ADMINISTRATION

Andy Binder — Principal | andy.binder@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Arizona State University
• M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Walden University
• B.S. in Secondary History Education, Northern Arizona University

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Jeannette Bray — Assistant Principal | jeannette.bray@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Grand Canyon University
• Masters Degree in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Business and Animal Science, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2009

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Michelle Hoop — Academic Advisor; Athletic Director | michelle.hoop@prescottschools.com

• M.A. General Psychology, Northcentral University
• B.A. Counseling Psychology, Prescott College
• School Guidance Counseling Certification, Prescott College

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GRADE 7

Summer Ammons — 7th Grade Language Arts
Website | summer.ammons@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education, Arizona State University, summa cum laude
• Yavapai County First Year Teacher of the Year, 2018

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Steve Brimhall — 7th Grade Science
Website | steve.brimhall@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.S. in Chemistry, Arizona State University

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Lisa Evans — Math Intervention
Website | lisa.evans@prescottschools.com

• Masters in Elementary Education, Marygrove College
• B.A. Elementary Education, Oakland University

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Stephanie Grotbeck — 7th Grade Language Arts
Website | stephanie.grotbeck@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education, Northern Arizona University
• Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First Year Teacher, 2007

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Christina Jones — 7th Grade Social Studies
Website | christina.jones@prescottschools.com

• B.A. in History and Secondary Education, Prescott College

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Francisco “Linde” Lisbona — 7th Grade Social Studies
Website | francisco.lisbona@prescottschools.com

• M.Ed. – Curriculum and Teaching, Northcentral University
• B.S. – History, Colorado State University

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Jason Merkel — 7th Grade Math
Website | jason.merkel@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in Education, Northern Arizona University

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GRADE 8

Andy Andre — 8th Grade Science; Science Dept. Chair
Website | andy.andre@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
• B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in chemistry, University of Arizona

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Amanda Fagin — 8th Grade Math
Website | mandi.fagin@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance), Texas Tech University
• Texas Certificates
• 4-8 Generalist and 7-12 Mathematics
• Arizona Certificate: 6-12 Mathematics Certificate in Arizona

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Beth Green — 8th Grade Science
Website | beth.green@prescottschools.com

• M.A. in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
• BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona

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Jessica Kiehl — 8th Grade Social Studies
Website | jessica.kiehl@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, and certificate in secondary education, Arizona State University, cum laude
• Associate Degree in Art, Associate Degree in Elementary Education, South Puget Sound Community College
• Member of AmeriCorps

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Ernest Milton — 8th Grade Math
Website | ernie.milton@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• MS in Operations Administration, University of Arkansas
• B.S. in Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
• Retired United States Air Force (USAF)

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Josiah Ramirez — 8th Grade Social Studies
Website | josiah.ramirez@prescottschools.com

• B.A. Secondary Education in History, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU

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Eileen Roberts — 8th Grade Language Arts
Website | eileen.roberts@prescottschools.com

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Lorah Smith — 8th Grade Language Arts
Website | lorah.smith@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in Secondary Teaching, Sonoma State University
• Associates Degree in General Education, Saddleback Community College

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Marlene Sullivan — 8th Grade Math
Website | marlene.sullivan@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, University of Detroit Mercy
• Arizona Certificate Endorsements in Middle School Science 6-8
• Reading Specialist K-12
• SEI PreK-12

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EXPLORATORIES / SPECIAL AREA

Alyson Anderson — Life Skills
Website | alyson.anderson@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2019
• PUSD Going the Extra Mile Award, 2018

Robin Andre — Instructional Coach
Website | robin.andre@prescottschools.com

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
• B.A., University of Arizona, major in Political Science and minor in Philosophy
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2016

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Hannah Bohne — Adaptive PE
hannah.bohne@prescottschools.com

• B.A. Religious Studies, B.A. English, M.Ed. Teaching and Teacher Education, University of Arizona
• Nominee, Vail School District Rookie of the Year, 2016-2017

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Christine Felton — 8th Grade Resource
Website | christine.felton@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Science Elementary Education & Special Education, Grand Canyon University, summa cum laude
• SEI Endorsement
• Lifetime member of Alpha Chi National College Honors Society

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Janet Flores — School Psychologist
janet.flores@prescottschools.com

• Master of Arts-School Psychology, Argosy University
• B.S.- Special Education and Elementary Education, summa cum laude, Northern Arizona University
• SEI Endorsement

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Melissa Geraci — ALPS Program
Website | 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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Sandy Gesswein — 7th/8th Grade Resource
Website | sandra.gesswein@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, National University
• Education Specialist Instruction credential, mild/moderate, California State University of San Marcos

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Jenna Howard — 7th Grade Resource
jenna.howard@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in Education, Cross-Categorical Special Education Certification, Northern Arizona University

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Ryan James — Band and Orchestra
Website | ryan.james@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Music, University of Redlands
• Percussionist for Prescott POPS Symphony 2012, 2013
• Percussionist for Redlands Philharmonic 2007
• Member of Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets 2003-2004

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Kelcie Kuhnke — Special Education BEST/Autism
kelcie.kuhnke@prescottschools.com

• B.S. in cross-categorical special education with honors, Prescott College

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Ian Owens — Physical Education, Health; Head Coach PMHMS Cross Country, Track
ian.owens@prescottschools.com

• B.S. Physical Education K-12, Northern Arizona University
• A.A. Physical Education
• A.A. Criminal Justice, Yavapai College

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Terry Pemberton — Industrial Arts/Applied Technology
Website | terry.pemberton@prescottschools.com

• M.A. in Industrial Education, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Northern Arizona University
• Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year K-8 Cross Grade, 2017 and 2008
• Amateur Radio Council of Arizona “Ham of the Year,” 2013
• Arizona Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year, 1983

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Sara Runyan — Computer Technology and A+ Lab
Website | sara.runyan@prescottschools.com

• BSED Elementary Education, University of Phoenix
• A.A. Vocal Performance, Eastern Arizona College

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Tracy Schrunk — S/E Counselor
tracy.schrunk@prescottschools.com

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Erin Sobo — Choir
erin.sobo@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor 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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Wendy Tollefsen — Communication and AV Technology
Website | wendy.tollefsen@prescottschools.com 

• M.A. Communication and Leadership, Gonzaga University
• M.Ed. Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science, History, University of Oregon
• Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First-Year Teacher, 2008
• Lifetime member of The National Scholars Honor Society

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Brandon Uftring — Art, Visual Arts; Yearbook Advisor
brandon.uftring@prescottschools.com

• Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Illinois State University

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SCHOOL NURSE

Brenda Phillips — School Nurse
brenda.phillips@prescottschools.com