STACEY AKHBARI
School Psychologist, MSED
sakhbari@pvschools.net
Telephone number: 602.449.2300
I am very happy to be part of the caring and accommodating staff at Sweetwater Community School! I have been over 20 years in the PVUSD, and I'm proud to have a long history of supporting students and families as a school psychologist and administrator. My door is always open to you for help with problem-solving and finding the right assistance for student success.
BENJAMIN CRESSWELL
Dean of Attendance and STUGO Advisor
bcresswell@pvschools.net
Telephone number: 602.449.2300
I am a pure-bred Arizonan, having gone to school in Cave Creek. I attended the University of Arizona where I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a Bilingual Emphasis. I remained in southern Arizona and taught first and second grade ELL for two years until I moved back to the Phoenix area. For the past four years I have taught 5th and 6th graders while earning my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. I am excited about starting my administrative career at Sweetwater and am looking forward to working with our students.
CHARLOTTE FRAYSER
Nurse, RN, CSN
cfrayser@pvschools.net
Telephone number: 602.449.2300
Nurse Charlotte graduated from Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. Most of her career has been hospital nursing and medical and radiation oncology. Having earned her school nursing certificate and we are lucky to have Nurse Charlotte as our school nurse.
MARIBETH KOON
Counselor
mkoon@pvschools.net
Telephone number: 602.449.2300
Mrs. Koon received her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education and her Master in Education Counseling from the University of North Texas. She has been a middle school teacher and a counselor in elementary, middle, and high schools. Mrs. Koon loves helping students achieve their goals, both academic and personal, in small groups and individually. She is married and has two daughters, both whom graduated from Horizon High School.
NANCY PICIUCCO
Counselor
npiciucco@pvschools.net
Telephone number: 602.449.2300
She received her undergraduate degree in Communications from Arizona State University and then her Masters in Education. She earned her Counseling Certification from Ottawa University. Ms. Piciucco worked for nine years at the Scottsdale Prevention Institute and taught substance abuse education classes at the Paradise Valley police department. In the past, she has conducted student support groups, classroom presentations, and individual counseling with students at the middle and high school levels. She enjoys being a counselor at Sweetwater and working with students on their academic goals, communication skills, and personal and emotional concerns and issues. If students need support outside of the school setting, Ms. Piciucco will work with families to find that support.
SUPPORT STAFF
DIANE BOYER, Security
TIM KELLY, Plant Manager
MARY MCARTHUR, ParaEducator
SYLVIA MORENO, Security
TED SUMRALL, Security