Kinder Team

Brandi Hull Kindergarten Teacher

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Joy Fricke Kindergarten Teacher

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Amelia Ponter Kindergarten Teacher

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Jaime Rubenstein Kindergarten Teacher

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Mrs. Hull

I was born in Utah, but have been in Arizona for 30+ years. I graduated from Arizona State University(Go Devils) with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This will be my 8th year teaching at Benchmark School. My first 6 years, I taught in our Pre-K program. I’ve been married 26 years, and I have three kids, Zack (25), Nate (22) and Kayli (17). I love being with my family, traveling, and spending time at our cabin in Munds Park. I enjoy being on the lake and snow skiing. My passion is teaching little humans and I can’t imagine doing anything else!!

Mrs. Ponter

Hello! I have spent the majority of my life in Arizona and call it home. This will be my 9th year teaching and third year teaching Kindergarten at Benchmark. I have a background in Special Education and have found new fun in Kindergarten. My husband and I have been married for 12 years and have two amazing boys. I love spending time with my family, reading, hiking, and going on road trips. Kindergarten is such a blast and what a privilege and honor it is to be a part of such a fantastic team. Go Kindergarten!

Miss Rubenstein

Hi! I’m Jaime Rubenstein, a Kindergarten teacher from Boston who’s all about making learning fun and engaging. I studied Education at the University of Arizona, and I love bringing that energy into the classroom every day. This is my third-year teaching Kindergarten at Benchmark and my sixth-year teaching. When I’m not teaching, you’ll probably find me teaching Pure Barre, enjoying the great outdoors, reading a book, traveling, or hanging out with my two awesome cats, Cheddar and Nugget. This year is exciting for me because I am getting married in October! Kindergarten is my "happy place" and I like the kids to feel the same.