Mrs. Cynthia Amrhein,  has been teaching at SSJ since 2003.  She has been teaching for a total of nine years.  She fondly remembers the opportunity to have her own daughter in her classroom in 6th grade.  “That’s an experience I wish everyone could have!”

This is my tenth year teaching, with six of those years at my beloved SSJ. I am a native Arizonan and I attended Catholic schools through grade 12.  My children attended SSJ and because of this, had smooth transitions into both Brophy and Xavier.  They talk of all that SSJ prepared them for as they continue their studies.  I love teaching sixth grade primarily because they grow so much emotionally and physically.  Being a witness to this growth is both challenging and fulfilling.  I focus on preparing all the students for the challenges of Junior High. We are fortunate enough to be able to offer two levels of mathematics.  We have our 6thgrade math as well as an accelerated course for those ready to learn higher level math concepts.  We are buddies with the kindergarten class and it is the highlight of our week.  It is amazing to observe how serious they take their mentoring duties. In the spring we go on a field trip to the Science Center with our buddies.  I can’t wait to go myself because it’s such a wonderful day!