Our Faculty & Staff
Curiosity is in the air.
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
9 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
27 years at PCDS
Ms. Abby Anderson
Lower School Art
B.A., Art History, University of Arizona
B.A., English Literature, University of Arizona
B.A., English Literature, University of Arizona
First year at PCDS
Ms. Robin Anderson
World Language Department 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
21 years at PCDS
Ms. Brook Avenell
Lower School Third Grade
B.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Elementary Education
M.A., Walden University, Reading and Literacy
M.A., Walden University, Reading and Literacy
2 years at PCDS
Mr. Mitchell Barnhart
Athletic Trainer
B.S., Castleton University, Athletic Training
M.S., A.T. Still University, Athletic Training
M.S., A.T. Still University, Athletic Training
1 year at PCDS
Mr. Steven Baumann
Upper School History
B.A., History, Louisiana State University
M.A., History, Brooklyn College, M.S., Education, St. John's
M.A., History, Brooklyn College, M.S., Education, St. John's
First year at PCDS
Ms. Carla Belsher
School Counselor
B.S.W., James Madison University, Family Studies
M.S.W., The Catholic University of America, Healthcare
M.S.W., The Catholic University of America, Healthcare
1 year at PCDS
Mrs. Kristie Berg
Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Summer Programs
B.S., University of Phoenix, Elementary Education
28 years at PCDS
Mrs. Rebecca Bernhardt
Middle School Mathematics
B.A., Hope College, Classics
M.A., McMaster University, Classics and Classical Philology
M.A., McMaster University, Classics and Classical Philology
14 years at PCDS
Ms. Mina Bhagdev
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
B.S., Chemistry, University of London
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Cambridge University
M.A., Education in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizon University
Ph.D., Psychology with Industrial Organizations Specialism, Grand Canyon University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Cambridge University
M.A., Education in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizon University
Ph.D., Psychology with Industrial Organizations Specialism, Grand Canyon University
First year at PCDS
Dr. Lynetta Binger
Head of Upper School
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
6 years at PCDS
Mr. Mark Bistricky
Asst. Head of Upper School for Faculty, Dean of Faculty
B.A. Whittier College, History
M.A. University of Arizona, History
M.Ed. Santa Clara University, Educational Administration
M.A. University of Arizona, History
M.Ed. Santa Clara University, Educational Administration
1 year 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
7 years at PCDS
Ms. Amy Blakeney
Upper School History
B.S., Northern Arizona University, History
M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education
M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education
2 years at PCDS
Ms. Carrie Bloomston
Middle School Visual & Media Arts
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
5 years at PCDS
Mr. Joe Boehle
Director of Information Technology
B.A., Bradley University, Secondary Education
M.Ed., American College of Education, Educational Technology
M.Ed., American College of Education, Educational Technology
10 years at PCDS
Mr. Nathan Botts
Middle and Upper School Band Director
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.A., The Juilliard School, Trumpet
M.A., The Juilliard School, Trumpet
2 years at PCDS
Ms. Elizabeth Broeder
Middle and Upper School Performing Arts and Dance
B.A., Contemporary Performance and Movement for Performance, Arizona State University, Theatrical Dance Concentration, Eastern Arizona College
1 year at PCDS
