Jennifer Adams is our Theatre and Creative Arts teacher. An Arizona native, she has over 30 years of experience in both operatic and musical theatre repertory. She has been a music director for over 25 years and taught at prestigious performing arts schools like the Arizona School for the Arts. She came to All Saints' from another local private school, where she served as the music teacher and performing arts director. Jennifer is an award-winning actor and singer who enjoys sharing her passion for the arts with her students. Jennifer loves traveling, spending time with family, and baking.
Mr.JoshuaDavidBlock
Music, Lower School
Music Teacher
602-274-4866
Grand Canyon University - B.S. Northern Arizona University - M.Ed.
Joshua Block joins All Saints' faculty as a music teacher for students in Pre-K through sixth grades and as an elective teacher for students in seventh and eighth grades. He taught movement and music for 15 years at Madison Simis Elementary. He has a B.S. in Music Education from Grand Canyon University and an M.E. in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. He teaches classes on dance, music, creativity, and imagination at Arizona State University. He is Past President of AZ Orff and teaches movement classes for Orff-Schulwerk teacher certification courses. He has also completed his Kodály certification and is Past President of Arizona Kodály Teachers Society. Joshua is a member of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association Board of Trustees and a frequent presenter at Orff Chapters around the country. He is director of the training choir for the Phoenix Boys Choir and teaches private piano lessons.
Ellen Bond returned to All Saints' in 2020, teaching fourth grade. Previously, Ellen taught art at All Saints’ from 2013 to 2018. A native of Phoenix, she attended St. Gregory’s Catholic School and St. Mary’s High School. Ellen received her B.A. from Arizona State University in elementary education. She is certified in elementary education, art education, and English as a Second Language. She enjoys art, sports, jogging, music, and spending time with her family.
Coach Casey Dillon joined the All Saints’ Physical Education team for the 2025–26 school year. An experienced educator with more than a decade of experience, Coach Dillon relocated from New Jersey, where he taught middle and high school health and P.E. and coached various sports, including football, basketball, and track. He holds a Master’s Degree in Wellness and Lifestyle Management and is passionate about creating engaging environments where students can grow through movement and teamwork.
Mr.EvanHammontree
Administration, Support Services
Head of Lower School
Alma College - BA Northern Arizona University - M.Ed University of Illinois - M.Ed
Evan Hammontree joined the All Saints’ community as Head of Lower School in 2022. He brings a wide range of classroom and administrative experience to the leadership team, with specific expertise in developing a supportive and individualized learning environment for all students.
Mrs.ElizabethGillisHunninghake
Lower School
Kindergarten Teacher
602-274-4866
Southern Methodist University - B.A. Southern Methodist University - M.Ed.
Elizabeth Hunninghake joined the All Saints' community is 2017 as a first-grade teacher. In 2019, she began teaching as a member of the kindergarten team. She has a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Education with a specialization in reading from Southern Methodist University. Elizabeth is a Certified Reading Specialist. She was a member of the Dallas Corps of Teach for America from 2010-12. She taught kindergarten for seven years for Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas.
Ms.JulieIsaacson
Lower School
Library Media Specialist
602-274-4866
Arizona State University - B.S. Northern Arizona University - M.Ed.
Julie Isaacson joined the All Saints' faculty in 2010 as a first-grade teacher. She received her B.S. in Marketing from Arizona State University in December 1998. She earned an M.Ed. in Elementary Education in May 2010 from Northern Arizona University. At All Saints', Julie currently serves as our Library Media Specialist. Julie enjoys working out and reading as many books as she possibly can. She is a diehard Yankees fan and bleeds maroon and gold for her Sun Devils, no matter the season!
Originally from Illinois, Coach Blake Johnson brings an impressive background in athletic administration and student development to his role as Athletic Director. Most recently serving as Assistant Athletic Director for Peoria Public Schools, he led strategic planning and program expansion across more than 25 schools. In addition to his leadership roles, Coach Johnson has extensive coaching experience at the middle and high school levels, having led teams in everything from football to track. He is especially proud to have introduced structured sports programs for elementary-age students for the first time in district history. In addition to his years of experience, he holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Sports Management.
Coach Johnson’s ability to connect quickly with our students and get them excited about athletics is remarkable. He is passionate about building athletic programs where students grow in skill, confidence, and character, on and off the field.
