Lattie Coor School

Lattie Coor Leadership

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Geovanni Orozco, Principal

Geovanni Orozco has been an educator for more than 20 years. He served as a teacher, instructional assistant, instructional coach and school principal.

He holds degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Leadership at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels.

When not at school, he spends his time volunteering in the West Valley as a Sunday school teacher and at community events that build healthy families. He is also a member of the Hispanic Leadership Institute West, a group that focuses on the West Valley’s needs and growth.

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Leah Deane, Master Teacher

Email: ldeane@chooseaesd.org

Leah Deane has been an educator for 20 years. She served as a teacher, mentor teacher, and Master Teacher. Her experience is in early childhood and values the importance of strong high quality instruction for all students.

She has a Masters in Educational Leadership Principalship from Arizona State University, a Masters of Arts in Instruction in Elementary Education K-8 and a Bachelors of Social Science.

When not at school, she spends her time with her family, enjoys cycling, being outdoors and advocating for public education.

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Mary Lazok, Preschool Supervisor

Email: mlazok@chooseaesd.org

Mary has served the community as an educator for 15 years. In that time she has been a Special Education Teacher to children ranging from Preschool to 8th grade.

Mary holds a Bachelor's degree in Special and Elementary Education, Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher.

While not at school, Mary enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

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Sarah Thiem, Master Teacher

Email: sthiem@chooseaesd.org

Sarah has served in the education field for 11 years. During that time she has worked as a paraprofessional, General Education Teacher, and a Special Education Teacher. She has worked with kindergarten to 8th grade students.

Sarah is dual certified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.

During her free time Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, camping, or reading books.

Principal’s Message

Welcome to Lattie Coor Elementary School!

Thank you for making us part of your family and for exploring the outstanding education that our students receive in the Avondale School District! I want to inform you that Lattie Coor is developing a strong tradition of high student achievement, fostered by the outstanding staff and community. As we continue the proud collaboration between students, staff and parents, our mission is to create enthusiastic learners, effective communicators and kind citizens.

I would also like to share that Lattie Coor School serves students from preschool through 1st grade . Our emphasis is the development of the holistic child. As our students enter our campus we aim to help them develop skills that pertain to character, empathy as well as literacy and math. In addition, we have a strong foundation in Positive Behavior Interventions, which supports (PBIS), encouraging students and staff to engage in positive behaviors and celebrating the great accomplishments of our students. Along with our Get Along Program and Playworks, our students get to incorporate the Arts, music and physical education in their daily lives.

As we move forward in the year, I encourage you to stop by and visit the numerous classes that are available to our students. I also encourage you to partake in our PTO and participate in the numerous classes and activities we have for our parents. In closing, thank you again for visiting, and please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Best,

Geovanni Orozco
Principal
623-772-4400