2nd-3rd Grades
Anna Barnum
2nd/3rd Grade Teacher [email protected] |
Ms. Anna grew up in Prescott, AZ and graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, and a minor in Fine Art.
After graduating college, she taught Art in grades K-5 in the Scottsdale Unified School District for several years, before moving back to Prescott, were she and her husband got married and began their family. Ms. Anna worked as an art teacher in Prescott schools for nearly a decade. During that time she pursued a graduate degree, and graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2011 with a Masters in Elementary Education. She began teaching at Skyview in 2018, and has taught students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. Ms. Anna has been an educator in Arizona for over 20 years, and is passionate about helping her students discover what it is that they love about learning, as well as showing them how to cultivate habits of kindness and compassion that will last a lifetime! Ms. Anna currently lives in Prescott with her husband, their two children, a dog, three cats,12 chickens, and 1 rooster. In her “spare-time”, Ms. Anna loves to make art and jewelry; read books of all genres; hang out with her chickens; and explore nature with her family. |
Brittinie Wise
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Brittinie Wise has been in the Prescott area for three years, serving as an instructional coach for the Northern Arizona Council of Government’s Head Start program in Prescott and the surrounding areas (Yavapai County) and as an early Head Start teacher. With six years of teaching experience, Brittinie fosters an interactive and engaging environment for students to explore through a wide range of developmental opportunities, helping students reach their full potential. She is a current member of the National Education Association, the Arizona chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and is a graduate from the Lancaster Leadership Academy in Flagstaff, AZ.
Brittinie received a Master of Education, Early Childhood Education degree from Grand Canyon University, obtained her Arizona state teaching license (working toward a literacy endorsement), and is currently earning a PhD in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Education and Technology Integration (Qualitative) with the same institution. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Nevada, Reno (go Wolfpack!) and is a classically trained opera singer with many accolades and notable performances. She believes that these skills in the classroom help her to engage her students while making learning fun and meaningful. Brittinie lives with her husband of ten years and her two children and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing with her dogs, and traveling to new places. Skyview School is a wonderful place to call home! |
Theresa McNeal
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Hello, my name is Theresa.
I am happy to be here at Skyview for my third year as an aide in the 2/3 classroom. I am also a parent to a seventh grade student here and feel fortunate that we both get to be part of this great community. Some of my favorite activities include music, dance and spending time outdoors with my son and our two dogs Hermie and Millie. |
Alexis Holmes
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Alexis Holmes is a Prescott native, born and raised in the area. Alexis graduated from Yavapai College with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. During college, she worked at The Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center as a student teacher and a practicum student. After graduation, Alexis continued to work with children aged 0-5 until 2023, when she was ready for a change and began working at Skyview with 2nd & 3rd graders.
Alexis is a lifelong learner and continues to pursue certificates and degrees in education-related fields. When not at work or at school, you can find Alexis reading, doing crafts, or hanging out with family, always with coffee in hand! |