Ashleigh Miller became a member of the All Saints’ team in 2021 as the lower and middle school counselor. Ashleigh comes to the area after working and residing in the Bullhead City community for nine years. There, Ashleigh worked in schools as a counselor, a teacher, and a coach. These positions came to life while earning a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. Ashleigh was born and raised on the shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin, where she also received her B.A. from Northland College. Guided by faith and a deep love for animals, Ashleigh lives each day as a brand new one and believes in the power of connection and she looks forward to supporting our community. Ashleigh holds an adventurous soul, enjoys exploring national parks, and finding new places on long road trips. Photography and writing are two areas where Ashleigh highlights the strength of connection and shares the art with loved ones. Ashleigh played DIII softball in college and continues to stay active in any athletic outlet available—especially outdoors.
Ashley Mitchell is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and she graduated from Camelback High School in 2001. She played volleyball for Alcorn State in Mississippi and graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education. Ashley joined All Saints’ in 2010 as a part-time P.E. teacher. The following year she taught P.E. and assisted the kindergarten teachers. Currently, she is teaching P.E. to All Saints' students and serves as the Head of Physical Education Department. Ashley also coaches girls athletics at All Saints’. Ashley likes to play volleyball, hike, read, travel, swim, and do hot yoga.
Mrs.MarianaMorrill
Lower School
Kindergarten Teacher
State University of New York (SUNY) - M.S. Michigan State University - B.S.
Born and raised in the industry's oil field compounds of Venezuela, Mariana Morrill a moved to Phoenix, Arizona, during the summer of 2016 with husband Mark, and son Marco. Mariana is a proud member of the kindergarten team at All Saints'. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Early Childhood Education from Michigan State University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and Curriculum Development and an Educational Leadership Certificate from State University of New York, and Certification in ESL from Trenton State University. She has over 25 years of professional teaching experience from early childhood positions in East Lansing, Michigan, to lower elementary positions (ESL, Spanish, and first grade) in the multicultural environment of one of the best known and highest regarded International American Schools in the world, Escuela Campo Alegre, in Caracas, Venezuela. Her teaching philosophy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students develop a love of learning.
Mrs.KerriePelenytschka
Lower School
LS Science Teacher
602-274-4866
University of Colorado - B.S. National-Louis University - M.A.
Kerrie Pelenytschka joined All Saints’ in 2003. She earned her M.A. in Teaching from National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois, and a B.S. in Commercial Recreation from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Kerrie began teaching at All Saints' as a third-grade teacher. After four years, she had the opportunity to begin the lower school science program which she jumped at the opportunity to do. In 2020, Kerrie joined the fourth-grade team as a fourth-grade homeroom teacher. Currently, Kerrie serves as the Lower School Science Teacher. Her goal is to get the children excited learning through a rich, engaging, and hands-on curriculum. She always says that she has the “best job” on campus. Kerrie enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Madeline Stickney is a dedicated elementary school teacher specializing in reading and writing. She currently serves as our Early Elementary Literacy Support Teacher. A native of Phoenix, she holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and a master’s in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University, with specialized training and certifications in reading instruction. She is passionate about supporting our youngest learners in various ways, including providing small-group literacy instruction.
Mrs.NicoleTamer
Lower School
Service Learning Coordinator & Kindergarten Teacher
University of Rochester - B.A State University of New York - M.Ed
Nicole Tamer joined All Saints' in 2013 and is currently teaching as a member of the kindergarten team. She earned a B.A. and a Permanent Teaching Certification from the University of Rochester in Psychology and History. She also earned a Master's in Educational Curriculum Design and a Certificate of Administrative Studies from the University at Albany. She has experience teaching students from pre-school through twelfth grade. She has three children—All Saints' Class of 2017, 2018, and 2020. When she is not teaching, she is usually out hiking with her family or coaching a soccer game.
Carlos Urtubey has been teaching Spanish for three decades and is a native Spanish and English speaker. We were glad to welcome him as our lower-school Spanish teacher in 2023. Throughout his career, he has taught children from kindergarten to eighth grade. He graduated from ASU and enjoys incorporating music while teaching Spanish!
Mrs.TraceyVeruttiWilliams
Lower School, Technology Support
Technology Integration Specialist & Lower School DREAMlab Teacher
602-274-4866
North Tahoe High School - B.A. UC Santa Barbara - Bachelor's Degree in Sociology Bank Street College of Education - M.S. Ed.
Tracey Williams joined All Saints’ in 2007. She has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In 2002, Tracey earned her M.S. in Education from Bank Street Graduate School in New York City. Before joining the Technology Department, Tracey taught third grade for seven years at All Saints’. She now spends her days teaching technology in the Lower School DREAMlab and helping teachers integrate technology consistently in their classrooms. Tracey enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors, and visiting her home state of California as much as possible.