About CSES

Beth Ferry

Beth has over 33 years of successful teaching and administrative experience.

Prior to providing expert services to small districts in the northwestern area of Arizona, Beth served as Director of Exceptional Student Services for Kingman Unified School District in Kingman, AZ.

Her knowledge of IDEA, No Child Left Behind and ADA allows her to provide best practice for the schools and children whom she serves.

A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Beth holds certification in Administration, Elementary and Special Education.

I'm proud to have been a recipient of the Kingman Andy Awards Educator of the Year, and Women Making History in Education.

I have made a difference: Adjunct instructor for Mohave Community College and Northern Arizona University (undergraduate and graduate level coursework).

I'm Nana to two beautiful young boys: Being a player in providing an excellent educational system is more than a career; it's so very personal!

Jeff Morton

Jeff has over 14 years of successful teaching and administrative experience.

Before joining Canyon State Educational Solutions, Jeff worked as a general education teacher for a small, rural school in California, owned his own gym in Bayfield, Colorado, taught middle school resource and served as the teacher on assignment for special education at Lake Havasu Unified School District. After moving to Flagstaff, Jeff began working as a program specialist, and ultimately, Director of State Initiatives for the Arizona Department of Education.

Along with a master’s degree in education administration and supervision; Jeff has extensive training in special education compliance, assistive technology evaluation, instructional design and coaching, teacher evaluation, IEP development and facilitation, curriculum mapping, cognitive coaching, data-based decision making, MTSS/MTBS/RTI, improvement planning, and implementation.

Jeff says:

Of my accomplishments in education, none is more fulfilling than being able to join Canyon State Educational Solutions to assist small, rural schools to provide high quality services to their students.

As a teacher, I loved assisting my students to achieve in the general education classroom. As a teacher on assignment, I loved helping teachers to achieve success. As a program specialist, I loved helping both school districts and charters to support teachers and students.

Just like the students we serve, each school has its own specific set of unique strengths and weaknesses. My career goal is to assist as many of these schools to celebrate their accomplishments and address their challenges. 

Deb Vandevier

Deb has over 28 years of successful teaching and special education experience in kindergarten through post-secondary education.

Before joining Canyon State Educational Solutions, Deb worked as a classroom teacher for Kingman Unified School District in Kingman, AZ, Kingman Academy of Learning in Kingman, AZ and Westfield School District in Westfield, WI. She was a special education instructor and instructional coach for Kingman Unified School District in Kingman, AZ. Deb recently retired from Mohave Community College in northwestern Arizona, where she served as the Director of Disability Services.

Deb has extensive training and experience in IEP development and implementation, curriculum design and development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, accommodation development and implementation, and transition to post-secondary. Deb has a bachelor's of science degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, and a master's degree in education from Northern Arizona University.

In May of 2014, I was honored to receive the Ellen Lacari Service to Students Award from Mohave Community College.

Having been an educator in the Kingman, AZ area for nearly 30 years, I have had the unique opportunity to work with students at the elementary and middle school levels, and support them again at the post-secondary level to see them graduate and begin successful lives and careers.

My students felt successful and included. They were part of a positive classroom community, built relationships, and had a classroom environment that was safe, accepting and held high expectations in both academics and behavior.

I remain dedicated to being an advocate for all students and educators, and in doing my part to create a top-notch educational system in Arizona.

Patti Cummins

Patti has 30 years of teaching experience. Before working for Canyon State, Patti worked as a classroom teacher for Kingman Unified School District in Kingman AZ. She was a general education teacher with experience in grades 1 through 6. She then received a Special Education degree and was a Special Education instructor at Elementary and Secondary levels. She has extensive experience and training in IEP development and implementation.

Patti is a graduate of Arizona State University and a lifelong resident of Arizona. She enjoys working with students and sharing her love of learning. She has kept in touch with many of her students and is proud of the part she played in their lives. Patti is married and the mother of two wonderful children.

Cindy Voigt

Cindy is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with 32 years of teaching assignments all in the great state of Arizona. Her classroom experiences include 10 years in special education and 22 years in general education with inclusion in place, grades K - 8. Cindy spent 4 years with the Kingman Unified School District, 1 year with The Deveraux Foundation, a private school for children with autism, 9 years with the Balsz District in Phoenix, and 18 years with the Litchfield Elementary School District in Goodyear. She has been influential in her career and has earned sincere respect as a behind-the-scenes facilitator and an advocate for students.

Cindy says:

“I know that, every day, people in education are trying their best to do right by kids. I have seen programs come and go, yet at every turn I know the goal is to best provide for students and families. I will always want to do what is best for kids, and that includes supporting those who provide for kids. It really does take a village."

“The process of education fascinates me. Joining CSES is an opportunity of a lifetime! I want to be an asset to schools, helping to strengthen the system upon which our children depend. Our students may not realize it yet, but we are all contributing to everyone’s future. What we all do together is powerful stuff!”