea Contreras – Independence
2. Jessica Plasencia Marquez – Washington
1. Mayra Gutierrez – Kofa
Impromptu Speaking - ISNTL
5. Trayvon Murphy – North
4. Abbie Langdon – Sandra Day O’Connor
3. Luis Borga – San Luis
2. Emily Ramirez – Independence
1. Lennon Audrain – Brophy
Impromptu Lesson/Teaching – ITNTL
5. Impromptu SL – (Fernanda, Yamilet, Martin, Angel) – San Luis
4. Kofa Team #1 (Nicole, Pamela) – Kofa
3. WHS #4 – (Alma, Jose, Makenna) – Washington
2. Eagle #2 – (Sydney and Rana) – Ironwood
1. Team Gold – (Noellie, Daniel, Emily, Crystal) – Independence
Inside Our Schools Presentation - IOSPNTL
5. EVIT Team #6 (Velia, Chanell) – EVIT
4. MHS #3 (Kortnie, Angelina) – Millennium
3. Eagle #1 – (Grace, Lilyana, Andrea, Tatum) – Ironwood
2. Mountain Ridge Team 1 (Jori, Briana) – Mountain Ridge
1. WHS #2 (Lizbeth, Alexandra) – Washington
Job Interview - JINTL
5. Alexandra Guillen – Washington
4. Arlene Balvina Madrigal – Metro Tech
3. Leonel Orozco – Washington –
2. Yajaira Figueroa Ortega – Greenway
1. Nancy Fierro – San Luis
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Arts - LPDNTL
2. Genesis Burciaga – Dobson
1. Kristeen Huynh – Washington
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Career & Technical Education - LPDCTENTL
3. Alisia Salazar – Washington
2. Lily Bartholomew – Empire
1. Alexis Hildago – Washington
Lesson Planning & Delivery – Humanities - LPDHNTL
5. Martin Ruiz – San Luis
4. Posese Pulu – Washington
3. Adriana Moreno – Kofa
2. Carolina Rosas Razo – Washington
1. Alexandra Gomez – Washington
Lesson Planning & Delivery – STEM - LPDSTEMNTL
5. Odaliz Valdez – Gila Ridge
4. Yasmin Guzman – Gila Ridge
3. Maricarmen Rueles Gonzales – Washington
2. Ralph Ferguson – Kofa
1. Jose Carednas – Washington
Public Speaking - PSNTL
5. Ariel Davis – Mesa
4. Jessica Meza – Raymond S. Kellis
3. Crystal Valera – Independence
2. Daniel Huynh – Independence
1. Lennon Audrain – Brophy
Researching Learning Challenges – RLCNTL
5. Metro 1 (Andrea, Lizeth, Maritza) – Metro Tech
4. Acuna Matada – (Graciela, Victoria, Jimena, Victorino) – San Luis
3. NO #4 (Samantha, Victoria) – North
2. GR #5 (Maria, Melissa, Kimberly, Valeria) – Gila Ridge
1. WHS 1 (Berenice, Carmen) – Washington
2016 National Competition Results
Children's Literature K-3
SECOND PLACE — Mariah Mudrow, Fredonia High School, Fredonia, Ariz.
FIFTH PLACE — Lucia Fernandez, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
SIXTH PLACE — Laura Juarez, San Luis High School, San Luis, Ariz.
Children's Literature PK-K
FOURTH PLACE — Jasmine Leon, Douglas High School, Douglas, Ariz.
Creative Lecture
FIRST PLACE — Lennon Audrain, Brophy College Prep, Phoenix, Ariz.
EdRising Leadership Award
THIRD PLACE – Jennifer Reyes, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
EdRising Moment
FOURTH PLACE – Jakob Baker, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Exploring Careers in Education Innovation
FIRST PLACE — Maria Villalobos, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
THIRD PLACE — Yumara Zevada, Washington High School, Phoeniz, Ariz.
Exploring Education Administration Careers
FIFTH PLACE — Nikole Gomez, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
NINTH PLACE — Shelby Roberts, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Exploring Non-Core Subject Careers
SEVENTH PLACE — Allison Shifrin, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
EIGHTH PLACE — Lisbeth Garcia, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
NINTH PLACE — Tania Martin Del Campo, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Exploring Support Service Careers
SEVENTH PLACE — Victoria Negrete, North High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
EIGHTH PLACE — Carmen Cazares, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Impromptu Speaking
EIGHTH PLACE – Alexis Beasley, Agua Fria High School, Avondale, Ariz.
Job Interview
TENTH PLACE – Jordyn Drake, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Lesson Plan and Delivery--Arts
SEVENTH PLACE — Jordyn Drake, Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
EIGHTH PLACE — Adrian Lanier, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
TENTH PLACE — Kristeen Huynh, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Lesson Plan and Delivery--CTE
FIFTH PLACE – Emiliano Espino, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
TENTH PLACE – Berenice Carrillo, Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Public Speaking
SECOND PLACE — Lennon Audrain, Brophy College Preparatory, Phoenix, Ariz.
EIGHTH PLACE — Cindy Huynh, Independence High School, Glendale, Ariz.
Ethical Dilemma
TENTH PLACE – Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Impromptu Teaching
THIRD PLACE — San Luis High School, San Luis, Ariz.
Recruitment and Marketing
SIXTH PLACE – Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
NINTH PLACE – Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
Researching Learning Challenges
FOURTH PLACE – Washington High School, Phoenix, Ariz.
NINTH PLACE – Douglas High School, Douglas, Ariz.
TENTH PLACE – Greenway High School, Phoenix, Ariz.