Faculty and staff

Stepping on the campus of Chapin School, you enter an extraordinary place for children. It is a place where all of our energies are dedicated to helping children become their best selves. We purposefully create an environment to meet their needs from early childhood to emerging adolescence.

Olga Deluna
Olga Deluna

My Name is Olga Deluna I live at Phoenix Az for more the 60 years (south Phoenix) I have 4 sons 14 grandchildren and 14 grand grandchildren  I been married for 49 years love my family. I have work on the educational field for more then 30 years serving children to make the different in their lives.

Mayra Salcido
Mayra Salcido

Hi my name is Mayra Salcido born in Chihuahua Mexico, have lived here in south Arizona for 7 years now.

Israel Gomez
Team Leader

Israel Gomez was born in Phoenix, AZ, and graduated from St. Mary's High School and earned his business management degree from the University of Phoenix. This year marks Israel's 6th year in the program.

Harvey Cook
Lead Teacher

Harvey Cook was born in Phoenix, AZ, and attended Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Percy L. Julian Middle School, Graduated from South Mountain High School, and earned a B. S. from Grand Canyon University.

Fatima Rocha
Teacher's Assistant

Meet Fatima Rocha. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and studied at Franklin Police and Fire High School and Arizona State University. She is a teacher's assistant in the S.T.E.E.R. program.

Deonisha Vance
Deonisha Vance
Ms. Vance earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Counseling from Arizona State University. Her background in social work gives her a strong understanding of students emotional and academic needs, which she brings into her classroom every day.
Daysunique Sneed
Daysunique Sneed
Administrative Assistant

My name is Daysunique Sneed, and I have 10 years of administrative experience. I am currently in school to get my HR Management certification.

Corey Benson
Founder & CEO

Mr. Benson specializes in supporting students who have been expelled from a regular school setting, either in the role of Director, Principal, or teacher; Mr. Benson has managed success for at-risk students in all grades, from kindergarten to high school seniors.

Cecilia Gomez
Primary Teacher

Cecilia Gomez was born in Phoenix, AZ. Graduated from Bourgade Catholic High School and earned a dual major in Elementary and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. This year marks her 7th year teaching.

Caroline Montoya
Caroline Montoya

My name is Caroline Montoya I have been teaching for 30 years. My passion is teaching and supporting students with special needs. Outside of work I enjoy hiking and spending time with my grandchildren.

NameTeacherClass
Holmes, Glen Professor Technology
Balley, Scott Professor History
Brown, Terry Ray Scientist Math
Jenkins, Roger Scientist Geography
Hargett, Kelly Teacher History
Higgins, Duston Teacher Language arts