Hello. My name is Ms. Lopez and I have been with Amphi since 2012. I was born in Uruguay, raised in New Jersey, and moved to Arizona to attend the UofA. I graduated from University of Arizona in 2007 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Drawing and Painting. I earned my teaching certificate from Pima Community College. 

Defining Moment in my Education

Prior to becoming a REACH Teacher I was an Art Teacher for 10 years. During that time, I noticed some students stand out with original ideas and or artwork. Most of those students belonged to the REACH program. That's when my interest in becoming a REACH Teacher began.  

Core Educational Belief

Students should have access to the best public education possible. 

Prior Experience

2022 ~ REACH Teacher ~ Rio Vista Elementary and Holaway Elementary 

2017-2022 ~  Art Specialist ~ Keeling Elementary

2014-2017 ~ Art Specialist ~ Nash Elementary 

2012-2015 ~ Art Specialist ~ Coronado Elementary 

2011-2012 ~Substitute Teacher ~ Sunnyside District

2008-2011 ~2nd/3rd Teacher ~ Math and Science Success Academy

Professional Accomplishments

2000: "Employee of the Year Award" Meritex-LLC, Hilton Hotels

2008-2009: "Exceptional Teacher Award" and "Exceptional Student Progress Award"

2009-2010: "Teacher of the Year" and "Exceptional Teacher Award"

2010-2011: "Exceptional Teacher Award" and "Exceptional Student Progress Award"