“Mrs. (Mary Ann) Gallagher is a warm, kind-hearted, and loving person who always wears a smile. Her patience and commitment to helping our children be successful has paid off tremendously. She helps children to believe in themselves and discover that with perseverance, they can do anything. We have seen positive growth in every child she works with.”

– Florence Geck, First Grade Teacher at Broadmor School

Becoming a Volunteer . . .

The Tempe Elementary School District invites and encourages parents/guardians and community members who wish to share some of their valuable time to help students. Involvement can include: working in the classroom with students; helping with PTO/PTA sponsored activities; serving as library assistants, field trip helpers, room mothers/fathers or resource speakers; participating on site-based committees or serving as the extra pair of hands that helps extend the staff's time by copying, making materials or working on any one of a variety of classroom projects.

Be ready to choose your day, time and particular area of interest when the PTO/PTA and teachers need additional help. The schools appreciate your support and any amount of time that you may be able to offer.

Tempe Elementary values the time and commitment volunteers make to the students and staff in the district. Each volunteer has special gifts to share that enhance and enrich the schools.

Being a volunteer brings rewards as well as challenges. With your help, the schools can maximize their potential and better meet the needs of students and staff.

Because student safety is of great concern, community volunteers are required to:

1. Complete an application.
• To Download the Volunteer Application, click here
• To Download the Volunteer Handbook, click here
2. Have it notarized; there are several notaries at the district office for your convenience.
3. Be fingerprinted at no cost. Please call Karly at (480) 730-7115 to schedule an appointment.
4 Your references will be checked. Upon completion of your application, we will place you at a school site that will meet with your needs.

For more information on becoming a volunteer in the Tempe Elementary Schools, call the Volunteer Office at (480) 730-7105. We look forward to your involvement in our schools.

Our Volunteers . . .

Tempe Elementary is fortunate to have many outstanding volunteers who offer their time and energy in our schools. The following individuals were selected by their peers as exemplary models of volunteerism within their school community and represent only a sampling of our incredible volunteer base. The Tempe Elementary School District is grateful for each and every one of its volunteers and the valuable contributions that he/she makes to our children.

Broadmor Carol Crimmins Mary Ann Gallagher Wendy Jung Laura Mae Logan	Carminati Suzanne Beheral Kathy Hawkins Keith Merrill	Connolly Brie Smith	Curry Susan Wong
Evans Gloria Cody Bill Cody-William Vernicia Morris Foster Amy Soles Bill Wagner Barbara Wood	Fees Carolyn Greer Ray Ortega Carolyn Watson	Frank Suzanne Bilby Jack Dietrich Mary Dietrich Renee Kuppinger	Fuller Ramesh Sura
Holdeman Sarah Morales Esther Zamel	Laird Sandy Knappenberger Ethel Nelson	McKemy Louise Baca Tamara Bednarik	Nevitt Esther Skalka
	Rover Cindy Martin Jeff Martin	Thew Mary Crumbaker Maria Gasca Rosie Racine Karlynne Vale

What the Teachers are saying . . .

“The children absolutely love reading with Jack (Dietrich) and I sincerely appreciate his help with reading and the special time he shares with each child. He has such a kind, gentle way with children.”

– Amy Wojcik, First Grade Teacher at Frank School

“She (Ethel Nelson) comes to Laird one day each week to read to our students. She spends all day going from room to room reading her books and passing out hugs. She dresses up for every holiday and is a favorite reader as we celebrate “Read Across America” each year. Mrs. Nelson is a widow on a fixed budget, yet each holiday she spends her money buying supplies and candy to make a small gift for every child she reads to that day.”

– Sandy Etheredge, Second Grade Teacher at Laird School

“Susan (Wong) is the PTA President at Curry School. She goes the extra mile for Curry kids and families. Her heart is big and her energy unlimited. She spends hours each week volunteering in the classroom and collating our weekly newsletter to parents. You can see Susan at every event at Curry.”

– Pamela Burnsworth, Administrative Assistant at Curry School

“She (Wendy Jung) does everything with a smile and words of encouragement. The students love her presence and so do I. Her enthusiasm for life flows over into the lives of our classroom.”

– Tracy Watanabe, Third Grade Teacher at Broadmor School

“She (Suzanne Bilby) is a secretary, small group leader, computer whiz, classroom manager, policeman, expert in reading, writing, math, theme, and most importantly, an expert in the way she loves children. She will jump in to tutor a struggling child or enrich a bright one. Teaching is difficult, but walking into a situation where you are not in charge, don’t know the routine, must try to understand 27 children and what the teacher “really wants,” while loving every minute of it, takes the work of an angel. I can’t say enough about what volunteers do in a classroom where love is not an abundant thing found at home.”

– Carolyn Bilby, Third Grade Teacher at Frank School

“Mrs. (Mary Ann) Gallagher is a warm, kind-hearted, and loving person who always wears a smile. Her patience and commitment to helping our children be successful has paid off tremendously. She helps children to believe in themselves and discover that with perseverance, they can do anything. We have seen positive growth in every child she works with.”

– Florence Geck, First Grade Teacher at Broadmor School

“Esther (Zamel) is the picture of what we used to call a “room mother,” but she really works for any teacher who needs her help. She is highly competent, and she spends a GREAT deal of time and her own resources to bring special things to the Holdeman campus. She is truly a “volunteer’s volunteer.”

– Ann Piedra, School Counselor at Holdeman School

“Carol (Crimmins) is a professor at ASU and SCC yet she finds time each day to assist in my classroom. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. Besides helping me in the classroom she often provides my kindergartners with a daily healthy snack and treats for our classroom treasure box. The children love her and we are all very grateful for her.”

– Kathy Repp, Kindergarten Teacher at Broadmor School

“She (Carolyn Watson) has worked to make the job of teaching much easier and enjoyable in a variety of ways, including providing food and “goodies” for the teachers, taking on landscaping issues around the school to make the campus more beautiful, and providing additional funding for Fees teachers to help with school supplies. Carolyn is constantly looking for ways to improve life at Fees and is richly deserving of recognition.”

– Mark Atwood, Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher at Fees Middle School.