Meet Our Faculty
The faculty and staff of North Canyon High School are committed to providing a safe, loving and supportive environment for all students.
We are proud to introduce you to our caring and knowledgeable teachers, each of whom have a keen understanding of how their students learn, and embrace the innovations and challenges of a forward-thinking curriculum.
We feel open communication is key in every student’s education, and strive to keep families informed.
Marc Acker
Teacher
B.S. University of Arizona
Room 177, Ext. 45077
Math
Samantha Adams
Teacher, Adviser for Young Life Club and Rattler Crew
B.A. Grand Canyon University
Room 277, ext. 45018
English
Lisa Alvarez
Paraeducator
B.S. Arizona State University
Special Education
Special Education
Taylor Babbitt
Teacher
Room 194, Ext. 35072
Math
Jason Barkley
Teacher, Girl's Golf Head Coach
Gym, Ext. 35082
Physical Education
Lori Barklow
Bookstore Clerk
Bookstore (Room 166)
Support Staff
John Baughman
Teacher, Adviser for Mathfanatics Club
B.S. Northern Arizona University, M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Room 171, Ext. 35057
Math
Adam Beene
Teacher, Head Football Coach
Room 420, Ext. 45035
CTE
Comfort Beene
Teacher, Cheer Coach
Room 504, Ext. 45035
Dance
Sarah Beres
Nurse
B.S. University of San Francisco
Health (Room 103), Ext. 95013
Health
Michael Bernardino
Teacher, Badminton Head Coach
B.S. Northern Arizona University, M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Room 221, Ext. 35094
Science
Christina Bernardino
Teacher, IDL (Instructional Division Leader)
B.S. Northern Arizona University, M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Room 232, Ext. 35077
World Languages
Shoni Boling
Guidance Clerk
Guidance (Room 102), Ext. 95014
Support Staff
Michelle Boulay
Teacher, Adviser for Yearbook and Newspaper
B.S. Arizona State University, M.Ed. Arizona State University
Room 217, Ext. 35089
Science
Matthew Brady
Teacher
B.A. Wartburg College
Room 217, Voice Link: 35089
English
Amanda Brooks
Teacher, Adviser for Gourmet Foods
B.S. Ohio State University, M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Room 239, Ext. 45005
CTE
Karen Brown
Teacher
B.S. Northern Arizona University
Room 258, Ext. 45009
English
Justin Burke
Teacher
Room 195, Ext. 35073
Special Education
Pam Burns
Library Media Tech
Library (Room 196), Ext. 95020
Library
Support Staff
Jennifer Burton
Teacher, Adviser for Freshman Class
Room 192, Ext. 35070
Math
Dennis Bush
Teacher, IDL (Instructional Division Leader)
B.F.A. New York University, M.F.A. University of Texas
Room 309, Ext. 95039
Theatre and Film
Lydia Campa
Night Custodian
Staff
Ryan Campbell
ParaEducator
Special Education
Matt Case
Teacher, MYP Coordinator, Adviser for Beyond Tolerance Club, Black Student Union Club, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Club, North Canyon Ultimate Club
B.S. University of Arizona, M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Room 233, Classroom X35098
World Languages
David Cech
Teacher, IDL (Instructional Division Leader), Adviser for Senior Class
B.S. St. Olaf College, M.B.A. Thunderbird School of Global Management, M.Ed. George Mason University
Room 162, Classroom X35055
Social Studies