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 […]
Faculty: Michele MacLeod
STEM Coach, 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, […]
Faculty: Dr. Jacob Parkman
Dr. Jacob Parkman, Science Faculty Dr. Jacob Parkman is an experienced educator with more than five years of teaching at the college level in Utah. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Doctorate in the same field. He is known for being an enthusiastic teacher and passionate […]
Faculty: Maximilian Gulian
Maximilian Gulian, Social Studies Faculty Maximilian Gulian is a highly qualified educator with over a decade of teaching experience and a passion for the transformative power of education. With a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and a Master’s in Teaching, Gulian seeks to bring his expertise into the classroom through immersive pedagogy. His expertise includes teaching AP World History, AP […]
Faculty: Tabitha Hancock
Tabitha Hancock, STEM Faculty Ms. Tabatha Hancock is an experienced teacher with three years of teaching experience in both Biology and Physics. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from McMurry University in Abilene, TX and has been working to improve student understanding and learning of the sciences inside and outside the classroom. Tabatha takes great pride in her work and […]
Faculty: Daniel Van Den Brande
Daniel Van Den Brande, Mathematics Faculty Mr. Daniel Van Den Brande is an experienced mathematics tutor with over 21 years of experience. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the same university. He has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping students learn challenging concepts […]
Faculty: Joseph Hall
Joseph Hall, Mathematics Faculty Mr. Joseph Hall is a highly accomplished mathematics educator with 23 years of teaching experience. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in Math/Business Administration from James Madison University. Mr. Hall emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and informed […]
Faculty: Andrea Steele
Andrea Steele, Academic Coach Andrea Steele is an experienced educator with eleven years of teaching life sciences and five years of mentoring teachers. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Life Sciences with a Psychology minor from Arizona State University as well as a state teaching certification in science. During her career, Andrea has developed high […]