2nd-3rd Grades
Anna Barnum
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher abarnum@skyview.k12.az.us |
Anna has been teaching students in grades Pre-K to Post Secondary for the past 15 years and she is so excited to have joined Skyview School as part of the Primary team! Anna grew up in Prescott, AZ and graduated from Prescott High School in 1998. After attending and graduating from Northern Arizona University in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Anna began her teaching career in Phoenix as a Visual Arts teacher for Elementary-age students.
In 2007, Anna met her husband and moved back to Prescott to teach, and eventually start a family. In 2011, Anna completed and received her Masters’ degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. Anna is passionate about teaching, and believes that ‘Art is what helps children become more like themselves, and less like everybody else!’ Anna lives with her husband and her two children in Prescott Valley. During her ‘spare-time’ Anna can be found reading, knitting, bike riding, and walking her dog. |
Jules Galan
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher jgalan@skyview.k12.az.us |
Jules was born and raised on Long Island, New York until given the opportunity to play lacrosse at the University of Tampa where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree. Prior to graduating Jules relocated to Arizona in 2017 after visiting her brother multiple times and appreciating the incredible biodiversity the Prescott area has to offer.
Jules’ previous experience in Prescott consists of working as a Childrens’ Advocate for a local domestic violence shelter where her passion for teaching and connecting with our youth grew. She then moved on to working with an Outdoor Education program that focused on teaching and facilitating students in science-based classes as well as helping them succeed in leadership, team building and challenge course activities. Jules also had the opportunity to fulfill her student teaching requirements at Skyview School before graduating with her Master’s degree in Elementary Education in December of 2020 Being an avid for the outdoors she spends most of her free time climbing, backpacking, running or finding new places to explore with her dog, Roo. She is excited for the opportunity to be involved with such an extraordinary school and could not be more grateful to be apart of the Skyview community! Bio to be here shortly! |
Tasha Nelson
Classroom Aide |
Tasha has lived in Prescott since 1987. She attended Prescott Junior High and graduated in 1992 from PHS. She was a Pre-K teacher for 3 years and led a preschool aftercare program for two years. She has also taught children's art classes in the Prescott area for 5 years and volunteers at the Peregrin Book Company as a story teller.
Tasha is currently attending Yavapai College in the Early Childhood Education program, with the goal of becoming a kindergarten or primary teacher. She loves to practice yoga, write poetry, and create art. She is a self-taught ukulele player and a nature lover, often being found hiking the trails of Prescott with her dog, Sadie. Tasha's 3 children, Ardara, Huyler, and Augie, have had the privilege of attending Skyview for 5 years. She is thrilled with the opportunity to get involved in a deeper capacity with this extraordinary program by working in the classroom with its talented teachers and children. |
Lupe Mercado-Martinez
|
Hello Skyview Families!!
My name is Lupe Mercado Martinez, I was born in Mexico City and moved to Prescott Arizona twenty years ago. I have an AAS in Early Childhood Education and six years of experience working with children ranging from three months to five-years old. When I am not in the classroom I enjoy traveling, spending time with family, drinking delicious coffee, and baking. I am excited to embark on this new journey as one of the second/third grade aides alongside Mrs. Anna. I am honored to be part of this amazing Skyview community and I look forward to being part of your child’s growth and learning experiences. |
Arianna Steinberg-Hunter
|
Hello Skyview Community!
My name is Arianna and I am one of the second/third grade aides. I am a recent graduate from Prescott College with a degree in Adventure Education and Human Development. I decided to be a teacher's aide this year because I love working with children and am curious about the career path of becoming a teacher. I am so grateful to be a new part of this community! |
