‘We Were So Grateful’

‘We Were So Grateful’

Vietnam refugee—PUSD nurse—recollects refugee experience By Joanna Dodder Nellans The war in Ukraine has been stirring up memories for Mai Nguyen. The impending North Vietnamese military invasion of South Vietnam forced Mai’s family to flee to the United States...
Her Perfect Role

Her Perfect Role

Native Prescottonian Ashley Tetreault Takes the Helm as Taylor Hicks Elementary’s New Principal By Tara Fort • Photo by Trisha Shaffer A Prescottonian through and through, Ashley Tetreault has seen all sides of the education system, from being a student since at...
Life is So Much Sweeter

Life is So Much Sweeter

One local mother shares the story of her family’s journey through anorexia … and healing By Merissa Brinkerhoff I can’t stay silent. Eating disorders doubled during Covid. One in five diagnosed will die. Quarantine was going as well as could be expected for our family...
7 Benefits of Online Education

7 Benefits of Online Education

Sultan Virtual Academy in Yavapai County offers a convenient, flexible, enriching alternative to traditional education During COVID-19, some families started K12 e-learning and never sent their kids back to a traditional classroom. K12 e-learning is a type of...
Relevancy and Innovation Stand at the Forefront

Relevancy and Innovation Stand at the Forefront

Prescott College Celebrates Inauguration of 18th President, Barbara Jean Morris By Carla Snook, Prescott College Dr. Barbara Jean Morris became Prescott College’s 18th President during an inauguration celebration on May 6. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees,...
Her Unofficial Title: ‘The Heart of the District’

Her Unofficial Title: ‘The Heart of the District’

‘Game Changer,’ ‘Consummate Professional,’ and ‘Director of Joe’ Also Apply to PUSD’s Sarah Torres By Hilary Dartt • Photo by Trisha Shaffer Sarah Torres, Administrative Assistant to the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent and Governing Board, and a...