Deanne Hutchison worked for over 25 years with two publications at Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, where she also served as a technology mentor for several years. She advised Viking Views, the school newspaper, and the Valhalla yearbook—both of which earned numerous local and national awards. A 25-year member of both AIPA and JEA, Hutchison has served as contest coordinator, website manager, and area coordinator for AIPA, in addition to teaching sessions at local AIPA conventions and JEA national conventions. She is currently mentoring as a yearbook consultant for Grads Photography.