Classroom
Teacher Profiles
Janet
Bicknese,
Kindergarten
Janet Bicknese, B.A. in Dance and Arts for Children, Arizona
Teacher Certification, has been involved in public education
for the past 25 years. As a California Arts Council grant
recipient, early in her career, she served as an Artist in
Residence, teaching in numerous schools as an integrated
arts dance educator. She also worked as a consultant for
the San Diego County Department of Education training teachers
and administrators in dance education. As the founder and
director of “Literature Alive,” a performing
arts troupe bringing books to life, Janet performed regionally
in California and then, upon relocating to Arizona, brought “Literature
Alive” to Prescott.
Janet
was one of the founders of Skyview School and has served
in a variety of roles during
her affiliation with the school
including, Board Member, Integrated Arts Coordinator, and Director.
Janet has been married for 28 years and has two teenage children,
both of whom attended Skyview’s full K-8 program.
Dave
McNelly,
Primary
At the center of David's teaching is the belief that being compassionate
with others and ourselves is a gateway to genuine learning. His
teaching draws from his experiences as a father, a musician and
avid outdoorsman. Prior to teaching at Skyview, David
received his B.A. in Elementary Education from Prescott College, where
he obtained foundational knowledge in Expeditionary Learning
and experiential education.
Mary
Layman, Primary
At the core of Mary’s being is a scientist, an investigator
of the natural world. Mary holds a B.S. in Elementary Education
with an emphasis in Environmental Science. Prior to her
association with Skyview School, Mary served as the Director
of Willow
Bend Environmental Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this
capacity she designed and taught science curriculum to children,
young
adults, and teachers throughout the Northern Arizona.
Scott
McCreery, Intermediate
Before entering into public education, Scott began his
career leading Outward Bound Wilderness Courses. Scott
has a B.A.
in Social Science from Prescott College and holds dual
certifications in both K-8 elementary education and 7-12
in social studies.
Claudia
Dery, Intermediate
Claudia Dery is new to Skyview this year, but not to teaching. Before moving
to Prescott with her husband and two children this past summer she was a 3rd
grade teacher in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. She has a master's degree in environmental
studies from Antioch Graduate School and was an environmental educator for 10
years before making the shift into classroom teaching. She was attracted to Skyview
School because of its project based and expeditionary learning focus.
Linde
Lisbona, Middle School
Linde was introduced to experiential education during
his early work with Outward Bound. He holds a B.A.
in History
and having
studied in Spain, Linde is conversationally fluent
in Spanish. Linde also holds a 7-12 teaching certificate
in history
and taught at Eagle Rock School in Colorado, which
is
affiliated with the Coalition of Essential Schools.
Linde spends his
spare time running local trails.
Pam
Robbins, Instructional Guide/Math Teacher
Pam holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, M.A. in Elementary Education and holds
dual endorsements in Gifted Education and Reading. She is a member and mathematics
teacher trainer for the North Central Arizona Math and Science Consortium. She
is also part of the Teachers Developmental Group and consults as a teacher trainer
for the Northern Arizona Writers Project.
Nancy
Larson, Music Teacher
Nancy
is a classically trained pianist,
with degrees
(B.M., M.M., D.M.A.—ABD) from the University
of Wisconsin and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory
of Music. Her teaching experience includes working with children
of all ages teaching piano and musicianship as an independent
teacher, as well as serving on the faculty of the Interlochen
Arts Camp, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory
of Music Preparatory department, and also teaching at the college
level. She is certified in Orff-Schulwerk, and is excited about
implementing an Orff-based music curriculum at Skyview. Nancy’s
other interests include working with animals, travel, and spending
time outdoors in nature.
Laura
Morganti, Art Teacher
Laura has a B.S. in Art Education with a focus in Crafts from
Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. She has taught
grades 1-8 and spends her summers outdoors, working for Farm and
Wilderness Summer Camps in Plymouth, Vermont. She loves ceramics,
singing, backbacking,
leading trips, and practicing her wilderness skills.
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