Women Who Teach

Shaping minds and inspiring futures, Prescott’s women educators make a lasting impact every day. In our Women Who Teach section, Prescott Woman Magazine honors the dedicated teachers, mentors, and education leaders who empower the next generation. Celebrate their passion, perseverance, and the powerful difference they make in our community and beyond.
Bringing It All Back Home

Bringing It All Back Home

“The last thing I ever thought I’d be doing is teaching.”

From her office on Yavapai College’s (YC) CTEC Campus, Cassi Gibson still sounds a little surprised. A Bagdad native, Cassi graduated from YC’s Electronics program in 2011, seeking a career that could take her far and wide.

After finding success playing multiple roles in a variety of industries, now she is back, helping her students do the same.

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We Take Pride in Giving Back

We Take Pride in Giving Back

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Angela Johnson, Sales/Marketing Director at The Hampton Inn, to find out what makes her enjoy being a part of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and how it benefits her business. 

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Helping Strengthen Our Community

Helping Strengthen Our Community

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Diane Babb, with Pralines of Prescott, to find out what makes her enjoy being a part of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and how it benefits her business.

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House of Hope 316

House of Hope 316

House of Hope 316 in Prescott Valley offers a lifeline to elderly individuals facing homelessness. Founded by Bert Hunt in 2019, this faith-based nonprofit provides safe housing, meals, and a supportive community for seniors in need. With four homes accommodating up to 35 residents, House of Hope 316 has served over 70,000 meals to more than 75 individuals. Residents contribute rent based on their income, covering about 40% of operating expenses, with the remainder funded by donations. No one is turned away due to financial constraints. The organization exemplifies compassion and community support for a vulnerable population

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Living Poetry

Living Poetry

It’s not hard to love the ambiance and tranquility of a thriving garden. The scents and sounds of nature have a way of easing our hearts and minds. Fresh herbs and flowers, a bird’s song, and breath of the trees combine to convey what it’s like when nature speaks. I love the smell of freshly turned compost! A healthy soil is rich in minerals and is a pillar in the art of Permaculture.

Bill Mollison and David Holmgren co-developed Permaculture in the 1970s as a holistic collaboration between humans and nature, one that harmonizes rather than imposing upon. The approach aligns with the inherent intelligence of nature’s patterns, from the macro to the micro.

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Belonging: A Fundamental Human Need and a Key to Prevention

Belonging: A Fundamental Human Need and a Key to Prevention

The work of prevention is driven by the desire the protect children, to stop child abuse before it ever happens. But prevention isn’t just about avoiding harm—it’s also about creating the kind of world we want: one in which all children and families are living purposeful, happy lives with hope for the future.

People in our sector are feeling a lot of uncertainty lately. We are unsure how possible changes happening in our country will affect children and families, and how it will impact our work. It’s hard to know what to do with we think systems we’re part of might suddenly change.

Lately I’ve been thinking about how multiple different things can be true at once.

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