Our Teachers

Katie has worked in education for 14 years, having earned her education degree with a focus on science and math from GCU.

Scot Madison Briscoe is also known as A Girl Named Scot. She started teaching piano with Arise AZ in the Spring of 2022 and she loves it!

Nancy is a passionate and experienced piano instructor who has been playing since a young age and began advanced, college-level study by the age of 13.

Jessie is a former middle school science teacher and currently works at Arizona Christian University in the Academic Department.

Isabel Abril is a student at Arizona Christian University pursuing a degree in Biblical & Theological Studies

Eva is a dedicated tutor who supports K–5 students in math and language arts while also providing language arts instruction for high school students.

Daniel is a passionate music teacher and music director who is currently studying Audio Engineering. With more than 10 years of experience playing instruments, he has developed a deep love for music and the arts

Grace is a freshman at Arizona Christian University, where she is pursuing a degree in Music Education while attending on a dance scholarship.

Zoe is an honors student and student-athlete at Arizona Christian University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in Political Science.

Agnes is a dedicated Piano Teacher at Arise AZ, where she enjoys helping students build a strong musical foundation while developing a lifelong appreciation for piano.

Growing up in Pinetop, AZ, Andre pursued his education at Arizona State University right here in the Valley of the Sun, graduating in 2008.

After several years of asking her parents to learn the piano, Kimber finally started lessons at 9 years old. Kimber has loved making music & playing piano ever since.

Sydney Tuten is a homeschool graduate who completed high school early at age 16. She has continued to pursue her passion for the violin while prayerfully seeking God’s direction for her next steps.

Micah Murlatt is a student at ACU studying Music Composition and Theory.

Jill graduated from Wheaton College (IL) with a degree in German Studies.

Cena is a TEFL-certified English and math teacher with experience providing personalized, one-on-one instruction in students’ homes.

Rylee Whitaneis is a caring and enthusiastic Vocal Instructor who is passionate about helping students build confidence while discovering the joy of learning and music.

Sarah brings creativity, patience, and a strong sense of connection to her work at Arise AZ as both an Art Teacher and Academic Tutor.

Kaleb Dueberry is a recent graduate of Arizona Christian University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. His passion for teaching first took root in his home church, where he discovered the fulfillment of helping children understand new ideas while serving in the children’s ministry and supporting his younger sister through challenging math concepts.

Alisha brings a warm, creative, and encouraging approach to working with children. She has spent much of her life serving kids in a variety of settings, including church nursery and children’s programs, preschool classrooms, and special needs support programs.

Maggie Steele is a dance enthusiast with a decade of theater experience.

Cyrus French is a passionate music teacher who loves helping students grow in their musical gifts.

Alicia Roach is a certified teacher with the Arizona Department of Education and brings almost 15 years of experience teaching grades K-12.

Ingrid Corbin is a retired teacher, having taught for 35 years in the lower grades

Daniel Shelby is a thoughtful and encouraging tutor who brings patience, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning to his work with students.

Georgia Fritz is an experienced educator certified by the state of Arizona to teach Kindergarten through 8th grade, with additional endorsements in Physical Education and Structured English Immersion (SEI).

Jayna Rardin is a passionate Voice, Guitar, and Piano Teacher with more than three years of experience teaching music and directing musical programs.

Sepphora Andrade is a dedicated tutor with more than 10 years of experience working with children in both educational and community settings.

Miranda Parren is an enthusiastic Academic Tutor who is passionate about helping students grow in confidence and reach their academic goals.

Nate Gladhart is a dedicated academic tutor and music instructor with more than 10 years of experience working with children in educational, therapeutic, and recreational settings.