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.

Sajael Johnson
Sajael Johnson
Elementary ELA and Social Studies Teacher

I am Sajael Johnson, formerly Fairbairn. I have lived in this community for the past 20+ years. Educating others is all I know.

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.

Emoni Herring
Emoni Herring
Teachers Aid

A proud native of the South Phoenix community, Ms. Herring has a background in finance and holds various financial certifications that reflect her expertise in the field.

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.

Angelica Diaz
Angelica Diaz
Member Advocate and Community Outreach Specialist

Angelica brings over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and client advocacy to our team.

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