FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION

Teresa Bruso, Principal | teresa.bruso@prescottschools.com

• MA Educational Leadership, Northcentral University
• BA in Liberal Studies and Teacher Credentialing, Fresno State University
• Reading Specialist, Early Childhood, and English as a Second Language endorsements
• Education adjunct faculty at Yavapai College since 2005
• Nominee, ASA Principal of the Year, 2018

Nancy Hellewell, Assistant Principal | nancy.hellewell@prescottschools.com

• Educational Leadership Masters, Lamar University
• Secondary Mathematics certification program, Texas Woman’s University
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin
• Principal (K-12) certification
• Secondary Mathematics (6-12) certification
• Generalist (4-8) certification
• English as a Second Language (4-8) endorsement
• Teacher of the Year
• Project CRISS apprentice trainer; district curriculum and assessment writer; district professional development trainer

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GRADE 5

Kimberly Carpenter — ELA/Social Studies |kimberly.carpenter@prescottschools.com

Stasia Chambers — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | staci.chambers@prescottschools.com

• BS in Elementary Education, graduated Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University
• Elementary Certification K-8
• SEI Endorsement K-8

Tim Erickson — Math/Science | Web Page | tim.erickson@prescottschools.com

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• BA in Elementary Education, minor in Reading and Language Arts, University of Northern Iowa
• Holds Principal Certificate

Paul Helmken — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | paul.helmken@prescottschools.com

• BA in Psychology, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
• Elementary Education Certification, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2016
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, Grades 4-8, 2003

Kim Kloos — Math/Science | Web Page | kim.kloos@prescottschools.com

• BA in Psychology, Arizona State University
• K-8 Elementary Education Certification, University of Phoenix
• SEI Endorsement
• Nominee, Silver Apple Award, 2003
• Nominee, Yavapai County New Teacher of the Year, 2001

Dawna Olsen — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | dawna.olsen@prescottschools.com

• MA in Curriculum Instruction, Northern Arizona State University
• BS in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, Theater Arts and Dance, Southern Utah State University
• ESL Endorsement California State University, Fullerton
• Nominee, Disney Teacher of the Year, 2009
• Sally Mae First Year Teacher Award, Fullerton School District, 1992

Kelli Suggs — Math/Science | Web Page | kelli.suggs@prescottschools.com

• BS in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Mgt., Clemson University; Elementary Certification, Georgia State University
• SEI Endorsement
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2018

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GRADE 6

Kiersten Bolt — Math/Science | kiersten.bolt@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors Degree, dual major in Elementary K-7 and Special Education K-12, Northern Arizona University
• Certified in low and high incidence special education and elementary education

Heather Christians — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | heather.christians@prescottschools.com

• MaEd – Cross Categorical Special Education
• BA – Psychology
• AA – Elementary Education
• SEI Endorsement, University of Phoenix
• K-6 and Early Childhood Education Certification

Erika Dahm — ELA/Social Studies | ericka.dahm@prescottschools.com

Emma Gifford — Math/Science | Web Page | emma.gifford@prescottschools.com

• 21st Century Community Learning Center Site Coordinator
• B.A in Elementary Education with a specialty in Middle Grades Mathematics
• SEI Endorsed, Prescott College
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2016

Christina Goldsmith — ELA/Social Studies | christina.goldsmith@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Prescott High School Alumni

Michelle Gullikson — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | michelle.gullikson@prescottschools.com

• BS in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• K-8 Certification with SEI Endorsement

Rhiannon Haskell — ELA/Social Studies | Web Page | rhiannon.haskell@prescottschools.com

• Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Arizona State University
• Middle School Language Arts Endorsement, SEI Endorsement
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2017 & 2011

Chrissie Mealer — Math/Science | chrissie.mealer@prescottschools.com

• MS in Reading/Literacy, Capella University
• BS in Elementary Education K-8, University of Arizona
• Elementary Certification K-8
• SEI Endorsement K-8

Nicole Peterson — Math/Science | nicole.peterson@prescottschools.com

• Master’s in Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
• Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Wright State University, Magna Cum Laude
• Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science, Southern New Hampshire University
• Elementary Education Certification K-8
• Middle Grades English Language Arts Endorsement

