Tucson International Academy

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Midvale Campus Staff

Jonathan Basurto - Vice Principal & Coach
Jonathan Basurto – Vice Principal & Coach

Jonathan Basurto
Vice Principal & Coach

I grew up in here in Tucson on the west side and graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School.  After two years at NAU, I graduated from the University of Arizona and moved to Los Angeles where I was an actor and then a manager of an international sports marketing firm, where I had the privilege of working with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clippers, Kings and Chivas USA. In 2010 I decided to come back to Tucson to focus on my faith and was led to TIA. This is my sixth year here and LOVE IT!
During my time at Midvale, we have an exceptional business program that was created by Eller College of Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona, where students learn to dress professionally, build their resumes, build websites, build pamphlets in different languages, speak formally, and yes, even learn to shake hands before they interview with a professional on the career of their choice.  We have had multiple visits from politicians like Congressman Grijalva and Juan Ciscomani, business owners from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and we compete against other high schools from Tucson yearly in the Arizona Financial Face-Off where students show off their understanding of financial stability.
TIA Midvale is truly my home and I am continuously excited to see our students grow in their confidence in leadership skills, speaking skills, and ability to get into colleges and universities that were only a dream to them. GO LOBOS!

 

 

Rolnisha Goshay

Rolnisha Goshay
Midvale K-1

 

 

 

 
 

Haley Kibler

Midvale 2-3

 

 

 

Tracey Laos - Midvale 4-5
Tracey Laos

Tracy Laos
Midvale 4-5

I grew up in Omaha, NE and moved to Arizona after high school to attend and graduate from ASU with a BFA. I am married and have 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter. We enjoy getting away from the Arizona heat by visiting the beach and camping in the mountains. I became an educator because I enjoy watching and assisting students gain knowledge and confidence in their abilities. I believe everyone has gifts and talents and it’s a privilege to be able to witness the students realize this themselves.
“Educators should walk the walk and never stop learning themselves!” 

 

Arthur Thompson

 

 

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Caleb Anderson

Caleb Anderson
Midvale ELA/SS 6-7

I’ve been working in education for several years and I’ve been teaching in the classroom for the past three years. Recently, I was hired onto the Tucson International Academy team at the Midvale Campus in order to teach Social Studies and English Language Arts. In 2014, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in History with an emphasis in Political Science and a degree in Latin American Studies with an emphasis in Public Policy…Phew! Currently, I am enrolled at Grand Canyon University working towards my Master’s in Secondary Education. Education and student achievement has always been a major focus of mine ever since I can remember. In terms of my roots, I’m a national traveler. I was born in the Mid-West, moved to the East Coast, then the West Coast, and now I consider myself to be a “true” Tucson resident.
 

 

 

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Monterris Goshay

Monterris Goshay
Midvale 8-10 Math, 8th Science

I grew up in “Sweet home Alabama” enjoying Alabama football (roll tide) riding horses, fishing, and eating some of the best food with some of the greatest people! After graduating high school I followed my heart and moved to Tucson and attended the University of Arizona.  I have enjoyed working with kids in many capacities. I have realized the greater need to encourage and pour into youth especially those who are growing up in a single parent household like I did. I am married to Rolnisha the most beautiful woman in the world and we have one daughter. We often enjoy watching movies, sports, and listening to all kinds of music. Aside from teaching I am a basketball coach (Sunnyside girls), and a basketball and football official. We often help and serve at the Boys and girls club, YMCA, and our Church (Greater Faith Word Church International). My wife and I both came to TIA because of our passion for impacting youth. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
― Frederick Douglass

 

 

 

 

 

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Patrick Maher

Patrick Maher
Midvale 8-12 History, 9th Econ/Civics

I grew up in San Diego going to the World-Famous Zoo and hiking in the canyons. I have always been fascinated with Mexico and after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of San Diego, I wound up living in Guadalajara and Mexico City for a total of five years. I returned to Gringolandia to get my Master’s degree in Latin American Studies from San Diego State. I have five years of experience teaching History and Spanish to Middle and High School kids in California and New Mexico. I moved to Tucson a short time ago and I like it a lot as I am an aspiring Biologist, as well as a History buff!   Viva TIA!

 

 

Brian Hanner-Midvale High
Brian Hanner

Brian Hanner
Midvale 11-12 Math, 9-12 Science

I went to high school in Georgetown, Texas just north of Austin. I studied music and have degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of North Texas. I was a teacher in Texas for almost 15 years. In 2009 I moved to Tucson to study yoga and meditation. I also teach yoga around Tucson. I love to teach, because the gift of education is the most precious gift I can give.

 

 

Cheryl Blackmore - Midvale K-12 SPED:T.A
Cheryl Blackmore

Cheryl Blackmore
Midvale k-12 (SPED/T.A.)

I went into Special Education because of my little sister Angie. She was born with Down Syndrome and required a lot of attention. It was difficult to see how people treated her. Most of the time she would get ignored and wouldn’t get extra help. At the time people didn’t know how. I soon became her advocate and would try to teach others more about her Special Needs. EVen though I was a child myself, I knew that when I became an adult, I wanted to help other children with Special Needs and be able to advocate for them when they can’t.
“ You can do whatever you set your mind to do!”

 

 

Anthony Harden - Midvale Title 1 Math
Anthony Harden

Anthony Harden
Midvale Title 1 Math Elementary

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona and Masters in Educational Leadership from Western New Mexico University. A shortage of substitutes in my daughters school district twenty-plus years ago led to me becoming a teacher. Prior, I worked in broadcasting journalism and in advertising/public relations and in the nonprofit sector as well. I’ve been married to my lovely wife doe more than 30 years. We have one adult daughter and we are new grandparents.
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside a dog, its too dark to read.” Groucho Marx

 

 

Sandra Gallegos-Midvale Teacher Aide
Sandra Gallegos

Sandra Gallegos
Midvale K-1 – T.A.

I went to Montebello High school, Montebello CA. I am not a teacher or did not go to college to become a teacher. All I do is enjoy working with the students and helping my teachers get ready for their teaching for the day. I have gone to Cancun, Costa Rica, Washington DC, New York, Chicago. I have 4 children, 2 boys, 2 girls. I am a grandma of 7 boys and one girl. I have lived in California all my life. But I had an opportunity to take a job at TIA and moved here 3 weeks ago hoping that I can make a difference here at the school.
My favorite quote is, “ I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength.”

 

 

 

 

 

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