Sports Life

At San Tan Charter School, we recognize the importance of academic excellence while staying true to our belief of developing the entire student through programs, sports, and the thrill of competition.

San Tan Charter School understands the value and benefits of physical exercise across the academic day.

Our Power campus offers P.E. as an elective in addition to a variety of fitness, weight training, health, and conditioning courses. Review our elective course descriptions for more details.

Team Sports

Intermural, Junior High, and High School sports are available. Recognized as State Champions across numerous Division 1 and Division 2 sports, we have three sports seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Fall Sports: Flag Football, Tackle Football, Girls Volleyball, Cheer, Color Guard, Co-Ed Swim
Winter Sports: Boy’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Girl’s Softball, Cheer, Color Guard
Spring Sports: Co-Ed Soccer, Boy’s Baseball, Men’s Baseball, Girl’s Basketball, Women’s Softball, Co-Ed Golf

Visit our Sports site and explore each season schedule in detail.

We are continually evolving our athletic offerings to meet the interests of our students.

Go Roadrunners!

My “Why” Story

Danielle Hirepan

Foreign Language Teacher

I chose to become a teacher for many reasons. The first was that when I was a teenager, people always said to me, “You would be a great teacher when you grow up.” Later on, when I volunteered in my own children’s classrooms, I found that I enjoyed the teaching and learning process and met many inspirational teachers and mentors. I never entered teaching with the illusion that it would be an easy job, but I did enter the job knowing that it would be fulfilling. Throughout the years that I have been an educator I have sacrificed time with my own children, often arriving early to work and staying late into the evening. But, in this career one must have a strong work ethic and be dedicated. I’ve chosen to teach because I want to make a difference in student’s lives. Our students are our future and I deeply desire for our future to be brighter, both literally and figuratively. My deepest desire is for each young person I teach to be a good person, a successful learner with a growth mindset, and to have a love for learning!

Jimmy Ray

Math Teacher/Head Golf Coach

I was born in California, but grew up in Apache Junction, Arizona. I attended school there from kindergarten through graduation. I received my Associates degree while attending both Mesa Community College and Phoenix College. I transferred to Arizona State University to complete my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. During this time I was employed through the Maricopa Community College District teaching math programs to minority students as well as the athletic department at Arizona State.

My first teaching job was back in Apache Junction in 1996 where I taught junior high and high school math for 15 years along with coaching football, girls basketball and track and field. In 2011, I transferred over to Williams Field High School continuing to teach math and coach football and track.

I am starting my 28th year this school year as a teacher and coach. I am looking forward to a great experience.

Marty Stevens

School Nurse

I have been a part of the San Tan family from the beginning when it was just a dream. It has been amazing to see it grow from the rooms in a church to the two campuses of today. I love being around all the kiddos and helping them through their days with a band-aid, ice pack, and sometimes with only an extra hug.

Janie Tomasek

K-12 Electives Teacher – PE/Art

Both of my parents were teachers, my mom P.E. and my dad Science teacher. They created my passion for teaching when I was little, and so I knew growing up how much they touch the lives of their students. It all started when I was little playing Art Teacher, I would pass out construction paper and want them to draw a picture, then my love for art continued in school but always having that imagination. I have always had the loved for art: I was in every art class offered in High school and became a teacher’s aid my senior year. I played sports all my life since both my parents played volleyball I fell in love with that sport, so at age 11 I started playing for an Elite volleyball Club in Illinois. I played 7 years in club and then went on to college to play volleyball. As the love for art I graduated at Elmhurst College with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. I am for sure an athlete, so teaching students how to stay healthy and fit and learn basic of sports is so exciting to see. This is my Third year teaching with PE and Art. This year I get to traveling to the other Campus to teach art for High Schoolers. Can’t wait to start this year and bring joy to your son/daughter.

Amber Kovach

English Teacher

I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. Sounds cliché, but it is true. My mom worked in an elementary school for my entire childhood and adolescence, so I often spent free time in the empty halls after school. I would peek in on some of my favorite teachers to see if they needed any help or to just ooh and ahh over their classrooms. At home I would often gather up several stuffed animals to “teach” a lesson to. They weren’t the liveliest crowd!

Two Bachelor Degrees and a Master’s Degree in English later, I finally realized what I wanted to be when I grew up. Teaching incoming freshman at Boise State was an amazing experience and I met some wonderful students, some I am still in touch with. There was only one problem; each student came in with a sad story about their High School English classes and how unprepared they were for college English and the world in general. It didn’t take long for me to realize where I needed to be and what I needed to be doing. Today’s students are our future and without the proper guidance and tools to propel them, the change we so need will not happen. Writing helps aid in their communication to others, while regular reading improves vocabulary and overall knowledge. Teaching these skills will go far in society today.

Priscilla Alfafara

Social Studies Teacher

Growing up, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. The organization and creativity of this occupation is one of the many reasons why I always wanted to become a teacher. The main reason why, was the relationships/friendships you make with the kids. These are the reasons why I’ve always strived to have an occupation like this.

Sports Life

Team Sports

Danielle Hirepan

Foreign Language Teacher

Jimmy Ray

Math Teacher/Head Golf Coach

Marty Stevens

School Nurse

Janie Tomasek

K-12 Electives Teacher – PE/Art

Amber Kovach

English Teacher

Priscilla Alfafara

Social Studies Teacher

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Recker Campus (Pre K – 6th)

3959 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-471-5990

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Power Campus (7th – 12th)

3232 S Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-809-6467

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Recker Campus (Pre K – 6th)

3959 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-471-5990

Email: Email Us

Power Campus (7th – 12th)

3232 S Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-809-6467

Email: Email Us

Sports Life

Team Sports

Danielle Hirepan

Foreign Language Teacher

Jimmy Ray

Math Teacher/Head Golf Coach

Marty Stevens

School Nurse

Janie Tomasek

K-12 Electives Teacher – PE/Art

Amber Kovach

English Teacher

Priscilla Alfafara

Social Studies Teacher

SCHEDULE A TOUR OR CONTACT US

Recker Campus (Pre K – 6th)

3959 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-471-5990

Email: Email Us

Power Campus (7th – 12th)

3232 S Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-809-6467

Email: Email Us

SCHEDULE A TOUR OR CONTACT US

Recker Campus (Pre K – 6th)

3959 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-471-5990

Email: Email Us

Power Campus (7th – 12th)

3232 S Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone: 480-222-0811

Fax: 480-809-6467

Email: Email Us

SCHEDULE A TOUR
OR CONTACT US

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OR CONTACT US