Employee Spotlights!

Celebrating Our Amazing EDUPRIZE Team!
At EDUPRIZE Charter Schools, our success is built on the dedication, talent, and passion of our incredible staff. Each month, we celebrate three outstanding team members—one from K-6, one from Jr. High and above in our Gilbert location, and one from our Queen Creek campus—who go above and beyond to make a meaningful impact in our students’ lives.

Join us in celebrating the exceptional educators and staff who bring learning to life every day at EDUPRIZE!

K-6 Spotlight!

Teachers Name: Brandee Galloway

Grade/Position: 4th Grade General Education ( I am also the volleyball coach for EDUPRIZE)

Years at EDUPRIZE: 1 (first year teacher, woohoo!)

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin sister who works at EDUPRIZE too!

Student Quote: She is the best teacher!

Jr. High and High School Spotlight!

Teachers Name: Kate Grunst

Grade/Position: Senior ELA and Film Study

Years at EDUPRIZE: 3 Years!

Fun Fact: Allergic to chocolate

Student Quote: “Stop Doinking Around”

Queen Creek Campus!

Teachers Name: Charlotte Reading

Grade/Position: 3rd Grade Full Day Teacher

Years at EDUPRIZE: 13 Years!

Fun Fact: Besides spending time with my family, I enjoy hiking and puzzling.

Student Quote: “Thanks for making me like school.”

💙 Support Staff Spotlight 💙

At EDUPRIZE, we know it takes a village to keep our schools running smoothly—and that village includes the incredible support staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes every day. Our Support Staff Spotlight is a way to recognize and celebrate their dedication, hard work, and the heart they bring to our EDUPRIZE community.

Queen Creek

Support Staff Name: Sami Chow

Position: Carpool/Lunch Aide Supervisor

Years at EDUPRIZE: 15 years

Fun Fact: I love hiking in new places. I have hiked in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Hawaii. My next hiking adventure will be in Banff National Park, Canada.

What they love most about EDUPRIZE: I enjoy welcoming new families to EDUPRIZE and strengthening ties with our community.

Gilbert

Support Staff Name: Nicole Engstrom

Position: Aide Supervisor

Years at EDUPRIZE: 3 years

About Me: I’m Nikki, I have 4 kiddos who go to Eduprize. Im 33 and my birthday is in December. I’m married and have been for a little over 15 years. I love the colors blue and black. I love Jack skeleton stuff and have a collection of stuff of him. I’m the 2nd oldest of 9 kids which includes full, half and step siblings. I grew up mainly in Arizona but have lived in many other states as my father was a traveling respiratory therapist. But we always seemed to return to Az. I love Arizona and will always live here.