PUSD Faculty Directory
Meet Our Faculty [with e-mail links]:
Jalynn Bacon-Dorow Art/Language Arts Teacher | BA in History/Art; Certification in Graphic Design, Al Collins; Post Degree Certification in Education K-8
Juli Bais 8th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Education, College of the Southwest | Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher, 2001
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/JuliBais/julibais.htm
Rex Barton 6th/7th/8th Grade Physical Education Teacher | BS in Education, Ohio State University
Polly Broussard 6th/7th/8th Grade Physical Education Teacher | BA
Diana Canty 7th Grade Math Teacher | BS in Education, Northern Arizona University
Colleen Carpenter 6th/7th/8th Grade Special Education Teacher | BA in Elementary Education, Ottawa University; MA in Special Education, Northern Arizona University
Kelly Cordes 7th Grade Social Studies (U.S. History) Teacher | BA, Fort Lewis College
Elizabeth Couvreur 6th/7th/8th Grade Visual Arts Teacher; 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher | BA in Fine Arts
Rene Crain Speech/Language Pathologist | MS in Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jennifer Curtis 7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher | BA, Prescott College
Lori Dahl 6th/7th/8th Grade Computer Teacher | BS in Business Management, Northern Arizona University; MA in Education Administration, Northern Arizona University; Elementary, Secondary, Business Certificates
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/loridahl/loridahlhome.htm
Sharon Danowski 7th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Nursing, post baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education; MS in Elementary Education
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/SharonDanowski/sharondanowskisteacherpage.html
Gabrielle Deleone-Ludwig 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher | BS in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University | Nominated Outstanding 1st Year Teacher 2003
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/GabieDeleone/default.htm
Terri Dundas Music Teacher | Bachelors of Music | Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2003
Susan Dykeman 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher | BA, Elementary Education K-8; BA, Special Education K-12, Eastern Michigan University
Robert Ernst | Language Arts Teacher | BA in German Literature, California State University Northridge | Post Degree Certification in Education | Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher, 2003
Chris Ferguson | Math/Science Teacher
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/ChrisFerguson/webpage.htm
Jill Harlan Special Education BEST Teacher | Bachelors of Education
Amy Hendershot Counselor/Academic Advisor | BS in Elementary Education & Special Education, Northern Arizona University; M.Ed in School Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Stephanie Hillig Principal | BS, University of Arizona; Masters, Northern Arizona University
Dawn Hriljac Resource Math/Language Arts/Learning Center Teacher | BS in Recreation for Special Populations/ M.ed in Special Education Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disabilities, MIMR/MOMR
David Hunt 6th/7th/8th Grade Math/Language Arts Teacher; Counselor/Academic Advisor | BA in Psychology, University of Arizona; MA in Early Childhood Education, University of Central Arkansas; MA in Counseling & Guidance, University of Arizona | Outstanding Educator's Award
Jack Jackson 8th Grade Math Teacher | Masters
Benjamin Jacobson 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher | BA in English, Arizona State University; Elementary Education Certification, Northern Arizona University | Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First Year Teacher, 2004
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/BenJacobson/index.html
Frank Lawhead Band Teacher | BA in Music Education, Northern Arizona University; MA in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
Deborah Lessard Occupational Therapist | NDT Certified; Associates in Science, College of Lake County, IL; BS in Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago; Currently pursuing Master's in Counseling
Kristen Lyn 6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher | BS in Education, University of Arizona; MA in Educational Administration, Northern Arizona University
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/KristenLyn/kristelynwebpage.htm
Sharon Makela 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Education; Master's in Elementary Education
Paul Manz Assistant Principal | Bachelor's of Music Education, Northern Arizona University; Master's of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Northern Arizona University; Educational Leadership Principal's Certificate, Northern Arizona University; Community College Lifetime Teacher's Certificate | Distinguished Alumni Award, Northern Arizona University; Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 1998; Prescott Summer POPS Symphony Founder & Director
Terry Pemberton 6th Grade Mini-Technology; 7th & 8th Gr. Communications Technology; 8th Gr. Manufacturing Technology Teacher; Sponsor, Technology Student Association and Amateur Radio Club | BS in Education, Northern Arizona University; MA in Industrial Education, Northern Arizona University | Arizona Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year, 1983
Dalma Rose 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher; Math Methods Instructor, Northern Arizona University | BS in Elementary Education, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH; MA in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University | Runner-Up, Yavapai County Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2004
Web Page: www.prescottschools.com/teacherweb/DalmaRose/webdalma/index.html
Sonya Spohn 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher | BS in Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Lise Thomas 6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher | BS; MS in Education
Dan Tyler | 7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher | B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Certification: secondary 7-12 social studies
Sandy Wallrich | Choir Teacher | Bachelors of Music Education, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KS; Masters in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University