Hello Nighthawks,

My name is Jamie Ruiz, this is my 31st year teaching, all in the Amphi District. I teach Pre-Algebra and Study Skills for the special education department here at IRHS. I will use Schoology daily to post class assignments and notes. Communication with students and parents should occur using my jruiz@amphi.com email. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Mrs. Ruiz

CONTACT INFO: jruiz@amphi.com  407.4271  

Education

C.D.O High School

U of A - B.S. Sociology, Political Science, and Child Development

Prescott College - Teacher certification

Prior Experience

• AZ Children’s Home
• Desert Hills Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
• La Cima Middle School
• Amphi Middle School

Why I am committed to Amphi

• I am an Amphi product; Donaldson, Cross, and CDO. It just feels right to be here.

Defining Moment in my Education

• I had four amazing HS teachers who had a profound impact on my life. Not only did they teach me about chemistry, grammar, sports and literature, but also how to build my self-confidence, build relationships and how to manage multiple tasks. I want to be that person.

Why I Teach at IRHS

• I have spent 24 years working at the Middle School level. My own children are now older, I felt it was time to take on a new challenge and thought IRHS would be a welcoming, exciting place to do that. I started here in 2017 and have enjoyed every minute of my time here. I enjoy the staff and students that I have the opportunity to work with everyday.

Hobbies and Interests

• Enjoying watching my grown children experience their own adult lives.
• Going to movies and THE BEACH!
• Being involved in the YMCA.
• Outside walking, exercising, walking my dog, drive my cats crazy with the laser pointer.