FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATION
Kelsey Secor – Principal
kelsey.secor@prescottschools.com
- M. Ed. – Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
- BS – Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Cindy Johnson – Administrative Assistant
cindy.johnson@prescottschools.com
Claudia Clarida – Student Services Assistant
claudia.clarida@prescottschools.com
SCHOOL NURSES
Michele Kolb
michele.kolb@prescottschools.com
JeanMarie Mead
jeanmarie.mead@prescottschools.com
- RN State of Arizona Board of Registered Nurses
- BS Nursing, Arizona State University
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
BEST PROGRAM
Kristi Spengler – Grades K-2
kristi.spengler@prescottschools.com
- BA, Liberal Studies, Dual Credential Program – Elementary Education and Special Education Credentials, California State University Dominguez Hills
- ESL Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- Yavapai County Cross-Grades Teacher of the Year, 2009
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2007
- Honorary Service Award, 2002
Lori McAnish – Grades 3rd-4th
KINDERGARTEN
Melanie Goldsmith
melanie.goldsmith@prescottschools.com
- BS in Elementary Education and Cross Categorical Special Education, Northern Arizona University
- Early Childhood Endorsement
Taylor Howard
taylor.howard@prescottschools.com
Shelley Soifer
shelley.soifer@prescottschools.com
- MA in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- BA in Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Natural Science, California State University, Long Beach
- Early Childhood Endorsement
- ESL Endorsement
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Finalist, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2016
GRADE 1
Joni Burriss
Website | joni.burriss@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
- SEI endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
Cari Cole
cari.cole@prescottschools.com
- Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology, graduated summa cum laude
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Northern Arizona University, graduated summa cum laude
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
- Early Childhood Education Endorsement
- Nominee, Silver Apple Award
- Nominee, Yavapai Teacher of the Year
Sarah Schuler
Website | sarah.schuler@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, graduated summa cum laude, Northern Arizona University
- SEI endorsement
GRADE 2
Krista Collett
krista.collett@prescottschools.com
- Post BA Certification, Elementary Education, Rio Salado College
- SEI Endorsement
- Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award, 2017-18
- BA, Social Work, Eastern Washington University
Jocelyn Hawkins
jocelyn.hawkins@prescottschools.com
- BS in Elementary Education and Cross-Categorical Special Education with a Minor in Business, Northern Arizona University
- SEI Endorsement
- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year for 3rd-5th Grade, 2019
Carlie Litsey
Website | carlie.litsey@prescottschools.com
- MA degree in Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
- BS in Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude designate, Northern Arizona University
- SEI Endorsement
- Early Childhood Endorsement
GRADE 3
Kathy Bishop
kathleen.bishop@prescottschools.com
- BA in Elementary Education with emphasis in Social Studies- Prescott College
- SEI endorsement
- CC Bullhead Teacher of the Year- 2014
Shelly Helmken
shelly.helmken@prescottschools.com
- BA in Psychology, Lawrence University, Appleton WI
- K-8 Elementary Education Certification, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ
- Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2014
Marla Kayser
marla.kayser@prescottschools.com
- BA Elementary Education, endorsements in health and physical education
- Arizona State University
- Coach of the Year 1991
- Nominee, Yavapai County Teacher of the Year 2017
GRADE 4
Kyle Folkers
kyle.folkers@prescottschools.com
- Masters in Elementary Education Northern Arizona University
- B.A Hospitality Management Northern Arizona University
Dennis Goldsmith
dennis.goldsmith@prescottschools.com
- BS in Elementary Education, Content Emphasis in Life Science, Northern Arizona University
- Nominee, Yavapai County Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award, 2008
Roberta Runyan
Website | roberta.runyan@prescottschools.com
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Human Development and a Minor in Art Education, California State University San Bernardino
- ESL and SEI Endorsements
GIFTED COORDINATOR
Carrie Farnsworth
carolyn.farnsworth@prescottschools.com
- MA in Information Resources and Library Sciences, University of Arizona, Honors Graduate
- BS in Elementary Education, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University, Summa Cum Laude
- 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
SPECIAL AREA
Melissa Bates – Physical Education
melissa.bates@prescottschools.com
