“No other success can compensate for failure in the home.” ― J. E. McCulloch Strong families make for a strong communities, schools, and societies.
Continue readingThis week I had the pleasure of reading “The Cool Bean” with Ms. Emhardt’s first grade class at Lattie Coor School. In an effort to promote literacy, and through a grant from the Arizona Department of Education, I regularly read to young students. I then provide a copy of the book to each student, with a few extras for the …
Continue readingThis week I visited our state’s capitol with students and teachers who are a part of the Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) program. State Representatives Marcelino Quiñonez, Justin Wilmeth, and I shared with students experiences that shaped and guided us to our respective roles in state and local government. JAG’s mission is to “help young people stay in school and …
Continue readingA few short months ago I appointed Becky Proudfit to the Peoria Unified School District School Board. Last week, her peers voted her Board President. She is a mom of four children, two of whom attend Peoria Unified schools. Like most of my appointments, Mrs. Proudfit is a parent to children who attend district schools. More than ever, it is important …
Continue readingSince being elected Maricopa County School Superintendent in 2016 I have appointed over 90 governing board members to school board vacancies throughout Maricopa County. A lot has transpired since then, but there is still much to do to improve our public education system. While the education landscape looks very different in 2023, quality leadership in education is still very important …
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