Teresa Sanders - Science

Course Expectations

• Have a positive attitude and be an active participant.
• Read directions carefully, then read them again, if you are in doubt, always ask your teacher for help.
• In order to learn, YOU need to be completing your assignments.
• Plagiarism of any kind will not be accepted. Since plagiarized material is not an accurate reflection of your understanding of the material it cannot be counted towards your final score. Opportunities to re-do the work will be provided in the form of homework and Toro Time. 
• Complete assignments in a timely manner, do not let assignments pile up. Assignments close at the end of each unit. Any work not completed prior to the end of the unit will no longer be accepted for credit.
• Write in complete sentences and use proper grammar and spelling. Spellcheck is your friend! 
• Lessons are all posted in Canvas. It is your responsibility to check Canvas for any assignments.
• Grades can be found in Powerschools.
• Ask questions! If you do not understand, there is at least one other person with the same question.
• Listen to learn, teacher or peer, you will wait your turn to speak.
• Respect for others is essential, always speak with kindness and compassion.

• Recommended Materials

  • 2 Composition Books
  • 1 3 Ring 1" Binder
  • 12 Divider Tabs (Pockets not required)
  • 1 box of colored pencils and/or markers
  • 8 pack Erasable Highlighters or 10 pack Erasable Pens (multi-colored packs)
  • Wired Headphones/Earbuds (Students will not be allowed to use airpods in class)
  • A fully charged Chromebook every day
  • Refillable Water Bottle

  Miscellaneous helpful items:

  • pencils and erasers
  • whiteboard markers
  • whiteboard eraser
  • highlighters
  • Post-it Notes
  • hand-held pencil sharpener
  • mini-stapler
  • pens
  • earbuds/headphones
  • glue sticks
  • sharpies (multiple colors)

Phone: 623-445-5865

Email Mrs. Sanders

Degrees and Certifications:

A.A.S. Dietetic Technology
B.S. Healthy Lifestyles Coaching
M.Ed. Secondary Education

Mrs. Teresa Sanders

I am an Arizona native who spent my early years after high school on a glorious quest across our beautiful country. After living in New Mexico, North Carolina, and California, my heart called me back home. While on my quest I earned an Associate’s Degree in Dietetic Technology in 2012 where I learned that although I love and adore nutrition, clinical settings did not fuel my heart’s fire. In this time I found a profound love for fitness. Namely Group Fitness, I began teaching everything from water aerobics and Silver Sneakers, to HIIT and Combat Conditioning on a couple of military bases near where I lived, as well as gyms local to our current area. It was this interest that led me to pursue my Bachelors of Science in Healthy Lifestyle Coaching through ASU where I graduated from in 2017. I used this award to launch a rewarding experience as a Personal Trainer. By this time I became a single mom and realized that I needed to do something that would continue to fuel my heart’s fire as well as support my desire to be a present mom.

After some deep soul searching, I realized that my perilous path had led me right back to where I’d started when I first graduated from high school; education. Teaching group fitness taught me to lead, and that my connection with others can make a difference, and the calling I’d heard before I embarked on the quest that moved me across many state lines was louder than ever. This time I decided to finally listen to the voice inside that was telling where I’m meant to be. At the end of 2019 I enrolled in UofA for their Masters of Education in Secondary Education. I persevered through all that 2020 threw at me and graduated in May, 2021.

While discovering my new normal as an independent mom and personal trainer, I met my amazing husband, Austin, and his two kids. We managed to pull off a wedding summer 2020 despite all of the craziness that was thrown at us. We purchased a home in the area at the end of 2019 so that our kids could attend the Deer Valley Schools that I grew up in, which made working for the district the easiest career choice I’ve ever made. My family now consists of my son, my husband, my aforementioned bonus kids, a Border Collie/Aussie mix named Meeko after my favorite Disney raccoon, a Betta fish named Lord Kelvin (science puns anyone?) and 9 chickens that provide breakfast, but not dinner.

I am so excited to have finally found the destination of my most perilous quest, and cannot wait for all of the adventures that still await. I am committed to bringing passion and excitement to my classroom as to have a positive impact on students’ academic abilities and foster a lifelong love and appreciation of science.

It’s time to put the gear in “O” for Onward as we embark on a most excellent adventure through time and science.