Hello, my name is Jeff Christ and I am the principal at Walker Butte K-8. This is my first year as the principal here, though some may know me from when I was here a few years ago as the dean of students and athletic director. This is my 12^th year in the district overall. I taught 7th/8^th grade math at Circle Cross Ranch for six years, before moving to Walker Butte as the dean of students. I went back to Circle Cross after two years to become the assistant principal. After three years there, I was very excited to be named the principal here at Walker Butte as it was somewhat of a homecoming for me. I believe in pushing kids to reach their highest potential. 

Outside of school, I love to spend time with my wife, our two kids, and our two dogs. 

My name is Sonia Bribiescas aka “Dr. B.” I am an educator and entering my 29^th year of service. If you see me on campus at Walker Butte, you will hear music in the morning, during Kona Ice days, and PBIS events. Our culture at Walker Butte thrives on music to get ready for our academic day!

A native of Superior, Arizona, I graduated from Superior High School in 1988. I attended South Mountain Community College on a basketball athletic scholarship where I earned my Associate of Arts Degree. I then attended Arizona State University, earning a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Secondary Education in Business. In 2000, I earned a Masters of Arts Degree in Secondary Education/Technology at Northern Arizona University. In 2011, I earned a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership at Northern Arizona University.

I began my teaching career at Superior High School, where I taught Business and Computer Science and coached basketball and softball. After teaching in Superior, I taught Math at the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, AZ for seven years. In 2004, I began teaching Business and Computer classes at Powell Junior High School and Stapley Junior High School in the Mesa Public Schools district. During my time in Mesa, I served as an Instructor, Coach, Sponsor, Department Chair, Instructional Specialist, and an Assistant Principal.

The latter part of my career, I have been the Principal for Pinnacle Online Charter School in Tempe, The Leadership Academy of Excellence, and Florence Virtual Academy in the Florence Unified School District.  I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Walker Butte K-8 School in the Florence Unified School District. I am also an adjunct professor at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ, where I teach (BPC110) Business Personal Computers and (CIS105) Computer Information Systems classes.  

Outside of school, I serve on the Superior Hall of Fame Board as a board member, master of ceremonies, videographer, and past chairperson. I am also a member of the Superior Historical Society. I love to travel to new places, try new restaurants, enter my 52 Chevy truck in car shows, and spend time with my familia. My motto is “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do!”

~Dr. B

Greetings Walker Butte families! I have been an educator for 23 years, serving in a variety of capacities. After graduating from Globe High School in 1992, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University in 1996. I received a Master’s Degree in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in 2007 while teaching in my hometown. We moved to the San Tan Valley/Florence Area for more opportunities. I worked at Copper Basin for 10 years while earning another Master’s Degree, this time in Educational Administration.

I started my teaching career at Thomas J. Pappas Elementary in downtown Phoenix, working with homeless students.  I taught 2^nd-4^th grades at Williams Community School when the ASU East Campus was just opening.  From there, I worked at Durango Detention Center.  After having both of my children, I moved back to Globe to be closer to family and taught at Copper Rim, where I attended school myself from 2^nd-4^th grades.  I then joined the Florence Unified School District and worked at Copper Basin for 10 years in 3^rd and 4^th grades, 7^th grade math, and as the Instructional Coach.  I joined the Walker Butte family six years ago as a 6^th grade math teacher before becoming the Dean of Students.

In what little spare time I have, I enjoy genealogy and scrapbooking and spending time with my family. I've been happily married for 26 years and have two boys. My oldest son is serving in the Air Force and is currently stationed in South Korea but will be moving to Italy soon. My youngest son is still trying to figure out what he would like to pursue. I look forward to a year full of learning and building relationships. Go Coyotes!

Hi, my name is Rhonda Story. This is my first year as an instructional coach, but my 27^th year of teaching. This is my 5^th year at Walker Butte!! I have taught 12 years as a General Education Teacher in grades: 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th/8^th grade ELA and 14 years as a Special Education Teacher. As a special education teacher, I have taught  in cross cat classes, elementary resource classrooms, and in junior high inclusion and resource classrooms. I have been a mentor teacher, worked with PTOs, and sponsored the Student Council as well. In all these years, I have gained so much knowledge of the curriculum and working with children. That is why I’m excited to now be in a position where I can share my knowledge and collaborate with the teachers at Walker Butte and across the district.

When I’m not at Walker Butte, I enjoy spending time with my family. We like to go camping, visit the beach, go hiking, and go to the movies. We also love spending time working on our flower gardens in our yard.