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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

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: Fine Arts
CBlute@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

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

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

Elizabeth Cameron, M.S.
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Arizona
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Arizona
Department: Science
ecameron@gregoryschool.org

Christie Carlson, B.F.A.
B.F.A. in Fiber and Material Studies, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
CCarlson@gregoryschool.org

Jim Carlson, B.A.
B.A. in Latin & Classics, University of Arizona
Department: Languages
JCarlson@gregoryschool.org

Michelle Celentano, B.S.
B.S. Creighton University
Department: Mathematics
MCelentano@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

Julia Conroy, M.A.
M.A. in Art Education, University of Iowa
B.A. in Art Practice and Community w/ Psychology, Middlesex University
Department: Arts
JConroy@gregoryschool.org

Josh Dickinson, B.A.
B.A. in K-8 Education, Prescott College
Department: Athletics and Physical Education
JDickinson@gregoryschool.org

Michael Eskesen, B.S.
B.A. in Human Performance & Sport, Metropolitan State University
Department: Athletics
meskesen@gregoryschool.org

Angela Earnhart, B.A.
B.A. University of Arizona
Department: Athletics and Physical Education
AEarnhart@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

Sandra Kraus, M.Ed.
M.A. Grand Canyon University
B.A. University of Arizona
Department: N/A
SKraus2@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, 5th Grade Faculty
JMa@gregoryschool.org

Jana Maiuri, B.A.
B.A. in History, University of Oregon
Department: English
jmaiuri@gregoryschool.org

Terrill Meyer, M.A.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
M.A. in Education, University of Phoenix
Certificate in EMT and Hazmat Management, Pima Community College
Department: FabLab
tmeyer@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

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

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

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

Colin Seebach, B.S.
B.S. in Secondary Education, Drake University
M.S. (in progress), Montana State University
Department: Science
cseebach@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

Tom Teegarden, B.S.
B.S. in Extended Mathematics, Eastern Montana College
Department: Mathematics
TTeegarden@gregoryschool.org

Travis Teegarden, B.S.
B.S. in Science Education, Northern Arizona University
Department: Mathematics, Social Sciences
tteegarden2@gregoryschool.org

Kelly Thompson, M.A.
M.A. in Education, University of Arizona
B.A. in History & Humanities, Northern Arizona University
Department: English, Athletics and Physical Education
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

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

Claudine Messing
President
Current Parent, Alumnus Parent '21
Alumna '88

Lindsey Baker
Vice President
Consultant
Alumna '03

Erin Paradis
Treasurer
University of Arizona, Capstone Coach

Rachna Shroff
Secretary
Oncologist, University of Arizona Cancer Center
Current Parent, Alumna '96
Cecilia Lou Alter
Freelance Writer/Editor/Creative
Current Parent, Alumni Parent '22

Clayton Colwell
Composer, Educator, Performer
Alumnus '90

Casey Looby
Program Director, Raytheon Technologies
Alumnus '91

Kevin Loutfy
Current Parent

Tom Pew
Current Grandparent, Alumnus Grandparent '21

Pamela (Pam) Treadwell-Rubin
Attorney, Goering, Roberts, Rubin, Brogna, Enos & Treadwell-Rubin, P.C.
Community Member
Aden Anast
Honorary Trustee

Debby Kennedy
Former Admissions Director
Honorary Trustee
Alumni Parent '01, '02

Hanna Miller
Honorary Trustee
CEO/Founder, Ringmaster Consulting
Title
Staff Directory

Leonel Aguirre
LAguirre@gregoryschool.org

Emily Araiza
Accounting and Facilities Assistant
earaiza@gregoryschool.org

Victor Valenzuela Ayala

Mary Babbitt
Chief Financial Officer
MBabbitt@gregoryschool.org

Michelle Borleske
Dean of Upper School Student Affairs
MBorleske@gregoryschool.org

Antonio Barreras

Joyce Caughron
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
jcaughron@gregoryschool.org

Jennifer DeBenedetti
JDeBenedetti@gregoryschool.org

Carey Eskesen
Director of College Counseling
CEskesen@gregoryschool.org

Steve Gonzales
Custodial Services
SGonzales@gregoryschool.org

Ashley Hazan
AHazan@gregoryschool.org

Andrei Henriksan
AHenriksan@gregoryschool.org

Tiffany Horowitz
Admissions and Academic Programming Associate
thorowitz@gregoryschool.org

Allycyn Jacobs
AJacobs@gregoryschool.org

Lisa Kondrat
Director of Admission and Community Engagement
LKondrat@gregoryschool.org

Nelson Mayorga
NMayorga@gregoryschool.org

Carol Martin
cmartin@gregoryschool.org

Mitchell Milam
Library Manager
mmilam@gregoryschool.org

Saul Ostroff
sostroff@gregoryschool.org

Maria Parillo
Assistant to the Deans of Faculty and Students
MParillo@gregoryschool.org

Lisa Puente
Custodial Services
LPuente@gregoryschool.org

Mark Reynolds
MReynolds@gregoryschool.org

Scott Reeder
SReeder@gregoryschool.org

Alicia Saposnik
Director of Communications, Marketing, & Alumni Engagement
ASaposnik@gregoryschool.org

Julie A. Sherrill, Ph.D
JSherrill@gregoryschool.org

Sherri Wirth
Human Resources Associate & Assistant to Head of School
SWirth@gregoryschool.org

Blake Walker
Tech Support Services
BWalker@gregoryschool.org
Organizational Chart

15 students
This results in more personal attention, more mentoring, and more feedback on student work.
58 students
More opportunities for classroom participation, more leadership opportunities, and greater comfort and security in class.
1-to-9
This assures that students know their teachers personally and have ready access for individual help and for enrichment opportunities.
160+
Students can choose from a catalog of 160+ classes. Each student has a personalized schedule. We are not a one-size-fits-all school.