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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Mr. Jesse Munch
I.T. Support Specialist, Middle School Robotics
B.F.A., Arizona State University, Interdisciplinary Arts
Mr. Munch joined PCDS in 2010.
Ms. Jennifer Murray
Administrative Assistant, Special Events Planner
Ms. Murray joined PCDS in 2017.
Mr. Eric Neufer
Information Resources Coordinator
B.A., Dartmouth College, Computer Science
Mr. Neufer joined PCDS in 1990.
Mr. Sean Newland
Middle School Physical Education
B.A., University of Phoenix, Psychology
Mr. Newland joined PCDS in 2011.
Ms. Kelli Newsome
Lower School Teacher
B.A., California State University of Northridge, Child Development
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Early Childhood Education
Ms. Newsome joined PCDS in 2011.
Mr. Jacob Nichols
Upper School Technical Director
B.A., Interdisciplinary Arts and Performances, Arizona State University
Mr. Nichols joined PCDS in 2022.
Mr. Charles Olsen
Middle School Social Studies
B.A., University of Minnesota, Political Science, Global Studies
Mr. Olsen joined PCDS in 2023.
Mr. Álvaro Otálora
Lower School Spanish
B.S., Saint Thomas University (Colombia), Philosophy and Theology
M.A.T., Valley University (Colombia), Education
M.A.T., Valley University (Colombia), Education
Mr. Otálora joined PCDS in 2010.
Mr. TJ Peacher
Upper School Mathematics, Chair, Mathematics Department
B.A., Mathematics, Arizona State University
M.A., Mathematics, Boston University
M.A., Mathematics, Boston University
Mr. Peacher joined PCDS in 2022.
Ms. Constance Perez
Director of College Counseling
B.A., Pitzer College
M.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., University of New Mexico
Ms. Perez joined PCDS in 2019.
Ms. Anna Perry
Lower School First Grade
B.S., Oklahoma State University, Elementary Education
Ms. Perry joined PCDS in 2025.
Ms. Phuong Pham
Lower School Teacher
B.S., University of New Mexico, Biology
Ms. Pham joined PCDS in 2022.
Mrs. Tina Pitts
Advancement & Communications Coordinator
B.S., Arizona State University, Exercise Science
M.S., University of Oregon, Sports Medicine
M.S., University of Oregon, Sports Medicine
Mrs. Pitts joined PCDS in 2016.
Ms. Abby Pontius
Chief Financial Officer
B.S., University of Iowa,Speech and Hearing Science
B.B.A., University of Iowa, Marketing
Graduate Certificate of Accountancy, Arizona State University
B.B.A., University of Iowa, Marketing
Graduate Certificate of Accountancy, Arizona State University
Ms. Pontius joined PCDS in 2020.
Ms. Kristin Pruett
Middle School Physical Education
B.S., Central Washington University, Accounting
Ms. Pruett joined PCDS in 2013.
Ms. Gabi Ragsdale
Administrative Assistant to the Head of Upper School
Ms. Ragsdale joined PCDS in 2007.