- BS in Exercise Science and Physical Education with a minor in Special Ed, Arizona State University
Christine Dean – Art
christine.dean@prescottschools.com
- MA in Fine Arts-Highest honors for senior thesis
- BS in Art Education; AAS in Advertising Art and Design
- Highly Qualified and SEI endorsed
- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, cross-grades category, 2006
Sandy Lutz – Music
sandy.lutz@prescottschools.com
- BS in Elementary Ed with an emphasis in Art Education
- Highly Qualified in Social Studies and SEI endorsed
INTERVENTIONISTS
Marcy Boone – Title I Reading Specialist
marcy.boone@prescottschools.com
- Elementary Education Major with minors in Music and English
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
Shawna Hodovance – Math Interventionist
shawna.hodovance@prescottschools.com
- BA in Cultural Anthropology – Pomona College
- MA in Elementary Education – University of California at Santa Cruz
- Arizona Elementary Teaching Certificate, K-8
- Instructor, NAU – College of Education
Mary Wilson – Math Interventionist
mary.wilson@prescottschools.com
Larnell Sawyer – Reading Interventionist
larnell.sawyer@prescottschools.com
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, University of Arizona
- Highly qualified; Reading endorsement, early childhood endorsement and SEI endorsement
- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, 2015
- Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2009
RESOURCE
Chrissy Shumaker
chrissy.shumaker@prescottschools.com
COACHES
Lisa Hosking – Instructional Coach
lisa.hosking@prescottschools.com
- BA in English, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Single Subject Certificate in English with Middle School and Elementary School Endorsements
Shelli Read – K-4 Math Coach
shelli.read@prescottschools.com
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Grand Canyon University
- K-8 Elementary Education Certification, Northern Arizona University
- BA in Business Administration, California State University, San Bernardino
- Highly qualified in Math K-8
- SEI Endorsement K-8
Teacher of the Year, Sylvan Learning Center, 2002
SUPPORT STAFF
Monica Bridges – SEI Teacher
monica.bridges@
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B. A. English: Creative Writing, University of Redlands
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Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential with Cross Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD),
National University, Los Angeles
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Endorsements: Middle School ELA and Teacher-Librarian
Jean Powers – School Psychologist
jean.powers@prescottschools.com
- MS Psychology
- School Psychology Specialist Certificate
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- BA Elementary Education K-8
Lindsay Binder – Speech Language Pathologist
lindsay.binder@prescottschools.com
- Master of Science in Clinical Speech Pathology, Northern Arizona University
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northern Arizona University
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Licensed in the State of Arizona with the Department of Education and the Department of Health Services
- Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Deer Valley Unified School District Rookie of the Year, 2005
Ann Chavez, MSW, LCSW – District Elementary Social Worker
ann.chavez@prescottschools.com
- Masters degree in Social Work, Arizona State University
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Arizona State University
- Licensed with the state of Arizona
Kathleen Burke – Occupational Therapist
kathleen.burke@prescottschools.com
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science with minors in Psychology and Rehabilitation Studies, Springfield College
- Registered Occupational Therapist through National Board of Occupational Therapy (OTR)
- Licensed in the State of Arizona with the Department of Education and the Department of Health Services
Carrie Farnsworth
carrie.farnsworth@prescottschools.com
Amy McVickers – Physical Therapist
amy.mcvickers@prescottschools.com
- Physical Therapist in State of Arizona
- Bachelors of Science Degree
PARA-PROFESSIONALS
Toni Allen -Library Specialist
toni.allen@prescottschools.com
Audrey Gonzalez – Instructional Assistant
audrey.gonzalez@prescottschools.com
Jennifer Stepp – BEST Paraprofessional
jennifer.stepp@prescottschools.com
Kris Peterson – BEST Paraprofessional
kris.peterson@prescottschools.com
Mercedes Kirk – Reading Paraprofessional
mercedes.kirk@prescottschools.com
Teresa Manning – Reading Paraprofessional
teresa.manning@prescottschools.com
Jessica Lauber – Reading Paraprofessional
jessica.lauber@prescottschools.com
Katie Farnsworth – Character Coach
katie.farnsworth@prescottschools.com
CAFETERIA
Debra Cunningham – Manager
debra.cunningham@prescottschools.com
Patty Carreras
patty.carreras@prescottschools.com
LuAnn Carreras
luann.carreras@prescottschools.com