Mrs. Chu
Strategist
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Chu, and I absolutely love being a Panther! This will be my 14th year as a Teacher, and my 11th year at Pittman Elementary School. I am passionate about helping teachers find the best resources and most engaging activities for students, and enjoy getting to help ALL Panthers at this school.
I started my teaching career in East Los Angeles, California working in Early Childhood Special Education, and was so sad when I had to leave, but quickly found that I loved working in Vegas. I received my Bachelors Degree in Instructional Pedagogy, then went on to receive my Masters Degree Cum Laude with special Presidential recognition in Special Education, Early Childhood. My goal has always been to be there for student learning, and what a better opportunity than to do it on a school-wide level!
I married my wonderful husband Jeffrey in 2017, and we love play pickleball, traveling abroad, hanging out with friends and living life! My favorite places I've traveled to are Austria, Philippines, Tokyo, and Spain! Some of my hobbies are creating teaching resources, photography/videography, and shopping! I absolutely love being part of the Pittman Family and can't wait for another amazing year! "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." -Henry B. Adams
Mr. Filippo
RBG3/Humanities
Hi Panther Families! I like Disneyland and working with all the students at Pittman! I can't wait to have another great year!
Mrs. Pecoraro
Counselor
Hi everyone! I am Mrs. Pecoraro and I am thrilled to be returning as Pittman's School Counselor! This is my 6th year at Pittman and my 9th year as a counselor. My goal is to support overall student wellbeing, including social, emotional, academic & behavioral goals as well as career exploration. I look forward to helping students by utilizing conflict resolution, individual meetings, goal setting, small groups and classroom lessons focusing on important SEL skills. When I am not working, I love to play board games with my husband and 2 kids. I also adore rooting for the the Vegas Golden Knights & Red Sox, watching professional wrestling or reading a good book. Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year! :)
Mrs. Fortson-Cox
Social Worker
Hello. I am KimTari Fortson-Cox. Please call me Ms. Kim. I am excited to join the Panther family this year as your School Social Worker. I am excited to get to meet each and every one of you and get to know and develop a relationship with you. I am a native of Las Vegas. I have been a School Social Worker for 15 years. I believe in working with my head and my heart to make things work the best for all involved.
Mr. Henley
Music
Hello Pittman Panthers! I am Mr. Henley and I am excited to begin my second year of teaching at Vail Pittman as a Music Specialist. I was born and raised in Las Vegas and graduated from UNLV with my Bachelor’s of Music in Education in 2023, and before that, I attended CSN where I graduated with my Associates of Arts degree. As a teacher, I hope to create a space where all students feel welcome and valued. In my classroom, students will be encouraged to express themselves and explore their creativity in a safe and caring environment. Outside of teaching, I enjoy gardening, eating, and traveling. I look forward to meeting and making music with you all!
Mrs. Sly
Librarian
Hi everyone! I am Mrs. Sly and I am the librarian here at Pittman. This is my 23rd year teaching and my 16th year in the library. Reading books is my favorite activity. I love recommending books to students and learning what books they love as well. In the library, students will engage in literacy and technology lessons. Students will read and check out books. They will also use their Chromebooks to develop their research and coding skills. Even kindergarteners! It is my hope that students find that love of reading books and using technology as a tool to help them grow as learners. If you would like to contribute to the Pittman Library, please see my Amazon Wishlist.
Dr. K
PE
Hello Pittman Panthers Family! I am Dr. Kircher and I am the Physical Education teacher here at Vail Pittman. This is my 35th year of teaching and it is a pleasure to be serving the Vail Pittman community in this capacity! I love sports and am honored to bring my passion for physical education to all of you! Mr. Avalos and I are excited to work with all of you as we focus on moving our bodies safely in space, building lifelong healthy habits through eating and exercise, and learning how our bodies can positively deal with stress, all while working collaboratively and having fun!
Hello Pittman Family! I am Ms. Mayoral. This is my third year at Pittman and I am excited to continue working with your amazing children. I got my Masters at UNLV in 2022 for Curriculum and Instruction and currently recieving my second one for Education Policy and Leadership. As a future administrator, I hope to inspire our students to make great strides towards a successful future.