Becky Ramirez

Hi Gopher Family,

I was born and raised in Florence, Arizona. I went to Florence Elementary school as a child and I am a proud class of 1994 graduate from Florence High School. I attended Northern Arizona University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and another Master’s degree in Educational Leadership both from Northern Arizona University. 

I have been an educator for over twenty-six years. I spent eleven years teaching at Florence Elementary school. Five years as a first grade teacher and six years as a Title I Reading Specialist. I taught a couple of years at a charter school in Gilbert and I later joined Mesa Public Schools, where I worked for twelve years in various roles. I taught second grade, was a reading specialist, an instructional coach, an assistant principal for two years, and principal for three years.

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for twenty-five years, and together we have three boys. We enjoy camping, traveling, and watching movies together.

As an educator I want to empower people to be the best version of themselves. I want students, staff, and families to have a sense of joy when they are here, be noticed for who they are, and find a place where they belong. Each and every child should have choice, voice, and agency in their learning. They should have an equitable opportunity to have a fuller, better life so they can pursue their dreams and become meaningful members of our community. 

Robert Maloney

Michelle Fryhover

Michelle Fryhover has been with the district since 2008; she began teaching Kindergarten at Walker Butte, moved to Anthem, and has been with Florence K8 since 0214 while at FK8, she functioned as a Kindergarten teacher, Reading Intervention Instructor, and now as an Instructional Coach.

Mrs. Fryhover was born in Minnesota and moved to Arizona when she was in 7^th grade; from the coldest state to the hottest state. Mrs. Fryhover and her husband have three boys; as a family, they enjoy hiking, jeeping, and hanging out together playing games. Her first love is spending time with her family; her second love is teaching and helping the students and teachers of FK8.