HERE'S THE DIRT...

Hi! I'm Ms. Horgeshimer.

Here's a little of who I am, where I come from, and what I'm all about.

I am originally from a suburb of Chicago, but I've been in the Phoenix area since 1977. I am a graduate of Xavier High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
 

I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. My field of study was History and I actually have an extended History degree. (This is my brick from the Centennial Clock Tower and Walkway at NAU.)
 

After substitute teaching for a semester, I decided that I was not ready for a teaching career yet. I moved into the corporate sector and worked for a major golf club manufacturer for several years. Soon, I realized that I was truly called to be a teacher and returned to substitute teaching until a permanent position opened up.
 

I was hired by the Diocese of Phoenix in 1996 and taught Seventh and Eighth grade students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Scottsdale for four years.  While I was there, I taught American History, Religion, and English.  I was also the Student Council Moderator.
 

In 1999, I received my Master of Education from Northern Arizona University and studied Educational Leadership. I have not yet started my classes for principal certification, but I will eventually go back for that.
 

I've now found a new home at Thunderbird High School. During my first year here, I taught World and United States History. The 2001-2002 school year was a challenging one, but it was a fantastic experience. I taught United States Government, World History, and Leadership (Student Council). Thunderbird has really become home to me and I'm very grateful for the opportunities I have been given here.

Being the perpetual student, I have started a Masters program at Arizona State University West and will graduate in May 2002. And, who knows, maybe a doctorial program is in my near future.