Faculty

Dr. Marilynn D. Henley
Ph.D Education Administration, Arizona State University
M.A. Special Education, Arizona State University
B.A. Elementary Education, Arizona State University
Peace Corps Training, California State University – Colombia, South America
Experience includes:
Deputy Superintendent, Arizona Department of Education – responsible for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for K-12
Professor, Northern Arizona University – courses included Curriculum Development and Performance Assessment
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Glendale Elementary District – responsible for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment K-8
Director of Special Education and Federal Programs, Glendale Elementary District – responsible for all programs

Dr. Sharon J. Bolster
Ph.D Educational Administration and Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. Supervision and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
B.A. Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
Experience includes:
Director, Arizona Department of Education – responsible for Student Assessment, Program, and Curriculum
Principal, Seneca District Schools
Professor, University of South Carolina

Dr. David S. Hurst
Ed.D General Administrative Leadership, Vanderbilt
M.S. Music Education, Arkansas State University
B.S. Education, University of Tennessee
Experience includes:
Vice President Professional Services, AdvancED
State Director, North Central Association
Professor, Wichita State University
Principal, McNary County Board of Education

Dr. Mona Elgayyar
Ph.D. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
MS Food Microbiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
MA Secondary Education, American Graduate School of Education, Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
Experience includes:
Academic Counselor and Operational Director, Heart to Heart Consultancy and Human Development, Cairo, Egypt
Head of Educational Affairs and Curriculum Development, Edu Systems International
Curriculum Coordinator, Science Teacher, Accreditation coordinator, Futures American School and Cairo International College, Cairo, Egypt
Learning Coach for American Graduate School of Education

Elizabeth Britt
Doctorate in Teacher Leadership with research in Online Education (In progress), Walden University
M.S. Educational Technology, DeVry University
M.S. Education Administration, University of Central Oklahoma
B.A. English Education, University of Central Oklahoma
Experience includes:
Assistant Principal of Online Education, Advanced Academics, Inc.
Teacher, English/Language Arts K-6
District Teacher of the Year, Western Heights Middle School

Michelle Felis
Juris Doctorate, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
B.A. Politics, University of Dallas
Teacher Certification, University of New Mexico – Level III Special Education K-12; General Education K-8; TESOL Endorsement
National Board Certified Teacher – Exceptional Needs Specialist
Experience includes:
Teacher – grades 3-5 Special Needs
Lead Teacher Special Education
Support Team Chair
SRC/Instructional Council
Albuquerque Teachers Federation – Candidate Support Provider
Attorney in Private Practice

Rebecca McLendon
M.S. Educational Technology, Northern Arizona University
B.A. Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University
Experience includes:
Director of Education, Sylvan Learning Center
Elementary Education Teacher, Chandler Public Schools

Kimberly Nicklos
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Chapman University
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Chapman University
B.A. Sociology, Arizona State University
Arizona Reading Endorsement
Full Arizona ESL Endorsement
Arizona Highly Qualified
Experience includes:
ESL Consultant, Curriculum Developer, Learning Coach, American Graduate School of Education
Faculty Associate ESL, Arizona State University West
Reading Specialist, Litchfield Elementary District
Classroom Teacher – grades K-5

Lisa R. Oliphant
M.S. Educational Leadership/School Supervision, University of Phoenix
B.A. Special Education/School Supervision, University of New Mexico
Experience includes:
Director of Special Education Services, Laguna Department of Education
Head Special Education Teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools
Special Education Teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools