Shii, Dr. Jeniffer G. Madrid Gonzee.

I taught Physics for 21 years and have had the privilege of holding various leadership roles, including 2 years as Associate Principal at Rice Intermediate School. Currently, I serve as the Principal at Rice Elementary School (PreK-5). Over the years, I've also worked as the SCHS Physics teacher, School Improvement Specialist, Science Coordinator, CTE Bioscience Teacher, Science and Engineering Advisor, CTE Robotics Coach, Mentor/Instructional Coach, National Honor Society Advisor, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Teacher, and former leader of the San Carlos 4-H Science Club.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, majoring in Physics, from the Philippine Normal University in 2002. I later completed a Master’s Degree in Education Management in 2008, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and my Doctoral Degree in Developmental Administration from the Philippine Christian University in 2019. Additionally, I completed Educational Leadership Internship units and studied School Laws and Policy at the American College of Education (ACE) in 2022.

For the past six years, I’ve had the honor of guiding students in completing science and engineering projects, including award-winning entries at the Gila County Science Fair and Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. In 2018, I served as a judge at the International Science Fair and Engineering Fair in the Physical Science (Physics) Category. I am passionate about teaching and student growth and have been honored to receive the San Carlos High School Teacher of the Year award in 2018 and 2023, as well as being named the Gila County Teacher of the Year Runner-Up in 2023. I was also proud to receive the Roberta Patten Award in 2024 from the Cultivating Relationships of the San Carlos Apache College and the University of Idaho.

I firmly believe that ALL students can learn, and I am deeply committed to serving our students, providing them with the support and opportunities they need to excel both academically and personally.