It is my pleasure to welcome you to Arizona Distance Learning.
As Vice Principal of Home-Based Instruction/Principal of AzDL, I view the education of each individual student as a unique opportunity to provide the best learning experience available in Arizona. Arizona Distance Learning brings highly qualified teachers and administrative staff, who consider it a privilege to serve you. Our team continues to work together to deliver a solid experience to each student and their family by offering a diversity of classes and opportunities. Arizona Distance Learning is always exploring and designing new ways to enhance our already solid program allowing each student to excel in their individual life path. Please allow us to be a part of your amazing and on-of-a-kind journey, we consider it an honor.
I am Kimberly Cruz, the newest Elementary Teacher with Sequoia Home School programs. I come to Sequoia with 2 years of professional teaching experience, I have lots of innovative ideas and I am not afraid to use them.
My name is Jenny Radigan. I have 6 beautiful boys, 5 of whom we are raising here in Arizona, ranging in age from 20 years old to 8 mos. old. We are entering our 10th year as a homeschool family. We moved to Arizona from New York 5 years ago and love the homeschool community here.
Hi! My name is Sally Tobias. I love living my lifelong dream of being an Elementary Teacher! I was born and raised in Arizona. All of my family is here. I am a mommy to five beautiful children. Homeschooling has been a part of my life since I grew up observing my mom home school my brother. I have also the opportunity to homeschool some of my own children.
My name is Aaron Whiting. I have lived in Arizona most of my life. My wife and I have four wonderful children. Our three school aged kids have been Home Schooled from the beginning. We have tried other distance education programs, but enjoy the flexibility Sequoia Home School Programs offer us.
Hello! I’m excited to be working with AzDL. I attended Florida State University and Arizona State University, graduating with a B.A. in Secondary Education, English in 1995. I taught at Phoenix Christian High School, was a sales manager for a business, and have directed various youth outreach programs for teens. I love education and I’m thankful for the freedom we enjoy in our country.
Hi, my name is Lise Brovitz and I am very excited to join Arizona Distance Learning as the newest High School Adviser and Benchmark Assessor. I have a undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Elementary Education. I have taught and tutored in several different states in a variety of settings for over fourteen years. I believe that on line learning is the future and am very excited to join the wonderful staff of AZDL.
Hello, My name is Mrs. Clement and I am really excited to join AZDL as the Physics teacher and advisor for Junior High students. I am an Arizona native and love visiting small towns, camping, hiking and quad riding here. I have a degree in Physics with a Math minor from Embry Riddle.
Hi! My name is Lucy Hamblin. I've been part of the Sequoia Choice family for several years now, and am looking forward to working with AZDL. I know what wonderful people they are from my association with them through other work responsibilities; it's a privilege to work with such an amazing team!
I started working at Arizona Distance Learning in 2003. I graduated from Arizona State University in December of 2001 with my B.A. in Secondary Education English and then spent a year and a half working as a substitute teacher for Mesa Public schools. I like working with children and teens, which has been a major part of my life. I have worked in day care and mentoring programs before becoming a teacher.
Sidney has worked in the educational field at the High School level for 32 years. She started out as a library and office aide and later earned her teaching certification in both CA and AZ. Most of her training has been in the vocational and "at-risk" student areas. She also served as the Santa Cruz County Outreach Coordinator, WASC Coordinator, and most recently as the Lead Lab Advisor for Sequoia Choice Village H.S. She now returns to us after a 2-year break as the AZDL Advisor for N.E. Arizona. Sidney loves working with the High School population and believes students will rise to given expectations when receiving strong and effective support.
Hi! My name is Katherine Willis. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and to get to know you this school year. As for a little bit about me:
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I have moved around most of my life, living in 8 states and two other countries.
I began working at AzDL in December 2005 where I feel honored to instruct, tutor and fulfill administrative duties in the special education department. It has been enjoyable learning the joys and challenges of distance learning.
I am happy to be a part of the special education program here at AzDL. I am joining a wonderful staff and a fun group of students. The teachers, students, and the families here are very dedicated to student success. I look forward to working with all of you to help you open doors to your future.
Hello! My name is Jeanine Newsom, and I joined the Arizona Distance Learning High School team in July 2006. I’ve always enjoyed teaching and interacting with students, and AzDL offers unique opportunities to do just that. I graduated cum laude in 2004 from Arizona State University with a B.A. in English Linguistics. I also minored in Business and earned a certificate in Southeast Asian Studies.
Hello, My name is Glenda Serdy and it has been my pleasure to be a part of Sequoia Schools for the past few years.I am the person who calls and aggravates students who do not submit their weekly attendance.I assure you that I am ruthless in hunting you down to get that attendance.It is so very important that each and every student gets attendance credit for the time that has been dedicated to completing the required assignments.
I joined the AZDL staff in June 2003 and I am the webmaster. Prior to working at AZDL, I have worked for a couple national real estate magazines, helped design many websites and created a variety of print materials.
To Enroll in Arizona Distance Learning follow the steps on our district site, sequoiachoice.org. Remember to fill out all three forms and fax in all records to (480) 890-4106.
Meet the Staff
