This page was requested by Foundation a couple years ago. Below you will find the personal favorites for many of our staff members. You can use these lists for personal gifts or appreciation days. Not all staff members completed a survey or supplied a favorites/wish list, so some of them are blank.
Click on the name of the staff member and it will scroll down to their list.
- Kimberly Allard – STEAM Teacher – UTK-5th
- Peyton Branco – 4th Grade Teacher – coming soon
- Siena Cowardin – UTK Teacher
- Marra Campbell – ECE Teacher
- Marisa Chavez – 2nd Grade
- Stacy Chavez – Para Educator
- Anna Clarke – Reading Assistant
- Jessica Cochran – ECE Teacher
- Jessica Ciuki – Speech and Language Pathologist
- Amy Cobb – 1st Grade
- Mia Cruz – Guidance Assistant
- Hayley Gonzalez – Elementary Assistant
- Robin Hagen – Para Educator
- Sara Kidwell – 3rd/4thn Grade
- Samantha Lunn – Kindergarten
- Rachel Mann – Kindergarten
- Tia McCoy-Thomas – Health Technician
- Christina Niemeyer – UTK
- Nikki Mitchell – Principal
- Kate Monko – 1st Grade
- Sarah Nichols – 5th Grade
- Mimi Quach – 2nd Grade
- Darcy Rhodes – 3rd Grade
- Karla Rodriguez – Education Specialist
- Juliet Rous – 2nd Grade
- Darryl Route – BSS
- Marianne Schamp – Safety Patrol, Noon Duty
- Diana Velandia – Clerk
- Clarissa Western – 5th Grade
Kimberly Allard
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Kimberly Allard |
| Room and/or Location | B3 |
| Position or Role | STEAM Enrichment/VAPA Teacher, UTK-3rd |
| Favorite Restaurants | Cheesecake Factory, Rubio’s, The Habit, Red Lobster, Panera |
| Favorite Stores | Pair Eyewear (eyeglasses top frames) – gift cards, Box Lunch, Hot Topic, Amazon, LLL Reptile/Pet stores |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Jerky, nuts, dark chocolate, caramel (Sees’ dark chocolate butterchews) |
| Favorite Beverages | COFFEE |
| Favorite Colors | Rainbow anything. Turquoise, aqua, teal, purple, black (cool colors) |
| Favorite Activities | Travel/cruising/road trips, crochet, drawing, whale watching, Disneyland/Universal, pedicures and facials, Cricut |
| Other Interests | Harry Potter (Ravenclaw House), ocean/sea theme or animals (especially humpback whales), okapis, space/astronomy, 80s new wave music, spooky things, reptiles, hats (but not baseball caps), fun pens/pencils/colors and drawing/writing supplies, Padres |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Olives, pickles |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Mugs, cups (I love them, but don’t have any more room) |
| Classroom Wish List Items |
Online Lists Can always use:
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Peyton Branco
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Peyton Branco |
| Room and/or Location | 204 |
| Position or Role | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items |
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Marra Campbell
| Title | Ms |
| First and Last Name | Marra Campbell |
| Room and/or Location | B2 |
| Position or Role | ECE Teacher with Siena Cowardin |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Marisa Chavez
| Title | Miss |
| First and Last Name | Marisa Chavez |
| Room and/or Location | 211 |
| Position or Role | 1st/2nd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | The Mission, The Haven, Ponces, Great Maple |
| Favorite Stores | Banana Republic, Gap, Sundance |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | Nonfat vanilla lattes, red wine/pinot noir |
| Favorite Colors | Green, yellow, and orange |
| Favorite Activities | Riding bikes, movies, crossword puzzles |
| Other Interests | Art, vanilla scented candles, jewelry, flowers, would love to try a painting class |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Sweet/strong perfumes or deodorizers |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Colored paper/card stock, art supplies (sparkly items for decor), small prizes for the prize box, large Ziploc bags |
Stacy Chavez
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Stacy Chavez |
| Room and/or Location | Everywhere |
| Position or Role | Para Educator |
| Favorite Restaurants | Olive Garden, Mountain Mike’s Pizza |
| Favorite Stores | Home Goods, Marshalls, Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chips, spicy nuts, fruity candy |
| Favorite Beverages | Water, tea coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Burgundy, red |
| Favorite Activities | Family, travel, exercise, and cooking |
| Other Interests | Reading |
| Allergies or Dislikes | N/A |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | N/A |
Jessica Ciucki
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Jessica Ciucki |
| Room and/or Location | MPR |
| Position or Role | Speech and Language Pathologist |
| Favorite Restaurants | Jersey Mike’s, Chipotle, Round Table |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Salty snacks and chocolate |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, La Croix |
| Favorite Colors | Teal, pink, purple |
| Favorite Activities | Reading, family time, playing with my dog, traveling, cooking |
| Other Interests | Plants, flowers |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | The speech room can always use more books, pretend play toys, and Target/Amazon/Barnes and Noble gift cards! |
Anna Clarke
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Anna Clarke |
| Room and/or Location | N/A |
| Position or Role | Reading Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | Starbucks, Olive Garden |
| Favorite Stores | Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Popcorn, Chocolates |
| Favorite Beverages | Iced Tea |
| Favorite Colors | Teal |
| Favorite Activities | Cooking, reading |
| Other Interests | The beach |
| Allergies or Dislikes | |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Amy Cobb
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Amy Cobb |
| Room and/or Location | 215 |
| Position or Role | 21st Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Panera, Habit, Cheesecake Factor |
| Favorite Stores | Amazon, Target, Old Navy, Nordstrom |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Snickers |
| Favorite Beverages | Lemonade, Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Purple |
| Favorite Activities | Travel, cooking, baking |
| Other Interests | Crafts |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Candles, coffee mugs |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Pink pencil boxes (24), HP ink 62 black and color, 4 cup organizer caddy (4), birthday stickers, Astrobright colored paper, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NLEG78M7Z1UW?ref_=wl_share |
Jessica Cochran
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Jessica Cochran |
| Room and/or Location | 101 |
| Position or Role | UTK Teacher with Christy Niemeyer |
| Favorite Restaurants | Mmm anything with good tasting food!!! |
| Favorite Stores | Box Lunch, Marshalls, Target, Sephora, Ulta |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Anything sweet, chocolate, gummy’s, popcorn chocolate or caramel. |
| Favorite Beverages | Green tea, Chai tea, Coffee!!!!! Lots of Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Mint green, coral pink, black, white |
| Favorite Activities | Spend time with family, read books and watch k-dramas and anime |
| Other Interests | Disney merchandise, collect Loungefly bags, go eat at new restaurants and try new things |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Don’t like candles |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Cups |
| Other | I like see’s candy!!! And shop a lot at Sephora |
Siena Cowardin
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Siena Cowardin |
| Room and/or Location | 1 |
| Position or Role | UTK Teacher with Marra Campbell |
| Favorite Restaurants | Gaetano’s, Tio Leos, Rubios |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Trader Joes, and Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Popcorn, dark chocolate, any nuts |
| Favorite Beverages | Just water |
| Favorite Colors | Pink, light blue, green |
| Favorite Activities | Hiking, going to the beach, painting, going to the Zoo, playing with my dog, cooking |
| Other Interests | Reading books |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Any new or gently used books for my first classroom next fall (fiction and nonfiction), stickers, glue sticks, colored paper and cardstock, Target giftcards |
Mia Cruz
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Mia Cruz |
| Room and/or Location | Counseling Office |
| Position or Role | Guidance Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Hayley Gonzalez
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Hayley Gonzalez |
| Room and/or Location | Front Office |
| Position or Role | Elementary Assistant |
| Favorite Restaurants | |
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| Favorite Snacks/Treats | |
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| Other Interests | |
| Allergies or Dislikes | |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | |
| Classroom Wish List Items |
Robin Hagen
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Robin Hagen |
| Room and/or Location | All School |
| Position or Role | Para Educator |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Sara Kidwell
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Sara Kidwell |
| Room and/or Location | 206 |
| Position or Role | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Panda Express, Firehouse Subs, Outback, In N Out |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Teachers Pay Teachers |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Gummy Bears, Snickers, Kit Kats, chips |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Purple |
| Favorite Activities | Going to the movies, reading, camping |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Books for our classroom |
Samantha Lunn
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Samantha Lunn |
| Room and/or Location | 212 |
| Position or Role | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Panera, Best Pizza & Brew, Luna Grill |
| Favorite Stores | Nordstrom Rack, Marshall, Target, Michaels, Old Navy |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chocolate |
| Favorite Beverages | Chai Tea |
| Favorite Colors | Teal |
| Favorite Activities | Baking, reading, hiking, making crafts |
| Other Interests | |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Dislike seafood |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | No current wish list items |
Rachel Mann
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Rachel Mann |
| Room and/or Location | 210 |
| Position or Role | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Luna Grill, Lazy Dog, Corner Bakery, Cohn Restaurants |
| Favorite Stores | Norstrom, Barnes & Noble. Anthropologie, Old Navy, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Milk chocolate and nuts, popcorn |
| Favorite Beverages | Coke Zero & Diet Dr. Pepper |
| Favorite Colors | Green, black |
| Favorite Activities | Reading, movies, walking, travel, |
| Other Interests | Harry Potter, See’s Candies, manicures/pedicures, Regency England |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Coffee, dark chocolate |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Blankets, candles, soaps, and lotions |
| Classroom Wish List Items | No current classroom needs |
Tia McCoy-Thomas
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Tia McCoy-Thomas |
| Room and/or Location | Health Office |
| Position or Role | Health Technician |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Nikki Mitchell
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Nikki Mitchell |
| Room and/or Location | Principal’s Office |
| Position or Role | Principal |
| Favorite Restaurants | Sushi |
| Favorite Stores | Trader Joe’s, Amazon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chocolate, nuts |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Lavender, blue, gray |
| Favorite Activities | Hiking, walking, running, reading, cooking |
