Meet the 5th Grade Teachers
 
Mrs. Baker

My name is Sherry Baker, and I’ve been teaching for 11 years.  I received my undergrad from Ottawa University and my Masters degree from Northern Arizona University.   

I have had the privilege of teaching here at Sierra for 3 years.  Besides teaching, I am kept very busy as I am a proud parent of 2 fantastic kids.  Hali, a 14 year old freshmen at Desert Vista, (I am still in shock.  I don’t think I will ever get used to having a high-schooler).  She is a very dedicated cross country runner which keeps us busy attending weekend meets.  I also have son named Grady, he is just over a year old, and he is into EVERYTHING!!!!

Mr. Baker and I have been married about 3 years and enjoy our family.  We are also big Sun Devil fans and have season tickets to the ASU football games.  We love to travel and spend time with our extended family too.   

My goal this year is to continue fostering that life long love of learning.  I appreciate the time I have with your children and feel it is an honor to teach in such a wonderful community.

 

Mrs. Crouch  
Mrs. Massar My name is Hope Massar.  I am beginning my fifth year as Sierra School’s gifted resource teacher. Teaching has been my lifelong dream, and I’m happy to say that I’ve been fulfilling that dream for over 20 years.  My undergraduate work was done at the University of Hartford in Connecticut and my Master of Education was completed at the College of New Rochelle in New York.  The University of Phoenix was the location of my gifted endorsement studies.  New York was my home until 15 years ago when my family moved to Phoenix.  My husband, George, works for IBM.  I am the proud parent of Becca, a college student (who is studying to be a teacher), and Jeremy (who is in the working world).  I am honored to be part of the wonderful fifth grade team here at Sierra.

 

Mrs. Shane

My name is Theresa Shane, and I am very happy to be teaching your child this year.  I grew up in Pennsylvania and attended college at The University of Pittsburgh.  I moved to Arizona right after college and have been here for over 25 years.  I have a Master's degree in Education from ASU and this will be my eleventh year teaching.  My husband and I have been blessed with three wonderful children.  I enjoy reading, playing softball, attending Diamondbacks games, following college football, traveling, and spending time with my family.

My goal is to help children be successful by nurturing independence and promoting responsibility.  Fifth grade is an important year in a child's development, and I hope that I can make a difference.

 

Mrs. Worrell

Greetings!!!  I am Cindy Worrell hailing from Long Island, New York.  I graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a Bachelor of Science in Education and later graduated from Hofstra University's (Hempstead, New York) Master's degree program.  After teaching in my hometown for 10 years, a job transfer relocated my husband and me to Phoenix in 2000.  I have been here at Sierra for 6 years and feel as though I am truly home.  My husband and I have two children. I am an avid scrapbooker, photographer, and watcher of PeeWee youth hockey games.

My goal this year, as it has been since entering the teaching profession, is to enable all children to realize their potential and assist them in becoming the best young people they can be.  My biggest thrill is seeing a child move from dependent and unsure to independent and self-reliant.

 

Mrs. Zebatto