employee spotlight

Sandra Hinski
Dean of Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education



Dwayne Norton
Student Services Specialist, Sr.-Financial Aid
Native American Indian Heritage:
Diné (Navajo)
Degree:
AA with emphasis in Accounting

Jay Sloan
Coordinator, Teacher Development Center
Native American Indian Heritage:
Diné (Navajo)
Degree:
Associate in Arts in Elementary Education, Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education in Special and Elementary Education

Demetria Shepherd, M.Ed.
Student Services Analyst, Early College Program
College Navigation Specialist in Paradise Valley Unified School District
Native American Indian Heritage:
Diné (Navajo)
Degree: Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies and Associate of Science from Phoenix College, Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Northern Arizona University, Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Pamela Cosay
Student Services Analyst and PDSO (Primary
Designated School Official) for International Students
Native American Indian Heritage:
Diné (Navajo)
Degree:
Associate of Science, Bachelor's of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona

Andrea Macias-Murietta
Counselor
Contact:
andrea.e.macias@paradisevalley.edu
Indigenous Heritage:
Hopi/Pima (Gila River Tribe) and Mexican American
Education:
Master's in Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral and Social Sciences

Kevin Smith
Student Service Analyst (ACE/HOL Coordinator)
Contact:
kevin.smith@paradisevalley.edu
Indigenous Heritage:
Tribe unknown and New Zealand African American
Education:
Education: Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration and Bachelor of Arts in General Studies and Religion. Currently in the progress of completing my Ed.D in Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership

Norma Chandler
Manager, Student CARE & Conduct
Contact:
norma.chandler@paradisevalley.edu
Indigenous Heritage (Central America):
Tepehuanes (O'dam) and Raråmurí
Mixed Heritage: Spanish / Indigenous
Ethnicity: Mexican American