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Laura Hertzler

Head of School

Ms. Laura joined Keystone in 2011. Ms. Laura is responsible for the school's vision...

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Stefan Linder

Associate Head of School

Mr. Stefan joined Keystone in 2002. He earned his Bachelor of Education from the Federa...

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Gina Giorsetto

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Gina joined Keystone in 2021. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Early C...

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Heather Bonacorda

Admissions and Marketing Director

Ms. Heather joined Keystone in 2019. She holds an American Montessori Society Early Chi...

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Michael Cho

Facilities Manager

Mr. Mike joined Keystone in 2021. He is originally from South Korea and came ...

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Sue Smith

Office Manager

Ms. Sue joined Keystone in 2004. Ms. Sue maintains students’ registration, attend...

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Kristin Morgan

Business Manager: Aspire Business Consultants

Kristin Morgan has worked with Keystone since 2016 and assists the school wit...

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Liza Prince

Special Education Director

Ms. Liza joined Keystone in 2023.  Ms. Liza spent 19 years as the Special Edu...

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Melissa Sutton

Development Director: Abundance Journey Consulting

Ms. Melissa joined Keystone in 2018. She is responsible for the Sustaining Fund and Tax...

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Abby van Vianen

Adolescent Guide - AZ Eagles

Ms. Abby joined Keystone in 2021. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Ed...

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Alejandra Padilla

Support Staff

Ms. Alejendra joined Keystone in 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in Advert...

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Amie Allor

Elementary Guide - Red-tailed Hawks

Ms. Amie joined Keystone in 2003. She holds an American Montessori Society Elementary c...

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Ana Mengual Gil

Elementary Guide - Coyotes

Ms. Ana joined Keystone in 2024. She was born and raised in Spain. She holds a bachelor...

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Ana Zikic

Elementary & Adolescent Art Guide & Yoga Instructor

Ms. Ana joined Keystone in 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art fro...

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Anasazi Brewton

Toddler Guide - Agaves

Ms. Anasazi joined Keystone in 2021.  She holds a master's degree in Bili...

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Anny Aziz

Children's House Bilingual Assistant - Palos Verdes

Ms. Anny joined Keystone in 2019. She holds a bachelor's degree in physical th...

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Bahareh Kompani

Elementary Assistant - Great Horned Owls

Ms. Bahareh joined Keystone in 2015. She has an associate's degree in Computer...

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Barbara Montano

Special Education Clerical Support Staff

Ms. Barbara joined Keystone in 2022. She has a nursing assistant diploma from Broo...

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Beth Mulcahy

Elementary Assistant - Red-tailed Hawks & Elementary Extended Care Coordinator

Ms. Beth joined Keystone in 2023. She was born and raised in Arizona. In her free ...

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Blanca Villalobos

Children’s House Guide - Prickly Pears

Ms. Blanca joined Keystone in 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Educatio...

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Brenna Wallen

Toddler Support Staff

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Carol Schermerhorn

Paraprofessional

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Chelsei Winstead

Toddler Guide - Hummingbirds

Ms. Chelsei joined Keystone in 2021. She has a certificate in Veterinary Medicine ...

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Christina Bergstrom

Special Education Teacher

Ms. Christina joined Keystone in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Science in both Special Ed...

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Daniela Lopez

Children's House Assistant - Prickly Pears

Ms. Daniela joined Keystone in 2021. She is originally from Mexico City, Mexico, and ha...

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Danielle Ghorayeb

Children's House Support Staff & Movement Specialist

Ms. Danielle has worked at Keystone since 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree ...

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Deisy Mora Gutierrez

Children's House Bilingual Assistant - Prickly Pears

Ms. Deisy joined Keystone in 2023. She is originally from Merida, Venezu...

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Elizabeth Watts

Special Education Teacher

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Ellie Rivera

Children's House Bilingual Assistant - Saguaros

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Esmeralda Espinoza

Children's House Assistant - Hummingbirds

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Gerry DeLaTorre

Music Specialist

Mr. Gerry joined Keystone in 2009. He holds a degree in Business Administration from th...

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Gilda O'Campo Hus

Elementary Assistant - Diamondbacks

Ms. Gilda joined Keystone in 2022 and was born and raised in Arizona. Ms. Gil...

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Hellen Wen

Elementary Guide - Great Horned Owls

Ms. Hellen joined Keystone in 2024. Born and raised in China, she recently moved to the...

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Imelda Urbiztondo

Children’s House Guide - Palos Verdes

Ms. Imelda joined Keystone in 2002. She holds a bachelor's in Elementary Education ...

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Jacque Hale

Reading Specialist & Assessment Coordinator

Ms. Jacque joined Keystone in 2022. She has a bachelor's in Education Special ...

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Janelle Chamberlain

Elementary Assistant - Iguanas

Ms. Janelle joined Keystone in 2014. She worked as a paraprofessional & classroom a...

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Katty Padilla

Elementary Guide - Iguanas

Ms. Katty joined Keystone in 2017. She received her Montessori training from Instituto ...

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Kelsey Quenneville

Children's House Assistant - Saguaros

Ms. Kelsey joined Keystone in 2023. She has worked in childcare for seven years an...

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Keny Rosales

Children's House Assistant - Palos Verdes

Ms. Keny joined Keystone in 2022. She is originally from El Salvador, where she co...

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Leah Harris

Elementary Support Staff

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León Dantus

Adolescent Guide - AZ Eagles

Mr. Leon joined Keystone in 2004 and helped start the adolescent program. He has his&nb...

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Liz Schiavone

Elementary Assistant - Scorpions

Ms. Liz joined Keystone in 2021. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation ...

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Makayla White

Elementary Support Staff

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Marisel Palau

Toddler Bilingual Assistant - Hummingbirds

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Mia Alfonso

Spanish Guide

Ms. Mia has worked at Keystone since 2003 as the Elementary Spanish Guide. She holds a ...

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Nicky Baldwin

Toddler Assistant - Agaves

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Promise Jensen

Elementary Assistant - Gila Monsters

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Samantha Evans

Elementary Guide - Gila Monsters

 Ms. Samantha joined Keystone in 2022. She holds an Elementary Diploma from Associ...

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Sara Oaxaca

Elementary Guide - Diamondbacks

Ms. Sara joined Keystone in 2018. She earned her AMI Elementary diploma from The Montes...

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Selda Marcotte

Toddler Bilingual Assistant - Agaves

Ms. Selda joined Keystone in 2023. She was born in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico, and ha...

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Stephanie Punko

Elementary Guide - Scorpions

Ms. Stephanie joined Keystone in 2023. She has an M.Ed. in International Education (Int...

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Sydney Jennings

Elementary Assistant- Coyotes

Ms. Sydney joined Keystone in 2023. She has an associate's in graphic design a...

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Valeria Rodriguez Trevizo

Adolescent Guide - AZ Eagles

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Whitney Stockhauser

Adolescent Guide - AZ Eagles

Ms. Whitney joined Keystone in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Educati...

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Yoo-Kyung Yoo

Children‘s House Guide - Saguaros

Ms. Yoo-Kyung has been with Keystone since its inception in 1995. She holds a Bachelor ...