Demetria Shepherd

Demetria Shepherd is a member of the Navajo Nation. She’s from a small community

called Rock Point, Arizona, near the Four Corners region, and now resides in Phoenix,

Arizona. She attended Phoenix College for an Associate’s degree, obtained a Bachelor’s

degree in Engineering from Northern Arizona University, and currently finishing her

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Demetria joined Paradise Valley Community College in the Summer of 2019 as Early

College’s program coordinator for Puma Early College and currently serves as PVCC

College Navigation Specialist with partnership in Paradise Valley Unified School District.

She dedicates her time assisting high school students interested in Early College

opportunities, FAFSA help, college application process, or awareness of post-secondary

options. Demetria is an alumna of Maricopa’s Early College Programs (Hoop of Learning

Program). This is a way to give back to her Phoenix community, supporting high school

students in their academic endeavors during and after high school.

Demetria’s availability on the Horizon campus is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. in the Husky Huddle Conference Room, located in the Media

Center. Walk-in visits are welcome! If you need to reach Demetria, contact her via email

at deshepherd@pvschools.net or call (602) 787-7182.

Students and parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment here.