Special Areas
Art
Devon Lopez Hawkins
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Hi Hawk Family! I'm Devon Lopez Hawkins, your enthusiastic art teacher. This is my nineteenth year of teaching in DVUSD and my third year in the art classroom. I graduated in 2007 from ASU (go Devils!) This summer my husband and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary. We have one son, Marek, who is a sophomore at Boulder Creek.
Please become a part of our Sunset Ridge Arts community by following on Instagram: @sunsetridgearts. Or you can donate to our program through our Amazon Wish List.
Band
Vivian Lievre
Vivian Lievre is the new band director at Sunset Ridge & Diamond Canyon Schools, teaching 5th grade MDM, as well as 6th through 8th grade band. She is also excited about joining Deer Valley High School as their assistant director this fall. Mrs. Lievre provides orchestral string and low brass lessons across North Phoenix. She actively performs with community groups in the valley on both Viola and Euphonium.
Mrs. Lievre graduated from Glendale Community College in 2021 with her Associate's in Arts degree and from Ottawa University in 2024 with her Bachelor’s in Instrumental Music Education. Prior to graduating, Mrs. Lievre completed her student teaching in the Dysart Unified School District under the direction of Kurwin Forest and in the Deer Valley Unified School District under Holly Schrade.
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Choir/ Music
PE
Jessica Tewers (K-8)
My name is Jessica Tewers, aka Coach Tewers. This is my 18th year in education so I bring both experience and energy to her role as a Physical Education teacher. 🙂 After 13 years in the 1st-grade classroom, I transitioned into PE—now in my fifth year—where I love combining my teaching background with my love of sports.
Married for 20 years and a proud mom of three boys, from a college junior to a 7th grader, I understand the importance of balance, teamwork, and perseverance—on and off the field. When I am not at school, you’ll likely find me cheering on my boys at a baseball field or basketball court. I also enjoy hiking, being outdoors, and connecting with students in ways that motivate and inspire.
I am excited to continue building strong relationships with my students and sharing the lifelong benefits of physical activity, sportsmanship, and staying active.
Michelle Bodily (K-4)
STEM
Laurie Green
Hello! My name is Laurie Green, and I am the STEM teacher at Sunset Ridge.I have worked in the education field for over 30 years, with a majority of that time in the educational technology field. My past experiences include teaching at Cleveland Public Schools and serving as the technology coordinator for Laurel School for Girls, Summit County ESC, and Buckeye Local Schools, Medina, Ohio. I also served as the online learning coordinator for PBS ideastream®, conducted numerous workshops for Western Reserve Education Services PBS, taught at Cleveland State University, and have worked with the Kent State University Research Center for Educational Technology in their AT and T Classroom.
Additionally, I volunteered for several years with FIRST Lego League in Cleveland, Ohio, as a coach, regional director, and advisor. Most recently, I have volunteered with the Congressional App Challenge and Innovation World as a judge and proposal evaluator for ISTE and CSTA conferences. Currently, I am a board member for the Arizona CSTA chapter (Computer Science Teachers Association) and have been an active member of ISTE (International Society of Technology Educators) for many years.
I received my Master's degree in Curriculum and Foundations with a focus on Technology Education from Cleveland State University and have a post-graduate certificate in Computational Thinking from The University of Pennsylvania. My undergraduate degree is from Ohio State University. As a lifelong learner, my journey has included becoming a Certified LEGO Robotics Instructor, Quality Matters Certified, Makey Makey Certified trainer, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and a Micro:bit champion. And I am just getting started!
I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm, genuine interest and experience in all things STEM with your children as we explore, discover, and innovate together!
