Our Faculty & Staff
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Through small classes guided by expert teachers, our faculty support every student to be the best versions of themselves. Our classrooms are places where good questions are more treasured than good answers, and the authentic learning our students experience is both inspiring and transformative.
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Mrs. Roz Abero
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
B.A., Emory University, English
M.B.A., Goizueta Business School (Emory), Marketing
M.B.A., Goizueta Business School (Emory), Marketing
5 years at PCDS
Dr. Becky Allison
College Counseling and Student Support
B.A., Wellesley College, History of Art
B.A., M. A., University of California, Berkeley, History
Ph.D., Arizona State University, History
Postdoctoral Studies, Arizona State University, English
B.A., M. A., University of California, Berkeley, History
Ph.D., Arizona State University, History
Postdoctoral Studies, Arizona State University, English
24 years at PCDS
Ms. Robin Anderson
World & Classical Languages Dept. Chair, Upper School Latin
B.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville, Classics
Fulbright Scholar, American Academy in Rome, Classics
Postgraduate Studies, Duke University, Classics
Fulbright Scholar, American Academy in Rome, Classics
Postgraduate Studies, Duke University, Classics
18 years at PCDS
Dr. Andrea Avery
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Upper School English
B.A., Arizona State University, Music
M.F.A., Arizona State University, Creative Writing
Ed.D, Arizona State University, Leadership and Innovation
M.F.A., Arizona State University, Creative Writing
Ed.D, Arizona State University, Leadership and Innovation
11 years at PCDS
Mrs. Kristie Berg
Asst. Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of Phoenix, Elementary Education
24 years at PCDS
Mrs. Rebecca Bernhardt
Middle School Mathematics, Middle School Latin
B.A., Hope College, Classics
M.A., McMaster University, Classics and Classical Philology
M.A., McMaster University, Classics and Classical Philology
11 years at PCDS
Dr. Lynetta Binger
Asst. Head of Upper School for Faculty, Upper School Science
B.S., The University of the South, Biology
M.S., University of Illinois, Entomology
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Entomology
M.S., University of Illinois, Entomology
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Entomology
3 years at PCDS
Ms. Kelly Blackson
Lower School Pre-kindergarten
B.A., Arizona State University, Philosophy
M.Ed., Arizona State University, Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed., Arizona State University, Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction
4 years at PCDS
Ms. Carrie Bloomston
Middle School Visual & Media Arts
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
1 year at PCDS
Mr. Joe Boehle
Director of Technology
B.A., Bradley University, Secondary Education
M.Ed., American College of Education, Educational Technology
M.Ed., American College of Education, Educational Technology
6 years at PCDS
Mr. Ken Brodel
Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Security
B.A., Mesa State College, Business Administration
M.A., Adams State College, Business Education
M.A., Adams State College, Business Education
2 years at PCDS
Mr. Justin Brooks
Upper School History
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., Columbia University
M.Sc., London School of Economics
M.A., M. Phil., & Ph.D, Yale University
M.A., Columbia University
M.Sc., London School of Economics
M.A., M. Phil., & Ph.D, Yale University
1 year at PCDS
Mrs. Karen Bruntz
Lower School Second Grade
B.A., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Elementary Education
E.C.E.C., University of Wisconsin, Fox Valley, Early Childhood Education Certificate
E.C.E.C., University of Wisconsin, Fox Valley, Early Childhood Education Certificate
25 years at PCDS
Ms. Julie Buckle
Lower School First Grade
B.A., Lake Forest College
M.Ed., Northern Arizona State University
M.Ed., Northern Arizona State University
1 year at PCDS
Ms. Kathryn Bucolo
Lower School Admin. Asst.
B.A., Gettysburg College, English Literature
M.F.A., Arizona State University, Creative Writing
M.F.A., Arizona State University, Creative Writing
2 years at PCDS
Ms. Kelly Butler
Asst. Head of Middle School
B.A., Illinois State University, History Education
M.A., University of Phoenix, Education
M.A., University of Phoenix, Education
9 years at PCDS
Mrs. Barb Bzdak
Registrar/College Counselor
B.S., Northern Arizona University, Interdisciplinary Studies
23 years at PCDS
