FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATION
Stephanie Hillig, Principal
stephanie.hillig@prescottschools.com
- Superintendent Certificate K-12
- Principal Certificate K-12
- Secondary Teaching Certificate – Mathematics
- Bachelor’s of Science – Secondary Education Mathematics
- Master’s Degree – Educational Leadership
- Principal of the Year (Arizona School Administrators Association), 2011
- Administrator of the Year (Arizona Student Council Association), 2009
- A+ School Award, 2008
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Susan Weber – Administrative Assistant
susan.weber@prescottschools.com
Debbie Place – School Receptionist
debbie.place@prescottschools.com
SCHOOL NURSE
Wendy Farnsworth
wendy.farnsworth@prescottschools.com
- RN State of ARizona Board of Registered Nurses
- Bachelor’s of Science – Nursing
CHARACTER COACH
Sadira DeMarino
sadira.demarino@prescottschools.com
- Extended Degree – Creative ARts Advertising and Psychology, Northern Arizona University
- Capturing Kids Hearts School Ambassador
- Continuing education with emphasis in social and emotional learning and support
BEST PROGRAM/SPECIAL EDUCATION K-4
Sarah Maresciello – Teacher
sarah.marshall@prescottschools.com
- Birth – Grade 12, Arizona Special Teaching Certificate
- Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Northern ARizona University
- SEI Endorsement
Dushka Barron – Instructional Paraprofessional
dushka.barron@prescottschools.com
Wendy Block – Instructional Paraprofessional
wendy.block@prescottschools.com
MULTI-CATEGORICAL PROGRAM/SPECIAL EDUCATION K-4
Morgan Nelson – Teacher
morgan.nelson@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Prescott College
- Minor Degree in Psychology, Prescott College
- SEI Endorsement
Donna Vanesian – Instructional Paraprofessional
donna.vanesian@prescottschools.com
RESOURCE/SPECIAL EDUCATION K-4
Melinda White – Teacher
melinda.white@prescottschools.com
- Dual Certifications – Elementary Education (K-8)/Special Education (K-12)
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Northern ARizona University
- SEI Endorsement
- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year – Cross-Grade Specialist, 2017
- Nominee for Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2009
READING INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Melissa Scott – Teacher
melissa.scott@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- Master’s Degree – Elementary Education (honors) with Reading Endorsement, Northern Arizona University
- Structured Word Inquiry
- Structured Literacy / Dyslexia Interventionist, International Dyslexia Association and Center for Effective Reading Instruction
- SEI Endorsement
- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year and K-8 Cross-Grade Specialist, 2004
Jeff Becher – Teacher
jeff.becher@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude), Northern Arizona University
- Master’s Degree – Elementary Education (honors), Northern Arizona University
- Arizona K-8 Standard Teaching Certificate
- SEI Endorsement
Stephanie Boan – Instructional Paraprofessional
stephanie.boan@prescottschools.com
MATH INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Jessica Ebel – Teacher
jessica.ebel@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Education, Arizona State University
- Master’s Degree – Education, San Diego State University
- Graduate Certificate, Northern Arizona University
- Community College and Teaching Degree, Northern ARizona University
- Education Technology Endorsement
- Early Childhood Education Endorsement
Sue Lord – Instructional Paraprofessional
Shelli Read — K-4 Math Coach
shelli.read@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration, California State University
- Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Grand Canyon University
- K-8 Elementary Education Certification
- SEI Endorsement
KINDERGARTEN
Caitlin Gonsavles
caitlin.gonsalves@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education, Washington State University
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
- Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate
- Illinois Professional Educator License
Megan Reynolds
megan.reynolds@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Arizona State University
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
- SEI Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
Salima Nour
salima.nour@prescottschools.com
- Master’s Degree in Education, Bank Street College of Education
- Post Master’s Degree – Reading/Literacy Specialization, Bank Street College of Education
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
Katie Stalker
katie.stalker@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, California State University
- Master’s Degree in Education – Emphasis on English Language Learning, National University
FIRST GRADE
Stacy Cunningham
stacy.cunningham@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education (Magna Cum Laude), Northern Arizona University
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
- SEI Endorsement
Beth Steen
Beth.steen@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Fine Arts, University of Arizona
- Post Degree Certification K-8 (Honors), Northern Arizona University
- SEI Endorsement
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
Kimberly Brown
kimberly.brown@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s of Science – Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
- Master’s of Education – Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
Taylor Holeva
taylor.holeva@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s of Science – Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- SEI Endorsement
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
