World Languages

1     French 5-6H/AP

2     French 1-2H

3     French 1-2H

4/5     French 3-4H

6        French 3-4H

7      Prep

I am a native French speaker from Paris and its suburb. I moved in the US in December 2000. I love, among other things, to ride motorcycles (street and off road), to scuba dive, to horse back ride, to bicycle, and to hike. I also enjoy a good meal with friends and family.

Sandra Day O Connor High School is my home since 2013. I love to teach using strategies based on communication over grammar and rote learning. I also look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for and knowledge of the French culture and piquing the curiosity of my future students.

1     AP Span Lang A

2     AP Span Lang A

3    Spanish 3-4

4/5     Prep

6      Spanish 3-4

7       Spanish 3-4

¡Hola todos! Hello everyone! My name is Steven Clark and this is my fourth year teaching Spanish at Sandra Day O'Connor. This year I will be teaching Spanish 3-4, Ap Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and 201/202 (Dual Enrollment). I've taught high school Spanish for the last 8 years at BASIS Scottsdale, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, and here at O'Connor. I've taught all levels of middle and high school Spanish including AP Spanish Language and Culture and AP Spanish Language and Literature. I am originally from Tempe, Arizona but have lived in Utah, Argentina, Georgia, and California. After high school I lived in Argentina for nearly two years where immersing myself in the culture and language helped me become a fluent speaker. I look forward to teaching here at O'Connor and helping each of my students succeed.  

In my free time I enjoy reading and watching movies, taking road trips with the family (my favorite spot is the Oregon Coast), playing board games, and thrifting. 

1     Prep

2     Mandarin 3-4H (400NE)

3    Mandarin 5-6H (421)

4/5     AP Chinese Lang & Culture (423)

6      Math Lab (LMC)

7       Academic Support Math/EL

Hello! My name is Yingying Deng. I teach Mandarin 3-4, 5-6 and AP Chinese Language and Culture. In addition to teaching, I will help ELL in math.

My family and I moved to Phoenix to begin a career in education after graduating from Utah State University with a master's in Computer Science. Before that, I had been teaching for 9 years in China.

I love teaching and working with students. Teaching is the most significant job, I believe. I am excited about the opportunity to have a positive impact on my students.

1     Spanish 3-4

2     Spanish 3-4 H

3    Spanish 3-4 H

4/5   Spanish 3-4 H

6      Prep

7       Spanish 3-4 H

I have been teaching Spanish in the public schools for more than twenty-eight years, and I have been an O'Connor Eagle for the past twenty!  Before moving to Arizona, my husband, two daughters and I lived in New Mexico, and before that, my husband and I lived in Pennsylvania, where we both attended Penn State.  Both our daughters graduated from O'Connor, and now our oldest is a science teacher at Desert Sky and our youngest is a case manager at La Frontera in Tempe.

When not working, my husband and I enjoy camping, hiking, sailing, spending time with family and friends and watching PSU football (go Nittany Lions!). 

1     Prep

2     Spanish 1-2

3    Spanish 1-2

4/5   Spanish 1-2

6      Spanish 1-2

7      Spanish 1-2

My name is Nidia Ruiz. I am from Mexico. I have a B.A. in Arts with a major in Spanish and Literature and I studied a Master of Education.This is my eighth year teaching Spanish at Sandra Day O'Connor High School. I have 21 years of experience teaching Spanish in Phoenix, Az and 8 more years of experience teaching Spanish, Literature, Science and History in Guadalajara, Mexico. I have had the opportunity to teach Spanish from Elementary school to University. I was a reporter for a newspaper in Mexico before becoming a teacher . This school year I teach Spanish 1-2 . I am a widow and I have three children and 4 grandchildren. I love teaching Spanish and I am looking forward to an exciting year!

1     Spanish 3-4

2     Spanish 3-4

3    Spanish 3-4

4/5   Spanish 3-4

6      Spanish 3-4

7      Prep

Bienvenidos. Me llamo Senor Ticknor. I have been teaching Spanish for 28  years 10 years in Virginia and 19 in  SDOHS. I have many experiences travelling and living in Spain, South America and Central America and want the students to share the same passion for the language that I have. I  have two boys Lucas 16, a junior  at OC  and Nicholas 21. Nicholas  graduated from OC in 2020.  Where does the time go? I love to play soccer, hike and play tennis  I love spanish music and you might hear me play a song or two this year. I am looking forward to a  fun successful year!!

1     Spanish 1-2

2     Spanish 1-2

3    Prep

4/5   Spanish 1-2

6      Spanish 1-2 H

7       Spanish 1-2 H

 I am originally from Colombia, South America. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration from Pontificia  Bolivariana University in Colombia and also have a minor degree in Industrial Engineering. I am a certified bilingual teacher for PK-12 in Arizona and Texas. I have always been passionate about learning. I have been teaching for thirteen years in public education. I have been married for 27 years and have two daughters who are former Sandra Day O'Connor High School students, as well as a dog. We love spending time at the beach. I am looking forward to a successful year!

1     Spanish 3-4

2     Prep

3    Spanish 1-2

4/5   Spanish 1-2

6      Spanish 1-2 

7       Spanish 1-2 

My name is Autumn Webb! I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, and I am a former SDOHS student! This is my third  year teaching Spanish at OC and coaching Girl's Wrestling. I am so excited to teach your students about how cool and special it is to know more than one language!

1     Prep

2     Spanish 101/102

3    Spanish 101/102

4/5   Spanish 5-6H

6      Spanish 5-6H

7       Spanish 5-6H

I was born in Guanajuato, Mexico where I discovered my passion for teaching literature in Spanish. I have twenty years living in the US and 25+ years teaching in different academic levels and countries. Part of those years, I worked as adjunct faculty in Community Colleges (Glendale Main Campus, Phoenix, and Estrella Mountain). In addition, I taught several classes in ASU for the lower and upper divisions when I was completing my second master's there.

I worked for a charter high school for seven years where I was the World Languages Coordinator (Spanish and French). I like to read novels, essays, and poetry, but I especially love works on pedagogy. During my school year, I keep track of webinars and workshops focused on how to teach World Languages more efficiently. I also love to watch foreign movies, series, and documentaries on weekends. I like to do yoga or take long walks every afternoon if possible. I try to visit other countries outside of the US because I enjoy museums, food, music, and just being immersed in a new country/language. I live with my husband, my daughter, and Kipper, my dog.

Academic Background:

Bachelor in Spanish Literature

Master's in Applied Linguistics and Education

Master's in Spanish Literature

Spanish 6th-12th Certified