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Mr. Eddie Rodriguez (A, C, D)

Email: eddie.rodriguez@dvusd.org. 

Phone: 623-376-3017

I'm looking forward to getting to know our MRHS students and families and this year. This is my second year at Ridge, but overall 18th year in Counseling. Prior to that, I spent 11 years in the classroom teaching 2nd and 3rd grade and middle school ELL. I grew up in the Yuma, AZ area and attended the best college in the state, if not the country - the University of Arizona! My wife teaches 4th grade in ºÃÉ«µ¼º½and our son will be a senior at U of A this year. Bear Down!

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Ms. Angela Belnap (E, F, G, H, Department Chair)

Email: angela.belnap@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-3019

I grew up in Glendale, AZ attending Ironwood HS where I participated in the Marching Band for 3 years. Go Flutes! I got my Undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University in Elementary Education and proceeded to teach middle school math for the next 9 years. While teaching I worked on my School Counseling Master's degree through Capella University. For a brief 4 years, I lived in north Dallas, TX but came home to Glendale to start my career as a high school counselor at Mountain Ridge! I love working as a school counselor helping students figure out a path for their future. A good weekend involves snuggling under a fluffy blanket to read or watch movies. 

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Ms. Wendi Matthews (M, Ni-Nz, P)

Email: wendi.matthews@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-3060

I moved to Arizona in July of 2003 from Northern Colorado. I could see the heat coming off the asphalt but powered through and started my first job as a second grade teacher in the Glendale School District at Melvin E. Sine Elementary.  Although Arizona has become my home, I will always be a Colorado girl at heart. I have experience teaching Kindergarten and 2nd grade as well as 7th and 8th grade PE and Health. I took a brief break from teaching for 3 years to stay home with my children and to finish my Master's degree in Counseling from Northern Arizona University. I have been a counselor at Mt. Ridge High School for 13 wonderful years. It has been an amazing experience and such a pleasure to work with such talented and driven students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my 3 children and 2 cats and exploring all the great things Arizona has to offer. I love our Mt. Ridge community and co-workers and feel privileged to work here.

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Ms. Sarah Dyal (J, L, Na-Ng, R, T)

Email: sarah.dyal@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-3061

I have been a counselor at Mountain Ridge ever since moving to Arizona from Rockford, Illinois in 2017 (goodbye freezing cold weather!). I attended graduate school at Northern Illinois University and completed my master's degree in School Counseling. I truly feel blessed to be at Mountain Ridge and to work with such amazing coworkers, students, and families. Outside of school, I am into sand volleyball, running, paddleboarding, and rock climbing. I also love traveling, especially to places with amazing scenery and hiking. I am grateful to be here, and I love our Mountain Ridge family.    

   

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Ms. Lindsay Nelson (B, K, O, U, V, Z)

Email: lindsay.nelson@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-3062

I am so excited for another great year at Mt. Ridge! This is my 10th year as a National Board Certified school counselor. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from ASU, and then my Master’s Degree in School Counseling from NAU. As you can imagine, I have a constant internal struggle of Sun Devils vs Lumberjacks, but ultimately the pitchfork wins out every time. I love spending time with my family, hiking, baking, and being outdoors. I am an Arizona native, but enjoy heading to Minnesota in the summer to visit relatives. I am grateful to be a part of your student's high school experience and look forward to working with all of my Ridge families!

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Mrs. Marlena Lewis (I, Q, S, W, X, Y)

Email: marlena.lewis@dvusd.org

Phone: 623-376-3018

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Ms. Alyssa Heid (Academic Advisor)

Email: Alyssa.heid@dvusd.org 

I am so excited about starting my first year here at MRHS. I am from Minnesota but have been in Arizona for 17 years, I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Grand Canyon University. In my free time, I love being outdoors, going on hikes with my dog, playing golf, and tennis. I am looking forward to supporting all students in their academic journey and social/emotional wellbeing. I will be at Mountain Ridge Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday.