Faculty Directory
Kerry Adams, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Archeology, University of Arizona
M.S. in Archeology and Anthropology, University of Arizona
Department: Social Science
kadams@gregoryschool.org
Tiffanie Bialis, M.S.
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Arizona
M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Arizona
Department: Science
tbialis@gregoryschool.org
Christie Blute, D.M.A.
D.M.A. in Music Education, Boston University
M.M. in Music Performance, Kent State University
B.M. in Music Performance and Music Education, The Eastman School of Music
Department: Arts
CBlute@gregoryschool.org
Lisa Bodden, M.A.
M.A. in Theatre Arts, University of Arizona
B.S. in Theater Education, Northern Arizona University
Department: Arts
LBodden@gregoryschool.org
Betty Boudreau, B.A.
B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature, Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Lima Perú
Department: Languages
BBoudreau@gregoryschool.org
Rusty Boulet-Stephenson, B.A.
A.A.S. in Information Technology (Multimedia), ITT Technical Institute
B.S. in Digital Entertainment & Game Design, ITT Technical Institute
Department: Arts
Rboulet-Stephenson@gregoryschool.org
Megan Bursey, B.A.
B.A. in English, Political Science, Psychology, Stellenbosch University
B.A. Hons in English Literature, Stellenbosch University
B.Phil Hons in Journalism, Stellenbosch University
Post-Degree Certificate in Education (Elementary and Secondary), Pima Community College
Department: Science
mbursey@gregoryschool.org
Beth Cain, M.A.
Ph.D in Music Education (in progress)
M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of North Texas
B.A. in Music Education, University of Texas, Arlington
Department: English
BCain@gregoryschool.org
Christie Carlson, B.F.A.
B.F.A. in Fiber and Material Studies, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Department: Arts
CCarlson@gregoryschool.org
Jim Carlson, B.A.
B.A. in Latin & Classics, University of Arizona
Department: Languages
JCarlson@gregoryschool.org
Alyson Cartwright, M.S.
B.A.S. in Teaching Physical Science, Chemistry Emphasis, University of Minnesota
B.A. in Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota
M.S. in Geosciences, University of Arizona
Department: Science
acartwright@gregoryschool.org
Amy Clashman, M.A.
M.A. in French, University of Arizona
B.A. in French, University of Arizona
Department: Languages
AClashman@gregoryschool.org
Jeff Clashman, M.Ed.
M.Ed. in English at the Secondary Level, DePaul University
B.A. in Latin, Indiana University
Department: Languages, Athletics
JClashman@gregoryschool.org
Dennis Conner, M.S.
M.S. in Physics, University of Arizona
B.S. in Physics, McMurry University
Department: Science
DConner@gregoryschool.org
Josh Dickinson, B.A.
B.A. in K-8 Education, Prescott College
Department: Athletics and Physical Education
JDickinson@gregoryschool.org
Angela Earnhart, B.A.
B.A. University of Arizona
Department: Athletics and Physical Education
AEarnhart@gregoryschool.org
Michael Eskesen, B.S.
B.A. in Human Performance & Sport, Metropolitan State University
Department: Athletics
meskesen@gregoryschool.org
Chris Fresolone, D.M.A.
D.M.A. University of Arizona
M.M. Northwestern University
B.M. Northwestern University
B.A. Northwestern University
Department: Arts
CFresolone@gregoryschool.org
Amy Haskell, B.F.A.
B.F.A. in Photography, University of Arizona
Department: Arts
AHaskell@gregoryschool.org
Lorie Heald, M.A.
M.A. in Theater Arts, University of Arizona
B.F.A. in Dance, University of Arizona
Department: Arts
LHeald@gregoryschool.org
Nina Hernandez, B.A.
B.A. Fort Lewis College
Department: 5th Grade Faculty
NHernandez@gregoryschool.org
Blake Johnson, M.A.
M.A. in History, University of California, Berkeley
B.A. in History, University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A. in Politics, University of California, Santa Cruz
Department: Social Sciences
BJohnson@gregoryschool.org
Steve Kraus, M.Ed.
M.A. University of Arizona
B.S. University of Arizona
Department: Mathematics
SKraus@gregoryschool.org
Stephen Krohn, B.F.A.
B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing, University of Arizona
Department: Arts
SKrohn@gregoryschool.org
Sarah Lesniak, M.A.
M.A. in Teaching & Teacher Education, University of Arizona
B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Arizona
Department: Mathematics
SLesniak@gregoryschool.org
Jing Ma, M.A.
M.A. in East Asian Studies, University of Arizona
B.A. in Chinese Linguistics & Culture, Heilongjiang University
Department: Languages
JMa@gregoryschool.org
Jana Maiuri, B.A.
B.A. in History, University of Oregon
Department: English
jmaiuri@gregoryschool.org
Timothy Milner, M.Ed.
M.Ed. in Teaching & Teacher Education, University of Arizona
B.A. in English, University of Arizona
B.A. in Music, University of Arizona
Department: English
TMilner@gregoryschool.org
Nicolle Newton, B.A.
B.A. in Social Science & Secondary Education, Prescott College
Department: Social Sciences
NNewton@gregoryschool.org
Lydia Noriega, M.A.
M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, University of Arizona
B.A. in Linguistics, Universidad de Sonora, Mexico
Department: Languages
LNoriega@gregoryschool.org
Katie Patt, M.A.
M.A. University of Massachusetts
B.A. Kenyon College
Department: Social Sciences, 5th Grade Faculty
KPatt@gregoryschool.org
Katie Petersen-Snider, B.S.
M.Ed Educational Leadership (in progress), Northern Arizona University
B.S. in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
Department: English
kpetersen-snider@gregoryschool.org
David Polett, M.A., M.Ed.
B.A. in Mathematics, Bard College
M.Ed. in Secondary Education - Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania
M.A. in Coaching & Athletic Administration, Concordia University
Department: Mathematics and Athletics
dpolett@gregoryschool.org
Gabriel Reyes, M.Ed.
M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix
B.A. in Humanities, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
A.S. in Sciences, Pima Community College, Tucson
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Pima Community College, Tucson
Department: Mathematics
greyes@gregoryschool.org
Cara Reynolds, M.Ed.
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Arizona
Department: Arts
CReynolds2@gregoryschool.org
Helen Reynolds, M.A.
M.A. in Physics, Oxford University
B.A. in Physics, Oxford University
Department: Science
HReynolds@gregoryschool.org
Kendra Ritchey, M.Ed.
M.Ed in Secondary Science Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst
B.S. in Biology, minor in Ocean Sciences
Binghamton University Binghamton, NY
Department: Science, Fifth Grade
KRitchey@gregoryschool.org
Evangelina Rueda, B.A.
B.A. Modern Languages
Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
Department: Languages
erueda@gregoryschool.org
Anthony Russo, M.A.
B.S. in Art Education, Northern Arizona University
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology, Northern Arizona University
M.A. in Art Education, University of Wisconsin
Department: FabLab
arusso@gregoryschool.org
Alexandra Schoeffling, M.S.
M.S in Agricultural Education, University of Arizona
B.S in Agricultural Education, University of Arizona
Department: Science
ASchoeffling@gregoryschool.org
Colin Seebach, B.S.
B.S. in Secondary Education, Drake University
M.S. (in progress), Montana State University
Department: Science
cseebach@gregoryschool.org
Tom Teegarden, B.S.
B.S. in Extended Mathematics, Eastern Montana College
Department: Mathematics
TTeegarden@gregoryschool.org
Kelly Thompson, M.A.
M.A. in Education, University of Arizona
B.A. in History & Humanities, Northern Arizona University
Department: English, Mathematics, and Athletics
KThompson@gregoryschool.org
Brad Vanek, B.A.
B.A. in Linguistics & East Asian Studies, University of Arizona
Department: Languages, Athletics and Physical Education
BVanek@gregoryschool.org
Joni Wallace, M.F.A.
M.F.A. Creative Writing/Poetry, University of Montana
J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law
B.A., University of New Mexico
Department: English
JWallace@gregoryschool.org
Shan Wevill, M.A.
M.A. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Houston
B.A. in English & Spanish/Latin American Literature, University of Texas, Austin
Department:Social Sciences, Languages
SWevill@gregoryschool.org
Alyssa Woods, B.A.
B.A. in Information Science and Arts, University of Arizona
Department: FabLab
awoods@gregoryschool.org
Dan Young, M.Ed.
M.S. in Education, Northern Arizona University
B.A. in History, Hillsdale College
Department: Social Sciences
DYoung@gregoryschool.org
Elizabeth Young, M.Ed.
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
B.A. in English & Art History, Hillsdale College
Department: English
EYoung@gregoryschool.org
Xavier Zaragoza, B.S.
B.S. in Education from Northern Arizona University
Department: English
XZaragoza@gregoryschool.org
Board of Trustees Directory
Cecilia Lou Alter
President
Writer/Editor/Educator
Current Parent, Alumna Parent '22
Lindsey Baker
Vice President
Founder & Principal, LR Baker Consulting
Alumna '03
Rachna Shroff, M.D.
Secretary
Oncologist, University of Arizona Cancer Center
Current Parent, Alumna '96
Erin Paradise, Ed.D.
Treasurer
University of Arizona, Capstone Coach
Amber Adil
Vice President, Capital Markets, Altitude Home Loans
Current Parent, Alumnus Parent '24
Casey Looby
Advancement Committee Chair
Program Director, Raytheon Technologies
Current Parent, Alumnus '91
Kevin Loutfy
Current Parent
Matthew Mars, Ph.D.
Professor, Public and Applied Humanities
The University of Arizona
Claudine Messing
Past President
Alumni Parent '21, '24
Alumna '88
Tom Pew
Current Grandparent, Alumni Grandparent '21, '23
Desi Rosenfield
Pamela (Pam) Treadwell-Rubin, J.D.
Governance Chair
Attorney, Goering, Roberts, Rubin, Brogna, Enos & Treadwell-Rubin, P.C.
Community Member
Ade Anast, Ph.D.
Honorary Trustee
Hanna Miller
Honorary Trustee
CEO/Founder, Ringmaster Consulting
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Staff Directory
Jennifer DeBenedetti
jdebenedetti@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2018
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
B.A. in English, The University of Arizona
Carey Eskesen
ceskesen@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2021
M.A. in Gifted Education, University of Northern Colorado
B.A. in English, Lewis and Clark College
Certification in College Counseling, University of California, Los Angeles
Ashley Hazan
ahazan@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2014
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Capella University
B.S. in Psychology, University of Iowa
Allycyn Jacobs
ajacobs@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2015
M.A. in Teaching, Washington State University
B.S. in Public Relations, Northern Arizona University
Barbara Lundberg
blundberg@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2024
M.S. in Education/Counseling, Purdue University
B.A. in History/Education, Gustavus Adolphus College
Carol Martin
cmartin@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2022
B.S.in Business Adminisration, Lewis University
Mitchell Milam
mmilam@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2022
M.A. in English Literature and Language, Texas Tech University
B.A. in English Literature and Language, Texas Tech University
Saul Ostroff
sostroff@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2022
M.Ed. in Counseling, University of Arizona
B.A. in Human Environment—Education, Ramapo State College of New Jersey
Arizona certification in Guidance Counseling K-12, certified in Math, Social Studies, and CTE (Career and Technical Education)
David Polett
dpolett@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2024
B.A. in Mathematics, Bard College
M.Ed. in Secondary Education - Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania
M.A. in Coaching & Athletic Administration, Concordia University
Alicia Saposnik
asaposnik@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2019
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Arizona
B.A. in English, Oberlin College
Amy Seger
aseger@gregoryschool.org
Appointed in 2024
M.A. in Education, Louisiana State University
B.S. in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
