Getting to Know

Mat Reese has a long history in Maricopa, having taught and coached many students here for 30 years. Now he is the principal of the...

Jennifer Szoltysik teaches instrumental and vocal classes in Maricopa, where big demand keeps her days filled with music. Hometown: Mesa Maricopan since: 2004 Occupation: Music teacher -...

Lupe Arroyo has lived in Maricopa for almost a decade, and she can tell you a lot about frozen yogurt and tacos! Hometown: Guanajuato, Mexico Residence:...

Neil Magbnua is the chef at the Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, starting work on Christmas Eve 2015, and leads the catered events...

Sylvia  Flaherty has been a Maricopan for eight years and has turned her talents for sewing and wig-making into a business. Hometown: California Maricopan since: 2007 Occupation:...

Allie Krigbaum is an elementary school teacher in Maricopa known for her creative style of engaging students. Hometown: Orange County, California Reside in: The Villages at...

Ed Steidler deals cards at Harrah’s Ak-Chin but is also a noted home gardener who has taken it upon himself to plant wildflowers for...

Katie Self is a student at Arizona State University but already has lot of working experience from her time in Chicago and making a...

Leonard Bratspir is a middle school teacher in Maricopa and is a Penn State alum. He has been teaching since the 1970s and has...

Kristi Lawrence works in health and wellness as she manages her family and finds time to do some acting on the side. She is...