Our Teachers

Katie has worked in education for 14 years, having earned her education degree with a focus on science and math from GCU.

Scot Madison Briscoe is also known as A Girl Named Scot. She started teaching piano with Arise AZ in the Spring of 2022 and she loves it!

After several years of asking her parents to learn the piano, Kimber finally started lessons at 9 years old. Kimber has loved making music & playing piano ever since.

Sydney Tuten is a homeschool graduate who completed high school early at age 16. She has continued to pursue her passion for the violin while prayerfully seeking God’s direction for her next steps.

Micah Murlatt is a student at ACU studying Music Composition and Theory.

Isabel Abril is a student at Arizona Christian University pursuing a degree in Biblical & Theological Studies

Maya Jones is a freshman at Arizona Christian University, where she is studying Elementary Education and Biblical Studies.

Eva is a dedicated tutor who supports K–5 students in math and language arts while also providing language arts instruction for high school students.

Daniel is a passionate music teacher and music director who is currently studying Audio Engineering. With more than 10 years of experience playing instruments, he has developed a deep love for music and the arts

Zoe is an honors student and student-athlete at Arizona Christian University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in Political Science.

Growing up in Pinetop, AZ, Andre pursued his education at Arizona State University right here in the Valley of the Sun, graduating in 2008.

MeiLing graduated from Arizona Christian University with a Bachelors of Science in Music.

Cyrus French is a passionate music teacher who loves helping students grow in their musical gifts.

Alicia Roach is a certified teacher with the Arizona Department of Education and brings almost 15 years of experience teaching grades K-12.

Desiree Kleppe is a graduate of ACU and has a degree in Music with an emphasis in vocal performance.

Luke Johnson is a freshman at Paradise Valley Community College, where he is studying Accounting.

Melissa Barnett is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience as a teacher and school principal, known for helping students build confidence, develop strong academic habits, and achieve meaningful progress.

Cena is a TEFL-certified English and math teacher with experience providing personalized, one-on-one instruction in students’ homes.

Grace is a freshman at Arizona Christian University, where she is pursuing a degree in Music Education while attending on a dance scholarship.

Kaleb Dueberry is a recent graduate of Arizona Christian University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. His passion for teaching first took root in his home church, where he discovered the fulfillment of helping children understand new ideas while serving in the children’s ministry and supporting his younger sister through challenging math concepts.

Maggie Steele is a dance enthusiast with a decade of theater experience.

Ethan MacTough is a student at ASU studying Computer Science with a minor in Music Performance.

Nancy is a passionate and experienced piano instructor who has been playing since a young age and began advanced, college-level study by the age of 13.

Jessie is a former middle school science teacher and currently works at Arizona Christian University in the Academic Department.

Ingrid Corbin is a retired teacher, having taught for 35 years in the lower grades

Jill graduated from Wheaton College (IL) with a degree in German Studies.

Daniel Shelby is a thoughtful and encouraging tutor who brings patience, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning to his work with students.

Georgia Fritz is an experienced educator certified by the state of Arizona to teach Kindergarten through 8th grade, with additional endorsements in Physical Education and Structured English Immersion (SEI).

Sarah brings creativity, patience, and a strong sense of connection to her work at Arise AZ as both an Art Teacher and Academic Tutor.

Alisha brings a warm, creative, and encouraging approach to working with children. She has spent much of her life serving kids in a variety of settings, including church nursery and children’s programs, preschool classrooms, and special needs support programs.