JUNIOR HIGH ✝ Mrs. Sue Kelling began teaching at Ss. Simon and Jude in 2002. She has been teaching middle school mathematics since 1987. One of her favorite memories is that of the Loreto Sisters performing at the auctions (Priceless!!). She says, “I have many daily special moments at SSJ, and I am blessed.” ✝ Mrs. Mary Sue Palazzolo has been teaching at SSJ since 1999. She teaches seventh and eighth grade literature, and is also in charge of the annual SSJ Talent Show, which showcases some of our awesome talent here at SSJ! ✝ Mrs. Amy McNair began teaching at SS. Simon and Jude in 2008, and we are blessed to have her with us! She teaches seventh and eighth grade English, and is also the Student Council Moderator. ✝ Mr. Larry Billar has been teaching at SSJ since 1989. He says, “I love being a teacher, first and foremost. I take great pride in getting kids to work well that struggle academically. I love our faith-filled and Gospel-based atmosphere here at SSJ. I also enjoy being part of a vibrant community such as this one.” ✝ Mrs. Sally O’Neill Pisciotta has taught at SSJ since 2003. She currently teaches seventh grade religion and does resource teaching as well. She is also our Liturgy Coordinator and New Teacher Mentor. of the fantastic p ✝ Mrs. Maureen Hill has been teaching in the Diocese of Phoenix since 1995, and began teaching at SSJ in 1998. She is currently the seventh and eighth grade science teacher, as well as the Science Curriculum Committee Chairperson. She completed her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in ‘05, and is a member of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association), ASTA (Arizona Science Teachers Association), and AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics). Using the new state-of-the-art science labs, Mrs. Hill strives to allow students the opportunity to experience valid success related to science, and enable them to enter high school with an open mind related to their interest in and the possibility of pursuing a science-related career. She says, “Science is everywhere and should be experienced, not simply studied in a classroom or read in a textbook.” JUNIOR HIGH HIGHLIGHTS: ✝ First and Second Grade Buddies ✝ Debates ✝ Science Fair ✝ Catalina Island Trip ✝ Travel Fair ✝ Country Portfolios ✝ Catalina Island Trip ✝ Decade Presentations ✝ School Sports ✝ Student Council ✝ Junior High Science Club ✝ Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge

SS. Simon & Jude Catholic School

JUNIOR HIGH

✝ Mrs. Sue Kelling began teaching at Ss. Simon and Jude in 2002. She has been

teaching middle school mathematics since 1987. One of her favorite memories

is that of the Loreto Sisters performing at the auctions (Priceless!!). She says,

“I have many daily special moments at SSJ, and I am blessed.”

✝ Mrs. Mary Sue Palazzolo has been teaching at

SSJ since 1999. She teaches seventh and eighth

grade literature, and is also in charge of the

annual SSJ Talent Show, which showcases some of

our awesome talent here at SSJ!

✝ Mrs. Amy McNair began teaching at SS. Simon and Jude in 2008, and we are

blessed to have her with us! She teaches seventh and eighth grade English, and

is also the Student Council Moderator.

✝ Mr. Larry Billar has been teaching at SSJ since

1989. He says, “I love being a teacher, first and

foremost. I take great pride in getting kids to

work well that struggle academically. I love our

faith-filled and Gospel-based atmosphere here at

SSJ. I also enjoy being part of a vibrant

community such as this one.”

✝ Mrs. Sally O’Neill Pisciotta has taught at SSJ since 2003. She currently

teaches seventh grade religion and does resource teaching as well. She is also

our Liturgy Coordinator and New Teacher Mentor.

of the fantastic p

✝ Mrs. Maureen Hill has been teaching in the

Diocese of Phoenix since 1995, and began

teaching at SSJ in 1998. She is currently the

seventh and eighth grade science teacher, as well

as the Science Curriculum Committee

Chairperson. She completed her Masters of

Education in Curriculum and Instruction in ‘05, and

is a member of NSTA (National Science Teachers

Association), ASTA (Arizona Science Teachers

Association), and AIAA (American Institute of

Aeronautics and Astronautics). Using the new state-of-the-art science labs, Mrs. Hill strives to allow students the opportunity to experience valid success related to science, and enable them to enter high school with an open mind related to their interest in and the possibility of pursuing a science-related career. She says, “Science is everywhere and should be experienced, not simply studied in a classroom or read in a textbook.”

JUNIOR HIGH HIGHLIGHTS:

✝ First and Second Grade Buddies

✝ Debates

✝ Science Fair

✝ Catalina Island Trip

✝ Travel Fair

✝ Country Portfolios

✝ Catalina Island Trip

✝ Decade Presentations

✝ School Sports

✝ Student Council

✝ Junior High Science Club