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 4th year as Assistant Headmaster. When she is not serving the NPX community, Ms. Stone enjoys spending her free time loving and caring for her 8-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 teaches high school art and is the Dean of Student Leadership.  He proudly joined North Phoenix Preparatory Academy in 2015. Having grown up in Phoenix, Mr. Black attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate degree.  Following which, he attended the University of Delaware for a master’s degree in fine art.  After graduate school, Mr. Black moved to Oregon and 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 artist.  He is married to Marla Black and has a son named, Liam.

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.

An Arizona native, Mrs. Sheila Conner received her Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies from Arizona State University. Her experience in higher education includes several years as Admissions Counselor and Student Life Coordinator at Arizona State University. Most recently, she served as Registrar for Archway North Phoenix for three years. Sheila is an avid reader of philosophy, mythology, and science fiction and enjoys yoga and hiking the Phoenix mountains. Her twin daughters started their educational journey at Archway North Phoenix in Kindergarten and are entering 7th grade this fall as Gladiators. Ms. Conner will join Ms. Martin in the college counseling department. 

Coach Page began serving as the Athletic Director for Great Hearts North Phoenix during the 2016-2017 school year. He is passionate about seeing young men and women grow as individuals, students, and athletes as they participate in the NPX Athletics Program. Prior to taking this job, he was working and lived overseas for 17 years – seven years in Turkey and ten years in the United Arab Emirates. He married, Jean, his awesome wife, in 1989, and they have three grown children – Joseph II (who is married to Caylee), Stefanie, and Sam. In his spare time, Coach Page enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and . . . you guessed it – watching sports

Ms. Hilley was born and raised on California’s Central Coast but has lived in Phoenix for more than half her life.  She and her husband, Tim, have been married for 18 years and they have two wonderful daughters, Mckenna and Charlotte, who both attend Great Hearts.  Moriah recently graduated from Grand Canyon University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in Family Dynamics.  Moriah and Tim own and operate a marriage coaching business and lead the marriage ministry at their church.  She also has experience as a preschool teacher.  For fun, Moriah enjoys reading, doing escape rooms, traveling to theme parks, and she is currently working her way through the Marvel movie catalog. 

I am excited and honored to return to the North Phoenix Prep family as School Counselor. I grew up in the Chicago area with my parents and twin brother. My parents both taught 1st grade for 35 years! Now we all live in Phoenix. My 4 year old son Kai loves living down the street from his 4 year old cousin Everett.  We are outside in this amazing weather as much as possible riding bikes, checking out new parks, and swimming! I was a School Counselor for the first 15 years of my career, and I have been in Admin the last few years as an Assistant Principal. I am so happy to be back to my passion of School Counseling where I can have a positive impact on all students. I enjoy helping students become better problem solvers, manage their emotions, and evolve into the best versions of themselves. I look forward to this new school year and connecting with staff, students, and families!

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Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Ms. Good earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance at University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in Stockton, CA. Ms. Good worked with song writers in the music industry with Arista/BMG in Los Angeles before pursuing a career in musical theater and opera on the East Coast where she eventually landed in New York City. While her husband, Jay, worked as Operations Manager for the New York Philharmonic, she performed with regional orchestras and opera and theater companies. When Jay started work with The Phoenix Symphony and Arizona Musicfest, they traded Washington Heights for North Phoenix where they have raised their two children, Elizabeth, and Nikolas. Ms. Good sang for eight seasons with the two-time Grammy Award winning Phoenix Chorale and taught sixth grade Art and Music at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy for nine years before landing in ESS here at North Phoenix Prep. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and a teacher of holistic healing arts. She loves reading, restoring old furniture, fitness, animals, outdoor adventures in the mountains and at the beach, as well as spending time with family and their two dogs, Happy and Hashbrown.

Ms. Royce was born in Zambia and raised in the UK. She moved to America in 2018 and is happily married with four children. She loves reading, traveling, cooking, dancing, swimming, and going to the gym. Prior to joining Great Hearts, Ms. Royce worked as a Behavioral Therapist, Health Care Assistant, and Instructor Learning Coach.

Ms. Treat was born in Vancouver, Washington. She considers herself a Northwest/Southwest hybrid, having spent her childhood in the Pacific Northwest and her adolescence in the Southwest. She has two Science Degrees. As a foster parent, she was inspired to earn a Master’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Education. Her experience in teaching and supporting individuals with learning differences is diverse. She worked with ESL students at a Language Immersion School, served as an enrichment learning specialist at a private school, and taught extra-curricular programs to middle school students with language-based learning differences, psychological syndromes, and autism. Ms. Treat also worked with the Young Life Capernaum, mentoring teens and young adults with intellectual differences and disabilities. She is passionate about foster care, adoption, and community service. In her spare time, she can be found pursuing new adventures in life, learning, and traveling with her five children who attend NPX, ANP, and preschool.