Faculty News and Notes

Celebrations

Director of Communications Chris Hall (soon to be Chris Martinez) wed Officer Wally Martinez on February 14, 2022. Ridge Hall ’23 and Maurine Fleming (MS and US Strings Teacher) provided the background music, Director of Technology Joe Boehle officiated, and Officer Wally Redfield and Director of Employee Services Suzi Pressley were among the few guests.

MS and US Mandarin Teacher Casey Wong married Calvin Wong on Friday, May 21, 2022, at the Moon Valley Justice Court in Phoenix.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elizabella Perez was born on April 10, 2022, to Accounting Manager Anabel Perez and her husband, Carlos. MS Spanish Teacher Hannah Fox; her husband, Parker; and proud brother, Patrick, welcomed Charles Parker Fox into the world on June 12, 2022.

PCDS FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS

Each year PCDS recognizes its outstanding faculty and staff for their work within our community. One of the ways our School recognizes excellence is through endowed chair awards.

This year’s recipients were as follows: Maki Fullerton, MS Science The Dorrance Family Chair for Science Presented in 2022 and has a three-year term.

Colin Reynolds, US History The Loback Family Chair for History Presented in 2022 and has a three-year term.

David Kaye, US English The Spence T. and Ann Olin Foundation Chair for English Presented in 2020 and has a three-year term.

Meily Riehle, US Spanish Rex Allison Chair for Excellence in Teaching Presented in 2022 and is named annually.

Loreta Aguirre, Administrative Assistant to the Head of MS Korzay-Tashman Staff Award Presented in 2021 and has a two-year term. Awarded to a staff member who serves the PCDS community in an extraordinary fashion. An embodiment of core values such as integrity, loyalty, and hard work. This staff member works selflessly and tirelessly to ensure our School is the best it can be.

Cindy Davis, Second Grade Teacher Korzay-Tashman Faculty Award Presented in 2022 and has a two-year term. Awarded to a faculty member(s) who routinely displays a commitment to our School and to our students that extends far beyond the classroom. Whether out on the athletic fields, traveling to foreign countries, or quietly between classes, this outstanding faculty member is someone to whom students feel a deep connection, and someone they will fondly remember for the rest of their lives—a leader among leaders and an inspiration to others.