| Other Interests | Home repairs, Home Depot, Armstrong |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Anything with bananas |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Pens |
| Classroom Wish List Items | N/A |
Kate Monko
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Kate Monko |
| Room and/or Location | 214 |
| Position or Role | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Rubio’s, Jersey Mike’s, The Kebab Shop |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Amazon, Ulta, Sephora, Lululemon |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Fruit, chocolate, gummy candy, trail mix |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee, tea, sparkling water, boba |
| Favorite Colors | Lavender, light blue, green |
| Favorite Activities | Hiking, running, reading, going to dog beach, cooking |
| Other Interests | Writing, crafting, yoga, word games, facials, manicures |
| Allergies or Dislikes | |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Sarah Nichols
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Sarah Nichols |
| Room and/or Location | 201 |
| Position or Role | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Sushi Deli 3, Grab-n-Go Subs |
| Favorite Stores | Amazon, CostCo, Lowes |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Cheez-Its, Snappers |
| Favorite Beverages | Coffee |
| Favorite Colors | Black, gray |
| Favorite Activities | Gardening, relaxing with family |
| Other Interests | Watching movies, walking my dog, cooking |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Ink pads for stamps, Black Flair Markers, white construction paper, Kleenex, and Clorox wipes |
Christy Niemeyer
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Christina Niemeyer |
| Room and/or Location | 101 |
| Position or Role | UTK Teacher with/TBD |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Mimi Quach
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Mimi Quach |
| Room and/or Location | 208 |
| Position or Role | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Cheesecake Factory, Phil’s BBQ, Tacos El Gordo, Panera |
| Favorite Stores | Target, CostCo, Amazon, Dollar Tree |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | Starbucks coffee, Jamba Juice smoothies |
| Favorite Colors | Pink |
| Favorite Activities | Going to Disneyland, cooking, reading |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | none |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Chocolate, mugs, candles |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Self-ink stamps, addition/subtraction flashcards, white cardstock, 2″ x 4″ address labels, Flair Pens, Mr. Sketch scented markers |
Darcy Rhodes
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Darcy Rhodes |
| Room and/or Location | 209 |
| Position or Role | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Anything with an outdoor space that is dog friendly |
| Favorite Stores | Target |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Chips and fruit |
| Favorite Beverages | Water, or a fun drink from Starbucks |
| Favorite Colors | Green |
| Favorite Activities | Yoga, hiking, skiing |
| Other Interests | Travel |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Not a super fan of fast food |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Pencils |
| Classroom Wish List Items | A giftcard to amazon or something from the classroom wish list is always appreciated |
Juliet Rous
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Juliet Rous |
| Room and/or Location | 213 |
| Position or Role | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Darryl Route
| Title | Mr. |
| First and Last Name | Darryl Route |
| Room and/or Location | All School |
| Position or Role | BSS |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Karla Rodriguez
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Karla Rodriguez |
| Room and/or Location | 202 |
| Position or Role | Education Specialist |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Marianne Schamp
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Marianne Schamp |
| Room and/or Location | All School |
| Position or Role | Safety Patrol, Noon Duty, Library |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Diana Valendia
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Diana Velandia |
| Room and/or Location | Front Office |
| Position or Role | Attendance Clerk |
| Favorite Restaurants | Luna Grill |
| Favorite Stores | TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Bath and Body Works |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Pistachios, Rice Crispy Treats, popcorn |
| Favorite Beverages | Starbucks, Jamba Juice |
| Favorite Colors | Red, pink |
| Favorite Activities | Puzzles, running |
| Other Interests | Movies |
| Allergies or Dislikes | Dislike coconut |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | N/A |
Macy Wallace
| Title | Mrs. |
| First and Last Name | Macy Wallace |
| Room and/or Location | Counseling Office |
| Position or Role | Counselor |
| Favorite Restaurants | – |
| Favorite Stores | – |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | – |
| Favorite Beverages | – |
| Favorite Colors | – |
| Favorite Activities | – |
| Other Interests | – |
| Allergies or Dislikes | – |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | – |
| Classroom Wish List Items | – |
Clarissa Western
| Title | Ms. |
| First and Last Name | Clarissa Western |
| Room and/or Location | 203 |
| Position or Role | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Favorite Restaurants | Any |
| Favorite Stores | Target, Michael’s, Macy’s |
| Favorite Snacks/Treats | Almonds, dark chocolate, fresh fruit (persimmons) |
| Favorite Beverages | Green tea, iced tea, spiced chai, water |
| Favorite Colors | Red, orange, yellow |
| Favorite Activities | Movies, crafts, relaxing |
| Other Interests | Taking pictures, playing Disney Blitz Emoji on my phone |
| Allergies or Dislikes | None |
| Thank you, but I do not need any more… | Scented candles |
| Classroom Wish List Items | Clorox Wipes, thin dry erase pens, Kleenex, Amazon Wish List |