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: 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, […]
Staff: Colin Mccormick
Mr. Colin McCormick was born in Michigan and moved to Arizona after completing his college education at Eastern Michigan University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a major in History. Over the course of his career, Mr. McCormick has taught for eight years in diverse school communities across Michigan, Georgia, Colorado, and […]
Staff: Aaron Frank
Mr. Aaron Frank has coached a multitude of sports with great success, and has led multiple teams to playoffs and championships in both Kentucky and Florida. Frank’s success on the field and leadership with teams led to his role as an Athletic Director. Frank has served as an Athletic Director in Florida for the past […]
Staff: Tony Britton
With over 20 years of experience as a high school counselor, Mr. Britton has been dedicated to guiding students through their academic journeys, helping them navigate challenges, and preparing them for their futures. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Counseling from Northern Arizona University, Mr. Britton is deeply […]
Staff: Erin Zhang
Ms. Zhang joined Highland Prep in 2019 as a Math teacher. In her short teaching time here, he students have demonstrated tremendous academic growth on standardized assessments. She has been commended by parents and students on her above and beyond efforts in supporting students to achieve their goals. Ms. Zhang has also been the advisor […]
Staff: Alex DeDecker
I was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. My mother liked to move around a lot, so I have lived in many places around the country. I have resided in Wisconsin, Michigan, South Carolina, and finally, Arizona for the past 20 years. I was part of the first graduating class from Yuma Catholic High School and participated […]
Staff: Justin Cortes
Justin Cortes is a veteran of the United States Navy and is beginning his second year as a teacher in Arizona. He graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in History with a focus on secondary education from Arizona State University. He has experience teaching history as well as teaching Special Education. His teaching methods […]
Staff: 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, Science Achievement program. She […]