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Mrs. Sansevero Hello everyone! My name is Breeze Sansevero and I am a special education teacher who has spent the last 6 years working in a variety of educational settings. My husband also works for CCSD as a 3rd grade teacher. We have three children. Our oldest son graduated from West Career and Technical Academy in 2020 and is now in the Army. Our daughter attends Becker Middle School and our youngest son will be a Pioneer this coming year. We enjoy roadtripping as a family and traveling all over the U.S. on our down time. I look forward to meeting all of you and your little ones. Favorite Things Wish List favorite things

Mrs. Landahl Hi Staton Pioneers! I am Mrs. Landahl. I teach kindergarten and this will be my third year at Staton. I am originally from the south suburbs of Chicago. I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State and a Master’s degree from Governor State. I taught kindergarten for 10 years in Chicago before I moved to Las Vegas. I have taught kindergarten in Las Vegas for a total of 7 years. Can you believe it?...a Kindergarten teacher for 17 years! Kindergarten is my heart! Outside of school I have a wonderful husband, who is also in Education, and an adorable son that is 6 years old. We are a hockey family. My husband plays hockey, my son plays hockey and I am their biggest fan. When not in the rink, we watch hockey, go for long walks, play outside, and love to spend time with family and friends. I am looking forward to a great year! I am very proud to be a Staton Pioneer! Wish List Edit favorite things

Mrs. Blanks I’m looking forward to another fabulous year in 4th grade. This will be my 10th year here at Staton and 15th year with the district. It is a privilege to work with such a caring community of parents and teachers. Teaching is always what I’ve wanted to do as a career. There is no better job than working with kids and watching them learn and grow. Plus they make me laugh and keep me young! I was born in Oklahoma City, OK, but I have lived in Las Vegas for 33 years. I am married to Clayton Blanks, my husband of 20 years! I am a mother of 3 kids, Jacob, Breanna, and Aleena. I also have 2 “bonus” kids- one is Ayla who is 27, and one is Alyssa who is 24. I graduated from UNLV in 2002, and I also completed a masters in Mathematics Education at UNLV. My favorite subject is math, but I love reading and learning about basically anything. In the summer and on the weekends, I enjoy hiking, camping, going out to eat, and playing games with my family. Wish List Edit favorite things

Ms. Driscoll Hi! My name is Megan Driscoll, and I love being a part of the kindergarten team here at Staton Elementary School. I am originally from Olean, a small town just south of Buffalo, NY. I attended St. Bonaventure University where I received my undergraduate degree and then went on to receive my Master’s degree from UNLV. I have been teaching in the Clark County School District since August of 2005 and I have loved every minute of it! I have taught kindergarten and first grade, but my heart truly belongs in kindergarten. The joy that kindergarteners bring each and every day to the classroom just warms my heart. When I am not at school, I love spending time at home with my dog, Ellie. She is just the best! Some of my favorite things include reading a good book, going to country concerts, eating great Mexican food and spending quality time with my family and friends. I also enjoy traveling back east to see my family whenever I can. I am extremely grateful and proud to be a part of the Staton community and I am overjoyed at having the opportunity to work with such amazing kiddos, families and staff members each year. I am excited and eager to meet my new group of kinder kids and see what this new school year will bring! Wish List favorite things favorite things

Mrs. Cutting Hi! My name is Jaymie Cutting and I am honored to be the speech-language pathologist at Staton Elementary School! I was born in Pierre, South Dakota but raised here in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. I am a product of the Clark County School District and attended C.H. Decker Elementary School, C.V.T. Gilbert 6th grade center, Cashman Middle School, and Bonanza High School (Go Bengals). I received my Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with a Minor in Developmental Disabilities from the University of Nevada, Reno (Go Wolfpack) and I was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. I have been an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the Clark County School District since 2003. Since working in the school district, I have earned a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and multiple Awards for Continuing Education from ASHA. I absolutely LOVE helping children communicate but did you know that speech-language pathology is more than communication? It’s true! I also work as a speech-language pathologist in a hospital. In the hospital setting, I teach patients how to safely eat and drink so that they are not at risk for choking or aspiration pneumonia. It’s a fascinating field! I am married with three wonderful children. When I’m not working, I enjoy cheering for my kids at their sports, attending church activities, exercising, and roller skating (I once set a national record for in-line speed skating). I also love anything to do with comedy and if I wasn’t a speech-language pathologist, my dream job would be to work on Saturday Night Live! I’m also obsessed with gymnastics and have been known to do cartwheels in the hallways at Staton! I'm thrilled to be a member of the Staton family and work with the talented staff and amazing students here. Close Favorite Things favorite things

