PUSD Faculty Directory
Meet Our Faculty [with e-mail links]:
Ryan Andrist ryan.andrist@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Teacher
Jalynn Bacon-Dorow jalynn.bacondorow@prescottschools.com
Art Teacher | BA in History/Art; Certification in Graphic Design, Al Collins; Post Degree Certification in Education K-8
Juli Bais juli.bais@prescottschools.com
8th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Education, College of the Southwest | Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher, 2001
Rex Barton rex.barton@prescottschools.com
6th/7th/8th Grade Physical Education Teacher | BS in Education, Ohio State University
Gayle Borchert gayle.borchert@prescottschools.com
Special Education Teacher
Colleen Carpenter colleen.carpenter@prescottschools.com
8th Grade Special Education Resource Teacher | BA in Elementary Education, Ottawa University; MA in Special Education, Northern Arizona University
Kelly Cordes kelly.cordes@prescottschools.com
7th Grade Social Studies (U.S. History) Teacher | BA, Fort Lewis College
Elizabeth Couvreur elizabeth.couvreur@prescottschools.com
7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher | BA in Fine Arts
Rene Crain rene.crain@prescottschools.com
Speech/Language Pathologist | MS in Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lori Dahl lori.dahl@prescottschools.com
6th/7th/8th Grade Computers Teacher | BS in Business Management, Northern Arizona University; MA in Education Administration, Northern Arizona University; Elementary, Secondary, Business Certificates
Sharon Danowski sharon.danowski@prescottschools.com
7th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Nursing, post baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education; MS in Elementary Education
Gabrielle Deleone gabrielle.deleone@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher | BS in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University | Nominated Outstanding 1st Year Teacher 2003
Robert Ernst robert.ernst@prescottschools.com
7th Grade 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 chris.ferguson@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Leslie Gesinski leslie.gesinski@prescottschools.com
School Nurse
Alvina Green a.green@prescottschools.com
Math Teacher; PHS Girls Softball Coach| BS in Education, Northern Arizona University | Nominee, 1999 Yavapai County Outstanding 1st Year Teacher
Amy Hendershot amy.hendershot@prescottschools.com
Guidance Counselor/Academic Advisor | BS in Elementary Education & Special Education, Northern Arizona University; M.Ed in School Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Stephanie Hillig stephanie.hillig@prescottschools.com
Principal | BS, University of Arizona; Masters, Northern Arizona University
Katie Huffaker katie.huffaker@prescottschools.com
P.E. Teacher
David Hunt david.hunt@prescottschools.com
7th/8th Grade Math Teacher; Guidance 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
Karen Kenshalo karen.kenshalo@prescottschools.com
7th Grade Resource Teacher
Frank Lawhead frank.lawhead@prescottschools.com
Band & Strings Teacher | BA in Music Education, Northern Arizona University; MA in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
Megan Lehman megan.lehman@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Teacher
Deborah Lessard deborah.lessard@prescottschools.com
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 kristen.lyn@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher | BS in Education, University of Arizona; MA in Educational Administration, Northern Arizona University
Sharon Makela sharon.makela@prescottschools.com
8th Grade Science Teacher | BS in Education; Master's in Elementary Education
Paul Manz paul.manz@prescottschools.com
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 terry.pemberton@prescottschools.com
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
Mardi Read mardi.read@prescottschools.com
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director| BS in Environmental Science, University of California, Riverside CA; Elementary Education Certification, Northern Arizona University; Master's in Education, Northern Arizona University; Master's in Education Leadership, Northern Arizona University
Dalma Rose dalma.rose@prescottschools.com
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
Sonya Spohn sonya.spohn@prescottschools.com
8th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra Teacher | BS in Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Lise Thomas lise.thomas@prescottschools.com
6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher | BS; MS in Education
Mary Timpany mary.timpany@prescottschools.com
Life Skills Teacher | B.A., in English with a speech/drama minor from Rockford College, Rockford, IL. Masters in Applied Linguistics from Mcquairie University, Sydney, Australia. Certified as an IELTS and Cambridge examiner
Dan Tyler dan.tyler@prescottschools.com
7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher | B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Certification: secondary 7-12 social studies
Elizabeth Woolstenhulme elizabeth.w@prescottschools.com
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher