FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION

Mark Goligoski — Principal
mark.goligoski@prescottschools.com

• M. Ed. Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• BS in History and Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Arizona Athletic Trainers Association Non-Certified Service Award, 2015
• Runner-Up, Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year, 2010
• John J. Ross Award for Excellence in Law Related Education, 2009
• Runner-Up, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year, 2001

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Clark Tenney — Assistant Principal
clark.tenney@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree with distinction in Education Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s Degree, cum laude, in Japanese and Education, Brigham Young University
• Arizona Principal Certificate
• Runner-up, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2011

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Jim Wells — Assistant Principal
jim.wells@prescottschools.com

• Master’s in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Arizona State University

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Missy Townsend, CAA — Athletic Director
missy.townsend@prescottschools.com
PHS Athletics Website

• M.S. in Recreation and Sports Science, Ohio University
• B.A. in Secondary Education and History, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• NIAAA Certified Athletic Director
• NFHS Level 1 Accredited Interscholastic Coach
• NYCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Grand Canyon Region Representative
• AIAAA Awards Chairperson
• AIAAA Rookie AD of the Year, 2018
• Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year, 2013

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FACULTY

Meghan Anderson — Academic Advisor
meghan.anderson@prescottschools.com
PHS Advising Website

• M. Ed. in School Counseling, Ottawa University
• B.S. in Elementary and Special Education, Northern Arizona University

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Erik Appeldoorn— Senior Master Sergeant, Aerospace Science Instructor
erik.appeldoorn@prescottschools.com 
JROTC Website

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Amanda Atherton — Algebra I & Dual Enrollment Courses: College Algebra & Statistics
amanda.atherton@prescottschools.com

• M.S. in Mathematics with emphasis in Community College Teaching
• B.S. in Mathematics
• B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education, minor in Psychology, Northern Arizona University

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Pamela Bergstrom — Biology,  Anatomy & Physiology
pamela.bergstrom@prescottschools.com
Website

• BA Biology, Secondary Education and minor Sex Education, Augustana College
• Graduate coursework, Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine
• PHS Curriculum Mapping Leadership Committee, NCA Steering Committee Co-Chair, Prescott Education and business Partnership member

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Tiffany Boehle — Dual Credit Spanish / Genesis Dropout Recovery Program Instructor
tiffany.boehle@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed. in Bilingual and Multicultural Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.S. in Secondary Education and Spanish, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Currently pursuing a second graduate degree in Spanish
• Yavapai County Teacher of the Year for High School Cross-Category, 2016-17
• Delta Kappa Gamma Outstanding Educator Award

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Dan Bradstreet — Director, Instrumental Music (Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Percussion, Color Guard, Jazz Ensemble)
dan.bradstreet@prescottschools.com
Pride of Prescott Marching Band

• Bachelor of Music, Miami University, OH
• Arizona Music Educators Association Northwest Region Band Chair
• Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Past President
• ABODA William E. Richardson Program with Distinction Awar, 2018 and 2014
• AMEA O.M. Hartsell Outstanding Educator Award, 2017
• Pride of Prescott Marching Band 6th place finish ABODA State Marching Championships – Division II, 2013
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2010
• Toured Europe in 2006 and 2003, performed in the 2016 and 2010 London New Year’s Day Parade and the 2019 and 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
• AdvEd Math Committee, 2004, 2000

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Michael Brown — US History
michael.brown@prescottschools.com

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Laura M. Brubaker — Spanish
laura.brubaker@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix
• B.A. Secondary Education, Spanish, Arizona State University

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Robyn Bryce — Media Productions Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist
robyn.bryce@prescottschools.com
Website

• B.A., English, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
• 30+ credits, continuing education, various;
• Arizona Certification, Standard Secondary Education, 7-12: English, SEI Endorsement K-12, Level II Pole Vault
• Chair, AdvancEd Professional Development Committee
• Level I & II Google Certified Educator
• Google Certified Trainer

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Dan Bullara — Academic Advisor
daniel.bullara@prescottschools.com

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Paul Bunnell — Physics, AP Physics, Engineering Science
paul.bunnell@prescottschools.com
Website

• Master’s in Teaching, University of Virginia
• B.A. in Physics
• Member, Professional Development Committee

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Amanda Chartier — Art / Cheer Coach
amanda.chartier@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.A. Art Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.S. Elementary Education/Art Education, Grand Canyon University
• Certified and Highly Qualified in Art Ed K-12, Elementary Ed K – 8, SEI Endorsement
• Sponsor, S Club (division of Soroptimist International)
• Member, Communications Committee for AdvancED
• Member, Arizona Art Education Association
• Ruby Award from Soroptimist International of Central Yavapai Sunrise, 2012
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2008
• Optimist of Prescott Educator of the Year, 1996
• Silver Apple Award Recipient, 1996
• Middle Educator of the Year, 1992

