
Kathy Prather
Superintendent/CEO
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Kathy Prather became the Superintendent/CEO of Pima JTED on July 1, 2018, one year after being appointed as the district’s Deputy Superintendent. Her career in education spans 29 years and multiple locations throughout Arizona, including Rough Rock High School, Prescott College, Northwest Pioneer College, Mohave Community College, Mohave High School, Colorado River Union High School District, Tucson Unified School District, and Sunnyside Unified School District.
She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration-Management, a Master of Arts Degree in Vocational Technical Education, and multiple certifications from the Arizona Department of Education including Superintendent, Principal and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher.
Each year, thousands of students in the CTE programs she oversees receive nationally-recognized industry certifications, licenses and credentials as well as dual college credit from Pima Community College and/or concurrent tuition credit from the University of Arizona. The innovative programs she has developed over the years have captured the attention of local, national and international media including CNN Money in 2016, Korean News Network in 2015, Manufacturing News in 2016, Arizona Public Media-PBS in 2014, District Administrator Magazine in January 2017, Mrs. Green’s World on iHeart Radio and many local network news broadcast features.
The Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona (ACTEAZ) recognized Kathy’s contributions to CTE with their 2011 Administrator of the Year Award, and again with the 2016 ACTEAZ Lifetime Achievement Award. Kathy served on the Board of the National Council of Local Administrators (NCLA) from 2008-2015 as well as the Executive Board of the Arizona Council of Occupational and Vocational Administrators (ACOVA) from 2006-2014. Kathy currently serves as a member of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, United Way Cradle to Career Leadership Committee, Metropolitan Education Commission, Pima County Workforce Investment Board, Banner University Medicine Community Advisory Committee and Tucson’s Leading Women, and has previously served on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Tucson.
Kathy was instrumental in the formation of the Pima County Joint Technological Education District #11, which is now known as Pima JTED. Prior to the JTED Proposition 400 item being listed on the ballot in 2006, she led community forums and made multiple presentations to business, industry and local school district governing boards.
Today, Kathy remains committed to forging mutually beneficial partnerships with business, community, and educational leaders to strengthen Pima JTED’s programs which provide local industry with the skilled workforce they need to thrive. She is actively transforming the culture at Pima JTED to the Growth Mindset to elevate students’ experiences, and employee job satisfaction. One of her top priorities is continuing to develop students’ professional skills so that they are ready to succeed in both college and careers.
Pima JTED continues to bring over $30 million dollars annually in supplemental funding for satellite and central CTE programs in Pima, Santa Cruz and Pinal Counties.
A native Tucsonan, Kathy lives with her husband Brad Prather, a retired teacher. They have two grown children, and one granddaughter.
Staff Directory
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Abby Lowe
PTT Lab Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
JTED @ Master Pieces
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Abel Vazquez
Director of Information Technology520 209-1836 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Adriana Huerta
SIS Data Coordinator520 352-5833 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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Alex Olmedo
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer520 352-5833 JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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Alissa Morris
ECE Instructor/Program Manager(520) 579-4633 JTED @ Mountain View
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Amanda Sevinsky
Culinary Arts Instructional Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Mountain View
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Amanda Simeza
Director of Student Services520 209-1838 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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Amaris Amaya
MA Lab Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
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Angie Muñoz
Administrative Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Ann Marie Lee, RN
Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor & Program Coordinator520 512-5296 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Ashley Lown NBCT
Potoff Private Philanthropy Endowed Chair, Engagement & Placement Coordinator520 209-1730 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Audra Kelly, CVT
Veterinary Science Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Amphi Land Lab
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Beth Francis, RN, MS
Health Care Professions Manager520 209-1724 JTED @ Master Pieces
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Betty Waddell
Cosmetology Instructor520 209-1720 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Betzaida Heras
Medical Assistant Instructor520 372-8736 Hablo Español JTED @ The Bridges
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Beverly Cox
Van Driver520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Bobbie Farrell
Engagement & Placement Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Brenna Simpson, CVT
Veterinary Science Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Amphi Land Lab
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Brian Danter
Fire Services Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Brian King
Culinary Arts Instructor520 579-4400 JTED @ Mountain View
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Brice Menaugh
Principal520 209-1573 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Carla Echavarri
Health Care Foundations Instructor520 372-8731 JTED @ The Bridges
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Carla Lopez
Medical Assistant Instructor520 879-3922 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Carol Rudigier
Registrar520 382-9207 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Catalina Castillo
Network Technician520 209-1837 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Chris Treptow
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer520 352-5833 JTED @ Project SEARCH (Banner South)
JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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Christian Greenleaf
Associate520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Christina Suarez
Executive Assistant/Office Manager520 209-1694 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Christine McAllister
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer520 352-5833 JTED @ Project SEARCH (Banner South)
JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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Conny White PT, ScD
Physical Therapy Technician Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
JTED @ Master Pieces
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Cori Kwansy
Veterinary Skills Trainer520 352-5833 JTED @ Amphi Land Lab
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Corinne Angello
Culinary Arts and Pastry Instructor520 579-4441 JTED @ Mountain View
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Craig Mills
Video Production Manager520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Curt Bertelsen
Director of Professional Development520 209-1833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Daryl Royse
HVAC Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Pima Community College
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David Fuller
3D Animation Game Design Instructor520 372-8729 JTED @ The Bridges