Joeli Tickner — Math/Science | joeli.tickner@prescottschools.com

• Master’s in Elementary Reading and Mathematics, Walden University
• Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
• Elementary Education (1-8) Arizona Certification
• Thinking Mathematics (AFT) Trainer (K-2) and (3-5)
• Granville Elementary Rotary Teacher of the Year, 2015
• Volusia County’s Mathematics and Science Elementary Prism Teacher of the Year, 2012
• Ortona Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2008
• Nominee, Volusia County Teacher of the Year, 2008

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READING/MATH SPECIALISTS & ELECTIVES

Bill Cummings – Orchestra | bill.cummings@prescottschools.com

• Masters in Music/Conducting from Northern Arizona University
• Bachelors in Music Education from Wichita State University
• Concert Master of the Prescott POPS Symphony and Prescott Chamber Orchestra
• Member National Association for Music Education
• Member of Arizona Music Education Association

Luan Mueller – Band | WebSite | luan.mueller@prescottschools.com

• MA in Clarinet Performance, University of West Georgia, Georgia
• Bachelor’s of Music Education, Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, Maryland
• Arizona Music Endorsement K-12
• Arizona SEI Endorsement K-12
• Member of the National Association of Music Educators
• Member of the Arizona Band and Orchestra Director’s Association
• Former International Membership Liaison of the International Clarinet Association
• Founding President of the Atlanta Clarinet Association
• Founding Director of the Pikesville (Maryland) Community Orchestra
• Former Principal Clarinet of the Spanish Lyric Orchestra
• Nominee, Yavapai Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2018

Abby Sabato – Physical Education | abby.sabato@prescottschools.com

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

Tricia Sokoloski – Choir | tricia.sokoloski@prescottschools.com

Leslie Votava – Computer Technology & Math Intervention Specialist | Website | leslie.votava@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Arts (Double Major) in English/Liberal Studies with double minors in Communications/ Theater, Chapman University, CA
• Preliminary Multiple Subjects, K-12 Teaching Credential, Chapman University, CA
• Clear Multiple Subjects, K-12 Teaching Credential, University of California, Irvine
• Master of Science in Education Administration and Education Administration Credential, Tier I, Pepperdine University
• Education Administration Credential, Tier II, University of California, Irvine
• SB-395 English Learners SDAIE Certified
• Teacher of the Year 2005, Currie Middle School
• Finalist, Tustin Unified School District Teacher of the Year

Jeff Welch – Math Interventionist | jeff.welch@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in European History, Minor in Accounting and Theater from Muskingum College (now Muskingum University)
• Post Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Northern Arizona University
• Certified in 7th and 8th grade Math and History

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Lisa Beres – Special Education – LD | Website | lisa.beres@prescottschools.com

• MS in Biology, New Mexico State University
• BS in Environmental Studies/Biology, St. Lawrence University
• BS in Elementary Education, graduated Summa Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University,
• Special Education Program, Rio Salado
• Elementary Certification K-8
• SEI Endorsement K-8
• Cross-Categorical Certification in Special Education

Kelsey Dice – 6th Grade Resource | WebsitePage | kelsey.dice@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s degree, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

Erinn Holloway – Bridges Program | erinn.holloway@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed. – Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
• BA – Elementary Education/Special Ed. K-12 Arizona State
• Magna Cum Laude
• CDA- Rock Valley College; Member of the National Science Teacher Association
• AEA-delegate 2013
• Lead Teacher, Brightmont Academy, 2014-2016
• Contributing Writer- Deer Valley Times and Geek News Network, 2014-2015
• Beyond Textbooks-Plan, Teach, and Share Award, 2012
• Trout in the Classroom Grant Recipient

Jennifer Pike – Special Education BEST Program | jennifer.pike@prescottschools.com

• MA in Education/Special Education
• BA in Fine Arts/Reading
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2008

Kate Reimann – Resource ELA & Math I | kate.reimann@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) – Concentration in Special Education & Educational Psychology, Minor in History, New Mexico State University

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DISTRICT

Brittany Baird – Speech Language Pathologist SLP-L | brittany.baird@prescottschools.com

• BS, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona; Area of concentration – Speech and Hearing Sciences

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

Jean Powers – School Psychologist | jean.powers@prescottschools.com

• MS Psychology
• School Psychology Specialist Certificate
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist
• BA Elementary Education K-8

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

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

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SCHOOL NURSE

Mai Nguyen – Registered Nurse | mai.nguyen@prescottschools.com

• BSN, University of Phoenix