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Cathleen Cherry — French / Academic Decathlon Coach / Modern Language Dept. Chair
cathleen.cherry@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• B.A. in French & English, University of Arizona
• ESL Certification
• Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellowship, 2018-2019
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2012

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Ron Cleary — Online Electives
ron.cleary@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in English, Arizona State University
• Certificate in secondary education

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Cody Collett — Physical Education / Head Football Coach
cody.collett@prescottschools.com

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Andrew Connery, Ed.D. NCSP — School Psychologist
andrew.connery@prescottschools.com

• Ed.D. Educational Psychology, Northern Arizona University
• M.S. Educational Psychology, U. of Oregon
• BA Psychology, Stonehill College
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist
• Member, Arizona Association of School Psychologists

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Kelly Cordes — History
kelly.cordes@prescottschools.com
Website

• B.A., Fort Lewis College

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Jennifer Cummings — Algebra I, Honors Algebra I, AP Calculus / Math Dept. Chair
jennifer.cummings@prescottschools.com
Website

• B.S. in Psychology, minor in Math, University of Arizona
• Teaching Certificate, Rio Salado College

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David Cutter — CTE
david.cutter@prescottschools.com

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Matt Dean — PHS Credit Assistance Director
matt.dean@prescottschools.com

• Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• Masters of Education, Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Northern Arizona University

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Bill DeKemper, Lt Col (Ret) USAF, — AFJROTC Dept. Chair & Instructor: JROTC PE, Science of Flight, Space & Astronomy, and Leadership & Principles of Management
bill.dekemper@prescottschools.com
JROTC Website

• MA, National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School
• MS, Administration, Central Michigan University
• BA, History, Arizona State University
• Yavapai County Instructor of the Year-Electives category, 2018
• Prescott High School Instructor of the Year-New Instructor category, 2009
• Instructor of the Year-Military Art & Sciences Division at Air Force Academy, 1992

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James Diehl — Academic Advisor
james.diehl@prescottschools.com
PHS Advising Website

• B.S. in Medical Radiography, Northern Arizona University
• Post Baccalaureate in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
• Career and Technical Education Certification 2011
• Adjunct Yavapai Community College
• Rotary Teacher of the year, 2007 and 2005
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2001

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Lauri Dreher — Business Management
lauri.dreher@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in Business – Finance, University of Northern Colorado
• MIM (Master’s in International Management – MBA core with international emphasis), Denver University
• Career & Technical Business Education Certification, Metropolitan University
• Adviser, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
• Adjunct Faculty, Yavapai College
• Nominee, Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year, 2014;
• Outstanding Program of the Year – JTED/Career & Technical Education for Business Management, 2014
• Outstanding Teacher of the Year – Mountain Institute JTED, 2013
• Former Marketing Director for an international trade association
• Former Restaurant Owner and Operator

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Carolyn Ernst — Registered Nurse
carolyn.ernst@prescottschools.com

• B.S.N., Rutgers University
• B.A. Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania State University

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Robert Ernst — English, German
robert.ernst@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in German Literature, California State University Northridge
• Post Degree Certification in Education
• Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher, 2003

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Deb Fitzgerald — Health Education / National Honor Society Co-Adviser
deb.fitzgerald@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.S.Ed. Adult Education, emphasis Health, Northern Illinois University
• B.A., Physical Education, K-12, Aurora College
• Sponsor for PHS Renaissance Card Program
• Finalist, Yavapai County High School Teacher of the Year, 2010
• Who’s Who Among Teachers Award
• Former varsity volleyball and softball coach

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Angelika Garcia — English
angelika.garcia@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in secondary English education, Northern Arizona University

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Catherine Gates — Resource | catherine.gates@prescottschools.com

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Melissa Geraci — BEST Program (Special Education): English, Social Studies, Life Skills
melissa.geraci@prescottschools.com

• Ph.D., M.A., B.A. – Political Science, and Journalism
• B.A., USC; MS-Special Education Early Childhood, Johns Hopkins University
• MSW-Social Work, Western New Mexico University
• Graduate Certificate, Behavior in Autism, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• Graduate Certificate-Aspiring Leaders, Johns Hopkins University
• Arizona certifications: Cross-Categorical, Elementary, Early Childhood Special Education

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Michael Gilpin — World History, AP Psychology and Weight Training
michael.gilpin@prescottschools.com
Website

• Master’s degree, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s degree, Humboldt State University
• Highly Qualified in History and Government
• Golden Apple Award Winner, 2010

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Dr. Gary Gray — Chemistry
gary.gray@prescottschools.com

• B.A. Psychology/Neuroscience, Univ Calif
• Ph.D. Chemistry/Biochemistry, Univ South Florida

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Cari Greco — Learning Center
cari.greco@prescottschools.com

