This is Ms. Jacobson’s second year serving North Phoenix Prep as Headmaster. Prior to that Ms. Jacobson served as Head of Middle School, Assistant Headmaster, and Dean of Students in the Great Hearts network for six years. Ms. Jacobson taught middle and high school sciences for eight years and laboratory classes at ASU for two years. She earned her Master’s degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s degree in developmental and cellular biology. Ms. Jacobson is passionate about child development and volunteers as a labor doula in her free time. Ms. Jacobson has two boys, a second grader and a preschooler, and enjoys spending time outdoors and cooking with her family.

Ms. Stone grew up in Phoenix and attended college at the University of Colorado in Boulder. While her bachelor’s degree in Psychology did not lead her to a career in the field, it has shaped her heart and mind throughout her 20+ year journey in the Education field.  Ms. Stone has a Master’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education. Prior to joining Great Hearts in 2016, her experiences include teaching 5th grade Mathematics in Los Angeles and as a Special Teacher in a self-contained classroom serving students with Autism. For 3 years, Ms. Stone served as the Exceptional Student Services Coordinator at North Phoenix Prep. This school year will mark her 3rd year as Assistant Headmaster. When she is not serving the NPX community, Ms. Stone enjoys spending her free time loving and caring for her 7-year old son, cooking, bike riding, cheering on her favorite football teams, and playing golf.

Michelle Jensen is a native from Phoenix, Arizona. She has a bachelor’s degree in special education from Arizona State University West and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University as well as numerous administration certification classes.  She worked for Peoria Unified School District from 12 years in numerous positions, including the Dean of Students for special education students grade 9-12 and oversaw a high school truancy program for 5 years.

Ms. Lentz grew up in Phoenix and studied at Tulane University in New Orleans. After graduating, she earned her teaching certification through the University of New Orleans and went on to begin her teaching career in the New Orleans Public Schools. Ms. Lentz continued her work at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie, Louisiana, where she received the J. Gordon and Lou Ann Reishe Outstanding Teacher Award and had the opportunity to pursue further education in Teacher Leadership. Ms. Lentz returned to Phoenix in 2012 and spent several years at home with her young family while also starting a small business. Ms. Lentz joined the faculty at North Phoenix Prep in 2018 and was delighted to again be working with middle school students. With four children at Archway North Phoenix, Ms. Lentz is a devoted member of the Great Hearts community.

Mr. Black proudly joined North Phoenix Preparatory Academy in 2015. His teaching career began in 1996 in graduate school. Following which, Mr. Black moved to Oregon where he worked as an art professor at Willamette University, dividing his time between teaching and acting as the exhibition designer for the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. In 2005 he returned to his home state of Arizona and accepted a position as one of the founding teachers at Chandler Preparatory Academy. In addition to teaching, Mr. Black is also a respected professional watercolor artist whose work is collected on a national level. Mr. Black is happily married and also enjoys hiking, tennis, and golf.

Tier Martin graduated from Saint Louis University with a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration and has over ten years of  experience within the realm of access and persistence in higher education. Her work experience includes working for three universities as an Adjunct Instructor, Academic and Finance Advisor, and as a Scholar Support & Community Outreach Coach for a non-profit in Saint Louis, MO.  While there, she helped first generation students eliminate the educational gap and built partnerships with many colleges and universities. Ms. Martin loves to travel, cook, and enjoys being outdoors. She is an avid reader, loves to dance, and enjoys social environments that allows her to support her friends and family, which is probably how she got into advising in the first place. She is happily married to her sweetheart and they have two lovely children.

Ms. Lucheck received her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2019. She specialized in Families and Children with an emphasis in trauma. Ms. Lucheck is trained in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She spent a couple of years working on managing behavioral concerns with families, but loves the transition to a school environment. Throughout the day, Ms. Lucheck enjoys working with students in areas of anxiety, stress management, building relationships, and understanding what coping skills work for them. When she is away from work you can find Ms. Lucheck hiking and camping with her family, running a race, or doing yoga.

Mrs. Parot graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. In addition, she is certified in Mild to Moderate Special Education, Highly Qualified, Early Childhood Development, and Structured English Immersion.  She has many years of working with special needs students and struggling readers, being the Literacy Coordinator for three years at Archway North Phoenix.  Her career with Great Hearts began at Archway Veritas as a 2^nd grade lead teacher, transferring to Archway North Phoenix in 2012.  Currently, she is the North Phoenix Preparatory ESS Lead Coordinator.  Her teaching began as an early childhood educator in 1986 and is currently in her twenty-ninth year of teaching.  Helping scholars discover what they are truly capable of lends its way beautifully to her passion for lifelong learning and refining the art of teaching.  She has a wonderful husband, three grown children, six grandchildren, and her mom that she enjoys spending her free time with, along with antiquing, and helping clients design their home interiors.