WELCOME BACK TO FREDONIA-MOCCASIN 

Fredonia-Moccasin School is excited to welcome Nanette Russell back to our school family as our new Preschool and Kindergarten teacher!

Many in our community know her as "Miss Nan," the familiar and friendly face at the Fredonia City Pool, where she has served as pool manager for many years. Now, she is returning to the classroom to continue doing what she loves most—helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Nanette joins us following the retirement of our beloved Preschool and Kindergarten teacher, Jeanne Crookston. While Jeanne leaves behind an incredible legacy of love and dedication, we are confident Nanette will continue that tradition by creating a classroom where every child feels welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Their friendship of more than 25 years makes this transition especially meaningful for our school community.

A proud Fredonia native, Nanette graduated from Fredonia High School and has continued her education through LDS Business College, Coconino Community College, Mohave Community College, and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in education through Western Governors University.

Nanette began her career in early childhood education in 2006 with the Head Start program, where she spent 14 years helping young learners build the strong academic and social foundations they need for success. During that time, she earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In 2020, she joined Fredonia-Moccasin School as a paraprofessional and later served as our preschool teacher for four years.

Her years of experience have prepared her to create a classroom where children feel safe, respected, and excited to learn. She understands that the early years are some of the most important in a child's life and believes that strong relationships, patience, consistency, and kindness help every child develop confidence and a love of learning.

Family is at the heart of Nanette's life. She is the proud mother of three daughters and a devoted grandmother to seven wonderful grandchildren. Her love for children extends beyond her own family and is reflected in the compassion, warmth, and genuine care she brings to every student she teaches.

When she isn't teaching, Nanette enjoys drawing, crafting, watching Arizona's beautiful sunsets, exploring the hills, rock hounding, and spending time outdoors.

From an early age, Nanette knew she wanted to work with children.  That lifelong calling led her to a career in early childhood education, where she has spent nearly two decades helping young learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Parents can feel confident knowing their children will be welcomed into a classroom built on kindness, consistency, respect, and genuine care.  Nanette is committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued and eagerly anticipates school each day.  

Please join us in giving Miss Nan a warm Fredonia-Moccasin welcome as she begins this exciting journey. We are thrilled to have her leading our Preschool and Kindergarten program and know she will provide a caring, nurturing environment where our youngest learners can flourish.

Welcome home, Miss Nan! We are so excited for the wonderful year ahead.