Meet our team

Grades & Specialty Teachers

  • John Tanner

    Mesquite Class Teacher

  • Roxana Elixavide

    Spanish Teacher, SoQ Grades, Quest High School

  • Laura Heaney

    Handwork

  • Anna Horton

    Violin Instructor

  • Michelle Kratzer

    Handwork

  • Jens Larson

    Circus
    Phoenix Youth Circus Arts

  • Nikki Gavry

    Gardening

Board Members

  • Jon Anderson

    Treasurer

  • Lara Heeder

    Secretary

  • Kristen Ziegenbein

    President

Collective Members

  • Jon Anderson

    Payroll, Insurance, Finance

  • Kelly Anderson

    Finance, Accountant

  • Orlene Carlos

    Marketing, Fundraising, Enrollment, Admin

  • Lara Heeder

  • Brenna Maiden

    Newsletter, Yearbook, Outreach

  • John Tanner

    Mesquite Class Teacher, Parent Education

  • Kristen Ziegenbein

    Mesquite Lead, ESA Consultant

Educating in community

School of Quintessence is a vibrant community that believes education is a journey of wonder—where learning awakens the intellect, strengthens the emotions, grounds the physical, and embraces the human spirit.

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