Staff: Christopher Dunn
Hello, I’m Christopher Dunn, I am the IED and Civil teacher here at Highland Prep West. I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering (BME). I look forward to taking on projects with students, introducing them to CAD, and teaching them the fundamentals of engineering—with a sprinkle of BME along the way. In my […]
Staff: Andrew Ball
Mr. Ball is excited to continue his new chapter of his career in his second year at HPW. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, which he graduated from in 2013. He has an established background rooted in government, community, and public safety. When not working, he enjoys time with family, movies, live music, and […]
Staff: Michele MacLeod
STEM Coach, Michele MacLeod Michele MacLeod comes to Highland Prep Academies with 22 years of teaching experience. She taught high school business for 15 years in Minnesota before teaching STEM for 7 years in Phoenix. There she designed and developed coursework in robotics, coding, 3D design, drones, and architectural design, as well as advising the Math, Engineering, […]
Staff: Jaiden Benavidez
Ms. Jaiden Benavidez has 3 years of experience in teaching English in a middle school setting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and English Writing from New Mexico Highlands University.
Staff: Melissa Wilson
Hello, I am Melissa Wilson, and I am super excited to be a part of the Hornet Family. I am originally from New Jersey where I started my journey to become a teacher. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and eventually ended up in Arizona, where I pursued my first teaching position. I […]
Staff: Nicole Paige
My name is Nicole Paige. This is my thirteenth year in education and my second year teaching at Highland Prep West. I grew up in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. I am highly qualified to teach English Language Arts in grades 6-12. Teaching is my passion, and my goal […]
Staff: Peter Dimitrov
Mr. Peter Dimitrov has about a year of teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and International Studies from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Staff: Xela Locke
Ms. Xela Locke has about 20 years of tutoring in music for all age ranges. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer and Human Development from Utah State University. She also holds her associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance from Ameritech College of Healthcare.
Kerry Clark
Meet Dr. Kerry Clark Dr. Clark serves as Executive Director for Highland Prep Academies. Previously he served as a high school principal for over 20 years at three different college preparatory schools in the greater Phoenix area. Under Dr. Clark’s leadership these schools experienced exemplary student academic growth, earning ‘A’ labels from the Arizona Department of Education. […]
Staff: Marilynn Williams
Marilynn Williams has been an art teacher for the past 20 years working at the secondary level. She graduated from University of the Pacific, Stockton, California with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After many successful years as a Director/owner of a Scottsdale art gallery she went on to get her Post Baccalaureate degree in Art Education from Arizona […]