Ms. Locker

By: Natalie Pinkowski
Spanish teacher Ms. Laura Locker teaches Spanish 3-4 and IB. Ms. Locker has had sixteen years of educator experience in foreign language, social studies and English.
Ms. Locker has always wanted to be a teacher. She teaches Spanish because she has a passion for languages. “I love that I can go to many different places and be able to understand and communicate,” said Ms. Locker. She asspires one day to translate a popular novel. One book she would be interested in translating is the Harry Potter series, translating it from English to Spanish.

Ms. Prassas

By: Jessica Wood
Ms. Danielle Prassas is a second year teacher who is from Colorado City, Colorado. Ms. Prassas is new to the Willow Canyon staff this year. She teaches English 1-2 and 3-4. Ms. Prassas said, “I teach English because I always had a passion for literature.”
Besides being an English teacher at Willow Canyon, Ms. Prassas is also the Varisty Cheer Coach. Ms. Prassas has many years of experience with cheer because in high school she was a cheerleader. She enjoys being an educator because she likes to affect others in a positive way.

Ms. Conter

By: Lauren Chartier
Ms. Jessica Lauren Conter used to teach at Desert View High School. Ms. Conter now teaches Spanish 1-2 and 3-4. Ms. Conter is mostly looking forward to the spirit, sports and the performances at Willow Canyon this year. She said, “I always wanted to be a teacher, and in high school I had an amazing Spanish teacher and he was my inspiration throughout college.”
Ms. Conter said, “I like working with kids and helping them realize their potential.” Besides teaching, she is interested in movies, books, traveling, cheer, softball and llamas.

Ms. Brown

Ms. Christina Brown teaches medical foundations. This will be Ms. Brown’s second year teaching. She likes teaching in Arizona because this is where her family and friends are. Ms. Brown is very excited about teaching medical foundations. She said, “I love learning about the human body and how to fix it.” She enjoys Willow Canyon’s school spirit. “I am just happy to be a Wildcat.”
Other interests that Ms. Brown has are photography, and in high school she enjoyed being in several clubs and was on the high school golf and tennis team.

Ms. Kargol

by: Jessica Green
Ms. Amanda Kargol came to WIllow Canyon from Dysart High School. She teaches integrated science and biology.
“What inspired me to become a teacher are two things: I enjoy learning new things and I like to help others, and I believe becoming a teacher I can combine both of these objectives by teaching,” said Ms. Kargol.
“I chose to teach science because I have a passion for life and learning. In science I get to teach students facts and theories about life.” Ms. Kargol loves how welcoming everyone at Willow Canyon has been.

Ms. Paine

 by: Jessica Green
Ms. Katelyn Paine is a new social studies teacher who came to Willow Canyon from Moon Valley High School. This is her second year teaching.
“I love how friendly everyone has been so far. All the staff and students have been very welcoming. I have a love for history and have a lot of fun teaching it. I only hope that I can help to make it fun for students to learn, too.”
“I have always wanted to be a teacher. But I had a teacher in high school that inspired me and helped me to pursue teaching as a career,” said Ms. Paine.

Mr. Moga

by: Sierra Jimenez

Mr. Victor (Daniel) Moga is new to Willow Canyon this year as an English teacher. He teaches freshmen and AP Literature and Composition. Mr. Moga said, “I enjoy teaching English because I enjoy the world of ideas as well as art.”
Mr. Moga said, “I am looking forward to increasing student’s knowledge of the subject.” Although this is Mr. Moga’s first year teaching, he is excited about having the chance to interact with students. “I wanted to teach at Willow Canyon because the energy, the vision, and the commitment to education,” said Mr. Moga.