Maintaining the Foundation for Online Learning

Maintaining the Foundation for Online Learning

Prescott Unified School District’s Christina Tymchak strives to offer flexibility for students who need it By Tara Fort For Christina Tymchak, Director of Online Learning at Prescott Unified School District (PUSD), her new role may not have evolved without the...
“I Just Knew Lincoln Was Where I Wanted to Be”

“I Just Knew Lincoln Was Where I Wanted to Be”

  From Parent to Principal, Elementary School Principal Karen Hughes Has Always Been Impressed with PUSD By Tara Fort From the very first day Karen Hughes walked one of her children to Lincoln Elementary School in Fall of 1999, she was hooked on what that special...
Farm to School

Farm to School

Hands-on Learning Designed to Instill Lifelong Healthy Habits, Stewardship of the Environment, and Civic Mindedness By Tara Fort • Photo by Trisha Shaffer Former AmeriCorps VISTA (V olunteers in Service to America) member Sara Reveile had a goal for the Farm to School...
Investing in the Education of Local Children

Investing in the Education of Local Children

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Dena Ford, Director of Skyview School, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer. PWM: How long have you lived in Prescott? Dena: 34 years, practically a native! PWM: Why did you choose Prescott as...
‘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...