Children are the seeds of the future. Education is the water. We are the rainmakers.

The faculty and staff at Kayenta Elementary work as a team to provide a positive environment and a high-quality educational experience for every student. We are happy to discuss any concerns you may have and to address individual needs. Please contact any member of our team using the information below; we'd love to get to know you better. 

Administrative Staff

Marcella Clark
Principal

Faith Benally
Assistant Principal

Genevieve Young
Guidance Counselor

Lena Young
Student Support Assistant

Rosenda Silvers
Registrar

Elvita Tsosie-Clark
Administrative Assistant

Tracy Yazzie
Health Technician

Nora Neztsosie
School Psychologist

Kindergarten Teachers

Rochelle Chester - Team Lead
Kindergarten

Kristin Stewart
Kindergarten

Rosemary Tsosie
Kindergarten

Carlotta Yazzie
Kindergarten

First Grade Teachers

Lance Morgan
Grade 1

Patricia Claw-Tsosie
Grade 1

Alliyah Walker
Grade 1

Desiree Denny
Grade 1

Kristy Cutler
Grade 1

Second Grade Teachers

Ella Gilmore
Grade 2

Sandra Axline
Grade 2

Kari Tambs
Grade 2

Third Grade Teachers

Jessica Austin -Team Lead
Grade 3

Rebekah Fortner
Grade 3

Irene Jones
Grade 3

Taylor Yazzie
Grade 3

Jewell Harvey
Grade 3

Fourth Grade Teachers

Elizabeth Marsh - Team Lead
Grade 4

Jean Greyeyes
Grade 4

Elvira Denny
Grade 4

Michelle Lantz
Grade 4

Tomacita Cly-Butler
Grade 4

Electives

Todd Cashion
Health and Fitness

Rennell Gilmore
PE

Violet Harvey
Dine Language and Culture

Skionwiio Hemlock
Art

Brett Hale
Technology

ESS

Judy Anagal
ESS

Teri Parrish
ESS

Bernita Nelson
ESS

Sherri Bradley
ESS

EL Teacher
Amajean Whitehair
ESS

Susie Gilmore
ESS

Support Staff

Lenora Begay
Speech Aide

Charlene Kee
Speech Aide

Brenda Hoshnic
ESS Aide

Marion Chee
ESS Aide

Lacrecia Nelson
ESS Aide

Custodial Staff

Kendall Begay
Custodian

Jennie Begay
Custodian - Site Leader

Amanda Cooke
Custodian

Treva Shaw
Custodian