I have had the experience of working with many schools around the east valley and Canyon Rim is by far the best! The office staff, principal, special ed. department, and teachers are all a team. Everyone works to do what is best for the child as an individual.
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Posted by a other on 05/07/09
This is our second year at Canyon Rim. We have never known Dr. Harrison, although we have heard great things about her. Principal Brenner is astounding! Our family is thrilled with this school. The teacher/parent/principal participation in school events is fantastic. I volunteer my time at the school
... Read more every week and always feel welcome by teachers and staff. And Principal Brenner does return calls at night. She has called me back after hours twice so far. I think she is doing a fantastic job. I have seen her fight for what she knows is right, not only for teachers but for students. And the PTA at this school does alot! They have many events that bring the school 'family' together. I hope we never have to leave this school. We love it!!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
I am a parent who volunteers at Canyon Rim regularly. I am ALWAYS treated with respect and courtesy when I go to CR. The staff is always friendly. Everybody loved Dr Harrison. Heck, I would be first in line for her fan club myself. However, Dr H had been in education for MANY, years. Her children are
... Read more grown, and she committed ALL of her time to CR. Do I always see Mrs. Brenner at every school event? No.Do I see her out on the playground every single day? No. Does she return calls at 8pm, like Dr. H did, No. BUT, all of the school events run smoothly and CR is a safe and welcoming environment for my kids. Mrs B leaves at the end of the day to care her OWN kids. As a Mom, I respect that. Give this woman a break it's her 1st year! Lighten up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
Wow! That sounds like a principals response to a year gone bad. Having 12 teachers leave in your first year should say something to the district about the leadership at the Rim. I am a parent who has tried to take part in the classroom and have got the cold sholder from the office staff when coming
... Read more into the school to participate. I have always felt welcomed since the school was open to work in my child's classrooms until this school year. As a parent I feel that our school that was opened under a great leader is no longer our school. It has become the principal that we don't know as a parent or students. At school wide functions we don't see her around and makes few parent contacts. Teachers feel the same way with little support from the district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/08
Canyon Rim is an exceptional school with outstanding staff. The new principal has shined against all odds of following in the footsteps of the finest, Dr. Harrison. There is a very high family participation above and beyond any expectation. The reception by the staff at the front desk is always friendly
... Read more and the overall feeling of this school is warm and welcoming. Every teacher that was have had with all of our children strike me as teachers who love what they are doing and excel because they appear to really enjoy the environment of Canyon Rim. Therefore, the children excel. As with any school, business or otherwise, the success of the environment filters down from those managing. I give this school five stars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
The teachers are wonderful but the Principal needs a little work. I give this school and excellent rating because of the teachers not the principal. Without the teachers it would be nothing. She does not know who the families are and the kids do not know who she is. They are almost scared to be with
... Read more her. Dr. Harrison would walk through classrooms weekly and this principal is barely visible to parents and students. Teachers are leaving that have been with the school since it opened. 5 to be exact. That is such a sin. Hopefully the teachers will stick it out. Even though the shouldn't have to. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/08
I use to give this school a five star but the sorry fact of it all is that Dr. Harrison is gone. And the New principal seems to not really be involved. With parents as well as the children. Canyon Rim has a reputation of really getting the community to come together for the betterment of the school.
... Read more And I see this new principal already having problems with programs that really have made the school what it is today. I know of disatisfaction with in the administration with this woman as well, and am very conserned. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
We love canyon rim! My daughter is a kindergartener and is doing exceptionally well. Mrs. Jones is terrific and handles 26 5-years olds with ease. The pta is very involved and is successful in getting the parents involved as well. We are heartbroken that dr. Harrison is retiring after this school year.
... Read more Hopefully her replacement will handle the school, teachers, students, and parents with the same dedication as dr. Harrison. We have waited for our daughter to attend canyon rim since the day it opened. We have witnessed what a great job they have been doing and can't wait for our next child to attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/07
We moved from Queen Creek last years and i have seen a dramatic change in both MY daughters they love their school as for me the staff is great they put an effort that is awesome! I Love Canyon Rim it the best school for my girls!
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
The school is just great and cannot say anything negative! Its a wonderful school but just some of the kids don't want to play with my kids, they tend to stay with there own, know what I mean?
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Mesa schools — Canyon Rim Elementary School is located at 3045 S Canyon Rim, Mesa AZ 85212. 3045 S Canyon Rim is in the 85212 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Canyon Rim Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Canyon Rim Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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