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Our Principal
Photo of Rachel RomeroRachel Romero
Contact Ms. Romero by email

Rachel Romero is the proud principal of Erickson Elementary. She was born and raised on Tucson’s southeast side. Rachel and her husband have 7 children and 11 grandchildren. Rachel is a product of Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) schools and graduated from Palo Verde High School. She graduated the University of Arizona, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University. Rachel earned her Master’s degree in school counseling and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Rachel began her career in education in 1998, she worked as a classroom teacher for 15 years, an elementary and middle school counselor, a dean, and an assistant principal before becoming the principal of Erickson in 2019.

One of the most rewarding pieces of Rachel's professional career has been the opportunity to partner with students and families to ensure student success and a positive school climate. She knows families have options for their child’s education, and she appreciates them choosing Erickson Elementary School. Rachel, along with the teachers and staff look forward to providing an elementary education full of academic achievement and positive school experiences.

Thank you for entrusting your child to Erickson for their elementary years!
Staff Directory
Current List of School Staff
Title Email First Name Last Name Category Subject
Early Childhood Ex Ed TA Email Batool Alsawafi Academic
Early Childhood Ex Ed TA Email Julie Alvira Academic
Attendance & Reg Tech Email Anmarie Amado Administrative
Teacher Email Laura Candelas Academic Fourth Grade
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Toni Coleman Miller Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Self-Con Email Nicole De Luca Academic Spec Ed Self-Contained
Early Child Teacher Asst Email Haley Encinias Academic
Teacher Email David Escobar Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email DeShaun Flannigan-Fowles Academic
Curriculum Service Provid Email Ellen Floyd Administrative
Teacher Email Teryl Ford Academic Kindergarten
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Gale Greene Academic
Teacher Assistant Email Teresa Greene Academic
Teacher Email Elizabeth Groves Academic Fifth Grade
Ex Ed Teacher Self-Con Email Bailee Hill Academic Spec Ed Self-Contained
Counselor Email Maurice Kaufman Counselor
Teacher Email Angela Krumholz Academic Second Grade
Teacher Email Jenny Landry Academic Third Grade
Teacher Email Zeannie Lewis Academic
Teacher Email Keiry Lopez Academic Inclusive Preschool
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Tara Luther Academic
Office Manager Email Kirsten Miller Administrative
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Joychanda Milton Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Araceli Morales Academic
Teacher Email Christina Moran Academic Fourth Grade
Ex Ed Teacher Early Child Email Regina Ortega-Mccarty Academic Inclusive Preschool
Teacher Email Lisa Ortiz Academic Kindergarten
Teacher Email Diane Osterhoudt Academic First Grade
Teacher Email Diane Palmer Academic Second Grade
Teacher Email Emily Potts Academic First Grade
Health Assistant Email Tina Ramirez Student Service
Ex Ed Teacher Email Dawn Richardson Academic
Principal - Elementary Email Rachel Romero Administrative
Teacher Email Corrie Shaar Academic Third Grade
Teacher Assistant Email Louie Tomerlin Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Email Irina Toropina Academic
Ex Ed Teacher Assistant Email Andrea Valdez Academic
Teacher Email David Williams Academic Fifth Grade

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