Seventh & Eighth Grade

Email Mrs. Christensen

I am excited to be a part of Team Awesome teaching 7th & 8th grade math here at Anthem School. I have loved being a part of the Anthem School community since 2001 when my oldest daughter started kindergarten here. All three of my girls are Anthem School alumni! I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Health Sciences & Geography).  I earned a Master of Education in Human Relations from Northern Arizona University. I am also properly certified in middle grades mathematics. I started teaching in 1994 and have had experience teaching in middle school, junior high, and high school. I have also enjoyed teaching private piano lessons for over 20 years!

My family is my greatest joy! I have enjoyed gaining two son-in-laws over the last few years and am so excited that I  now have a grandson and a granddaughter! I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family who live coast to coast! My summers are usually spent traveling, hiking, jet skiing, and enjoying time outdoors…in cooler places! 

I am passionate about learning and want to help my students on their journey to becoming lifelong learners. I believe success can be achieved through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. 

Email Mrs. Kumar

I have been part of DVUSD since 2006. I teach 7th and 8th grade students and enjoy being involved in their journey, as they wonder, ask questions, investigate and explore the world of Science and STEM.

I have a Masters in Cytogenetics, a Masters in Education and have done several research projects in plant genetics, molecular biology and genetic engineering at various Universities in India. 

When I am not at school, I read, watch movies, paint, travel and spend time with family and friends. 

I believe that a student's success is a result of collaboration and communication between students, parents and teachers. 

Email Mrs. Humphryes

I was born in South Jersey but moved to Arizona as a young adult. I miss the beach but love the lack of rain here! I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (History) in 2012. I am certified to teach both middle school Social Studies and high school History. I’ve been teaching at Anthem School since 2013. Some of my favorite topics to teach are WWII, the Cold War, Holocaust, and Economics. Middle schoolers are my favorite age to teach! In my free time, I enjoy reading, drinking coffee and hanging out with my family. I have a son named Nate and two labradoodles named Millie and Marty.