Sherri Strauss

My name is Sherri Strauss, and this is my fifth year as a part of the Manitas Community.  I have been teaching since 1983, and have taught special education, second grade and third grade.  Helping all students reach their potential is very important to me.  I am originally from Philadelphia, but have been an Arizona resident since graduating from ASU.  My husband, Steve, and I have two sons.  Adam is 24, and an Architect.  David is 20, and is a sophomore at ASU.  I enjoy travel, all sports and games, reading, music, yoga, photography, and doing outdoor activities at my mountain home. 

Mrs. Mann

I love being a resource teacher at Manitas! I've taught for eleven years and have also been a third and fourth grade teacher.  Being a resource teacher is my favorite because I get to be in so many different classrooms and get to know so many different children across the grade levels.  I get to learn what's happening in classrooms throughout the school.  I have two children and a chihuahua named Kelly.  My husband is also a teacher.  He teaches second grade in Scottsdale.   So that you can get to know me better, here is a little more information:

College:  I attended U of A and ASU;I received a BA in English/Creative Writing and a BA in Education.

Favorite non-fiction book: I like reading a lot and it fills most of my spare time. Some of my favorite non-fiction books are How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath, Nurture Shock by Po Bronson, A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink, and Secrets of the Teenage Brain by Sheryl G. Feinstein. 

Favorite Fiction book:  This is a tough one!  I like almost anything by Kate DiCamillo with my favorite being The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. 

Favorite Movie:  I really enjoyed Avatar.  I also loved Despicable Me. It was fun to watch it at Manitas Movie Night last Spring.

Favorite things to do in my spare time:  Mostly I spend time gardening, hiking, rock climbing at the gym, reading,  hanging out with my family and playing with my dog.

Favorite food:  Rubios portabella mushroom tacos & peanut butter - but not together.  :-)

Talents that I wish I had:  I wish I could play the guitar and sing.

How I spend my summer:  I sleep in, garden, swim and hike in Flagstaff.