Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory

Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory

High School Faculty

*Years of Education Service

To email teachers simply address email with teachers first initial, last name at (@) pvcp.org.  Example: John Smith would be jsmith@pvcp.org.

Listed in Alphabetical Order

Mrs. Kelly Burton 

kburton@pvcp.org   

Subjects Taught: Honors English II & III, Honors Bible II (New Testament)

Educational Background: Ph.D. student (in process), Religious Studies, Arizona State University; M.A., Philosophy, Arizona State University; Double B.A., Philosophy & English, Arizona State University.

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International); American Academy of Religion

Awards/Professional Leadership: Professor at Paradise Valley Community College, Grand Canyon University, Arizona State University, and Arizona Christian University.

Mr. Arturo Gastelum

agastelum@pvcp.org  

Subjects Taught: Honors Spanish I & II, Honors History I & II (Ancient & Medieval), Honors Bible III

Educational Background: MA Interdisciplinary Studies & BA, Integrative Studies Arts & Sciences, Arizona State University

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; American Academy of Religion; Logos Theological Seminary

Awards/Professional Leadership: Teaching Intro to Philosophy course at Paradise Valley Community College; Guest speaker at Scottsdale Community College in Economics & Philosophy; various papers presented at conferences in California; numerous conferences attended in MI, CA, & IN.

Mr. Dwayne Gradin 

dgradin@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: Honors Algebra II & III, Geometry/Pre-Calc/Trig

Educational Background: MS University of Phoenix; MS Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix; BS Emmaus Bible College, Bible and Computer Systems Management

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; Computer Certifications: MCP (Microsoft), A+, Network+ (CompTIA)

Awards/Professional Leadership: Speaker at ACSI Convention (2009); Speaker at AZ CIO/CTO Convention (2009); AZ Local ACSI CSpelling Bee Championship Round Spelling Master for PVCP for 5 years; Spelling Master for 2012 ASCI Rocky Mountain Region Spelling Bee

*10 years in Education/10 years at PVCP

Mrs. Rita Guy 

rguy@pvcp.org

Educational Background: BFA Magna Cum Laude Northern Arizona University, Illustration & Graphic Design.

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification, Arizona State Certification

Training Credentials:  Love and Logic

Awards/Professional Leadership: Yearbook Adviser (10 years); Young Life Leader; Private art workshops; teaching art for special events at Living Streams Christian Church. Young Life Capernaum Leader and Committee.

Mr. Eric Dall

edall@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: 9^th Grade PE, 11^th Grade History, 11^th/12^th Bible and Athletic Director

Educational Background: BA, Westmont College, Business & Economics

Certification & Professional Memberships: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification

Awards/Professional Leadership:  Deacon; President Mortgage Bankers; President Valley Christian Schools League; Former Board Member - PVCP; Board Member - National Association of Office of Industrial Properties; Worship Arts Member, Scottsdale Bible; College Speaker.

*4 years in Education/1 years at PVCP, 20 years business experience

Mrs. Jessica Holemon

jholemon@pvcp.org 

Subjects Taught: 7^th Grade Algebra I, 8^th Grade Algebra II, 9^th Grade Algebra I, 9^th & 10^th Grades Algebra II, 12^th Grade Physics

Mr. Gil Nadolny 

gnadolny@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: 6^th-8^th Grades Drama, 7^th Grade Science,  HS Theatre, 9^th Grade Biology, 11^th Grade Anatomy and Physiology

Educational Background: BA University of Maryland, Psychology & Education, Certificat Program in Elementsy Education

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; Maryland Teacher Certifcation.

Training Credentials:  Love and Logic; Critical Thinking Seminar; Great Books Seminar.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Awards/Professional Leadership: Department Chair, Jr. High & High School; Tri-Pres Jr. Camp Speaker, 8th Grade Graduation Speaker (PVCP), PVCCP Retreat Director, ACSI Convention Workshop Leader. Screenwriters Expo Sscreenwriting Conference in Los Angeles)

Mr. Kyle Navarrette 

knavarrette@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: 7^th & 8^th Grade Bible, Honors English I, III, IV

Educational Background: M.Ed Northern Arizona University, Secondary Education; BA Arizona State University, Political Science

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification, SEI Certification

Training Credentials:  Love and Logic Parent Facilitator

Awards/Professional Leadership: 5 years coaching experience; college courses in Humanities, Parent Education Trainer (Christian Worldview); 2012 Council for American Private Education Teacher of the Year - Arizona.

Mr. Chris Seyler

cseyler@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: 5^th/6^th Math 8/7, 5^th-8^th Boys PE, 8^th Science, Honors Chemistry

Educational Background: BA Kinesiology (Physical Education) & Science, The Masters College; St. Mary's College, Northern Arizona University.

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; AZ Department of Education K-12; CA Department of Education K-Adult Ed

Mrs. Sheryl Temple

Headmaster

Subjects Taught: College & Career Exploration; PVCP Headmaster

Educational Background: MA.Ed Educational Administration & Supervision, University of Phoenix; B.S. Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University & Arizona State University; Harvard University, Summer Graduate Studies

Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Lifetime, All levels; AZ Department of Education, Teacher & Principal; NILD (National Institute of Learning Disabilities) Therapist, Level I; SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement

Training Credentials:  Love and Logic Administrator

Professional Leadership & Experience: Adjunct professor, Grand Canyon University; Chair for ACSI Rocky Mountain Regional Accreditation Committee 2006-present, Commissioner 2004-2006; ASCD (Association for Curriculum & Development); IACSA (Independent Association of Christian School Administrators); ISM (Independent School Management); Presenter/Facilitator of professional growth & school improvement seminars/workshops; Leadership mentor for aspiring principals; taught seminar on Communication; expertise in accreditation, curriculum, teacher evaluation, board development.

Awards: Nominated for Athena Award (2004 & 2006); National Distinguished Principal's Nomination 2004.

* 35 years in Education (21 of those serving in Administration)/15 years at PVCP

Mrs. Tina Tow 
ttow@pvcp.org

Subjects Taught: 7^th & 8^th Grade English, 9^th Grade Study Skills, Honors English II 

Educational Background: M.ED., University of Phoenix, Education & BA, Jacksonville State University, Business

Certification & Endorsements: Certifications & Endorsements: ACSI Certification; AZ Department of Education 7-12 Certification, SEI Endorsement K-12, ELL Endorsement