Co-Owners
Debi Larkin- Chavez
Hello, my name is Debi Larkin-Chavez. I am from Orange County, California and have lived in Arizona for about nine years now. I received my B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal State Long Beach, my Teaching Credential from Cal State Fullerton & UCLA and my Master’s in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from National University. I have been teaching collectively for about fifteen years (grades pre-kinder, 1, 2, 3 & 4). I have always had a passion for teaching. There is nothing more gratifying than inspiring children to be the best they can be…self confident with a positive attitude!
My husband Phil and I have three amazing children Madison (11), Mattie (10), Jackson (6), our Bassett hound Jack (10) and golden retrievers Charlie & Marlie (2). My children have by far taught me more than I could ever teach them. They are truly blessings from God. I am very excited to be working with a team of teachers who put their heart and soul into teaching children to truly make a difference!
Hello and welcome! Let me take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Marie Smith and I grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. I lived for a short time in Sacramento, California then moved to Arizona. I attended Arizona State University where I graduated with a degree in Marketing. My husband and I have lived in the Chandler area for several years now and love it! During that time, I have had the great fortune to be a stay at home mom to my two wonderful children.
While spending time with my them, I realized I had a keen interest in and passion for their academic development. It was then that I decided to continue my own education and went back to school to earn a teaching credential in Elementary Education. I am currently working towards my Masters in Curriculum Design and Instruction.
I have always loved learning new things and discovering what I could do. I truly believe the heart of teaching is in sharing this enthusiasm with my students. Thank you for taking an active role in your child’s learning!
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
-William Butler Yates
Phil Chavez
As
Smart Move Tutoring Marketing Director, I hope to turn people’s heads
and steer families closer to reaching academic goals. Personally, I
have been in the sales industry since college, starting in the auto
industry as well as the custom furniture and interiors. I look forward
to meeting you & your family and exceeding your every expectation
with a useful website that is easy to navigate and effective parent
communication.