Mrs. Penny Hello, my name is “Ms. Leanne”. The KIDS program at Staton has been my home since 2018. I love being an SPTA and could not imagine spending my day in any other room...our kiddos are amazing!! In addition to working at Staton, I am also currently taking classes at College of Southern Nevada, working toward becoming a nurse in the future. I have three amazing children that all attend Staton Elementary and have been married to Mr. Penny since 2005. I love coming to work everyday as part of the Staton team and to see our students learn and grow in the amazing classroom environment that Ms. Kelli has created. Close Favorite Things favorite things

Mr. Layton Hi, I am Mr. Layton and I have been in education for 31 years. I am originally from Wisconsin and moved to Las Vegas in 1992. Before becoming a teacher I was an interpreter for the hearing impaired and an instructional assistant in kindergarten. Over my 31 years, I have taught 2nd through 8th-grades, special education resource, and self-contained was an assistant principal for ten years, and a science coordinator for three years. I then retired from education and shortly thereafter returned to the classroom where I am loving teaching all over again. I am excited to be returning to Staton and look forward to this coming school year. Wish List Edit favorite things

Mr. Castellvi My name is Roberto Castellvi. I am from Cuba, but I have lived in Las Vegas for 12 years. I have been the night custodian at Staton for the past two years. I worked at Lummis Elementary School in the custodian position prior to Staton for three years. I love working here because the staff and administration are wonderful. I have been married for 17 years and we have two daughters, Lilly and Lizbeth. In my spare time I like to play with my daughters and travel with my family. Close Favorite Things favorite things

Mrs. Hosea My name is Julie Hosea and this is my fifth year as the office manager at Staton. I love working here - the staff, administration and the parents are the BEST! Prior to Staton, I worked at Bonner in a variety of roles - office clerk, office aide, CTT, PTO board member and most importantly a parent volunteer. I am from Texas but I have lived in Las Vegas for over 30 years. I have been married for 32 years and I have a 23 year old daughter that lives in Denver and my son is a junior at UNR. In my spare time I like to cycle, hike and travel. I am a HUGE Golden Knights fan! Go Knights Go! Close Favorite Things favorite things

Mr. Christafaris Hello, my name is Justin Christafaris and I teach 1st grade here at Staton Elementary. This year will be my 16th year as an elementary school teacher. I have taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. I am originally from North Olmsted, Ohio which is a suburb of Cleveland. I graduated from The University Of Akron in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have lived in Las Vegas for the last 12 years and graduated from UNLV with a Masters Degree in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction in 2016. My wife Melissa and I have been married for 7 years, and have two children. My wife is an 8th grade teacher at Lied STEM Academy. Our son Cade is 6 and will be in 1st grade this fall. Our daughter Kendall is 4 and will be in Kindergarten this fall. In my free time I enjoy playing golf, watching my son play soccer and basketball, and watching my daughter do gymnastics and dance. I also enjoy watching the Browns, Cavaliers, Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes… O-H-I-O! My favorite part of teaching is watching students grow throughout the school year and help them be prepared for success in their future academic experiences. Wish List Edit favorite things

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Ms. Fife My name is Kelli Fife, I was born and raised here in Las Vegas, Nevada making the third generation in my family to be born here, my daughter makes the fourth! She is six years old, she is also a proud Staton Pioneer! She loves to keep me busy with all her experiments and ideas. We have a fur baby named Daisy. This is my second year of teaching, and I can’t wait! I have worked for CCSD for eleven years before getting my license, while working on my degree I worked as an assistant in special education classrooms, 5 years in KIDS program, 4 years in intermediate LIF skills and 2 years in Special Kindergarten. I was seven years old when I knew I wanted to become a teacher, because of the positive impact that my first grade teacher had on me, I wanted to do the same for other students. I graduated from the Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.). It wasn’t until after I graduated and landed my first position with CCSD in a KIDS program that I realized my heart was in Special Education. So I changed my major, receiving my Bachelors in Special Education and I’m working on my Masters in Special Education-Autism at UNLV, hoping to finish this Fall. When I’m not teaching, you can find me crafting whatever I can get my hands on. I love trying all kinds of different crafts. I love to play games, especially cards. I also enjoy hiking, camping, and any theme park. I am a huge Golden Knights fan, so if they are playing you know I’m watching or listening to it. I grew up going to all the Las Vegas Thunders games, so I was extremely excited to get a pro hockey team for our town! I look forward to another AMAZING year at Staton Elementary. Wish List Favorite Things favorite things