FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION

Stephanie Hillig — Principal | stephanie.hillig@prescottschools.com

• Superintendent Certificate K-12
• Principal Certificate K-12;
•  Secondary Teacher Certificate – Mathematics
• Principal of the Year (Arizona School Administrators Association), 2011
• Administrator of the Year (Arizona Student Council Association), 2009
• A+ School Award (Arizona Education Foundation), 2008

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KINDERGARTEN

Rachel Chunglo | rachel.chunglo@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed in early childhood education, graduated cum laude, Arizona State University
• BA in journalism, graduated magna cum laude, Arizona State University;  SEI endorsement

Stacy Cunningham | stacy.cunningham@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, graduated Magna Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University
• Arizona K-8 Standard teaching certification; SEI endorsement, K-12

Paige Merrell | paige.merrell@prescottschools.com

• BS in Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• AZ Teaching Certificate with S.E.I
• Early Childhood Endorsement

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GRADE 1

Melody Alegre | melody.alegre@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed in Elementary Education, Regis University, graduated with Honors
• BA in Political Science, North Georgia College
• Reading Specialist Endorsement
• Early Childhood Endorsement
• SEI EndorsementRunner-Up K-3 Category, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2007

Jeff Becher | jeff.becher@prescottschools.com

• Master’s of Education in Elementary Education, graduated with Honors, Northern Arizona University
• BS in Business Administration, graduated Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University
• SEI Endorsement

Lori Markham | lori.markham@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Education, graduated with honors, Northern Arizona University
• Arizona K-8 Standard teaching certification
• SEI endorsement, K-12
• Full Gifted Endorsement, K-12

Bethanie Steen | beth.steen@prescottschools.com

• Post Degree Certification in grades K-8, Northern Arizona University, with Honors
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Arizona
• SEI Endorsement

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GRADE 2

Ellen Newell | ellen.newell@prescottschools.com

• Post-graduate education, Arizona State K-8 Elementary teaching certification, Prescott College
• Bachelor of Science in Consumer Food Science, University of Arizona
• SEI endorsement K-12

Sandy Spillman | sandy.spillman@prescottschools.com

• MS in Outdoor Teacher Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
• BA in Elementary Education, Prescott College
• Standard Elementary Certification K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement

Christina Tymchak | christina.tymchak@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors of Science in Elementary & Special Education, Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University

Nancy Wheeler | nancy.wheeler@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Contemporary Cultural Issues, San Jose State University, California
• Multiple Subject Credential, SJSU, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD)
• Certificate authorize instruction to English learners
• Arizona Teaching Certification

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GRADE 3

Carol Jolley | Web Page | carol.jolley@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in Athletic Training, Point Loma Nazarene University
• Elementary Education Certificate, Point Loma Nazarene University
• SEI Endorsement
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement; Early Childhood Endorsement

Haylee Kile | Web Page | haylee.kile@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors of Science in Elementary & Special Education, Northern Arizona University
• Standard Elementary Certification K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement

Jennifer Lucas | Web Page | jennifer.lucas@prescottschools.com 

• Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Structured English Immersion and Early Childhood Endorsement |
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2018

Catherine Schnitzius | Web Page | catherine.schnitzius@prescottschools.com

• BS in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University-Summa Cum Laude designate
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement
• Runner-Up, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year, 2002

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GRADE 4

Anna Carr | anna.carr@prescottschools.com

• BA in Elementary Education, University of Arizona
• Elementary Certification K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement K-8

Angie McElfresh | angie.mcelfresh@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s of Education, University of North Texas
• Standard Elementary Certification K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement K-8
• Highly Qualified middle grades social studies, provisional gifted endorsement K-12

Daniele Rosellini | daniele.rosellini@prescottschools.com

• BA Kinesiology, CSU Northridge, CA
• Elementary Education Teacher Certificate, Northern Arizona University
• Structured English Immersion endorsement
• Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year