• Certifications: Cross Categorical Special Education K-12, Elementary 1-8, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8, English as a Second Language K-12, Reading Specialist K-12
• Sponsor, Native American Club

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Alvina Green — Geometry
Website | a.green@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in Education, Northern Arizona University
• Secondary Ed Certified in Mathematics
• Co-sponsor, Math Club and Mu Alpha Theta
• Yavapai County Common Core Math Cadre
• Silver Apple Award Recipient, 2013
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2011
• Nominee, Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year, 1999

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Joanna Gregory — B.E.S.T. Program – Special Education
Website | joanna.gregory@prescottschools.com

• Master’s degree, Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s degree, Special Education, Arizona State University West
• Co Chair, AdvancEd Survey Committee
• Handle With Care Certified

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Loreta Halford — Family & Consumer Sciences / Spiritline Coach
loreta.halford@prescottschools.com
Website

• B.S. Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education – Health and Human Development with an Extension Option, Montana State University, Bozeman
• Member, AdvancED Communications Committee

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Debbie Hammer — Sculpture-3D and Art 1-2
debbie.hammer@prescottschools.com
Website

• Master of Education Degree, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Art Degree, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL
• Sponsor, Photo Club

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Jennifer Hawley — English
jen.hawley@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.Ed. Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.A. in History with a minor in Journalism, University of Arizona
• Highly Qualified to teach English and History
• Sponsor, Key Club

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Ann Hein — Art I, III, IV, Advanced Placement Art / Fine Arts Dept. Chair
ann.hein@prescottschools.com

• M.A. Art Education, Prescott College
• B.A. Art Education, Colorado State University
• Certified and Highly Qualified K-12 Art
• SEI Endorsement
• Sponsor, Studio Art Club
• Membership Chair, AZ Alpha Alpha Chapter of ADK International Honorary Organization for Women Educators
• Member, National Art Education Association and Arizona Art Education Association
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year-Cross Grades category, 2012
• AZ Commission on the Arts Grant Award, 2003; Nominee, Governor’s Arts Award, 1996
• NAEA Program Standards Award, 1994; Yavapai County Mixed Grades Teacher of the Year, 1994
• National Exemplary Arts Site Award, 1993

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Jessica Heinbaugh — Science
jessica.heinbaugh@prescottschools.com

• Master’s of Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
• Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, with an emphasis in Botany, Adams State University (attended on a soccer scholarship)

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Deborah Henry — Spanish
deborah.henry@prescottschools.com
Website

• B.A. Weaving and Allied Disciplines, Prescott College
• Arizona K-12 Teacher Certification, Northern Arizona University
• Yavapai College Adjunct Faculty, Spanish, Qigong, Fibers
• Certified Brain Integration Practitioner
• Certified Chilel Wellness Instructor
• Nominee, Teacher of the Year, Lake Valley Elementary School

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Debra Holliday — English
debra.holliday@prescottschools.com
Website

• Bachelor’s Degree in English and History, University of Arizona
• Post-Bachelor’s in Education, Chapman College
• Sponsor, Writer’s Club
• Published Poet

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Rachael Holly — Pathways
rachael.holly@prescottschools.com

• M.A. in Special Education, Marian University
• B.A. in History, Lawrence University
• Certifications: K-12 Mild to Moderate Disabilities-Special Education

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Carolyn Jacobsen — Transition Coordinator
carolyn.jacobsen@prescottschools.com

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Deanna Jepson — Transition Program
deanna.jepson@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed , University of Phoenix
• K-12 Cross-Categorical special education certified, Rio Salado, BAM, University of Phoenix

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Brenda Lee — Government & Economics/Introduction to Law / Social Studies Dept. Chair / Mock Trial Coach
brenda.lee@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business Management, Arizona State University, University of Nebraska, Yale University – colonial studies, Columbia University – immigration studies
• Member, Advanced Ed Survey Committee
• Law Magnet Program Manager – Phoenix Union
• John J. Ross Award for Excellence in Law Related Education, 2016

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Sandra Lindberg — Speech Pathologist
sandra.lindberg@prescottschools.com

• M.A.T.  Teaching, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
• B.S. Communication Disorders and Social Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• A.A. Special Education, Early Childhood Education and Psychology, Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, RI
• Currently taking ASL, YC, Prescott, AZ
• PUSD Going the Extra Mile Award, 2018

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David MacIlroy — BMAS
david.macilroy@prescottschools.com

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Vanessa Martin — English
vanessa.martin@prescottschools.com
Website

• Reading Specialist and K-12 Art Teacher Endorsement
• M.Ed. Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.S. in Education with a dual content emphasis in English and Art, Northern Arizona University
• A.A. in Fine Arts, Yavapai College
• Highly Qualified to teach English

