Administration
Dena Ford
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I've lived in Prescott for more than 30 years and began my teaching career over twenty-five years ago. After graduating from the University of Arizona, I spent 11 years teaching at a local private school before finding my way to Skyview School and I’ve never looked back!
Both of my children attended Skyview School from kindergarten through eighth grade, making this school an important part of our family’s story. My daughter is now preparing for college, and my son is in his junior year of high school. Both look back on their years at Skyview with great fondness and gratitude. This is my fifteenth year at Skyview School, and during that time I’ve had the opportunity to wear many hats—classroom aide, teacher, instructional coach, and now Director, a role I’ve been honored to hold for the past seven years. Each step along the way has deepened my love and appreciation for Skyview’s vibrant community and its thoughtful, creative approach to learning. I’m truly grateful to be part of this incredible place and to continue growing alongside the amazing students, families, and staff who make Skyview such a special school. |
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Hello!
You could say my journey as an educator began at Skyview in 2012 as Skyview’s first (and only) celebration aide. I bounced from room to room helping teachers hang black fabric, made a Harris hawk out of chicken wire, painted a 4 foot tall paper mache heart, and helped kids felt organs in first grade. I told my mom anyone that decided to be a teacher here was out of their mind, the level of work required to pull off celebrations and the level of learning at Skyview was tremendous. Then, I promptly finished my degree in elementary education and became one of “those teachers” who was out of their mind… and I LOVED IT! I taught third and fourth grade for seven years, and as I became more confident in my abilities as a teacher, I found that my niche was learning how to reflect on my practices as a teacher and find ways to improve. Every year was a little different, and a little better. In 2021 I took a break from teaching to be at home with my son, Crosby. During this time, I got my Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and came back to Skyview part time in a role where I was able to support our administration and teachers. I look forward to being of service to the teachers, students and greater Skyview community as I embark on my new journey as Assistant Director. |
Dianne Jacobson
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Dianne is a native of Prescott, born and bred. She has been intimately involved with elementary education since 1997 when, while living in Clearwater, Florida, she came upon a Waldorf-inspired Michaelmas celebration. Children were flying red kites and singing songs and she knew in that moment that she wanted to be involved in working with children. That year, she was hired as an assistant in a Waldorf kindergarten.
Since then, she has served on a charter school board, worked hundreds of volunteer hours supporting charter education in Prescott, and even ran her own pre-school for two years. Dianne finally found her home at Skyview School in 2006 as the Operations Manager. She received a Bachelor's in English Literature, graduating Summa Cum Laude, in 2014. Her children, Colin and Sophia, both graduated students of Skyview School, are the joy and blessings of her life. Her passions include the theater arts, writing , books, movies, and now that her kids have flown the coop, having conversations with the cat. |
Sharon Eason
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I am so excited to be part of the Skyview team. I am a third generation Arizona native and was born and raised in Prescott, graduating from PHS in 1994. I’ve been married to my high-school sweetheart, Dee, since 1994.
I worked in hotel management for many years before having children and I earned a Bachelor in Business Management from Western Governors University in 2010, the same month I had my first child. I quickly realized that being a full-time mother was my passion and happily left the hospitality world for baby-land, adding 3 more kids to our brood over the next 3 years. My four children have been Skyview students since kindergarten and we feel so fortunate that we get to be part of this vibrant learning community. It is an honor to join the staff and have the opportunity to work alongside such incredible teachers, aides, kids, and families every day. When I’m not at Skyview you can find me shuttling kids all over town, reading, kayaking, or cuddling with my 3 dogs. |
