4th Grade

 My name is Sara Quinn and I'm so blessed to be a teacher in the Deer Valley School District. Teaching is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else. It's my desire to educate and help students to become successful. I believe in every child and know they can achieve what their heart desires with a little hard work and dedication!

I graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, CA with my bachelors degree in liberal studies. I continued on to receive my teaching certificate in 2007. After graduating I moved to Arizona and began my teaching career as a fourth grade teacher. In 2009 I took a position teaching third grade at a local charter school. In 2012 I began teaching in the Chandler Unified School District where I taught four years of self contained gifted education and then moved into a general education classroom for the next four years. I have taught four years at Canyon Springs Stem Academy and am very excited to be beginning my second year with the Copper Creek family!

My goal as an educator is not to just have students achieve academic excellence, but to prepare each child for the future. Ultimately, I want students to leave my classroom with life-long skills and knowledge on how to be a better leader, and an all around amazing person. I believe in working together and maintaining a positive attitude at all times. School is not just about the information learned, but it is also about the relationships and connections that we make.

My husband Ricky and I have two sons, Bryson and Colton. They keep us very busy with sports and activities, however when we have time we love heading to the lake to enjoy some wakeboarding and wakesurfing. As a family, we also enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, riding bikes, and being outdoors. 

I look forward to partnering with you to make 4th grade an incredible year for your child. 

I am so happy to be a part of the Copper Creek family again this school year! I have been teaching since 2015. I have taught sixth grade, fourth grade, and STEM. I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Before teaching, I served in the United States Army Reserve as a Signal Collection Analyst for six years. 

I have been married to my husband, Brandon, since 2013. We have two beautiful children, Cole, and Charlotte who also attend Copper Creek. We also have a dog named Frank, the sweetest golden retriever around. I love Arizona, the Cardinals and Suns, and attending concerts.

Hello Copper Creek Families!

My name is Brian Rinderknecht (pronounced Wren-der-neck-t), and I am thrilled to be your child's 4th-grade math teacher!

I love teaching math, and I find fourth grade particularly exciting because it’s a year of incredible growth and deeper learning. I've taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades here in Arizona, but really love 4th grade math because it builds the foundations of skills needed as students progress to 5th grade and beyond.

About Me: I was born and raised along the North Carolina coast and moved to Arizona in 2011. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also held National Board Certification.

Outside of school, I enjoy reading, hiking, camping with friends, and visiting our National Parks (I hope to one day visit all 63 of them). I have visited all 50 states!

Email is always the best way to reach me if you ever have any questions or concerns. I am truly looking forward to a fantastic year of setting ambitious math goals with your children and working together to help them achieve them! Practicing basic math facts at home is one of the best ways to support your child being successful this year.

Warmly,

Brian Rinderknecht

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