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Adam Neely — College Algebra, Elementary Statistics, Algebra 3 / Advanced Weight Training BK / Math Dept. Chair
adam.neely@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.A. in Athletic Administration and Coaching, Concordia University
• BA in Secondary Education Math, Ottawa University
• Sponsor, PAL Club

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Chris Predmore — Auto Shop
chris.predmore@prescottschools.com

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Kristen Rakes — Integrated Science
kristen.rakes@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Earth Science in Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University

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Michelle Ritzer — Science
michelle.ritzer@prescottschools.com|
Website

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Diane Ryan — Earth/Marine Science
diane.ryan@prescottschools.com

• M.S. in Physical Education
• B.A. in Physical Education
• Earth Science HQ
• Circle of Excellence

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Erin Sobo — Choir
erin.sobo@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s of Music Education, DePauw University, Indiana
• Orff-Schulwerk Certification, Arizona State University
• Kodaly Certification, Arizona State University
• AMEA AZ Northern Regional Choir Chairperson for Middle School Choirs
• Bassoonist for the Prescott Pops Symphony and the Central Arizona Concert Band

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David Stengel — U.S./AZ History; A.P. U.S. History / Flinn Scholarship Coordinator
david.stengel@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in history with minor in Asian studies from California State University, Channel Islands; summa cum laude
• NHS & Academic Honors Clubs
• Member, Phi Alpha Theta historian’s fraternity

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John Steward — Academic Advisor
 john.steward@prescottschools.com
PHS Advising Website

• M.Ed, Northern Arizona University
• B.A., Arizona State University; Administrative Certification, Arizona State University Administrative Certification Program

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Robert Swan — Director of Academic Advisement and Academic Advisor
robert.swan@prescottschools.com
PHS Advising Website

• M.Ed. in School Counseling, Northern Arizona University
• BA in Sociology, University of Arizona

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Daniel Swanson — English 9 and PreAP English 10 / Co-adviser National Honor Society
daniel.swanson@prescottschools.com
Website

• Bachelor’s degree, Secondary Education History/Social Studies, Northern Arizona University
• AEPA certified in English and Social Studies
• Member, PHS AdvancedED Professional Development Committee
• Outstanding Senior History from the NAU College of Arts and Letters, 2008

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Layla Tenney — Theatre: Introduction to Theatre Arts, Advanced Theatre Arts Productions
layla.tenney@prescottschools.com

• Master of Arts-Theatre Education, University of Northern Colorado, magna cum laude
• Bachelor of Arts-Theatre, University of Arizona
• Arizona State Thespian Superior One-Act Award, 2017-2018
• 8 International Thespian Society National Level Students, 2017-2018

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Sonya Tenney — English 10 and 11
sonya.tenney@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science Teaching with an English Teaching minor, magna cum laude, Brigham Young University
• Social Studies and English 6-12 Certification

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Sara Tomlin — Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, and Business Tech
sara.tomlin@prescottschools.com
Website

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, University of North Florida
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, University of North Florida
• Sponsor, Mu Alpha Theta
• Chair, Attendance Committee Chair
• Calculator Rental Manager
• Prescott High School Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2014

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Dan Tyler — U.S. and World History
dan.tyler@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.A., Northern Arizona University
• B.A., Arizona State University
• Certification: secondary 7-12 social studies

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Lisa Vaughan — Geometry
lisa.vaughan@prescottschools.com

• M. Ed. in Secondary Education from University of Phoenix
• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University
• Professional Engineer

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Helen Wanamaker — English 9
helen.wanamaker@prescottschools.com
Website

• M.A. in Cross Categorical Special Education, K-12, Arizona State University
• B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Michigan State University; B.A. in Secondary Education English and History, Olivet College

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Pamela Willard — English 101/102 (dual credit College English through Yavapai College), CTE Journalism 1-4 / Adviser, Yearbook and Newspaper
pam.willard@prescottschools.com
Website (Yavapai College CANVAS – log on and then enter your class)

• Master’s Degree, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s Degree, Northern Arizona University
• B.S. Zoology/Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University, magna cum laude
• MAT, Secondary Education/English, Western New Mexico University
• Other Certificates: AZ Teacher Certification, Language Arts K-12, CTE; Arizona Community College Certified

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Kent Winslow — Boys Physical Education Teacher / Head Varsity Baseball Coach
kent.winslow@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed. Texas A&M University

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Bill Wolf — School Resource Officer / Police Officer with the Prescott Police Department
bill.wolf@prescottschools.com

• Ph.D. in Russian History, Ohio State University

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Jennifer Woods — CTE Coordinator
jennifer.woods@prescottschools.com

• M.S., Education with Technology Education emphasis, Old Dominion University
• B.S., Elementary/Middle Education, Old Dominion University
• Certified grades 1-8 and grades 6-12 CTE Education and Training
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2017