My name is Elisa Camacho. I am the Art teacher at J.F. Kennedy. It is my 19th year teaching in Roosevelt, and it is my 10th year at Kennedy - after 11 years teaching at Greenfield.

I have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. My favorite pastimes are making art and crafts with them and swimming.

I am so glad to belong to my Kennedy family with great friends and awesome administration, sharing our passion together.

elisa.camacho@rsd.k12.az.us

My name is Heidi Haywood. I am the Physical Education Teacher for the 2nd year at JFK. I have been teaching for 15 years. I am a Northern Arizona University Graduate with my Bachelor’s in Education,  emphasizing PE and Health. I have a Master’s in Human Relations. I have 3 children of my own. Keeyahn (25), Ja'juan (17), and I'jaunaye (13). I also have a fur baby, “Deebo"(4).

I love children, sports and physical challenges. I have always been amazed with how fascinating our bodies are!!!!! This is the reason I chose this profession. I hope to spread similar enthusiasm to our students here at Kennedy. Taking care of our bodies is the biggest responsibility we will ever have!

heidi.haywood@rsd.k12.az.us

Hello! My name is Raquel Hinojos. I was born and raised in a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico. I have been married for 26 years, and I am a mother of two. My son and daughter were RSD students, proud Valley View Eagles. I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, hiking, gardening and reading. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education in 2006 from Arizona State University. I have worked for the Roosevelt School District for 15 years. I have experience teaching from kindergarten to 5th grade. I have been the librarian at John F. Kennedy School for the past 8 years. Seeing students get excited about reading is a priceless moment. What I love most about John. F Kennedy is our community. It´s so much more than staff and students - we are a family that truly cares for one another. I enjoy working with the John F. Kennedy Colts staff.

raquel.hinojos@rsd.k12.az.us

My name is Bret Wagner, and I am the Music Teacher at John F. Kennedy Elementary School. I have a bachelor’s degree in music education from Arizona State University; a master’s degree in music performance from the University of Miami; and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Arizona. My teaching experiences have introduced me to students of all ages, across the country, and around the world via the internet. In addition to teaching music, I have developed a passion for teaching children how to read as a VIPKID teacher, an online learning platform in China.

I have found a wonderful home teaching at John F. Kennedy school where I have served on the leadership team as well as the Technology Learning Leader (TLL). Along with writing and playing music, I have a passion for developing new ways for students to approach music creation and learning.

bret.wagner@rsd.k12.az.us