Coconino High School

Sherry Swelnis, M.Ed.

Transitions Coordinator

Coconino High School

sswelnis@fusd1.org

Hello, Panthers! My name is Sherry Swelnis and I am the coordinator for the CHS Transition from School to Work program. I have been serving students with exceptional needs at FUSD for nearly 20 years and I am pleased to have joined the CHS team in the fall of 2022. Every student has a right to self-determination in how they want to live their lives and my goal is to help them achieve whatever they decide. I look forward to supporting and learning from my students as they transition from high school to adulthood. 

Daniela Webb

Transitions Mentor

Coconino High School

dwebb@fusd1.org

Hola! My name is Daniela Webb. I joined the Transition from School to Work team in August ‘22. As a citizen of the world, I am here for diversity, inclusion and belonging. I am passionate about helping others attain a better quality of life. I have 15 + years of experience working in the correctional and social services field. I have worked with both federal and state-funded programs. I have effectively managed cases that have been very delicate in nature due to mental health, legal involvement and substance abuse complexities. I have been recognized for my leadership and organizational skills, and I have had the opportunity to educate coworkers by developing, training, and presenting on cultural awareness. I am inspired by my parents' example, driven to be my best by my children and loved entirely by my husband. Also, I love, LOVE, music, cute animals and traveling. 

Keith Lawrence

Transitions Mentor

Coconino High School

klawrence@fusd1.org

Hello, my name is Keith Lawrence and I am thrilled to be a part of the TSW team! I am originally from New Jersey but have lived in Arizona for the majority of my life. I am very passionate about experiential learning and building community. I believe through education and collaboration, everyone can achieve their tallest goals. When I am not in the classroom, you can find me outside hiking, climbing, or playing with my dog. I look forward to the great things that we can achieve through this program.

Fabiana Stauffer

Transitions Mentor

Coconino High School

fstauffer@fusd1.org

Welcome Mrs. Fabiana!

Eduardo Zepeda

Transitions Mentor

Coconino High School

ezepeda@fusd1.org

Hello everyone, my name is Eduardo Zepeda, and I am stoked to be part of the awesome TSW team we have here at Coconino High School.  I am originally from the great state of Washington, and I am fairly new here to Arizona. I am thrilled to explore more and continue to grow in the education system. Outside of work, I enjoy watching football, playing video games and being outdoors.  “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X

Nicole Honanie

Transitions Secretary & Mentor

Coconino High School

nhonanie@fusd1.org

Loloma!  My name is Nicole Honanie and I am the newest member of the TSW team! I am a member of the Hopi Tribe and come from the village of Kykotsmovi. I am super excited to be here to help students find their path as they transition to adulthood. I have a diverse employment background which includes higher education, service industry and government entities, just to name a few.  I have earned 2 Associate degrees from Coconino Community College, a bachelors degree and a certificate from Northern Arizona University. I enjoy working with students, helping them set goals and watching them accomplish them one by one. 

Candy Kasprzyk M.A., CRC

VR Counselor

Rehabilitation Services Administration

ckasprzyk@azdes.gov

Hello! My name is Candy Kasprzyk and I am happy to partner with the fabulous CHS Transition Program! I was born and raised in central Florida and landed in Flagstaff in 1998 while traveling across the US in a green VW bus with my now partner. I instantly fell in love with the landscape, feel and culture of this mountain town, and have called Flagstaff home ever since. I have worked in both public and private vocational rehabilitation serving students for the past 16 years and am honored to continue this journey alongside my fellow CHS team members. I believe small, consistent steps in the right direction each and every day can make our personal lives more enriching, our goals more attainable, and the world a better place for everyone! While not working, I love spending time with my partner, my dog and wandering our beautiful forests.

Michelle Kissinger, M.A.
VR Counselor

AZ Dept. of Economic Security Vocational Rehabilitation 

Office: 928 779 4147

Mobile: 928 225 4037 

Greetings! My name is Michelle Kissinger, and I am a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, working with the Transition-School-to-Work (TSW) population. I look forward to continued partnership with the high schools and TSW staff, in assisting our students most beneficially transition into continued education and employment.  Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, music, social events, culture and food, and hanging out with friends and family. I also love spoiling my fur-babies.