For the Kids

For the Kids

The education professionals at Prescott Lakes Parkway High School show the ultimate in resilience, dedication, and caring By Katie Marie Chatham • Photo by Trisha Shaffer As society returns to a state of post-pandemic normalcy—most of us are ready to put to rest the...
Redefining Workforce Readiness

Redefining Workforce Readiness

Through a powerful fusion of hands-on work, professional development, and mentorship, GEM Corps enables crew members to further their education and gain employment By Annie Warner During the past few years, local nonprofit GEM Environmental has built a community...
‘A family campus’

‘A family campus’

AAEC high school offers students myriad benefits including paid college tuition and a close-knit community By Joanna Dodder Nellans  Rachel Partin wasn’t really into public school when she transitioned from homeschooling to the Arizona Agribusiness and Equine...
Being There for the Kids

Being There for the Kids

Lead Counselor for PUSD’s Social-Emotional Team, Ann Chavez is helping the district and the community promote student success By Tara Fort • Photos by Trisha Shaffer Prescott has provided Ann Chavez, the Lead Counselor for the Social-Emotional Team of Prescott Unified...
Bringing the Classroom Outdoors

Bringing the Classroom Outdoors

Through the Prescott Schools Trail, PUSD and the Community Nature Center are working together to create a ‘very unique,’ hands-on learning environment By Tara Fort • Photo by Trisha Shaffer For the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD), 2020 posed challenges that...