EL Services
Welcome
Ms. Kinney
English Language Teacher Specialist
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Email: laura.kinney@dvusd.org
Ms. Lavoie
English Language Teacher Specialist
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Email: ellen.lavoie@dvusd.org
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About Ms. Kinney
Email: laura.kinney@dvusd.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education degree from Arizona State University * Arizona Department of Education Standard Elementary Education (K-8) Certificate * Early Childhood Endorsement * Middle Grades Social Studies Endorsement * Middle Grades Language Arts Endorsement * Structured English Immersion Endorsement *
The 2024-25 school year marks my 21st year of teaching in the Deer Valley Unified School District. I've taught 3rd grade for 3 years, 7th/8th grade for 1 year, 6th grade for 14 years, and this will be my 3rd year as an EL Teacher Specialist.
I was born and raised in suburban Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Arizona in 1997. I have a lovely daughter, Meghan, and a new baby granddaughter, Clara. I also have a wonderful significant other, Bob, who works in the automotive industry.
I find happiness in spending time with family and friends, listening to music, traveling, and enjoying nature outdoors.
About Ms. Lavoie
Phone: 623-445-7622
Email: ellen.lavoie@dvusd.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors in Elementary Education with a Minor in Spanish and Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Michigan State University
Early Childhood Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
I have been teaching at Deer Valley Unified School district for nine years, although this is my first year working at Terramar. I have taught first grade ELD, third grade and kindergarten. I am very excited to be supporting our English language learners alongside Ms. Kinney this year! I will be on campus every Monday, Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays.