Staff: Jateria Murray
Mrs. Jateria Murray is an experienced ESS Compliance Coordinator with over nine years in education. She began her career as a lead preschool teacher, then advanced to classroom management training and developing behavioral plans for students. She also played a key role in helping several early learning centers obtain First Things First and NAEYC accreditation. […]
Staff: Camron Conti
Mr. Camron Conti is excited to continue his journey of teaching the importance of history to young minds. This is his 6th year teaching. Born and raised here in Phoenix, Mr. Conti first attended Paradise Valley Community College where he received an Associates of Fine Arts before transferring to Arizona State University where he earned […]
Staff: John Baker
Mr. John Baker is a high school physics teacher. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Physical Science from Brigham Young University, which has led to his expertise in teaching Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, and Physical Science at the high school level. Mr. Baker’s life has taken him to over 20 countries around the globe. […]
Staff: Kate Frank
Mrs. Kate Frank has been working in education for 13 years. Along with English Language Arts, she has taught Special Education, PE/Health and Social Studies, but her heart is in ELA. Mrs. Frank can’t wait to share her passion for reading and writing with the student body at Highland Prep West. As for who she […]
Staff: Lawrence Narron
Mr. Lawrence Narron grew up in San Diego County and is new to Arizona. He is excited to be joining the Language Arts Department at Highland Prep West. Lawrence received a BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley, an MFA in poetry from Pacific University, and an MSEd in literacy studies from the […]
Staff: Jazilyn Kersh
Mrs. Jazilyn Kersh grew up in the small town of Macomb, Illinois, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, to attend Grand Canyon University. She graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Graphic Design, originally planning for a career in the medical field. However, after stepping into the classroom, Mrs. Kersh discovered a […]
Staff: Bernard Ntiamoah
Mr. Bernard O. Ntiamoah is a dedicated Mathematics Teacher with a strong academic and practical background in mathematical sciences. He holds a Master of Science in Statistics from Montana State University, Bozeman, and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. Before transitioning into classroom teaching, Bernard […]
Staff: Aldo Arellano
Mr. Aldo Arellano was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1981, moved to New York City and later served in the Army for 4 years, assigned to the Engineering Corps. He attended the City College of New York and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a minor in Math. […]
Staff: Kelly Fillbrandt
Ms. Kelly Fillbrandt received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Economics with a minor in Statistics from the University of Minnesota. She has about 25 years of experience in statistical programming and leading programming teams in clinical trials. She lives in Phoenix with her cat and three dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys making quilts, […]