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David Richter
EMT Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
JTED @ Master Pieces
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Deborah Kresal
Preschool Teacher520 579-4410 JTED @ Mountain View
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Demi Vaughn
Medical Assistant Instructor & Program Coordinator520 209-1991 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Desiree Wible
Cosmetology Instructor520 209-2506 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Diego Gonzalez
Facilities Technician/Custodian520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Dolores Salars
Project SEARCH Instructor520 784-8329 JTED @ Project SEARCH (Banner South)
JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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Frank Malgesini
Network Specialist520 209-1745 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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Frank Placencia
Facilities & Operations Manager520 512-5266 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Gilbert Segura
Associate520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Greg D’Anna
Director of Public Relations520 209-2407 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Haley Gladwin
LNA Lab Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Hasary Maldonado
Attendance Clerk520 209-2675 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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Irma Anaya
Account Services Manager520 352-5833 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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Isabel Dueñas
Administrative Assistant520 512-5264 Hablo Español JTED @ Master Pieces
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James Dell
Construction Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Star
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Jason Hapner
Law Skills Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Jason Pototsky
Information Technology Instructor520 372-8712 JTED @ The Bridges
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Jennifer Al Zaidi
Cosmetology Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Jennifer Atteberry-Pierpont
Principal520 209-2730 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Jennifer Parker
Administrative Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Joanna Grijalva, CVT
Veterinary Science Program Manager520 209-1642 JTED @ Amphi Land Lab
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Jocelyn Eccles
MA Lab Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Jose Navarro
Facilities Technician/Custodian520 370-4692 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Josie Campbell
Administrative Assistant520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Joyce Wall, RN
LNA/CH Instructor & Program Coordinator520 372-8734 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Juan Rojas
Principal520 617-4464 Hablo Español JTED @ The Bridges
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Kara Matthews
Registrar520 512-5261 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Kate Burnham
Pharmacy Technician Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
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Kathleen Asman
Cosmetology Program Manager520 209-1728 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Kathy Prather
Superintendent/CEO520 209-2405 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Kelly Oursler, RN
Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Ken James
Air Transportation/FAA Drone Operator Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
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Kimberly McCroy
Professional Development Specialist520 209-1990 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Lauren Moraga
Instructional Coach520-476-0800 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Leticia “Letty” Renteria
Administrative Assistant520 372-8701 Hablo Español JTED @ The Bridges
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Lisa Best
Licensed Nursing Assistant Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
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Luke Smith
Business Start-up/Entrepreneurship Instructor520 372-8700 JTED @ The Bridges
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Marie Cruz
Project SEARCH Skills Trainer520 352-5833 JTED @ Project SEARCH (Banner South)
JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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Martha Martinez
Human Resources Manager520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Mary Andrade
Administrative Assistant520 209-1830 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Michael Bates
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
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Michael Powell
Culinary Arts Instructor520 372-8719 JTED @ The Bridges
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Michele Shoemaker
Cosmetology Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Michelle Barcanic
Counselor520 512-5276 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Mike Srsen
Graphic Design Instructor520 696-8115 Hablo Español JTED @ Flowing Wells
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Monica Burrows
Cosmetology Skills Trainer520 209-1722 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Nicole Nissenbaum
Little Lions Preschool Instructional Assistant520 579-4410 JTED @ Mountain View
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Patti Greenleaf
Chief Academic Officer520 209-1698 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Quinn Minor
Engineering Instructor520 372-8713 JTED @ The Bridges
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Raynae Roberts
Account Services Manager520 209-1724 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Reggie Brooks
Robotics & Manufacturing Instructor520 372-8716 JTED @ The Bridges
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Robb Fountain
Law, Public Safety & Security Instructor520 209-1779 JTED @ Master Pieces
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Robert Cantrell, M.D.
Health Care Foundations Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Rochelle Leitschuck
Licensed Nursing Assistant/Health Care Foundations Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Samantha Agundez
Health Care Foundations Instructor(520) 276-5473 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Samantha Powell
Associate520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Sandra Quihuis
Payroll Manager520 352-5833 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Scott Sutherland
Cosmetology Instructor520 209-2504 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Scott Vinz
Security Guard520 209-1724 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Seda Pias
Content Editor520 352-5833 x7409 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Sorin Suciu
Assistant Principal520 352-5833 JTED @ The Bridges
JTED @ Camino Seco
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Stacey Hackett
Counselor520 770-8643 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Suzanne Youngquist
Cosmetology Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Tanisha Tatum
Counselor520 209-1834 JTED @ Camino Seco
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Terri Howard
Grants and Data Specialist520 512-5263 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Thomas Bogart
Chief Financial Officer520 512-5277 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Tim Wood
Heavy Equipment Operations Skills Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Granite
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Tina Grijalva
Account Services Manager520 512-5154 JTED @ Master Pieces
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Tyler Oberlin
Project SEARCH Instructor520 352-5833 JTED @ Project SEARCH (UA)
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William “Ed” Rothlisberger
Counselor520 372-8703 Hablo Español JTED @ The Bridges
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Xochitl Sierra
Principal520 352-5833 JTED @ Camino Seco