Our Team

Yesenia Fitzhugh is a mission-driven educational leader whose entrepreneurial spirit, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence have shaped her work in advancing student success, developing leaders, and strengthening school systems. Grounded in the belief that every child is uniquely and wonderfully made with God-given talents and purpose, she is passionate about creating environments where scholars thrive academically and personally.

With over 17 years at Open Sky Education, Yesenia has served in multiple leadership roles, from English Learner teacher to Founding Principal to Arizona Regional Executive Director. She embodies the core values of Loving, Learning, Leading, Lasting, and Laughing while focusing on aligning people, purpose, and systems to drive meaningful and lasting impact.

Yesenia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She is also passionate about advancing Christian education through faith-centered, academically rigorous opportunities that develop both excellence and character.

Outside of her professional work, Yesenia is a devoted wife and mother to two boys. She values family time, reading, gardening, and cheering on her sons in their academic and athletic pursuits. Through her leadership and service, she remains dedicated to helping others grow and ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Lana Larson serves as the Manager of Operations and Compliance for EAGLE College Prep's Arizona Region, where she supports schools by building the systems and processes that keep daily operations running smoothly. She enjoys solving complex problems and developing practical solutions that help schools better support scholars, families, and staff.

As a first-generation college graduate, Lana earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and brings experience leading operations across education and the private sector, with a background in finance, human resources, technology, compliance, facilities, and organizational improvement. She understands the opportunities education can create and is proud to support the EAGLE College Prep community and its commitment to preparing scholars for success in college and beyond.

Outside of work, Lana enjoys reading, traveling, staying active, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and two Wheaten Terriers. As the parent of a high school scholar, she understands the hopes, challenges, and trust that families place in their schools and is grateful for the opportunity to support the work that helps every scholar learn, grow, and succeed.

Karina Moreno serves as the Manager of Marketing and Family Engagement for EAGLE College Prep Schools in the Phoenix region, part of the Open Sky Education network. In this role, she is passionate about building meaningful connections with families, strengthening community partnerships, and sharing the stories that make EAGLE a place where scholars thrive.

Karina began her journey at EAGLE College Prep Maryvale in 2017 as a middle school math teacher. During her time in the classroom, she also served as a team lead, mentor, dance teacher, and coordinator of the Girls on the Run after-school program. Her commitment to providing every scholar and family with an exceptional experience led her into school leadership, where she served as School Operations Manager, Director of Operations, and now Manager of Marketing and Family Engagement.

Throughout her career, Karina has remained driven by her passion for serving scholars, supporting families, and creating school communities where everyone feels welcomed, connected, and valued. She believes strong family partnerships are essential to student success and is dedicated to helping every EAGLE campus grow through meaningful engagement, strategic marketing, and enrollment initiatives.

Before beginning her career in education, Karina was a student-athlete, earning softball scholarships to Central Arizona College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. After completing her collegiate athletic career, she attended Arizona State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education Mathematics. She later earned her Master's degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Northern Arizona University.

Outside of work, Karina enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, who inspire her every day to continue growing personally and professionally.

Stephanie Phillips, brings more than 30 years of experience in Arizona education, serving students from the elementary through college levels as both a teacher and administrator. She is proud to be entering her fifth year with EAGLE College Prep, where she is committed to creating an environment in which students, staff, and families thrive.

Mrs. Phillips earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and her Educational Specialist degree in K–12 Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.

Outside of school, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married for 36 years and is the proud mother of three children and grandmother of three grandchildren.

EAGLE South Mountain is proud to welcome Erendira Carrasco as our School Leader. With more than a decade of experience in education, Ms. Carrasco brings a deep passion for student success, educational excellence, and serving the South Phoenix community she proudly calls home.

Raised in the heart of South Phoenix, Ms. Carrasco understands firsthand the transformative power of education. As a first-generation college graduate, her personal journey inspires her commitment to ensuring every scholar has the opportunities, support, and encouragement needed to achieve academic success and reach their full potential.

A proud University of Arizona Wildcat, Ms. Carrasco earned both her Bachelor of Science in Special Education and her Master of Education in Severe and Multiple Disabilities. Her educational background and years of experience have strengthened her belief that every child can learn, lead, and thrive when surrounded by high expectations, meaningful relationships, and the right support.

As School Leader, Ms. Carrasco is dedicated to advancing EAGLE South Mountain's mission of fostering academic excellence and strong character. She is committed to creating a school culture where scholars feel loved, known, challenged, and empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Ms. Carrasco believes that the strongest schools are built through partnership. She looks forward to working alongside our dedicated staff, engaged families, and the South Mountain community to provide every scholar with the foundation they need to flourish.

We are excited for the future under Ms. Carrasco's leadership and invite you to join us as we continue to build a school community where Love Ignites Learning.