Faculty: Jeff Heinz
Jeff Heinz, Mathematics Faculty Mr. Jeff Heinz received his bachelor’s degree from Lesley University in Mathematics with a minor in education and psychology. Right after, he got his master’s degree in Health and Wellness Management from Merrimack College. He has been a teacher since 2023. He played baseball and swam and enjoys coaching baseball.
Faculty: Silvia Dueñas
Silvia Dueñas, Language Arts Faculty Silvia Dueñas was born and raised in Sonora, Mexico. Ms. Silvia Duenas received her bachelor’s degree in education from the Universidad Del Desarrollo Professional. Ms. Duenas has taught everything from kindergarten through high school since 2012. She has taught both English and Spanish. Five years ago, Silvia relocated to Arizona with […]
Faculty: Scott Moeller
Scott Moeller, Language Arts Faculty Scott Moeller brings over 30 years of diverse classroom experience to Highland Prep, having taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Education from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from the University of Northern Iowa.
Faculty: Mark Ruiz
Mark Ruiz, STEM Faculty Mr. Mark Ruiz received his associate degree in Physics at Oxnard College. Shortly after, he received his bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics from the University of Utah. He has been teaching since 2022. He has taught mathematics, computer science, and leadership courses.
Faculty: Ray Hoffman
Ray Hoffman, Language Arts Faculty Mr. Ray Hoffman received his bachelor’s degree in English with a certificate of Linguistics and Rhetoric from Northern Arizona University. He also tested for German and French fluency. He worked in sales as a manager prior to teaching. He has been a teacher since 2021 in the Scottsdale area.
Faculty: Vincent Caputo
Vincent Caputo, Language Arts Faculty Vincent Caputo is a highly qualified educator with eleven years of teaching experience. He has an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.A. in Media Studies, and a B.A. in Film Studies. Mr. Caputo’s teaching expertise includes teaching English Language Arts for more than a decade, as well as several years […]
Faculty: Destiny Dominguez
Ms. Dominguez has 3 years of experience in corporate Social Media content creation and management, and marketing research. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
Faculty: Caleb Cajthaml
Caleb Cajthaml, Language Arts Faculty Caleb Cajthaml is a dedicated educator with a passion for all things English. He earned his bachelor’s degree in filmmaking and English literature from Arizona State University and joins Highland Prep with previous experience as a high school film teacher. With a deep love for all storytelling, Mr. Cajthaml prioritizes opportunities that engage […]
Faculty: Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson, Social Studies Faculty Derek Anderson is a passionate educator with experience teaching US and World History. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, specializing in History and Coaching, from Arizona Christian University, where he distinguished himself as a 2x All SAC Conference receiver and was celebrated as an All GSAC sprinter in the 4×100 relay, 100m, […]
Faculty: Shantelle Brazinsky
Shantelle Brazinsky, Registrar Shantelle Brazinsky is a highly skilled professional with over 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, communication skills, and has shown herself to be highly organized and detail-oriented. Her experience ranges from her role as a Loan Processor at Zions Bancorporation, where she handled the processing of primarily portfolio mortgages, to […]