SECOND GRADE
Ellen Newell
ellen.newell@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Consumer Food Science, University of Arizona
- Post Degree Certification K-8, Prescott College
- SEI Endorsement
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
- Gifted Endorsement
Christina Tymchak
christina.tymchak@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s of Science – Elementary Education (Summa Cum Laude), Northern Arizona University
- Master’s of Education – Elementary Leadership, Northern Arizona University
Naresa Cassady
naresa.cassady@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Education (Honors), Northern Arizona University
- Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership (Honors), University of Phoenix
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- ESL Endorsement
- Arizona K-8 Teaching Certificate
- Nominee for Yavapai First Year Teacher of the Year, 1999
- Teacher of the Year for Yavapai County, 2014
Patrick Kile
patrick.kile@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s of Science – Geology, Northern Arizona University
- Master’s Degree – Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
THIRD GRADE
Carol Jolley
carol.jolley@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Athletic Training – Point Loma Nazarene University
- Post Degree Certification K-8, Point Loma Nazarene University
- SEI Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
Haylee Kile
haylee.kile@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary & Special Education, Northern Arizona University
- K-8 Teaching Certificate
- SEI Endorsement
- Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2018
Haylee Barreras
haylee.barreras@prescottschoools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
- K-8 Teaching Certificate
Catherine Schnizius
catherine.schnitzius@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education (Summa Cum Laude), Northern Arizona University
- K-8 Teaching Certificate
- SEI Endorsement
- Runner Up, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2002
FOURTH GRADE
Anna Carr
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, University of Arizona
- Elementary Certification K-8
- SEI Endorsement
Whitney Williams
whitney.williams@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- Elementary Certification K-8
- SEI Endorsement
- Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year
- 2020 Co-Teacher of the Year for Yavapai County
Pearl Stumpf
pearl.stumpf@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Northern Arizona University
- Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- Elementary Certification K-8
- SEI Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement K-12
- Reading Endorsement K-12
Heather Cole
heather.cole@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries with an emphasis on Music, Arizona Christian University
- Elementary Certification K-8
SPECIAL AREA TEACHERS
Kathleen Godel – Art
kathleen.godel@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Arizona State University
Tony Gibbs – Music
eduard.gibbs@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Northwestern University
- Master’s Degree in Music Education, University of Connecticut
- Post Master’s Work, Laverne University and Central Connecticut University
- Post Graduate Work, Phoenix University
- Elementary Certification K-8
- Principal Saxophonist, US Coast Guard Band, Coast Guard Achievement Medal
- Abia Judd teacher of the year 2021
Daniele Rosellini – Physical Education
daniele.rosellini@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, CSU Northridge
- Elementary Certification
- SEI Endorsement
- Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year
Penny Ewell – Library
penny.brinerewell@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, University of Northern Colorado
- Master’s Degree in Sociology of Education, University of Notre Dame
GIFTED COORDINATOR
Carrie Farnsworth
carolyn.farnsworth@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University, Summa Cum Laude
- Master’s Degree in Information Resources and Library Sciences , University of Arizona, Honors Graduate
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- ESL Endorsement
- Library/ Media Specialist Endorsement
- Tully STEM Magnet School Teacher of the Year, 2016
- Leadership In Mathematics for Elementary School Scholar, University of Arizona, 2015, 2016
SUPPORT STAFF
Phil Reynolds – School Psychologist
phil.reynolds@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
- School Psychology Specialist Certificate
Karissa Bruce, MC, LAC – Counselor
karissa.bruce@presscottschools.com
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Prescott College
- Licensed Associate Counselor with the State of Arizona
Ann Carlson-Willette – Speech Therapist
ann.carson-willette@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree, Marywood University
- Master’s Degree, Montclair State University
- Area of Concentration – Communication Disorders
- Speech Pathologist experience 30+ Years
- National Certification (CCC)
Brittany Baird – Speech Therapist
brittany.baird@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Arizona State University
Amy McVicers – Physical Therapist
- amy.mcvickers@prescottschools.com
- Physical Therapist in State of Arizona
- Bachelor’s Degree of Science
Gracie Farley – Paraprofessional
gracie.farley@prescottschools.com
Monica Bridges – SEI Teacher
monica.bridges@prescottschools.com
- B. A. English: Creative Writing, University of Redlands
- Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential with Cross Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD),
National University, Los Angeles
- Endorsements: Middle School ELA and Teacher-Librarian
CAFETERIA
Ashleigh Nielsen – Manager