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Staff Spotlight March 2023

Mar 23, 2023 | Staff Spotlight

Amanda Pruett

A photo of ASDB Teacher Amanda Pruett. She is seen in front of a window with bright light pouring through. She is wearing a red blouse and a friendly smile.

Amanda Pruett is an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Region 3 Yuma office. She is an exceptional teacher and has taken on an intern from the U of A this semester. She has agreed to be an ambassador for the agency and it is a pleasure to spotlight her for the agency.

Amber Saeli

A photo of ASDB Teacher Amber Saeli. She is seen in front of a natural stone wall with green plants at the base. She is seen wearing a black blouse with an orange cardigan over top, with a wide and friendly smile.

Amber Saeli is a birth to 3 provider in ELP’s Region 2. Amber recently passed her Listening and Spoken Language exam and she is working toward completing her required hours for certification. Amber is also an Emerging Leader within the agency and is serving as an excellent role model in her areas of expertise. Congratulations, Amber, and thank you for all of your hard work!

Christina Heyer

A photo of ASDB Teacher Christina Heyer. She is seen wearing an orange shirt, beige beanie, and is wearing a wide smile.

Christina Heyer is an Arizona native who has been an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/HH for the past five years. She went to the University of Arizona for both her Bachelor’s and her Master’s, graduating from their Educational Sign Language program and getting her Master’s in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. She also teaches yoga on the weekends and has two little dogs. She enjoys painting, running on the canal, and going on roadtrips. Wildcat for life!

Lisa Novak

A photo of ASDB Teacher Lisa Novak. She is seen in front of a pale teal colored brick background, wearing a red, blue, and white plaid button up. She is seen smiling widely.

Lisa Novak’s professionalism stands out in all that she does. Lisa is a highly skilled teacher who works hard to know and understand students’ needs. She is always working to ensure that she has the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure her students succeed. Thank you for all of the hard work that you put in every day!

Sheryl Katzen

A photo of ASDB Teacher Sheryl Katzen. She is seen in front of a white background, wearing a blue and white patterned blouse, a shiny stone necklace, and a matching set of stone earrings. She is seen smiling warmly.

Sheryl Katzen goes above and beyond her daily work as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired. She is currently an ambassador for ASDB and has taken on an U of A intern for this entire school year. She is always willing to support new learners and her fellow Teachers of the Visually Impaired. She is an outstanding advocate for her students as well as the learners she takes on. It is a great pleasure to spotlight her for the agency.

Shirlee Wadlow

A photo of ASDB Teacher Shirlee Wadlow. She is seen against a beige backdrop, wearing a blue, pink, and yellow plaid button. She is seen smiling at the camera.

Shirlee Wadlow has been with ASDB for many years and goes above and beyond to not only support her students and districts but her colleagues. She demonstrates Pillar 2 of the Strategic Plan, outstanding student development, through her commitment to ensure access for her students. She has been partnering with a variety of colleagues and departments to ensure that students have access to learning and instructional materials, which leads to success. She goes above and beyond to support her colleagues in times of need, demonstrating a commitment to excellent staff relationships. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication to student and staff success.

Valeria Campos

A photo of ASDB Substitute Teacher Valeria Campos. She is seen wearing a red and white blouse against a grey background, and a wide smile.

Valeria Campos is so amazing with her students in the classroom. She has welcomed new students with open arms. She has made accommodations in her classroom that go above and beyond! She has positive energy that lights up any room!