Sisko J. Stargazer
Education Solutions ReporterSisko J. Stargazer is KAWC’s education solutions reporter. Although newer to the station, they’re no stranger to the beat! Sisko was previously an education reporter for the Yuma Sun, faithfully covering Yuma County’s schools for two and a half years. While at the Sun, they were picked up by U.S. News & World Report to write about Yuma, and they’ve been a recurring freelancer for them ever since.
As a writer, Sisko regularly draws from their academic training and love of learning to inform, tell stories and encourage critical thought. They possess a B.A. in Film and Media Studies from Arizona State University and graduated summa cum laude, having completed an honors thesis and earning the distinguished dean’s medalist award for the English department.
Sisko’s also an Arizona Western College alumnus and has previously worked for the campus paper and KAWC.
In their free time, they love traveling; jamming to the likes of Stevie Wonder and Chappell Roan; and watching Star Trek - any and every Star Trek!
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As Arizona Western College President Daniel Corr prepares to retire this June, the college took a moment to look back at a decade under his leadership. -
On this week's Arizona Edition, hear from Sen. Mark Kelly and the owner of Yepez Automotive in Somerton on how tariffs are affecting small business owners. Also, Arizona leads the nation in school choice. What does that mean? Finally, our Siendo Primero hosts talk about the job market for local students. -
On this week's Arizona Edition, hear from Sen. Mark Kelly and the owner of Yepez Automotive in Somerton on how tariffs are affecting small business owners. Also, Arizona leads the nation in school choice. What does that mean? Finally, our Siendo Primero hosts talk about the job market for local students.
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Castle Dome Middle School families have the choice of selecting remote learning or in-person learning at nearby elementary campuses beginning Wednesday, March 11. -
A new Auditor General report reveals a new low for classroom spending; Yuma and La Paz public schools fall below the state average. The report comes at a time legislators are proposing a 60% mandate. -
In this episode of Educating Yuma, KAWC takes a closer look at the high school walkouts that took place all throughout Yuma County in early February. -
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C.W. McGraw Elementary tried a new way to boost 3rd grade reading and writing — by publishing students. -
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy Wednesday to recognize them for high academic achievement. -
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at two of Yuma County's biggest districts. Crane parents can also attend Explore Nights for more info at their school of interest.