Whitney Williams | whitney.williams@prescottschools.com

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SPECIAL AREA

Ann Carlson-Willette — Speech Therapist | ann.carlson-willette@prescottschools.com

• BS, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
• MA, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
• Area of concentration – Communication Disorders
• Speech Pathologist experience 30+ years
• Holds National Certification (CCC)

Naresa Cassady — Art | naresa.cassady@prescottschools.com

Ann Chavez, MSW, LCSW — District Elementary Social Worker  | ann.chavez@prescottschools.com

• Masters degree in Social Work, Arizona State University
• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Arizona State University
• Licensed with the state of Arizona

Dan Dendy — Physical Education | dan.dendy@prescottschools.com

• BA in Physical Education, Secondary Education, Elementary Endorsement, Prescott College
• Undergraduate Physical Education, Arizona State University
• Undergraduate Aeronautical Technology, Arizona State University
• Undergraduate Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aernautical University

Wendy Farnsworth — School Nurse | wendy.farnsworth@prescottschools.com

• BSN, RN

Tracey Frederiksen — District SPED Counselor | tracey.frederiksen@prescottschools.com

• Masters in Counseling, with honors, University of Phoenix
• Licensed with the State of Arizona
• Nationally Certified Counselor
• EMDR Certified Therapist
• Award for “Changing the Lives of Indian People” from the Gila River Tribal Council

Leisa Geiler — Reading Interventionist | leisa.geiler@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, with distinction, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, with Content Emphasis  in Latin Cultures, Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University
• Additional courses in the application of Orton-Gillingham methods to assist struggling readers
• Reading Specialist Endorsement
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
• Early Childhood Endorsement
• Finalist, Yavapai County Outstanding First Year Teacher, 1997

Eduard Gibbs — Music | eduard.gibbs@prescottschools.com 

• Post Masters work, Music Education, LaVerne University, and Central Connecticut State University
• M. Ed. Music Education, University of Connecticut
• B. Music Education, Northwestern University, Helen Rearwick Scholarship
• Principal Saxophonist, U. S. Coast Guard Band; Coast Guard Achievement Medal

Sue Lord — Math Interventionist | sue.lord@prescottschools.com

Sarah Marshall — Special Education – Autism | sarah.marshall@prescottschools.com

Shelli Read — Instructional Coach | shelli.read@prescottschools.com

• Elementary Education Certification, Northern Arizona University
• BA in Business Administration, California State University, San Bernardino
• Highly qualified in Math K-8
• Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First Year Teacher 2003
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2004

Phil Reynolds — School Psychologist | philip.reynolds@prescottschools.comMS Psychology

• School Psychology Specialist Certificate
• BA Elementary Education

Roni Rummel — Licensed Physical Therapist | roni.rummel@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy, University of Central Arkansas
• Undergraduate, University of Arkansas

Abby Sabato — Adaptive Physical Education | abby.sabato@prescottschools.com

• BS in Adaptive Physical Education and Health & Physical Education, Manchester University
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement

Karen Sampson — Gifted Ed Coordinator/Teacher | karen.sampson@prescottschools.com

• BA Liberal Studies Minor in Spanish, Teaching Credential San Jose State University, CA
• Early Childhood Ed Endorsement, SEI Endorsement, Gifted Endorsement |
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year PreK-3rd grade, 2014
• Nominee, AEF Arizona Teacher of the Year, 2015
• Educator of the Year El Camino Academy, Bogota, Colombia, 2000

Melissa Scott — Reading Specialist | melissa.scott@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree, Elementary Education, with Honors, with Reading Endorsement, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Certified Dyslexia Practioner (CDP) credential with the International Dyslexia Association
• SEI Endorsement
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year and Cross-Grade Specialist awards, 2004

Melinda White — Special Education Resource | melinda.white@prescottschools.com

• Dual Certifications – Elementary Education (K-8) /Special Education (K-12)
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University
• ESL Endorsement
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year K-8th Cross-Grade Specialist, 2017
• Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First Year Teacher, 2009