Jane Hi! My name is Jane Starkey. I am a CUSD mom, as well as teacher. I have a varied background: I was a stay at home mom for many years before entering the teaching profession. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from ASU, and went on to receive my Master's degree in Curiculum and Media Instruction. Most recently, I taught first grade at Conley Elementary School for three years, and before that, I was the librarian at Tarwater Elementary School. I even taught kindergarten for half a year! This year, my husband and I will be celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary. I am always amazed at how quickly time passes when you're having fun! My husband and I are very fortunate - we have four children whom we love greatly: three daughters and one son. We are very proud supporters of Chandler schools, as you can imagine!
Hello, My name is Sakina Mohammed. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996 and moved to Arizona the following year when I accepted an engineering position at Motorola. In 2002, after the birth of my daughter, I made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom. It was then that I discovered the joy of being around and working with children. My teaching experiences include tutoring mathematics to students K – 12 and working with my own children at home along with volunteering in their classrooms. I am convinced that a good education is one of life’s greatest gifts and I am looking forward to making your child’s learning experiences positive and enjoyable.
Hally Ryan
Hi there! My name is Hallie Ryan and I am currently a third grade
teacher in the Chandler Unified School District. I graduated Summa Cum Laude
from Northern Arizona University and I am currently finishing up my Master’s
program in which I will earn a degree in School Counseling. From the time I was
5 years old I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I feel so blessed to have a job
where I truly love going to work everyday. Nothing is more rewarding to me than
watching children blossom right before my very eyes. In my free time I like to read. I love a good book! There is
nothing better than getting lost in a great story. I also enjoy writing and
would love to publish my own children’s book one day. I have a cat named Kitty
who is very feisty. I have lived in Arizona all my life and I am a product of the
Chandler Unified School District. I am a proud supporter of CUSD and I have
been tutoring part time ever since I started teaching. I enjoy it because I
love to see children improve and gain a new found confidence in themselves!