Educational Services
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For questions, please contact Laura Valle, Executive Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer, at 623-772-2291.
Dr. Shelmon Brown, Chief Academic Officer
Laura Valle, Executive Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer
Phone: 623-772-2291
Kelsie Pennington, Acting Executive Director of Curriculum & Innovation
Phone: 623-772-2297
Amy Christopher, Director of School Improvement & Program Development
Phone: 623-772-2294
Rae James, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
Phone: 623-772-2332
Dr. Authur Johnson, Director Student Support for Climate & Culture
Phone: 623-772-2317
Andrew Wallen, Director of Assessment & Program Development
Phone: 623-772-2295
Areas of Responsibility
Educational Services is responsible for curriculum and instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology. In addition, the team is responsible for students who are acquiring English as a second language, STEAM and technology innovation, athletic and after-school programs, district-wide educational events, new teacher orientation, and professional learning.
Strategic Plan Goals
- Increased understanding of deeper learning
- School leaders will support staff in utilizing culturally responsive instructional strategies.
- K-8 teachers will increase collaborative learning opportunities for students.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a holistic educational experience in and out of the classroom that is both equitable and innovative for every learner, to ensure academic outcomes that prepare students to be global leaders in their chosen post-secondary endeavors.
Points of Pride
- We provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum for every child across all content areas.
- We provide cutting-edge experiences through makerspaces, FUSE labs, and our academies to provide real-life, hands-on exploratory learning experiences.
- We provide a comprehensive after-school athletic program at every school that includes Special Olympics, eSports, basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheerleading, track and field, and flag football. In addition, individual schools offer clubs that are catered to students' interests, such as robotics, yearbook, Ballet Folklorico, and mariachi programs.